Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce

State of the City Mayor Philip KingCity of Chardon

April 8, 2014

Introduction• The 2014 budget plan, as with previous plans, strives to provide for the

strong financial management of the City• A desire to provide a high quality, yet cost-effective level of services to our

residents within the financial resources available to our organization• Commitment to the preservation of capital assets through infrastructure

maintenance projects• Debt service continues for the capital improvement projects that were

undertaken to promote and enhance the high quality of life that is evident in Chardon.• The projected expenditure total for all funds in the 2014 Annual Budget is

$18,614,626; which includes General Fund expenditures of $7,039,263• The City of Chardon was named a “Strategic Investment Area” by the Vibrant

NEO 2040 Report.

Goals • The first goal of the 2014 budget, was to retain the traditional expenditure guideline of

maintaining at least 10% of available revenue in each of the four primary operating funds. This goal was met. • The General Fund, Sewer Operating Fund, Water Operating Fund, and Fire and EMS Operating Levy

Fund all had 2013 closing balances in excess of 10%.

• A second goal is to continue to address the facility needs of the City. The 2014 budget includes funding for the construction of the Maple Highlands Trail Bikepath and the Heritage House on the Square.

• Finally, the third goal is to continue efforts to implement the Thoroughfare Plan and Sanitary Sewer Master Plan. Projects included in the 2014 budget include the extension of Meadowlands Drive, constructing the South West Sanitary Sewer from Wilson Mills to Water Street, and replacement of the North Hambden Street water main. The 2014 budget also includes engineering for improvements to Washington St., Fifth Ave., Huntington St., and Goodrich Ct. that will be constructed in 2015.

• The City of Chardon raised their bond to AAA status, which is the highest rating given by Standard & Poor’s.

All Fund Revenue and Expenditures

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Budget 2013 Budget 2014$0

$5,000,000

$10,000,000

$15,000,000

$20,000,000

$25,000,000

All Funds

All Fund Expenditures All Fund Revenues

Current Projects• Maple Highlands Trail

Design Phase (Completed)Property Acquisition PhaseConstruction Competed 2015

* Please note: these photos are conceptual.

Center Street Trailhead

Fifth Avenue

Trailhead

Water Street Trailhead

Maple Highlands Trail

Current Projects

Municipal Service Garage Completed November 2013

Current Projects• Meadowlands Drive Extension

Construction began March 2014 with completion in 2015

New Businesses in Chardon

Dollar Tree255 Meadowlands Drive

Advance Auto Parts230 Center Street

DaBoro’s510 Water Street

New Businesses

• AXA Advisors – 107 Water Street• Top Gear Transmission – 211 Cherry Avenue• The Mane Shoppe – 115 Main Street• Desdemona Florist – 115 Main Street• Chardon Brew Works – 200 Center Street (Re-Location)• Everbodies Gym – 357 Washington Street (Re-Location & Expansion)

Coming Soon……..

Late Summer 2014

Coming Soon…..

Mapleview Country Villas – 775 South Street

70,000 Sq. ft., 100 bed, skilled nursing facilityConstruction to begin Summer 2014 with Opening in Summer 2015

Coming Soon…….

• Hibbett’s Sporting Goods – Summer 2014• Nu Threadz Embroidery – Spring 2014• Fashion Nails – Summer 2014• Love Insurance – Fall 2014• Chardon Smile Center – Fall 2014

Summer Recreation Programs • Free Day at Chardon Pool! June 6th – live music!

Pool Hours: 1 – 5 p.m. and 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

• Chardon Sharks Swim Program• Master’s Swim Team• SSL Championship Meet August 2nd• Concerts in the Park (Friday Nights 6/13 to 8/22)• Day Camp• Miniature Golf• Tennis Lessons

Upcoming Events • April

24th – 27th: Maple Festival

• June6th -9/26th: Farmer’s Market 7th: C.S.A. Flea Market21st: HeArt of Geauga Arts Jam22nd: Chamber Classic Car & Bike Show28th: C.C.A.T. Summer Jam

Upcoming Events • July 3rd: Fireworks 4th: Old Glory Day 19th: Big Rigs Day

• August3rd: C.S.A. Art’s Festival 5th: National Night Out 7th: C.S.A. KidsFest & Kids Flea Market10th: C.C.A.T. Classic Car Show

• September 13th: Chardon Tomorrow BrewFest 5K Run for Suds

Future Goals

Sidewalk ProgramHeritage Home ProgramConcession Stands at Mel Harder ParkNew City Website (May 21st)

Synopsis • This presentation demonstrates the City’s strong commitment to quality

services and a high level of maintenance of its capital assets • Continued repayment of outstanding debt, commitment to the City’s strategic plan

and maintenance of targeted fund balances in the face of a severe challenge to local governments through loss of revenue and/or the poor economy

• It is through this comprehensive approach to financial planning that the City has been able to retain its financial position - while at the same time continuing to maintain its reputation as a high quality, desirable community with superior services and amenities

• It is through the same approach that it will continue to navigate these uncertain financial times in a proactive manner to provide quality services to our community

City staff Contacts

• Chardon Municipal Center (440) 286-2600

• Mayor/President of Council: Philip King (440) 286-2600

• City Manager: Randal B. Sharpe (440) 286-2600

• Finance Director: Mate Rogonjic (440) 286-2470

• Police Chief: Timothy McKenna (440) 286-6123

• Fire Chief: Larry Gaspar (440) 285-4665

• Planning & Zoning Administrator: Steven Yaney (440) 286-2654

• Law Director: James Gillette (440) 286-2669

• Director of Public Service: Paul Hornyak (440) 286-2655

• Street Superintendent: Steve Borawski (440) 286-2656

• Water & Wastewater Superintendent: Dan Sellitto (440) 286-2657

• Lands & Buildings Supervisor: Chris Moore (440) 286-2628

• Director of Parks & Recreation: Joe Rodriquez (440) 286-2630

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