Downtown Construction UPDATE

Downtown Construction Project reaches final stages
As part of the Central Business District Phase III initiative addressing the major reconstruction of several downtown streets, the intersection of Mesa and Main is now closed to traffic.

Construction at the intersection mobilized as of January 13, 2008 and will be closed for approximately 6-8 weeks to allow for the final necessary improvements to the utility connections.

• Traffic will be diverted onto Franklin and Mills
• Pedestrian access will be available
• The overall project is still ahead of schedule with expected completion this spring

• Franklin Avenue from Campbell St. to Santa Fe St.
• Mesa Street from Main Ave. to San Antonio Ave.
• Mills Avenue from Campbell St. to Mesa St.
• Oregon Street from Main Ave. to Wyoming Ave.
• Stanton Street from San Antonio Ave. to Wyoming Ave.
• Santa Fe Street from Paisano Dr. to Loop 375

• Westside Routes: Boarding locations for routes 18, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 will relocate to Oregon between Wyoming and Missouri.
• Mission Valley Routes: Boarding Locations for routes 61, 62, 66 will relocate to Oregon between Missouri and Franklin; route 65 to Missouri between Mesa and Oregon.
• Express/Central Routes: Boarding locations for routes 3, 34, 36, 42, 59 will relocate to Franklin between El Paso and Oregon; routes 1, 22, 24 to Missouri between Mesa and Oregon.
• Downtown Circulator/Bridge Routes: Boarding locations for routes 8, 10 will relocate to Franklin between El Paso and Santa Fe; route 4 to Missouri between Mesa and Oregon.
• Eastside and Montana: Boarding locations for routes 50, 55 will relocate on Missouri between Mesa and El Paso.
• Northeast Route: Boarding location for route 35 will relocate to Missouri between Oregon and El Paso.
• Sunland Park Route: Boarding location for route 83 will relocate to Missouri between Oregon and El Paso.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MAP OF RELOCATION

El Paso Zoo Accepts Award for Fort Bliss

(Left: OFC. David Muniz, El Paso Zoo’s Rose Greenough holding plaque, OFC. Timothy Plummer)

The El Paso Zoo’s mission is all about helping kids learn, and it’s not just about teaching them the ways of conservation (though that is one of our primary goals) – it’s also about rewarding them for their hard work. One way the Zoo was able to participate in some local students’ education was through an incentive contest held by Fort Bliss.

Last year, the Directorate of Emergency Services at Fort Bliss organized an essay and drawing contest for children in schools in the Fort Bliss area. The contest theme was to write or draw about fallen police officers. “It’s a great reward for the children for their efforts and for what they put forth in the communities to recognize the fallen police officers and the active officers in the United States – it helps them to look up to the police officers more and give them more respect,” said Officer David Muniz.

When Fort Bliss Officer Joe Bob Martinez went around to different businesses collecting incentives and prizes for the kids, he approached the El Paso Zoo for assistance. Joe Bob explained that the children who won the contest would receive a prize package, which he hoped would include El Paso Zoo tickets. The El Paso Zoo was more than happy to be able to offer its help to this educational endeavor.

“Elementary schools around the Fort Bliss communities including Logan Elementary and Nolan Richardson and Nixon were a part of the competition. It gets the children to get more involved with other essay programs that they don’t normally get involved in – helps them further themselves, and in the future, it furthers their own jobs,” said Crime Prevention Officer Timothy Plummer, who was one of the Fort Bliss officers who visited the zoo to hand-deliver the plaque on Tuesday.

“This award is in recognition of the support the Zoo gave during ‘National Police Week’ in May of 2007,” said Officer Plummer as he handed to the plaque to Rose Greenough, Office Manager at the El Paso Zoo.

The El Paso Zoo will participate in the contest again, this year and also plans further collaborations with the Directorate of Emergency Service, including inviting them to host a booth during the Zoo’s educational event “Military, Fire and Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.” This event will be coming up on July 5th 2008 and provides outreach opportunities for the different organizations invited to showcase their personnel, and equipment. In turn, it gives the El Paso Zoo a chance to say “thanks” to the military community by offering half price admission during the event day to all visitors. We, at the El Paso Zoo, salute the military and the police officers who protect and serve every day.

Cash for Cans

This year the City of El Paso participated in the annual Cash for Cans national recycling competition. This city recycling challenge is a national contest that rewards cities for recycling aluminum beverage cans. The United States Conference of Mayors, Novelis Corporation, and Keep America Beautiful (KAB), were partners who sponsored the friendly competition. The Challenge ran through the month of October 2007, and had four divisions divided by population. A total of 100 cities registered and participated in this national event. El Paso participated and competed in division one, which was designated for cities with a population of 250,000 or more. The recycling challenge will award $5,000 to twelve participating municipalities and $2,500 to four of the winning municipality’s local KAB affiliates to further recycling efforts in their communities. The City of El Paso and Keep El Paso Beautiful are most definitely in the running for the money thanks to the communities recycling efforts.

El Paso collected a total of 88,000 pounds of aluminum cans. This total includes aluminum cans collected from the City of El Paso’s curbside recycling program, Desert Eagle Recycling and T.A. & V. Tire and Auto Service. Since this was our first year competing, we hope to gain the support from additional area recycling centers and businesses next year!

Winners will be announced during the month of January 2008. Awards will be presented at the 2008 United States Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting.

Cash for Cans FACTSHEET

Holiday Performances at El Paso International Airport

The El Paso International Airport hosted this past holiday season the 6th annual music series in which choirs, orchestras and bands from local schools performed and spread holiday cheer to our passengers, family, and friends. Among the many talented students were family members of Airport employees: Angela Azpeitia from Airport General Services, David Muñiz from Airport Building Maintenance and Sandra Esqueda from Airport Operations. Over 1,200 students from 25 different schools performed and made coming to the Airport during the holidays a more pleasant experience.

Gift Giving Tree Generosity Helped During the Holidays

On Thursday, November 15, 2007, the Department of Community and Human Development’s Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), along with other agencies hosted the Gift Giving Tree Lighting Ceremony. RSVP staff and RSVP volunteers along with participating agencies and City Hall employees all gathered to sing some Christmas songs and unveil the Gift Giving Tree. Members of the Living Christmas Tree Choir from the 1st Baptist Church provided the entertainment.

The Gift Giving Tree held over 320 tags for underprivileged youth, those in foster care, as well as tags for elderly persons. The Gift Giving Tree has been a tradition at City Hall for over 15 years and gives a great opportunity for City Hall employees to contribute to those less fortunate.

These tags are provided by the following agencies aimed at helping the less fortunate: El Paso Area Foster Parent Association, Bienvivir Senior Health Care Services, Faith Based Groups Action, Texas Dept. of State Care Service– Children with Special Health Care Needs.

On behalf of the City of El Paso’s Department of Community and Human Development Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), we thank all City Employees who took a tag and made a difference in the life of someone in need this Christmas season.

Thank you!

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

• Received a three-year grant for $329,790, or $109,930 per year, from the Corporation for National Community Service. The grant begins on January 2008 and ends on December 31, 2010.
• Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Paso Del Norte Health Foundation on December 14, 2007. The award was “in recognition of valuable contributions and achievements in improving the lives of older adults in the Paso del Norte region.” RSVP successfully continued receiving grant funds for seven years for its Calling All Seniors project.

New Rawlings Dental Clinic Open House
Made possible with Community Development Block Grand funds

BEFORE

AFTER

City of El Paso Department of Public Health held an open house on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 to celebrate the new Rawlings Dental Clinic that was made possible with Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $777,223 and City Bond money in the amount of $246,009 for a total project cost of $1,023,232.

The old Rawlings Health Clinic located at 3301 Pera, has been demolished to make room for the new Rawlings Dental Clinic. The new Dental Clinic will enable the El Paso Department of Public Health to provide state-of-the-art dental services for the community. This new clinic also replaced the existing clinic located at Tillman Center (222 S. Campbell).

The Department of Community and Human Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funded the project in the 31st CDBG Year (2005-2006) for a total of $777,223 to include:

• Demolition of the existing building and replacing it with a new 3,600 square foot clinic;
• Improvements to the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

Gift to Mayor Cook Displayed

Mark Paulda, a well known photographer in the El Paso area known for designing and producing creative and distinctive special events, has presented Mayor Cook with a folio of his work. The folio features seventy 2” by 2.5” pictures of El Paso landmarks, which are featured in his book: Celebrating El Paso! Paulda’s gift is currently on display at the East wall of the Community Exhibit Program wall.

Photography has always been an interest of Mark's, but learning from world class photographers in London, England he discovered a passion behind the lens. Capturing scenes from a different perspective is key and Mark continually finds new ways to show the viewer the familiar. Additional copies of this book of El Paso images and single prints of any size are available.

I am just a regular ol' guy understanding the world frame by frame and thinking the hokey pokey is really what it's all about.— Mark Paulda

Parks and Recreation Announces Flashdance 2008

Flashdance 2008 will be on February 9th and 10th at the Chamizal National Memorial Theater. The times for the show will be at 7:00 p.m. on February 9th and 2:00 p.m. on February 10th. Tickets are $5.

The event, now in its 23rd year, of existence has had almost 11,000 dancers perform over the program’s history. Flashdance is the area jazz dance groups from the high schools performing their various dance routines varying from hip-hop and classical to jazz and funk. The event also incorporates the UTEP Golddiggers performing and tickets are available at the Leona Ford Washington Recreation Center at 3400 E. Missourri. Ticket information is available at 533-3311.

Child Crisis Center New Indoor/Outdoor Recreation Facility Ground Breaking Ceremony
Made possible with Community Development Block Grand funds

The Child Crisis Center of El Paso (2100 N. Stevens) hosted a ground breaking ceremony for their newly constructed indoor/outdoor recreation facility used by the children at the center on Wednesday, December 19, 2007. This construction project, made possible with Community Development Block Grant funds, will provide a larger recreation area which includes:

• An indoor jungle gym,
• Library,
• Dining area
• Recreation table space, and
• A computer lab space.

MCAD’s Arts Education Specialist Elected to National Council

Americans for the Arts recently announced the election of nine new members to its National Emerging Leader Council, a group that assists in developing programs and resources to promote the growth, development, and sustenance of emerging arts professionals nationwide. The Emerging Leader works to identify and cultivate the next generation of arts leaders in America.

Ben Fyffe, Arts and Education Programs Specialist at MCAD, has been elected into the National Emerging Leader Council for a three-year term. Fyffe previously served as Youth Docent Program Coordinator at the Austin Museum of Art and most recently as Assistant Head of Education at the El Paso Museum of Art. He juried the statewide 2005 Texas Biennial as well as YLA10: The 10th Young Latino Artists Exhibition at Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin. Fyffe holds a B.A. in art history from the University of Texas at Austin and was a 2007 Wallace Foundation Fellow. His recent election to the council strengthens MCAD’s continuous efforts for national recognition for both its own programs and those by the numerous artists and organizations it works with in El Paso.

“The Emerging Leader Council is an important part of our mission to bring the arts to all Americans. The development of new arts leadership is critical to the advancement of the arts in this country and we are thrilled to welcome these accomplished, bright, young individuals to the council,” said Robert L. Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts.

Emerging arts leaders bring fresh perspectives, new ideas, and vibrant energy to careers that are built on a foundation of creativity. Council members are committed to enhancing that leadership capacity in themselves and throughout the national network of emerging leaders at Americans for the Arts.

Following is a list of the newly elected Emerging Leader Council members:

Stanlyn Brevé is the Subsidy Programs Specialist for the National Performance Network (NPN) in New Orleans, LA.

Marisa Catalina Casey is Founder and Executive Director of Starting Artists, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Brooklyn, NY.

Ruby Classen is Grants and Services Coordinator for the Greater Columbus Arts Council in Columbus, OH.

Reed Colver is currently Campus and Community Engagement Coordinator for Carolina Performing Arts at the University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill.

Priscilla Rodriguez is the Executive Director of the Brownsville Heritage Complex in Brownsville, TX.

Jason Schupbach is the Director of ArtistLink in Boston, MA.

Jessica Thompson is the Executive Director of the Foundation of Retaining Creative Energy in Madison, WI.

Jennifer M. Wijangco is the Deputy Director of the Texas Cultural Trust, Austin TX.

Americans for the Arts is the leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America. With offices in Washington, DC, and New York City, it has a record of 48 years of service. Americans for the Arts is dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts. Additional information is available at www.AmericansForTheArts.org.

Assistant Chief Retires

El Paso Assistant Chief of Police, Paul Cross, retired this past December after over two decades of service to the Department. Assistant Chief Cross began his career with the El Paso Police Department in January of 1984. In his 24-years of service to the community of El Paso, Assistant Chief Cross has served in the ranks of Patrol Officer, Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Commander, Deputy Chief and Assistant Chief. He is a graduate of Central State University in Ohio, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications in 1982. Assistant Chief Cross is a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy. Assistant Chief Cross also has a Master of Business Administration degree form the University of Phoenix. He has served as the Department’s Internal Affairs Commander, and has served as the Captain over the Department’s Directed Investigations Division. Assistant Chief Cross also served as the Commander of the Mission Valley Regional Command, during which time the Region was named Command of the Year. His last assignment as one of the two Assistant Chiefs involved overseeing the Operations Division. This office encompasses Regional Operations in the city as well as the Major Crimes Bureau, which includes all Criminal and Directed Investigations.

City Employees provide a helping hand

City Employees belonging to the Borderland Inspectors Association recently offered a helping hand to the Willie Barraza Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 9173 in the Westside, in an ongoing project providing assistance to Mr. Salvador Ramirez, a Viet Nam Veteran who resides in Canutillo Texas.

Mr. Ramirez is presently diagnosed with diabetes, and due to his medical condition relies on the daily use of a wheelchair. The Veterans group requested the assistance of the Borderland Inspectors Association to help finance a project that would provide various improvements to the home of the Ramirez Family. The Association, comprised of employees from the Development Services, Environmental Services and Fire Departments, voted to donate $2, 225 towards the inaitive. The project focused on addressing repairs and enhancements to the family’s trailer to include a leaking roof, sheetrock and floor damage in the interior of the home, clean up efforts and a wheel chair ramp. Additionally, electrical repairs were completed by 3 Feathers Electric. The combined efforts of the participants involved in this project have provided a priceless benefit to the Ramirez Family.

TAKE ADVANTAGE

City of El Paso’s Community and Human Development Don’t Borrow Trouble Campaign

Do you have financial & legal worries? Come to a free community legal clinic and receive free legal advice

2008 Dates:	February 20 March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18
Time:	5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location:	Texas RioGrande Legal Aid 1332 Texas (corner of Texas & Newman)

NO COST to receive legal advice and walk-ins are welcome. Individuals are seen on a first come, first serve basis. Legal clinics are made possible by Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and the Don’t Borrow Trouble Anti-Predatory Lending Campaign, working together to educate and empower El Pasoans on the consequences of high cost loans. For more information: (915) 585-5100 or elpasodbt@yahoo.com

Visit our website at:     www.elpasotexas.gov/DBT

Bach's Lunch

Please join us each Thursday in January, 2008 at 12:00 pm at EPMA for Bach's Lunch, a joint concert series sponsored by El Paso Pro-Musica and the El Paso Museum of Art. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Admission is Free. For more information, please call (915) 532-1707 or visit our WEB site at www.elpasoartmuseum.org.

Thursday, January 24, 2008 12:00 PM
Featured Artists: Alexander Sitkovetsky, violin, Stephanie Schweigart, violin, & Judi Wilkinson, Harpsicord

Thursday, January 31, 2008 12:00 PM
Featured Artists: Stephanie Schweigart, violin & Judi Wilkinson, harpsicord

A Cultural Arts Performance featuring the Dallas Black Dance Theater

The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department in partnership with the El Paso Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the UTEP Department of Theatre, Dance, and Film and the Victory Warriors Dance and Drill Team present: A Cultural Arts Performance featuring the Dallas Black Dance Theater. Friday, February 1, 2008 at Socorro High School, 10150 Alameda Avenue, 7:00 p.m. Adult Donation: $20.00; Student Donation: $10.00 (21 and under only).

El Paso Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. also strives to increase cultural arts awareness in our local community.

About the Dallas Black Dance Theater:
Founded in 1976 by Ann Williams, the mission of Dallas Black Dance Theatre is to create and produce contemporary modern dance at its highest level of artistic excellence through performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. With an ever-expanding national and global audience, the company employs a diverse, multi-ethnic troupe of dancers performing for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. That diversity has propelled the company to prominence as the only full-time professional dance company in Dallas. Dallas Black Dance Theatre celebrates its 30th season as the oldest, continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas. The ensemble, a contemporary modern dance company, consists of 14 professional dancers performing a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, ethnic and spiritual works by nationally and internationally known choreographers such as Alvin Ailey. The company’s dancers have studied, trained and performed with some of the pre-eminent performers and teachers in the American dance world.

Lifeguard Instructor Training Available

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will be offering various training for Lifeguards in certification throughout the city next month. This will provide the opportunity for many organizations and individuals to have them or their staff trained by professionals in the field. The schedule is listed below with a discount offered to those wishing to take the classes. Wright Stanton, Aquatics Manager, says, “This will be a great time for high school and college stundents to get that much needed certification before summer rolls around.” The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will have immediate job opportunities for individuals completing the course successfully. For more information call 544-3556.

Lifeguard Instructor Training February 2, 3, 16 & 17 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Special Price: $160.00

Regular Price: $230.00

In Celebration of Black History Month The El Paso Museum of History Presents:
Author Max Sherman on Barbara Jordan: Speaking the Truth with Eloquent Thunder

February 5, 2008
Location: El Paso Museum of History
6:30-7:30 Presentation
7:30-8:00 Reception & Book Signing
Free: R.S.V.P. by February 1, 2008 by calling 915-351-3588 or
Email: wilsonsc@elpasotexas.gov
Visit our website: www.elpasotexas.gov/history

Throughout her career as a Texas senator, U.S. congresswoman, and distinguished professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, Barbara Jordan lived by a simple creed: "Ethical behavior means being honest, telling the truth, and doing what you said you were going to do." Excerpt from, Barbara Jordan: Speaking the Truth with Eloquent Thunder, edited by Max Sherman

About Dean Max Sherman:
Dean Sherman was Barbara Jordan's friend and colleague for twenty-five years. During this period Sherman served as Special Counsel to the Governor of Texas, served in the Texas Senate, and became President of West Texas State University. He is currently Professor Emeritus and former Dean of the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. Dean Sherman carries a J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. in history from Baylor University. This presentation is a collaborative effort between the El Paso Museum & Cultural Affairs Department, the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Dean of Liberal Arts office, UTEP History Department, UTEP Political Science Department, UTEP Chicano Studies Department, UTEP African American Studies Program, and the McCall Neighborhood Center.

I would like to welcome everyone back from the holidays. I hope it was a special and enjoyable time for you and your families.

Beginning January 2008, employees of the new Public Health Department were formally brought under the City. Work has been done for the last several months by legal and executive staff in order to make the appropriate adjustments to policies and ordinances in order to make the formal transition. In the months to come, we will continue to work towards addressing any necessary items that will complete the transition. To all of the Public Health employees -- welcome and we look forward to working together.

Lastly, we have a few donation efforts that are currently taking place within the City. The first, the MLK Canned Food Drive, is currently wrapping up. I would like to thank all of the employees who assisted in this donation effort that works to help so many in our community. Additionally, the Extreme Weather Task Force is having a blanket drive in order to receive donations of blankets for those in the community who are in need, which includes our elderly and disabled populations. You may place your donation in any of the bins at City Hall or drop it off at your local Fire Station. Help be a Buddy this cold Winter season.

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The City of El Paso’s Community and Human Development’s Neighborhood Services Division

Revitalization Plan and Strategies aimed at the Chamizal and Lower Dyer Neighborhoods

The City of El Paso’s Department of Community and Human Development Neighborhood Services Division is aimed at revitalizing the neighborhoods of Chamizal and Lower Dyer. This $50 million, five-year makeover will not only physically improve the neighborhoods, but it will improve the neighborhoods' quality of life. Money for the revitalization projects will not be diverted from other areas of the city, but from the Community Development Block Grant's funds. The City will be aggressively seeking federal, state and private funds for those areas.

“In those areas, statistics show home-ownership rates and educational levels are lower than the rest of the city while poverty and crime rates are higher,” said Bill Lilly, director of the City’s Community and Human Development Department. In January, the neighborhood revitalization plans for Chamizal and Lower Dyer were presented to City Council and approved. They will now be presented to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “We are looking at $40 - $50 million going to those neighborhoods. We’re talking about federal, state and local funds and private investors who will want to come in after they see a concerted effort to improve these neighborhoods” Lilly said.

The City plans a comprehensive strategy for revitalization that ranges from code enforcement, heightened law enforcement, addressing high rates of teen pregnancy, social issues, economic issues to making money available to residents for home improvements. “Why rehabilitate housing if you’re not going to fix the streets and sidewalks and address the social and criminal issues? That’s not revitalization. Revitalization is comprehensive – it’s not just about fixing a house,” Lilly said.

REASONS WHY THESE 2 NEIGHBORHOODS WERE CHOSEN:
Chamizal Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and Strategy refers to the area as one of the poorest and oldest in El Paso, where most of the homes date to the early 1900’s and are owned by absentee landlords. A lack of youth activities, dilapidated housing conditions and criminal activity were some of the issues raised by residents, property owners and stakeholders through private meetings and a survey conducted by the University of Texas El Paso’s Center for Civic Engagement. This area has more gang activity, prostitution and drug problems than some other areas in El Paso. There are currently 19 gangs known to be “headquartered” in the Chamizal neighborhood.

Lower Dyer area has the same related issues including high gang and drug activity, lack of community service and poor neighborhood conditions. “Lower Dyer is the area around the Cassidy Gate to Fort Bliss and because of all the additional troops that will be coming in, we felt we needed to give that area some attention,” Lilly said.

Some of the strategies that are proposed for the revitalization plan for the Chamizal and Lower Dyer areas:

• Target First Time Home-Buyer Program for the construction of new single family homes: $4 million
• Target funding for housing rehabilitation program: $4 million
• Provide access to affordable private institutional loan: $2 million
• Implement youth-build programs: 1.5 million
• Recruit and train micro-businesses in Chamizal: 1.3 million
• Implement a Mercado in Chamizal: 1.3 million
• Build a Mercado in Chamizal: 1.2 million
• Assign code enforcement personnel to serve in the areas: $750,000 for each area
• Initiate processes for the demolition of non-compliant properties: $400,000
• Develop and implement façade and streetscape improvement programs: $400,000
• Provide financial literacy classes, home-buyer education and credit counseling programs: $200,000