Inlet Dredging budget also slashes federal

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1 Family Park Broadway Street Park President Slashes Vital Coastal Funding Need Your Support and Help Soundside Park New Playgrounds Complete Beach Nourishment Shoreline Protection President Bush s proposed 2006 budget has eliminated any federal funds for Surf City, Topsail Beach and North Topsail Beach s shoreline protection programs. Surf City is currently in the Feasibility Phase of it s Nourishment Program and the Corps of Engineers will not even be allowed to complete this phase without federal funds being restored. It is vital that you make your voices heard in Washi n g ton. Plea se v i sit and under Beach Renourishment link to Howard Marlowe for information on how y o u m a y h e l p. Inlet Dredging President Bush s proposed 2006 budget also slashes federal funding for channel maintenance which without this program will allow our inlets to close. The waters have already become too shallow in the New River Inlet and the U.S. Coast Guard has removed the navigational buoys. At this time the corps of engineers survey has found sufficient depth in New Topsail Inlet but without this maintenance program we believe this Inlet will become too shallow soon. Please contact your elected representative and request funds be restored for Coastal Dredging. Soundside Park: Town Council along with the former Surf City EMS Squad combined funds to install a new playground for all to enjoy at the Soundside Park. Broadway Park: Town Council authorized funds from the Recreation Budget for the creation of this second new park located at the corner of Highway 210 and Broadway Street. Family Park: Town Council authorized funds to replace the playground equipment at this park located on South Topsail. We have heard very positive comments about these three new parks and would like to encourage all our citizens to visit the parks.

2 Volunteers Needed for Boards & Committees Surf City Town Council invites residents to join their fellow citizens by becoming active on advisory boards. These boards are vital in shaping our community s future. Planning Board Economic Development Special Events Traffic and Safety Recreation Advisory Beach Renourishment Beautification & Appearance Water & Sewer Advisory Persons submitting an application or interested in learning more about these groups can contact the Town Clerk at You can pick up an application for these committees at the Surf City Town Hall or from the town s website. Check out the Town s website at for all upcoming events, information, and meetings. Smoke Detector Assistance Program Assistance is offered for inspecting, testing, and replacing batteries of smoke detectors. For details call: Town of Surf City Fire Dept. at Escrow Account Information A new computer system was purchased last year, which included a module for tax billing. We are working with Pender and Onslow County tax offices to be able to download tax information and print our own bills. We are hoping to be able to incorporate your escrow information along with your tax bill information, if not with the 2005 bills then with the 2006 bills. When you receive your 2005 Property Tax bill please forward a copy to your escrow account manager for payment to ensure prompt payment of your property taxes Property Taxes If you receive a notice in the mail for 2005 Property Taxes and you have sold that property, please call the Surf City Tax Office at to ensure that your information has been changed, so that the proper owners will be billed. Bank Drafts The new computer system is capable of handling bank drafts. We are working to find the most cost effective way for the Town to handle these drafts and how to handle the procedures. We are hoping this service will be available in the near future. Surf City Bridge Built in 1954, one of few operating swings bridges still in operation. Opens on the hour to boat traffic and for all commercial boat traffic. No Left Turn There is no left hand turn from NC Highway 210 (N. New River Drive) onto NC Highway 50 (Roland Ave.) from March 20th thru September 15th of each calendar year, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. Friday thru 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Update on Bike Path Bids have been awarded and the contracts are signed. As soon as weather is permitting the Bike Path construction from Mecklenburg Ave. north to the Surf City town limits will begin. This project is scheduled to be completed by the end of April. Parking on Sidewalk or Bike Path Do not park your vehicle on the Sidewalk or Bike Path. This is for safe pedestrian movement and violators will be ticketed.

3 SURF CITY TOWN COUNCIL Every day, to make Surf City a better place to live and a better place to visit. Mayor A.D. (Zander) Guy, Jr. Mayor Pro-Tem Nelva Albury Councilman Michael Curley Councilman Don Helms Councilman Buddy Fowler Councilman Doug Medlin To make Surf City a wholesome, family-oriented community for residency and for tourism. Council Continues Planning for the Future Two years of studying, preparing, and planning came together at a Council Workshop held February 10, Proposed adjustments in water and sewer impact fees, and water rates will be presented at the March 1 st Council Meeting. Current water impact fees: $500 per unit Current sewer impact fees: $2,000 per unit Current water rate: Proposed water impact fees: $3,000 per unit Proposed sewer impact fees: $3,000 per unit Proposed water rate: Type Base Rate Rate for (2000 Each 1,000 gallons) gallons over 2001 Residential Commercial Irrigation Type Base Rate Rate for Rate for (2000 Each 1,000 Each 1,000 gallons) gallons from gallons exceeding ,000 4,000 Residential Commercial Irrigation

4 - Surf City Community Building Council is moving ahead with the construction of a 17,000 sq. ft. Community Building, two Tennis Courts, Picnic Shelter, and Walking Trail, which will be located off J.H. Batts Road. The Facility is sch eduled fo r comple ti on thi s fall. The Recreation Committee has been reviewing Engineer plans and will be ready for public bidding by early Spring. This is a major undertaking for our small community but Council is moving forward after citizen s requested this facility. Surf City Recycling Area is located under the Town Water Tower. Recyclables Only No Trash Allowed Plastic Glass Paper Aluminum Please Put All Recyclables Inside the Green Dumpster. Take Cardboard to Surf City IGA Monday Friday 8am-5pm PRESORTED First Class Mail U.S. Postage Paid SURF CITY, NC Permit No. 1!"# $%$% &'"# $%$% ()'*"! '*+,-.--)!"#$%&'()(%&%(* (+(+," & Council Meetings: 1st Tuesday of each Dog Owners: month at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall. Planning Board: 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Town Hall. Beautification & Appearance Committee: 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. call for location. Recreation Committee: 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Public Meetings, Events: All Public meetings, hearings, events are published on the town website. If you have suggestions you would like published on the town website please contact town clerk Patti Arnold at Dog registration is $3.00 and runs July 1st thru June 30th. Don t forget to register your dog and pick up a tag for them. Dogs are not allowed to run at large or be off the premises of its owner without being on a leash. This is a year round ordinance. At no point during the year are they allowed to run free. Mutt Mitts are located at crossovers and at the park for removal of all animal waste. Animal Waste must be removed from public or private property. Surf City Island Community Room: (Formerly the Surf City EMS Building) is available for small meetings and gatherings. Vehicles Driving on Beach: September 10 May 15th. Vehicles are allowed to drive on the beach in designated areas for fishing purposes from Sunrise to Sunset. Permit must be purchased from the Surf City Police Dept. Yard Debris: The Town of Surf City only does yard debris pickup after very heavy storms. There is not a set date or schedule for this type of service. Large trash items such as refrigerators, chairs, and couches should not be placed beside the road for someone to pick up.

5 PROPERTY OWNER Name: Surf City Address: Surf City Phone #: Mailing Address: Other Phone #: Drivers License: HURRICANE RE-ENTRY FORM PLEASE PRINT Enter Only One Name State: COPY OF DRIVER S LICENSE MUST BE INCLUDED WITH FORM CO-OWNER/RENTER Name: Surf City Address: Surf City Phone #: Mailing Address: Other Phone #: Drivers License: Enter Only One Name State: PLEASE READ INFORMATION CAREFULLY If you own more than one property, you need one form per property. Island Properties Only - Mainland Properties will not receive a pass. Mail form to Town of Surf City, PO Box 2475, Surf City, NC with a 4 1/8 x 9 1/2 self address stamped envelope to receive hurricane re-entry pass. Renters must show utility bill, or lease. Two passes per property, owners with more than one property will receive only two passes. Properties with multiple owners need to decide who will get passes. Home owners who have contractor or service workers looking after their houses must have a copy of owner's signed and notarized authorization form in their possession at all times.