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EMS Week 2012
National EMS Week, observed May 20-26, 2012, is an opportunity to recognize the trained professionals who deliver pre-hospital emergency medical care. Within the City of Madison, that includes all members of the City of Madison Fire …
No Refuse or Recycling Collection on Monday 5/28, Memorial Day
There will be no refuse or recycling collection on Monday May 28th because of the Memorial Day holiday. The yard waste drop off sites will also be closed on Monday. Madison residents who normally have their material collected on Monday …
Getting the Lead Out
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in blood. The change means that blood lead poisoning (labeled by the CDC as "a level of concern") will now be defined as 5 micrograms of …
Closure of N. Orchard Street, Spring Street and Capital Court
Beginning Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 7:00 am, N. Orchard Street (between Regent Street and West Dayton Street), Spring Street (between North Randall Avenue and Charter Street) and Capital Court will be closed to through traffic for …
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SAFETY TEAM UPDATE
The Madison Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically addressing traffic violations this week in the following areas: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 North …
2012 Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award
The Equal Opportunities Commission and the Equal Opportunities Division are proud to announce Colleen Butler is the winner of the 2012 Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award. This seventeenth annual award will be presented at the …
Madison Public Library Announces Director Finalists
The Madison Public Library is pleased to announce finalists for the Library Director position. The Library Board has been working diligently over the past few months to identify the best candidates to succeed Barb Dimick. Gregory …
WisconSUN Solar Project Completed
The City of Madison will announce the completion of the WisconSUN Solar Project on May 21st at 11:30am at Union Cab, 2458 Pennsylvania Ave. Speaking at the event will be: • Mayor Paul Soglin, City of Madison • Lee Swindall, …
Closure 200 Block N. Lake Street, starting 5/21/12
On Monday, May 21, 2012, Robinson Brothers Environmental will be removing the pedestrian bridge spanning the 200 block on N. Lake Street. This will require the closing of the 200 block of N. Lake Street until Friday evening, June 1st. …
Clerk's Office Extended Hours for Absentee Voting
Absentee voting in the City Clerk's Office begins Monday, May 21. The Madison City Clerk's Office will offer the following extended hours for absentee voting. • 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday, May 21, through Friday, May 25 • 8 a.m. - 2 …
CITY HIGHLIGHTS
BikeNew Pedestrian/Bicycle Projects Public Hearing
Join us for a public hearing on Tuesday, May 22, to discuss potential pedestrian and bicycle project ideas that the City should consider in the 2013-2015 Capital Budget.
Bike PathConstruction will affect the Southwest Bike Path near Orchard Street
On May 21, construction will begin at the intersection of N. Orchard St and Spring St. This construction will require closure of the bike path and a detour of bike traffic twice during construction. The detour route will be on N. Randall Ave, W. Dayton St and N. Mills St.
Ride the Drive Ride the Drive
A Madison favorite returns this year for TWO events: June 3 Downtown and August 12 on the Northside. Ride the Drive is a community event that opens Madison's signature streets to bikers, walkers, rollerbladers, and those out to share in the experience and fun atmosphere.
Reverend. James C. WrightReverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award
The Equal Opportunities Commission and the Equal Opportunities Division are proud to announce Colleen Butler is the winner of the 2012 Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award. This 17th annual award will be presented at the June 19, 2012 Common Council meeting.
Funding2013-2014 CDD Funding Process & Emerging Neighborhoods Funds
The Emerging Neighborhoods Funds (ENF) and the 2013-2014 CDD Funding Process have begun. Learn about these funding opportunities, find their timelines, and stay informed by joining their email lists.
WHAT'S NEW ON THE SITE
Building Inspection Building Inspection Website
Learn about Property Standards & Conditions, and educate yourself on new ordinances such as beekeeping and raising chickens in Madison.
City of Madison Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center 2011 Annual Report
This report compares Monona Terrace's 2011 performance in contrast to 2009 and 2010.
City of Madison Madison's new Secondhand Ordinance takes effect on Feb. 1, 2012
This new law requires that secondhand dealers, including secondhand jewelry dealers and pawnbrokers report the purchase of secondhand goods, on a daily basis, through an electronic reporting system. Learn about the changes to the ordinance & review the FAQs.
Real-Time Parking Data now Available on the Web or from a Mobile Device Real-Time Parking Data now Available on the Web or from a Mobile Device
The City of Madison Parking Utility is launching a new application that will give motorists the ability to access real-time parking availability data for six of their downtown facilities on the web or from a mobile phone.
Concealed Carry Concealed Carry
The State of Wisconsin passed the 2011 Wisconsin Act 35 which is the new concealed carry law that goes into effect on November 1, 2011. While this law changes gun regulations in the State of Wisconsin, there are still restrictions on allowing concealed weapons in City of Madison-owned, occupied and controlled buildings.
Downtown Plan City of Madison Downtown Plan
The Downtown Plan will be introduced to the Common Council on November 15, 2011. It will be referred to a variety of City boards, commission and committees for their recommendations.
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The City of Madison 2012 Adopted Operating & Capital Budgets are available online.
City of Madison Budget Process: You, Your Neighborhood, and Your City Budget Process Results
The Budget Process results from feedback gathered from participants in the Community Budget Conversations & the Website Survey is now available.
Common Council New Common Council Website
Check out the new Common Council website. Stay informed with district email lists, alder blogs, calendars and resources for your district.
Judge Doyle Square Judge Doyle Square
The future Judge Doyle Square will include the redevelopment of both Block 88 and Block 105. The redevelopment will include underground parking on both blocks, connected under Pinckney Street.
Review the New Zoning Map Zoning Code Rewrite Website
This site provides important information about the project including the purpose of the project, project schedule, list of meetings and other public events, meeting summaries, reports, presentations, code documents and maps, staff contact information and much more.
Cultural Plan Cultural Plan
The Madison Cultural Plan will explore the arts, history, and the sciences and will include exploration of the work of individual artists and creative workers as well as institutions in both the commercial and nonprofit sectors.
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