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The City Council recently updated an ordinance requiring dwelling with an entrance or exit to an alley to post numbers in order to identify the buildings.

Any dwelling, tenement or building with an entrance, exit door or garage adjacent to an alley shall conspicuously post numbers in numerals not less than two and one-half inches in height placed immediately above, on, or at the side of the entrance, exit door, or garage facing the alley.

All numbering shall be in numerals not less than two and one-half inches in height conspicuously placed immediately above, on or at the side of the front or main entrance door of each dwelling, tenement or building so that the number can be plainly seen from the street.

Whenever any structure is situated more than eighty feet from the street line, the number of such structure shall be conspicuously displayed at the street line, near the walk, driveway or common entrance thereto or upon the gate post, fence, tree, post or other appropriate place so as to be easily discernible from the street.

 The effective date of this ordinance change shall be October 15, 2010.

The goal is to look for ways to change the way taxes are distributed so those who create safe communities and educate children aren't forced to make drastic cuts.

The Alliance for Strong Communities is a regional network of organizations in the greater Eau Claire metropolitan area united to strengthen public structures and services in all local communities so that families and businesses can thrive. The goals of the Alliance are to:

a.  Fortify community awareness around the importance of the public sector and how the state’s current revenue system contributes to local budget problems;

b.  Engage community organizations and associations with diverse backgrounds to advocate for change in the state revenue system; and

c.  Develop a state fiscal policy agenda that will expand the revenue base and ensure fairness to all taxpayers by reducing reliance on local property tax.

Community organizations formed the Alliance in the fall of 2008. Current participating organizations include:

• Altoona School District
• Chippewa Valley Technical College
• City of Altoona
• City of Eau Claire
• Eau Claire Association of Educators
• Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
• Eau Claire County
• Greater West Central Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO
• Eau Claire Schools Classified Staff Federation, AFT Local 4018
• Eau Claire Area School District Board of Education
• Realtors Association of Northwestern Wisconsin

The Alliance hosted a public forum on August 4, 2010 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The purpose of the forum was to convene a community discussion about the ongoing nature of the national recession, the arguments for a second round of federal recovery funding, and concerns about the deficit. The program included an update on the impact of recovery funding on the local community and table discussions about what federal policies would be best for the greater Eau Claire community.

To view a video presented at the Alliance for Strong Communities Public Forum, click here.

To view the Alliance for Strong Communities Public Forum Press Release, click here.

To listen to the Wisconsin Public Radio February 4, 2010: The West Side audio archive with Mary Jo Wagner, please visit the Wisconsin Public Radio website and click 'listen now using realplayer' under Thursday, February 4, 2010.

Brian Amundson’s career in public works operations and management has spanned more than 37 years. As Director of Public Works he has administrative responsibility for major operating activities consisting of street maintenance, fleet, engineering, mapping, storm water management, emergency preparedness, flood control, parking utility, fixed-route transit system, wastewater treatment and collection, and water treatment and distribution to more than 25,000 customers. Prior to his current position, Brian served as Eau Claire’s City Engineer for 10 years. His dedication and service to public works has been noteworthy throughout his career, and his colleagues value his role.

The American Public Works Association is an international organization of more than 29,500 members involved in the field of public works, and serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge. APWA annually recognizes ten of the most outstanding public works professionals from across the U. S. and Canada for their career-long dedication and service, professionalism, and expertise.

Click here to see the award presentation.