Peoria Leadership Institute Session Schedule
Spring 2013 Class Schedule
1) Managing the City and its Finances
When: Wednesday, April 24 - 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Peoria City Council Chamber, 8401 W. Monroe Street
What: Presenting Departments - City Manager, Finance, Budget
- Welcome and Intro from Elected Official
- Introduction by City Manager; discussion of overall city organizational structure, Council-Manager form of government
- Where does the city get its money? Discussion of taxes, fees, etc.
- How does the city spend its money? Discussion of budget
2) Keeping the City Safe - Peoria Fire Department
When: Wednesday, May 1 - 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Pinnacle Peak Public Safety Station, 23100 N. Lake Pleasant Rd., Conf Pinnacle Training Rm
What: Presenting Department - Fire
- Fire, EMS, emergency preparedness
3) Community Policing and the Courts
When: Wednesday, May 8 - 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Peoria Public Safety Administration Building, 8351 W. Cinnabar Avenue, (behind City Hall) Peoria Room, 2nd Floor
What: Presenting Departments - Police, City Attorney, Court
- Police services, 911 dispatch, neighborhood enhancements
- City Attorney’s Office and Municipal Court
4) Building Community and Total Planning
When: Wednesday, May 15 - 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Development and Community Services Building, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, (behind City Hall) Point of View Room, 1st Floor
What: Presenting Departments – Planning & Comm. Dev., Economic Dev. Services, Engineering
- What goes where? How the community is planned , proactive economic development
- What gets built? Infrastructure and building safety
- Sustainability
5) Service Hits the Streets
When: Wednesday, May 22 - 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Municipal Operations Center, 8850 N. 79th Avenue, Roadrunner East/West Rooms
What: Presenting Departments – Finance, Public Works/Utilities
Customer service
Public Works services – trash, recycling, street maintenance
Utility services - water, wastewater, water conservation
6) Play Peoria-Recreation, Arts, and Culture
When: Wednesday, May 29 - 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Peoria Sports Complex – 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Mariners Multi-Purpose Room in Mariners Clubhouse
What: Presenting Department – Community Services
- Parks & recreation facilities
- Recreation programs & classes
- Libraries
- Spring Training
- Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, AZ Broadway Theatre
7) City Council Roundtable and Graduation
When: Tuesday, June 4 - 6:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. (before City Council Meeting)
Where: Peoria City Council Chamber, 8401 W. Monroe Street
What: Presenting Departments – City Clerk, City Council, City Manager
- City Clerk – elections, districts, open meetings law
- Roundtable discussion with Mayor & City Council prior to City Council meeting
- Graduation ceremony at beginning of City Council meeting
- All graduates are welcome to stay for the City Council meeting
Notes:
A light catered meal, will be provided at each session (ready @ 6 p.m. with sessions starting at 6:30 p.m.) It is acceptable to bring water or an alternate beverage with you – soda, juice, ice tea etc.
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