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| General Membership Meeting- January 11, 2012 Presenter: Pete Yribarren, Community Programs Specialist Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture Overview: In the 2012 USDA budget, Congress has allocated $1.3 Billion in funding nationwide for the Community Facilities (CF) Program. The CF Program provides direct loans to public bodies, non-profit entities, and Tribes in areas with less than 20,000 people. This $1.3 Billion is 4 times as much funding as was received in 2011. In addition, the program’s interest rate is currently set at 3.75% (through March). To help get the word out about the program, Mr. Pete Yribarren, Community Programs Specialist Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture, has agreed to attend the January meeting and provide more information to our group. Location: Cannon 1050 Southwood Drive San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Time: 12pm Cost: $25/person (includes lunch) |
Upcoming Meeting Schedule |
| New! 2012 APWA Board Members President: Mike Cannon Past President: Mike Luther President Elect: Steve Kahn Secretary: David Athey Treasurer: Brooke Bayne Historian: Marshall Pihl Education/Training Chair: Mike Cannon Membership Chair: Ken Pruett Newsletter: Aimee Snyder Chapter Delegate: Don Spagnolo Golf Tournament & Web Administrator: Kelly Druse |
Employment Opportunities: -Cannon has three positions that they are looking to fill. See link for more information: centralcoast.apwa.net/chapters/centralcoast/documents/Civil%20Engineers-APWA.pdf -Rick Engineering Company is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer/Project Manager for its San Luis Obispo office. For information see the company's website: rickengineering.com/employment.htm GreenRoads Workshops For More Information and for Upcoming Dates see - > centralcoast.apwa.net/chapters/centralcoast/documents/Greenroads-Final%20workshop%20flier%20web.pdf |
| From the Desk of our Transportation Liason, Steve Orosz: The Senate late yesterday (Thursday, September 15th) approved the transportation extension bill by a vote of 92-6. The bill combines a six month extension of SAFETEA-LU (expiring March 31, 2012) and a four month extension of aviation programs. The President is expected to sign it today. Sen. Coburn released his hold on the bill when given assurances that the transportation reauthorization bill will include a provision for states to opt out of the Transportation Enhancements program, which provides a setaside for bike and ped, scenic beautification and other projects. Sen. Boxer said there is not an opt-out in her bill. There will be dedicated funding and more flexibility for states. Access Board to Issue Proposed Guidelines for Accessible Public Rights-of-Way The Board plans to release for public comment proposed guidelines for public rights-of-way later this summer. These guidelines will address access to sidewalks, street crossings, and other components of pedestrian networks for people with disabilities, including those with vision impairments. Through this rulemaking, the Board seeks to establish design criteria for pedestrian access routes, curb ramps and blended transitions, pedestrian signals, on-street parking, street furniture, and other elements that take into account constraints unique to public streets and sidewalks, including space limitations and terrain. The guidelines are currently under review by the Office of Budget and Management. If cleared on schedule, the Board anticipates publishing its proposed rule in late July or August. At that time, the Board plans to release the guidelines at a public event and press conference at the Board’s conference space. In addition, the Board will conduct a webinar to review the rule and will hold public hearings in Washington, D.C. and Dallas. The guidelines will be available for comment for several months and will be posted to regulations.gov for review and comment. Further details will be provided as they become available. Background information on this rulemaking is posted on the Board's website: www.access-board.gov/prowac/index.htm |
Another Great Day at the APWA Central Coast Chapter The APWA California Central Coast Chapter Golf Tournament was held on Friday, May 13th at the Blacklake Golf Resort in Nipomo, CA. Sixty participants from Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo county public agencies and consulting firms braved the ‘unlucky’ day and enjoyed beautiful weather, a challenging course, a fantastic raffle and a famous “Santa Maria” style tri-tip dinner. Players were welcomed to the event with the Marshmallow Drive (how far can you hit a marshmallow with a golf club?) and were also invited to try their luck at a few other golf related games out on the course. The winner's of the tournament this year were Scott Schell, Dan Dawson & Peter Doctor. Second place Brad Brechwald, Paul Baragona & Joe Deshryver. Longest Drive was shot by Steve Silva and Closest to the Pin was won by Ross Creigh. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors - ADS, Arcadis, Associated Transportation Engineers, Bethel Engineering, Blacklake Golf Resort, Cannon, Coastal Reprographic Services, Earth Systems Pacific, Golfland Warehouse, LaChaine & Associates, MNS, Mission Office Products, Orosz Engineering Group, Rick Engineering Company and Wallace Group. We look forward to seeing you again next year! |
| 2011- Projects of the Year Awards Communication Award Transportation Projects – Streetscape Less than $2,000,000 in Construction City of Grover Beach West Grand Avenue Enhancement Project Effective, timely communication between the City, Consultant and dozens of stakeholders (downtown business owners) was crucial to this successful project. Endurance Award Transportation Projects – Bicycle Less than $2,000,000 in Construction City of Lompoc Allan Hancock Bikeway Phase 2 After nearly 10 years, this project, connecting Allan Hancock College and the City of Lompoc, is now complete! Express Delivery Award Disaster/Emergency Repair Projects Less than $2,000,000 City of San Luis Obispo McMillan Sewer Relocation Project Approximately 3 months from start of design to end of construction! WOW! Congratulations to all the Award winners! |
2010 Project of the Year Awards- Results are in....
Click Here for the List of Winners-> centralcoast.apwa.net/chapters/centralcoast/documents/Microsoft%20Word%20-%202010%20APWA%20POY%20Award%20Winner%20List.pdf
Click Here for the Awards Presentation (.pdf)-> centralcoast.apwa.net/chapters/centralcoast/documents/Microsoft%20PowerPoint%20-%202010%20POY%20Awards%20Presentation(1).pdf
2010 APWA California Central Coast Golf Tournament
We had another great day out at Blacklake Golf Resort on May 7. Fifty-eight golfers took to the Lakes and Canyons courses and braved the Survivor Hole and the Pipe Putter.
The winners of the tournament this year were Brad Brechwald, Pat Stanhope, Russ Thompson and Don Oldt.
Second place was the team of Diane Dostalek, Billy Leu, Mike Guiliano and Mike Luchetta.
Thanks to our fabulous sponsors- ADS, Associated Transportation Engineers, Bethel Engineering, Blacklake Golf Resort, Cannon, Coastal Reprographics, Earth Systems Pacific, Golfland Warehouse, LaChaine and Associates, Mark Thomas, Mission Office Products, MNS Engineers, Orosz Engineering Group, Penfield & Smith, Rick Engineering Company and Wallace Group.
We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!
From the Desk of our Transportation Liason, Steve Orosz:
UPDATE: centralcoast.apwa.net/chapters/centralcoast/documents/Tiger%20II%20Grants.pdf
UPDATE: centralcoast.apwa.net/chapters/centralcoast/documents/EveryDayCountsInitiativesAASHTOsummary.pdf
This information is from the US Department of Transportation announcing a
notice of funding availability for the Department's National Infrastructure
Investment Grant program, so-called TIGER II grants.
Here are the Department's fact sheet, a chart comparing this program and
the TIGER Grant program, and the Interim Notice of Funding Availability,
which can also be found at: http://www.federalregister.gov/inspection.aspx#reg_T
Interim Notice of Funding: centralcoast.apwa.net/chapters/centralcoast/documents/2010-09591_PI.PDF
Fact Sheet: http://centralcoast.apwa.net/chapters/centralcoast/documents/Fact%20Sheet%204.23.10.pdf
Comparison Chart: http://centralcoast.apwa.net/chapters/centralcoast/documents/TIGER%20VS%20NII%20v8%20(2).pdf
In addition, here is USDOT's Climate Change Report, released this
week- centralcoast.apwa.net/chapters/centralcoast/documents/DOT_Climate_Change_Report_-_April_2010_-_Volume_1_and_2.pdf
The new Executive Board for the California Central Coast Chapter is:
President- Mike Luther
President Elect - Mike Cannon
Vice President - Esau Blanco
Treasurer - Brooke Bayne
Secretary - Steve Kahn
The California Central Coast Chapter of the APWA supports the Christmas Bikes for Kids of VAFB's Deployed Service Members program! At the November board meeting the Executive Committee voted to donate to this worthwhile program. Our donation will help provide bikes and helmets to the children of deployed Vandenburg service members. Here's the Letter of Appreciation from the Villiage Dirtbags Bicycle Group - centralcoast.apwa.net/chapters/centralcoast/documents/Bikes%20for%20Kids%202009.pdf
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