2020/09/16 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

September 16, 2020 I can't tell you how many families I've heard rave about this new asset. It was great to see the picture on the front page of the Herald of adorable local kids racing to be the first to run across. Another major project that made our hearts happy is the completion of Rucker Renewal. Both took decades of planning and years of construction. They were hard on our community, but we are now reaping the benefits of these projects, which have improved our infrastructure while also making Everett even more beautiful and welcoming. Major projects planned for next year include continuing the seismic retrofit of the Maple Heights bridge, as well as the design phase for the complete replacement of the Edgewater bridge, which has been deemed "structurally deficient and seismically at risk." Also in the works for next year is the implementation of a new asset management plan for water and sewer infrastructure. Taking care of our assets is incredibly important. For years, we have unfortunately underinvested in preventative maintenance of our vertical infrastructure and other assets and the impacts of that are definitely catching up with us. In 2021 we've budgeted for improvements in order to maintain these vital assets. Economic& cultural vitality A key theme this year has been innovation and finding new ways to do business and serve our community during this global health crisis. Some examples include taking our permit counter online, administering federal relief grants to support local businesses and public service organizations, and developing a variety of tools and online resources to help our community navigate these changing and challenging times. We'll continue to build on these efforts in 2021, always looking for creative ways we can support our city's return to vibrancy. Aerospace has been hit hard by the pandemic and economic shutdown. A priority area for me and our team will be fighting for aerospace jobs, which are vital to our 2