2014 Lenexa Year in Review

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reasons to celebrate Lenexa

Lenexa reaches population milestone

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Lenexa has come a long way from its early days as a small town along the Santa Fe Trail. U.S. Census Bureau data released in May 2014 reported that Lenexa’s population had surpassed 50,000 residents. In fact, the number of residents grew by nearly 50 percent in the last 25 years.

People are drawn to Lenexa in part because it is an attractive and safe city, with a rich history and a strong, hometown sense of community spirit. The city also has earned the reputation as a leader in local government initiatives such as public safety, economic development, festivals, stormwater management, communication and the use of technology.

For the 2014 Year in Review, we’ve chosen to highlight 50 reasons to celebrate Lenexa in honor of reaching the 50,000 population milestone.

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Citizen survey shows Lenexa city services ranked best in metro

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According to the latest citizen survey conducted at the end of 2013, Lenexa was ranked by ETC Institute as the Kansas City metro leader in overall citizen satisfaction with city services for nearly every major service area.

From public safety and street maintenance to parks and recreation and customer service, Lenexa residents value the quality of services provided by the city.

97% 92% 95%

Property, Special Assessment & Delinquent Taxes 37% Charges for Services 9%

2014 TOTAL BUDGET* $83,977,671

Transfers In/Use of Balance Funds 3% Fines & Forfeitures 1% Licenses & Permits 1%

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2014 TOTAL BUDGET* $83,977,671

General Administration 32% Public Safety 28% Debt Service 19% Community Infrastructure 14% Parks & Recreation 7% * Total budget is made up of multiple funds.

say they are satisfied with the quality of life in Lenexa

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say Lenexa is a good or excellent place to raise kids

Balanced budget and strong financial position

The outlook for Lenexa’s General Fund — the primary fund for city operations — is very positive, with a balanced budget and a reserve amount at 34% or higher projected through 2018.

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Highest bond ratings from credit agencies

Lenexa obtained top ratings from major credit agencies in 2014. This will save the city thousands of dollars in interest when selling bonds to finance capital projects.

Moody’s

Standard & Poor’s

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In October, the city hosted Food Truck Frenzy at Lenexa City Center. Staff partnered with local operators to test a new mobile food vendor ordinance and gauge how food trucks can activate and create enthusiasm for the City Center area. More than 2,000 people enjoyed lunch. Lenexa plans to expand this event in 2015.

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CIVIC CENTER PROJECT: Long-time community vision is taking shape

Lenexa is working with consultants to design a multipurpose civic campus for Lenexa City Center near 87th Street Parkway and Renner Boulevard. Consisting of recreational, retail, civic and cultural amenities, this project was identified as a priority in the city’s Vision 2020 and 2030 strategic plans. It will be the centerpiece of Lenexa’s new downtown area.

• New City Hall with 250-seat auditorium

Features will include:

During 2014, the city refined the designs and programs and sought more feedback from the community.

Lenexa expects to break ground on the Civic Center Project in early 2015 and open it in 2017.

• Indoor aquatic center • Recreation facilities • Multiuse outdoor event space and civic plaza

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• Public art gallery space • Indoor public market • Outdoor farmers’ market • Outdoor amphitheater • Free public parking garage • Leasable space for higher education and other partners

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Lenexa City Center — a 200-acre walkable, mixed-use neighborhood at 87th Street Parkway and Renner Boulevard — has come a long way:

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The inaugural Lenexa Art Fair was held in May at Central Green Park, drawing 3,500 attendees.

It featured nearly 50 fine artists, wine and craft beer tasting, live jazz music, and food truck concessions.

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• Perceptive Software moved into its new, state-of-the-art world headquarters (summer 2014).

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• WaterCrest at City Center began leasing apartments (fall 2014).

Iconic traffic signal truss installed

In July, a new traffic signal truss was installed over the intersection of 87th Street Parkway and Renner Boulevard. The 46-ton, 220-footlong, serpentine-shaped steel truss serves as a striking gateway to the development emerging at Lenexa City Center.

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Launching new events at City Center

• The Hyatt Place Hotel and Lenexa Conference Center are under construction and on track to open in late 2015.

• The Domain at City Center luxury apartment project is under construction and should be completed by spring 2016.

• Renner 89 retail/office project was completed and will be home to at least two new restaurants.

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Employment outlook is bright

3000

number of jobs created or retained in Lenexa during 2014 Source: Lenexa Chamber of Commerce

50k+ PEOPLE EMPLOYED

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ECONOMIC GROWTH: Construction rebounds to pre-recession level

CONSTRUCTION Building permit activity in $277.8M VALUATION Lenexa is returning to levels last $228.1M seen before the recent Great Recession. Businesses are $180.6M investing in the city. Over the last decade, commercial projects have accounted for 60 percent $76.0M $66.5M of economic growth. In 2014, the total value of construction in Lenexa was near its highest level 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 ever at $277,839,223.

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Gateway highway improvements

The second phase of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s massive Johnson County Gateway highway interchange project got underway in 2014. Much of the work is taking place in Lenexa.

The $288 million project aims to reduce traffic congestion, accommodate future growth, and improve travel safety at the I-35, I-435 and K-10 interchanges. During 2014, construction activity increased along College Boulevard (between Ridgeview Road and Renner Boulevard), I-35, I-435, and the K-10 interchanges at Ridgeview Road and Renner Boulevard.

Five planned city projects were able to be rolled into the Gateway project.

Lenexa’s $10 million investment will leverage $30 million in upgrades to city infrastructure.

Reinvesting in the community is an important part of maintaining a healthy city. The city partnered with developers to use Community Improvement Districts to invigorate older parts of Lenexa, including: • Greystone South shopping center on 87th Street Parkway between Quivira Road and Pflumm Road.

• Quivira 95 shopping center on the northwest corner of 95th Street and Quivira Road.

Investing in quality In addition, Grinders Stonewall roads and trails restaurant and bar opened in

Taking care of city streets, sidewalks and trails is a top priority for the City of Lenexa and its residents.

Workers prepare to construct a new flyover ramp from eastbound K-10 to northbound I-435.

Photo: Johnson County Gateway Project

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Encouraging redevelopment

In 2014, the city invested $2.95 million in roadway maintenance to keep our infrastructure in good condition: • 83rd Street – Gleason Road to city limits

the renovated former Kieltyka’s Stonewall Inn in July at 103rd Street and Pflumm Road. Sprouts Farmers Market opened in August in the former Kmart building at 87th Street and Maurer Road.

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• 87th Street Parkway – Quivira Road to Pflumm Road • 95th Street – Santa Fe Trail to Noland Road; Lackman Road to Renner Boulevard • 103rd Street – Quivira Road to Pflumm Road • Lackman Road – 87th Street to 101st Street; 105th Street to College Boulevard • Loriet Boulevard – 95th Street to Bourgade Avenue • Quivira Road – 95th Street to 91st Street • Renner Boulevard – K-10 to 95th Street • Ridge Drive – 95th Street to Renner Boulevard • Trail resurfacing – Wild Bill Hickok Park and Parkhurst neighborhood

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Amazon opens new sorting facility

Major online retailer Amazon began leasing a new 260,707-square-foot building in August 2014 at the Lenexa Logistics Centre South industrial park, near College Boulevard and Renner Boulevard.

Workers at this so-called “sortation center” take packaged orders from nearby Amazon fulfillment centers and sort them into ZIP code ranges before presenting them to shipping carriers for one- to two-day delivery.

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Stormwater protection projects

Pollution Cleanup Efforts • Removed 345 bags of trash from streams and best management practice sites (e.g., rain gardens, wetlands, detention basins).

• Removed 1,338 cubic yards of sediment, debris and leaves from streets and storm drains.

• Cleaned more than 8,000 feet of storm pipe, removing 19 cubic yards of debris and sediment.

Stormwater Improvements and Rehabilitation • Melrose Drive at Pine Ridge Business Park • 81st Street and Gleason Road • 83rd Street and Acuff Lane • 100th Street and Darnell Street

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The city implemented a vehicle fleet-management lease program through Enterprise for more than 50 lightduty vehicles. Lenexa was the first municipality in Kansas to adopt such a program. We expect to save 20 percent in fuel costs over a 10-year period due to “right-sized” vehicles, newer models and better technology.

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Asphalt Zipper speeds repair work

Lenexa Municipal Services began using a new Asphalt Zipper® grinding machine for road maintenance projects involving asphalt repair. The equipment triples production levels, allowing workers to pulverize material faster for reuse as road base or backfill.

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Tax supports quality of life

In 2008, residents approved a 3/8-cent sales tax increase for 20 years to help maintain the city’s roads, improve existing park facilities and provide new recreational opportunities.

3/8-cent sales tax appropriations for 2014: • Lenexa Civic Center: $8,500,000 • Pavement Management Program: $1,923,930 (of $2.95 million spent on roadway maintenance during 2014) • Playground Equipment Replacement: $313,600 • Trail Renovations: $32,100 TOTAL $10,769,630

SNAPSHOT: Municipal Services hard at work

Lenexa’s Municipal Services Department creates and maintains public infrastructure in the city. Services include facility management, fleet maintenance, stormwater, streets and traffic.

Number of citizen service requests to which Traffic Division responded Potholes repaired

425 1,237

Storm structures repaired (e.g., curb inlets, storm drains)

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Tons of asphalt used for roads

3,922

Tons of salt used during snow season

4,846

Snow cleared from city streets within 24 hours after an average 4”–6” snow event

100%

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New monument signs installed at parks and city entrances

The first phase of Lenexa’s plan to add new monument signs to parks and gateway locations was completed in 2014. The city installed a welcome sign west of 95th Street and Quivira Road, and location signs at Sar-Ko-Par Trails, Green Prairie, Trafalgar and Central Green parks, and at Thompson Barn. Fifteen more signs are planned for 2015. This project included improvements to existing signage to create a cohesive look throughout the city.

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Lenexa’s Stormwater Team maintained many water quality protection and flood-control projects:

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Vehicle fleet lease program launched

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Planning ahead for expected widespread tree damage caused by emerald ash borer

of Lenexa’s 40,000 street trees are ash trees

The emerald ash borer (EAB) — an invasive beetle that is deadly to all types of ash trees — is spreading across the Midwest. It was officially identified in Shawnee Mission Park in Lenexa during August 2014. Before the pest arrived, Lenexa’s Parks and Recreation Department developed a comprehensive EAB management plan to help slow the spread of this threat to Lenexa’s urban forest. It guides how the city will manage its publicly owned ash trees. The city

is working on plans to help property owners handle private ash trees. Lenexa treated about 250 city ash trees and began removing unhealthy and smalldiameter ash trees in 2014.

The city also co-hosted public meetings with Johnson County K-State Research and Extension to share EAB updates and tips with residents.

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Security cams help combat crime

In June 2014, the Lenexa Police Department launched a program for voluntarily registering privately owned security cameras to help detect and apprehend criminals. The City of Lenexa became the first law enforcement agency in the Kansas City area to establish a Community Video Partnership program.

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Google Fiber comes to town

In 2014, Google Fiber began constructing the backbone of a future fiber broadband network in Lenexa, which will provide an ultra-fast Internet service option for local customers. The company later began installing distribution and service lines along utility easements in some neighborhoods, with expansion to follow in the future.

of region’s ash trees likely will be killed by emerald ash borer pest within next 10 years

Police incident management made easier

In July 2014, the Lenexa Police Department joined the Intergraph consortium of police agencies in Johnson County that share Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Mobile for Public Safety (MPS) systems. Whether from the control center or a police car,

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CAD and MPS allow Lenexa personnel to view and share information easily between neighboring police agencies. This provides real-time awareness about major incidents throughout the county.

Court and customer service technology upgrades help Lenexa do business better

Customer Service Contractors and owners can now apply online for permits that involve construction plan review.* The city’s Community Development Department launched the online permitting feature in 2014.

Contractors and owners save time because they no longer have to visit City Hall to apply for and obtain building permits. Also, physical sets of plans no longer have to be delivered in person. They can be uploaded electronically as PDF documents. This helps keep documents permanently available in an accessible format, which saves the city money on physical storage costs.

Municipal Court In 2014, Lenexa’s Municipal Court converted its Community Standards citations from a paperbased process to an electronic one. Codes officers and court clerks now use the same software to track and manage tickets and related photos, notes and documents.

The new system eliminates redundancies and is much more efficient. Ultimately, the city plans to transition all court records to an electronic system. * There are a few exceptions that will be implemented in the future.

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Teaching people new CPR skills that can help save lives

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Practicing for victim rescue during hostile events

The Lenexa Police Department trains each year on how to respond to hostile events, such as an active shooter at a school. In March 2014, this training focused on rescue operations, incorporating Fire Department staff for the first time and combat medics as role players. One of the goals was to test escorting medical personnel closer to the scene to provide care for victims instead of staging them farther away, which is more typical.

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Citizen police academies offer inside look at law enforcement

The Citizens’ Police Academy gives people a rare chance to go behind the scenes and learn how the Lenexa Police Department works to keep the community safe. Held twice a year, this popular 11-week program enrolled 51 participants in 2014. The School Resource Officer Unit also hosted two one-week sessions of the Youth Police Academy during the summer. These sessions had the largest number of graduates in the program’s five-year history — 44 youths ages 13 to 17.

RESOURCE OFFICERS IN SCHOOLS The Lenexa Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit serves 10 schools in four school districts.

Each year, SROs teach over 600 safety lessons to approximately 6,000 students on topics such as stranger danger, bicycle safety, Internet safety, drug awareness and bullying. A fourth SRO was added in 2014 with the help of a federal grant.

During the 2013–2014 school year, enhancements were made to the existing 6th-grade curriculum, to include the use of more media as well as updated topics in drug trends. SROs also taught emergency crisis planning to school staff during in-service sessions and after-school meetings.

FIRE-PREVENTION EDUCATION The Lenexa Fire Department presents fire and life-safety information to students at area elementary schools. In 2014, fire personnel visited 171 classrooms and met with 3,887 children from pre-K to 8th grade. Students learned about the “stop, drop and roll” technique, how to call 9-1-1, smoke detectors, and home fire drills.

Students from the 3rd and 5th grade classes toured the department’s fire-safety trailer to gain hands-on experience in home safety, emergency evacuation and weather-related emergencies.

In addition, fire personnel provided fire-prevention information and assistance throughout the year to daycares, church childcare facilities, home-school groups and apartment complexes in Lenexa.

LEARNING ABOUT LENEXA The Learning About Lenexa program engaged 562 3rd-grade students from seven Lenexa elementary schools in 2014. The students studied the city’s history, learned how their local government operates, and took a much-anticipated field trip to City Hall.

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In 2014, the Lenexa Fire Department worked to educate the public about the life-saving technique of Hands-Only™ CPR. Fire personnel trained 1,046 people at 20 sessions and demonstrated the CPR method at community festivals and other public locations.

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Kids learn about safety, fire prevention and hometown

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Residents dispose of bulky waste

City-sponsored Dumpster Days events were held in April and October 2014. This service offers residents a way to dispose of bulky unwanted items that can’t be included in regular weekly trash collection — such as appliances, tires, electronics and furniture.

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Volunteers provide vital support

Lenexa’s quality of life is greatly enhanced by many dedicated community volunteers. In 2014, the city partnered with 917 volunteers on a variety of projects, including: • Clerical tasks for Municipal Court.

• Photographing events and working at city festivals.

• Cleaning streams, planting plants and collecting seeds.

• Maintaining Adopt-A-Spot sites.

14,054 total volunteer hours worth

$293,448* * as calculated by independentsector.org

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Feedback sought on city projects

We value the opinions of Lenexa residents. In March 2014, the city invited kids to give input on decisions for the year’s playground renovations. During the year, the city also hosted focus groups and an open house to share plans for the Civic Center Project at Lenexa City Center. Residents expressed strong support for the project.

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Engaging homes association leaders

In 2014, more than 40 individuals from Lenexa neighborhoods attended the spring and fall homeowners association board outreach meetings.

These informational meetings seek to create a dialogue of information between the City of Lenexa and neighborhoods.

Topics discussed in 2014 included emerald ash borer, Google Fiber construction, building permits, city communications tools, and how to request a fire truck at an event.

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Law enforcement outreach efforts

Throughout the year, the Lenexa Police Department presented tips on crime prevention, neighborhood safety and workplace violence at homeowners association meetings and local businesses by request. The Coffee with Cops initiative gave seniors at assisted-living facilities a chance to discuss topics with police — such as scams targeting the elderly. The Investigations Division also hosted a crime awareness forum for Lenexa citizens in November.

Building an understanding between African-Americans and law enforcement was the focus of an annual community forum held in October with law enforcement agencies and Johnson County NAACP representatives.

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Lenexa welcomes global guests

Several groups visited Lenexa in 2014 through the Global Ties KC International Visitors exchange program, which promotes citizen diplomacy.

Visitors hailed from Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Republic of South Sudan, Russia, Rwanda, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Swaziland.

Lenexa city staff and elected officials held panel discussions on Transparency in Local Government, Young Leaders in Government, and Grassroots Democracy in Local Elections. High school students from Ecuador, Mexico and Peru attended a Learning About Lenexa session, where they learned how our local government operates and were part of a mock city council activity.

Lenexa offers a wide range of arts programming and public art exhibits throughout the city. The Lenexa

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Arts Council (LAC) coordinates monthly 2-D and 3-D art displays in the City Hall Art Gallery, including Latino Art Bravisimo and the Lenexa Artists’ Show.

Other highlights from 2014: • Art Trolley tour hosted by LAC and the Lenexa Chamber of Commerce, with art at three locations in the city (September).

• Pickleball • STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) camp • Smart Start sports programs for kids age 3–5 years • Shining Stars Dance program • Exercise program for new moms • Ready, Set, Run 12-week training to prepare kids to run a 5K Daily attendance at the Lenexa Senior Center also increased in 2014 with the addition of new daily activities, including movie events.

• Missoula Children’s Theatre drew 47 kids who were cast as actors or directors for the play “King Arthur’s Quest” (July).

• LAC awarded $3,000 in visual and performing art scholarships to five college-bound students.

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New recreation programs added

The Lenexa Parks and Recreation Department is always adding new recreational programming to continue meeting residents’ needs and interests. New programs added in 2014 included:

• Outdoor Theatre Hike, featuring two Mark Twain plays, was held at Black Hoof Park (October).

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Disc golf now at Sar-Ko-Par Trails

A free, nine-hole, family friendly disc golf course opened in SarKo-Par Trails Park during the summer of 2014. Each hole has two target locations to ensure the game is different each time you play. Golf discs can be checked out for free from the Lenexa Community Center, or players may bring their own.

Record festival attendance

GREAT LENEXA BBQ BATTLE • JUNE

LENEXA FREEDOM RUN • JULY

LENEXA SPINACH FESTIVAL • SEPT

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Reaching more citizens than ever before through City of Lenexa social media platforms

The growth of social media has increased citizens’ expectations about interacting with government entities and getting quick responses. The City of Lenexa uses these two-way communications tools to help enhance customer service. In 2014, residents commonly contacted the city via social media to ask questions and resolve issues.

2014 GROWTH ON FACEBOOK LENEXA CHILI CHALLENGE • OCT

Increase in number of people who followed City of Lenexa

Increase in average number of people who “liked” posts ENCHANTED FOREST • OCT

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Art offerings abound in Lenexa

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The City of Lenexa updated six existing playgrounds and added one new playground in 2014.

The city installed play equipment for various age groups at Kickapoo, Mullen, Na Nex Se, Scouting and Electric parks. A new playground was added at Little Mill Creek Park, which will feature Lenexa’s tallest slide and a 60-foot zip line.

ELECTRIC PARK

LITTLE MILL CREEK PARK

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New and improved playgrounds

MULLEN PARK

Freedom Fields gets an upgrade

Freedom Fields Park underwent significant renovations in 2014, including the addition of three new multiuse sports fields. More parking was added as well as an entry/ exit from Woodsonia Street to improve access. The city also added sidewalks, dugouts to the baseball/ softball fields, a new park entry sign, landscaping and stormwater structures.

The budget for this project was approximately $1.3 million, and work was funded through local dedicated parks funding, stormwater funding and the 3/8-cent sales tax approved by voters.

This 25-acre park is located at 90th Street and Monticello Road in western Lenexa.

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KICKAPOO WEST PARK

NA NEX SE PARK

Thompson Barn popular for events

The Thompson Barn is a unique Lenexa site for weddings, parties, meetings and events.

Improvements were made to the outdoor patio space in Photo: Pond Photography 2014. Rentals were up in 2014, with annual revenue reaching more than $200,000 for the first time since the facility opened.

Thompson Barn also achieved “Local Best” and “True Love” status on mywedding.com. The ratings are based on public reviews. “Local Best” status is achieved by only one or two vendors each year.

SCOUTING PARK

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Black Hoof Park a “best-kept secret”

In 2014, the rest of Kansas City learned what we already knew — Lenexa’s Black Hoof Park is a community treasure! Black Hoof Park was voted one of the area’s best-kept secrets in KC Parent magazine’s annual Family Favorites Contest.

Over 60,000 votes were received.

Black Hoof Park, located in western Lenexa, is a 160-acre park with the 35acre, deep-water Lake Lenexa. It features a unique dam and spillway, trails, picnic shelters, multiple playgrounds and opportunities for fishing and boating.

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Outstanding finance documents

For Lenexa, 2014 marked the 23rd consecutive year of receiving the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Outstanding Budget Document Award. The city also received the GFOA Outstanding Financial Report Award for the 36th year in a row.

The Police Department’s annual report won first place in the International Association of Crime Analysts’ statistical bulletins contest.

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Municipal Court aces major audit

The Lenexa Municipal Court passed its Technical Security Audit with flying colors in 2014. Conducted by the Kansas Highway Patrol, this audit is conducted every three years to ensure that Municipal Court is following required protocol for accessing databases that store criminal history and other confidential information.

The audit looked at computer networks, systems, physical office environment and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal security policies. The successful audit was a joint effort with the city’s Police Department and Enterprise Systems and Technology Department.

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Over the last year, the Police Department has enhanced its evidence-based crime analysis by using new tools to study crime data from Lenexa and surrounding areas. This has helped police better connect the dots in advance to predict and prevent crime. It also helps the city deploy resources more effectively — such as placing officers in identified problem areas.

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Native plant program honored

The Kansas City Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association recognized Lenexa’s Native Plant Propagation Program with an Operation Program Excellence Award in 2014. Staff and volunteers collect native seeds, grow them in the city’s greenhouse, and plant them in city rain gardens and other property. This program saved the city $22,500 over the past two years.

Snow removal and citizen communication efforts receive multiple accolades

In the spring, the Kansas City Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association honored Lenexa with an award for Excellence in Snow and Ice Control.

www.lenexa.com/snow

City wins crime analysis award

Lenexa’s Web-based Snow Headquarters, implemented during the 2013–2014 snow season, also was recognized by the national City-

County Communications and Marketing Association as a top community education program. It received three awards, including best overall entry at the 2014 3CMA conference. The website drew thousands of visitors during the winter, allowing staff to spend less time on snow-related inquiries.

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Lenexa has one of the top-rated fire-protection services in a five-state area.

In July, the city became a Class 1 community based on the Insurance Services Office (ISO) independent rating system for measuring the quality and effectiveness of municipal fire protection. Local partners include WaterOne and the Johnson County Emergency Communications Center. Lenexa was one of only 60 U.S. cities out of 48,000 surveyed at the time to have earned an elite ISO Class 1 rating.

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Lenexa earns top fire rating

LENEXA GOVERNING BODY MAYOR Michael Boehm COUNCIL MEMBERS Ward 1

Ward 2

Joe Karlin Steve Lemons

Diane Linver Thomas R. Nolte

Ward 3

Ward 4

Lou Serrone Amy K. Slater

Andy Huckaba Mandy Stuke

City of Lenexa • 12350 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS 66215 www.lenexa.com • 913.477.7500 • communications@lenexa.com Selected photographs provided by volunteers Katie Bradley, Matias Causa, Bill Harrison, Joe Hughes and Leonard Rosen