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F CUSOn Idle Policy Will Potentially Save Fuel A new City of Fayetteville policy will potentially save fuel by 12 to 17 percent. Made effective July 1, the City’s idle reduction policy requires that City vehicles can idle The policy also applies to employees’ vehicles being used for work purposes. Public Meetings Being Held for Hospital Area Planning The City of Fayetteville invites residents, property owners and business owners to come out to meetings that focus on the area around Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. A planning team that is studying the area will be on hand to discuss issues. Meeting dates, times and locations include: Bordeaux Branch Library, located at 3711 Village Drive Branch Library, located at 3711 Village Drive. ideas for the future, including new development, for discussion with members of the planning team. Maps, other information and results of the July will feature a presentation of preliminary planning response to address the concerns of the area. continued next page An additional rule bans City vehicles banks or restaurants. Not only does the idle policy equate to a savings for the City, but it helps the environment, as well. The idle reduction policy is a component of the City’s Sustainability Master Plan, which focuses on a guiding principle of promoting national energy independence, reducing carbon emissions and particulate matter and contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment. Jerry Dietzen, the City’s environmental services director, said the idle policy is also a part of Fayetteville’s action on air quality standards. he said. “With the EPA tightening the allowable toxic emission readings over the next few years, it is imperative that everyone consider reducing the amount of fuel we use. The City would like to take the lead by implementing Bluelight Special Campaign Getting Great Response The Fayetteville Police Department has received great community response from a new media campaign that alerts citizens of suspects at large. POLICE Started in June, the Bluelight Special puts a spotlight on repeat offenders with a long criminal history. suspects were captured within 11 days or less. Three of them were captured in less than a week. “We’re very proud of the success this program has had and we thank the media and citizens for Bergamine said. “This is a great example of the Fayetteville community working together to make 6 UCW JULY 28-AUGUST 3, 2010 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM