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16 UCW JANUARY 20-26, 2016 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Does your advertising leave you feeling this way? Advertising can be pretty complex. You may not know which way to turn. ere is a sign you can rely on — ours. Call us today so that our professionals can make the most of your advertising investment. Free Papers Working For You Another sign we're working for you. 484-6200 wwwupandcomingweekly.com Fayetteville OutFront Community Meeting Held Jan. 20 The next Fayetteville OutFront Community Meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. in the Bill Hefner Elementary School multipurpose room, located in the Montibello neighborhood in western Fayetteville off Cliffdale Road at 7059 Calamar Drive. Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback about City services to the City's senior management team, including City Manager Ted Voorhees. Additionally, Fort Bragg Garrison Commander Col. Brett Funck will represent the military post at the meeting, should anyone have questions about the Fort Bragg community. These community meetings are held every other month in a different area of the city. To read more about the City of Fayetteville, visit us at www.FayettevilleNC.gov. Parks & Recreation Bond Referendum March 15 by MICHAEL GIBSON In 2006, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan was developed to identify the assets, resources and amenities needed to support our growing community. The process examined similar communities and trends across the state and nation and received input from hundreds of citizens from all segments of Fayetteville and Cumberland County. That process found that we are behind. The citizens of Fayetteville and Cumberland County don't have access to the recreational resources that residents in similar communities do. The master planning process identified the needs of the community in regard to facilities and outdoor spaces and is the reason the City has been seeking to find a way to renovate existing parks, acquire new parkland and to develop new facilities. The proposed 2016 Parks and Recreation Bond Referendum seeks community authorization to use bond financing to assist in addressing these needs. The 2016 Parks and Recreation Bond Referendum is a package including seven project types, resulting in both improvements to existing parks and 14 new facilities. • Existing Park Renovations (7) • Senior Centers (2) • Splash Pads (7) • Cape Fear River Park • Skateboard Parks (2) • Sports Field Complex • Tennis Center The Cape Fear River Park will be located on the bank of the Cape Fear River, one of Fayetteville's greatest natural resources. This park will feature a number of amenities catering to all ages and will be the first public park focused on our Cape Fear River. Renovations to seven parks will enhance amenities for visitors and revitalize these locations. Senior centers, located on the eastern and western sides of Fayetteville, will offer new spaces for seniors in the community to recreate. Splash pads provide an opportunity for water-based play for all ages. Skateboard parks, both a novice and advanced location, will provide a safe place for skaters to learn or challenge themselves. A sports field complex, with both natural and synthetic playing surfaces, will provide a state-of-the-art playing location for multiple sports. The Tennis Center, featuring hard and clay courts, will serve both the recreational and the competitive player. If approved, it is estimated that repaying the bond debt will require a property tax dedication of 1.35 cents per dollar of property value for Fayetteville residents. This would equal an annual contribution of $20.25 for a home valued at $150,000. A referendum authorizing the issuance of up to $35 million in general obligation bond debt to build recreation assets has been placed on the March 15th ballot. Please vote. City Holds First Community Café Conversation of 2016 Back by popular demand, the first Community Café Conversation of 2016 will give residents another opportunity to identify what they think are the top priorities for Fayetteville. Residents are invited to provide input on Tuesday, Jan. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Smith Recreation Center, located at 1520 Slater Avenue. The Community Café Conversation events have been successful since their creation in 2015. The City Council is thankful to residents for their participation in the first series of café conversations and would like to see more citizen interaction on Jan. 26. Registration is limited to 75 participants, so citizens must reserve their seat by contacting 433-1474 or Cafeconversations@ci.fay.nc.us. Market House Clock Repairs Underway The Market House clock internal mechanism was recently disassembled and removed from the Market House for repairs. Replicas of worn parts are being manufactured to required specifications. When the clock performs satisfactorily, it will be reinstalled in the Market House. There is no specified timeframe for this procedure. MICHAEL GIBSON, FayeƩeville-Cumberland Parks & RecreaƟon Director, ContribuƟng Writer. 433 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301-5537 www.FayettevilleNC.gov (910) 433-1FAY (1329) /cityoffayettevillegovernment Insta Join Team Fayetteville! Follow Your City on: Engaging You About Your City Government Engaging You About Your City Government