Volume 8 - Issue 2 - Summer 2015
Fairborn Launches Civic Engagement Tool, mySidewalk
ci.fairborn.oh.us
Create an account:
• Go to: fairbornoh.
mysidewalk.com
• Fill in required fields
• Verify account through
email
• Engage or Respond
Fairborn recently launched a new public
engagement tool and is already seeing
good public participation. The social media
platform, mySidewalk, acts similar to that
of a concrete sidewalk, but in a virtual
setting, connecting one another to residents,
stakeholders, businesses, organizations and
city government.
The ‘Reimagine Fairborn’ page allows
the city to reach out to its residents asking
residents to provide their input and ideas.
Input may then be used to help solve local
issues or perhaps spark a new initiative. For
instance, the Parks and Recreation Division
is currently seeking input regarding smoking
in public play areas utilizing a simple poll
along with the ability to leave additional
data. Data collected from this survey will
then be used to determine next steps taken.
As Fairborn continues to attract new
businesses and grow its population, leaders
want to know how citizens feel about
issues and use this information in the
decision making process.
If making a council meeting to discuss
your concerns does not work out with your
schedule, simply log on to ‘Reimagine
Fairborn’, respond to a poll, and provide
any additional information or input. This
page is also designed to share information
on upcoming
initiatives so users
can be ‘in the know’
and participate with
the input process to
making Fairborn a
great place to live.
Fairborn Adds New Online Financial Transparency Platform, OpenGov
In addition to garnering
resident opinions and
sharing information about
upcoming initiatives through
mySidewalk, Fairborn is
also moving forward with
offering citizens a view of
the ‘city checkbook’.
This online module,
OpenGov, scheduled for
release this month, will
provide residents, elected
officials, and staff access to
the city’s budget information
in a user-friendly digital
format.
Data from the city will
be uploaded to OpenGov’s
cloud-based platform and
transformed into intuitive
and interactive reports that
show taxpayers how money
is collected and spent.
Residents will be able to
track the city’s finances on
a month-to-month basis as
data is uploaded. As well,
users can compare previous
years spending and revenue
detail, create multiple views
of budget data, and review
trends over time. Data can
likewise be reviewed by
fund, department, expense or
revenue type.
Look for a link on the City
of Fairborn’s main webpage
for access to this online tool:
ci.fairborn.oh.us.
Garage Sale
Permits
Garage sale season is in
full swing, and as a reminder,
residents holding a garage,
patio, yard sale or the like need
to have a permit to conduct the
sale.
Permits are available at the
Government Center from the
Finance Division for a cost of
$3.00/sale. Hours of operation
for the Finance Division are
8 am - 5 pm, M-F.
Chapter 715 of the Fairborn
Codified Ordinances lists
specifics on all aspects of home
sales. Important information to
note includes:
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No home sale shall begin
before 9:00 am nor last later
than 8:00 pm.
No home sale shall be
conducted by the same
residential property more
than two (2) times within a
calendar year.
No home sale shall last for
more than four consecutive
days.
Only one sign per street
front on the lot of which the
sale is located is permitted.
Fairborn ordinances can
be reviewed at: ci.fairborn.
oh.us/Government.aspx and
select Charter and Codified
Ordinances found on the right.
Fairborn’s Sweet Corn Festival
fairbornsweetcornfestival.org
Saturday, August 15, 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday, August 16, 11 am - 6 pm
Community Park
691 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road
Over 150 booths, games, rides, crafts, performances,
contests, and sweet corn!
Adult Fall Softball Leagues
Registrations for the Fall Adult
Softball Leagues are now being
accepted. All registrations must be
done in person or by mail and fee must
accompany registration. No telephone
reservations will be accepted.
Leagues are limited to six teams
and are guaranteed a ten game season
with five week double headers. Fees are
$375 per team, per league, and $350
for each additional league with the
same team name and same roster. Fees
cover umpire fees, softballs, sanctioning
(USSSA and ASA), trophies and awards.
The 2015 fall schedule is as follows:
Monday - Men’s D
Tuesday - Men’s E
Thursday - Coed
The season begins at the end of
August. All games are played at
Fairfield Park, 1125 N. Central Avenue.
The registration form can be found
online under recreational activities
on the city website. Checks should be
made payable to the City of Fairborn.
For questions please call 754.3090.
Save The Date
Fairborn Tennis
Tournament
Saturday, August 1
Sunday, August 2
Community Park
Tennis Courts
$10 per person
per division
For registration
information, various
divisions, and more
information, call
754.3090.
3rd Annual
DIY Rain Barrel
Workshop
Saturday, August 1
12 - 8 pm
Central Park
(next to YMCA)
Thursday, September 3
6 - 8 pm
Enjoy a mix of
jazz performers, food,
and the spray ground.
Bring chairs or a
blanket as seating is
limited.
Fee $40, if making a rain
barrel (Max. 40 barrels)
Fairborn Senior Center
325 N 3rd Street
Workshop is free and
open to the public.
Proposed Street Program List for 2016
Spangler Road (2015)
The Fairborn
Engineering Division
continues moving forward
with updating and upgrading
city roadways. While currently in
the midst of its 2015 Curb and Sidewalk
Program and Street Program, the preliminary
list for roadway rehabilitation has been determined
for 2016.
Streets are selected based on the Pavement Condition
Index or PCI. The PCI factors in the structural integrity,
roadway functionality, overall ride-ability, construction
details, traffic loads, and other measurable indices. PCI
ratings range from 0 - 100, with 100 being the best and
40 or below being undriveable. After the PCI process is
complete, each street receives a PCI rating that helps
determine its current condition and needs. The data
collection process is performed every three years,
with the last data collected in 2013. City engineers
utilize the PCI along with traffic counts, visual
inspections, economic development opportunities,
problem areas and citizen comments to develop a
comprehensive street resurfacing list annually.
The roadways will receive different treatments
based on their PCI. Some of these treatments
include microsurfacing, milling and resurfacing,
full depth reclamation, joint repairs, and asphalt
overlays.
Fairborn’s 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, July 18, 8:00 a.m.
Rona Hills Park
600 Roehner Drive
Awards and Door Prizes!
Must be present to win.
Refreshments provided after the race.
For more information, call 754.3090
ci.fairborn.oh.us/Residents/ParksandRecreation/Recreation.aspx
The following
streets are proposed
for the 2016 Street Program:
Beaver Valley Rd (I-675 - DYS),
Blanch St (Xenia - Sports), Commerce
Center (Trebein - DYS), Cottage Court Dr
(Ortego - Roehner), Garland Av (E of 1-675 Meadowlands; Meadowlands - Marchmont), Hillcrest
Dr (N Term - Redbud), Kapok Dr, Koogler St (W Term
- Broad), Landsdale Dr (Ortego - Young), Lawndale
Av, Lee Ct, Locust Dr, Mann Av (Central - Maple),
Nottingham Dr, Old YS (W Corp - Rockdell), Oxford
Dr, Presidental Dr (Executive - W Corp; Paramount
- Executive), Remington Ct, Ridgecrest Ct (Warm
Springs - W Term), Rising Hill Dr (Redbud - YSF),
Sports St (Xenia - YSF), Valle Green Dr (Dutch Mill
to Arborview), Whittier Av (Central - W Term), and
Wright Av (Xenia - Dayton).
Asphalt rejuvenation treatment will occur on
the following roads: Cambridge Dr, Campus Dr
(Southlawn - Faculty), Chatham Dr, Date St, Ebony
Ln, Euclid Av, Main St (West - Broad), Miami Av
(Funderburg - Forest), Southlawn Dr (DYS - N
of Faculty), Sunburst Dr, Warm Springs Dr, and
Wedgewood Dr (Southlawn to 328’ of Term).
For further information on street repairs and
repaving, contact the Engineering Division at
754.3055.
Volunteers for 5k Still Needed
Citizens interested in volunteering for the
26th Annual Fairborn 5K Run/Walk can sign up as
late as July 16. Fairborn’s Recreation Coordinator
Mindy Weaver stated that the race gains in popularity
each year and volunteers are always welcome and
will be used.
The race averages 200 runners and volunteers are
needed to help with registrations, split calling, water
stations, finish line, and race route. No experience
is required. For more information, call recreation at
754.3090.
Fairborn City Jails Receive 100 Percent
Compliance Score for State Standards
The Perfect Ten, LTD.
Life isn’t perfect, but your nails can be!
Looking for a local
spot to have your nails
done without going to the
mall? That’s what Fairborn
resident Jacqueline Phillips
and her friend Natalie Bell
wanted. With the help of
Phillips mother-in-law,
who operates a hair salon
in Middletown, Phillips
and Bell created a plan and
opened a new nail salon
in downtown Fairborn.
The Perfect Ten, located at
218 E. Main Street, offers
manicures and pedicures
along with a other specialty
services: spray tans, facials,
relaxation massages, and
waxing.
The salon is open
Mondays by appointment
only, Tuesday - Saturday,
10 am - 5 pm, and closed
on Sundays. Further
information along with a
complete price list can be
found on their Facebook
page The Perfect Ten or by
calling 937.754.4424.
HOME REHABILITATION
REPAIR/REPLACE
HVAC
NEW ROOF
SEWER LINE
REPAIR
WINDOWS/
SIDING
ELECTRICAL
UPGRADE
The Fairborn City jail scored a 100 percent in their
recent state inspection for a 12-day jail facility. The state
inspector found Fairborn in compliance with 64 standards
selected from the Minimum Standards for Jail in Ohio.
Captain Terry Bennington stated that the inspector
contacted the police department to request approval
with sharing its jail policies and procedures with another
northern Ohio jail since Fairborn reflects 100 percent
compliance with state standards.
“We have a clean and well run facility,” states
Bennington, “We are proud to be able to have a policy that
has been looked at to be a model for other agencies in the
state; the jail inspector has our policy at his disposal for
other jail facilities.”
The state mandates policies for 12-day holding facilities.
The Fairborn jail mirrors those policies which include
standards such as reception, classification, security,
housing, sanitation, medical, food service, administrative
segregation, staffing, and staff training. Both documentation
and demonstration that the policies are practiced in the way
in which they are written are factors in the scoring.
NEIGHBORHOOD
BETTERMENT
44 W. Hebble Avenue
Fairborn, OH 45324
Contact:
Missy Frost
Missy.frost@
ci.fairborn.oh.us
937.754.3060
Funds are available for income eligible residents of the City
of Fairborn to assist with repairs needed to ensure home
is safe, sanitary and healthy. The City is working diligently
to maintain the housing stock with this program being just
one portion of that process.