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Develop a traffic signal division in Streets ands Traffic Engineering to improve preventive and emergency maintenance of the City's 71 traffic signals. · Complete the Transit Implementation Plan. · Continue aggressive Airport Capital' Projects funding plan including completion of the runway extension study and acquisition of properties necessary to implement the runway study. · Prepare for the runway extension should dollars be allocated in the new Federal fiscal year. · Continue to pursue immediate reimbursement of FAA funds to the State so the City can be reimbursed in one lump sum and to use the funds to set up a "loan pool" tO fund Airport projects. Environmental Protection: This function accounts for $4,584,320 or 10% of the total general fund.budget. Major projects/improvements/programs are: · Continue development of Stormwater program by contracting for Topographic/Planimetric Mapping and development of a Master Plan and model ordinance to meet Stormwater regulatory requirement. · Lease purchase Jet Vac Truck for stormwater infrastructure maintenance. · Continue implementation of projects to provide an adequate raw water supply to the Hillgrove Water Treatment Plant, to address raw water quality from the Coddle Creek Reservoir and to increase overall water treatment capacity. · Complete additional connections to the Charlotte/Mecklenburg system and continue to pursue Inter-basin Transfer Certificates to both the Catawba and Yadkin Rivers. · Continue to develop commercial recycling and waste reduction opportunities for businesses and institutions. · ~ Continue to educate the public on Water conservation. · Complete financial feasibility study and process to issue revenue bond debt for water improvements. · Obtain delegated authority from the State to issue water and wastewater permits. Economic and Community Development: This function accounts for $3,699,813 or 8% of the tota! general fund budget. Major projects/improvements/programs are: · Continued funding for Incentive grants for Pass & Seymour, S&D Coffee, SYSCO, DAI Nippon, Pillowtex, Owens-Coming, Caffey Distributing and Concord Mills. · Continue emphasis on targeted economic development that will enhance the tax base and contribute to a sustainable quality of life. Continue to support business development efforts of Concord Downtown Development Corporation in attracting new businesses to and improving existing businesses in downtown Concord. Plan, finance and implement electric system capacity improvements at all delivery points. Continue Public Housing self-help program for residents to be involved in improvements and maintenance. Complete Downtown Streetscape program by providing improvements along Barbriek Avenue and Means Street. .Development of a Unified Land Development Plan, with citizen participation and in cooperation with other local governments. Continue development of web-based GIS access system. Continue expansion of Neighborhood Program by adding new recognized neighborhoods and by offering a structured neighborhood planning process. Continue development of the Plan Review Services Center. Cultural and Recreation: This function accounts for $3,924,126 or 8% of the total general fund budget. Major projects/improvements/programs are: