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Executive Committee meets February 23 SEMCOG's Executive Committee will meet at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2007, in SEMCOG's downtown Detroit office. Action items to be considered by the committee are as follows:
John Jamian, Present of the Seaway Great Lakes Trade Association and former director of the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority, will discuss both the importance of the shipping industry to Southeast Michigan, and current issues the shipping industry is facing. Contact: Amy Malmer, SEMCOG Membership Manager.
SEMCOG announces membership dues reduction SEMCOG's Finance and Budget Committee has recommended Executive Committee approval and General Assembly adoption of a membership dues freeze and reduction for FY 2007-2008. Counties, who pay the majority of SEMCOG membership dues, will see, on average, a 10 percent dues reduction. Membership dues for local governments will be reduced an average of four percent. The fiscal challenges facing counties and local governments and the impact that may have on SEMCOG membership is prompting this action. The last membership dues reduction occurred in 2004. The proposed budget for FY 2007-2008 is $12.2 million, a zero percent increase over the current budget. Contact: Kathleen Lomako, SEMCOG Deputy Executive Director.
TIP amendments announced The public is invited to comment on projects being considered for amendment to the FY 2006-2008 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP implements projects from the long-range plan using federal transportation funding. As amended, the TIP estimates $2.8 billion in expenditures. The amendment adds projects to the TIP that will be funded through the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) program, which funds projects that reduce congestion and address air-quality problems. Approximately $35.2 million in CMAQ funds are available; and will be used on as traffic-signal upgrades, left-turn lanes, public outreach activities (Ozone Action, RideShare), projects that improve the commute to work for those using nonmotorized means, and a wide variety of transit improvements. Projects in a TIP amendment are subject to an air quality conformity analysis, an environmental justice review, and a public comment process (details are available from SEMCOG). A complete list of all projects, including amendment, is available from SEMCOG Information Services or on www.semcog.org. Comments on projects should be mailed, phoned, or faxed to SEMCOG Information Services; contact information is available in the box on the back. Address e-mail comments to infoservices@semcog.org. Comments can be made in person at the following meetings, both held at SEMCOG:
Contact: SEMCOG Information Services.
SEMCOG University on reducing road congestion and improving safety scheduled for March 1 SEMCOG invites local government representatives and their consultants to learn how to reduce traffic congestion, improve traffic safety, and enhance community livability. SEMCOG University presents Access Management: A Detailed Guide to Reducing Congestion and Improving Safety on Thursday, March 1, 2007, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. (registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) in SEMCOG’s Buhl Building office in downtown Detroit. Access management is a set of traffic engineering and site plan techniques that address common traffic problems, maximize safety, and reduce travel delay associated with congestion. This SEMCOG University workshop is free-of-charge for members. Seating is limited. You are encouraged to reserve a spot by Friday, February 23, 2007. Contact: Sally Walt, SEMCOG Transportation Administrative Assistant, to RSVP. You can also register online at www.semcog.org.
2007 member outreach workshops in Livingston, Washtenaw Counties scheduled for February SEMCOG's 2007 member outreach workshops begin this month. Elections to the Executive Committee will be conducted. Below are the first two workshops in Livingston and Washtenaw Counties.
You can register online now for these meetings. A complete list of all workshops can be accessed under Planning Issues on SEMCOG's home page at www.semcog.org. Watch your mail for additional information. Contact: Amy Malmer, SEMCOG Membership Manager.
New on semcog.org: Rideshare blog and video How is your commute to work? How has it changed since the Lodge Freeway closed? Visit www.semcog.org for tips on sharing a ride to work and to comment on your commute. Click on the comment link on the home page. In addition, check out our video featuring information on carpooling and tips on saving time and money on your daily commute. Contact: Sue Stetler, SEMCOG Communications Director.
Taubman Fellowship applications due to SEMCOG by February 26 Local elected officials and appointed staff from SEMCOG's member communities are eligible to apply for a fellowship to the prestigious program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Sponsored by the Taubman Company since 1991, the fellowships cover the costs of tuition, room, and board; travel is not included. Taubman Fellowships offer local government officials opportunities to improve their leadership skills and broaden their awareness of effective approaches to public-sector problems during the three-week program in June or July. Completed applications are due to SEMCOG by 3 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2007. Contact: Amy Malmer, SEMCOG Membership Manager.
DWSD hosts workshop for community legal representatives DWSD is hosting a workshop on the recently developed model contract for its customer communities. This model contract is a uniform, single contract for DWSD communities. Communities are encouraged to send their legal representatives to the workshop, scheduled for Thursday, February 22, 2007, at the Marriott Hotel, 27033 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, from 1:30-4 p.m. The model contract will be distributed to attendees prior to the workshop. RVSP to Charlie Fleetham, (248) 476-7577.
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