City of Lake Charles Mayor Randy Roach presents the "State of the City" on February 9, 2010. This is the presentation from his speech.

1. State of the City City of Lake Charles February 9, 2010

2. BusinessWeek November 17, 2009 Best Place to Raise Your Kids: Louisiana Lake Charles Nearest city: Baton Rouge, La. Population: 68,338 Median family income: $47,755 Runners-up: Metairie, Alexandria Lake Charles, which sits on a lake with a white sand beach, has been rebuilding since getting hit by Hurricane Rita in 2005 and Hurricane Ike last year. The economy has been bolstered by its strong petrochemical industry and building projects, including a new nuclear power fabrication facility now under construction. Lake Charles is known for casinos and multiple music, culture, and food festivals. The city is home to McNeese State University and SOWELA Technical Community College.

3. State of the City A Day in the Park Quality of Life

5. 7 Park Improvement Program

7. LaGrange Soccer Park Before After

8. Lock Park Before After

9. MLK Park After Before

10. PFC Wilford D.R. Bellard Memorial Park Before After

11. University Park After Before

12. University Tennis Courts Before After

13. University Pool Before After

14. W. H. Buddy Prejean Memorial Park Before After

15. Wiley B. McMillan Park Before After

16. Adventure Cove

17. Adventure Cove Spray Pad

18. Goosport Spray Pad

19. Millennium Park

20. Ward 3 Multisport Complex

21. Prien Lake Park

25. State of the City Arts and Culture

26. City of Lake Charles Arts & Cultural Department

28. Listed on the National Historical Registry Building was destroyed by the Great Fire of 1910 Rebuilt in 1911 Served as the seat of city government for 90 years Currently is host to traveling and local art exhibitions Charlestown Farmers Market Every Saturday 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center

29. Gallery

30. Exhibits hosted by the City of Lake Charles Arts & Cultural Center

31. Picasso: 25 Years Edition Ceramics

32. In Focus: National Geographic’s Greatest Portraits

33. Traveling Exhibits

34. Including the Annual Spring Art Walk Gallery Promenade Local Artists

36. Programs & Activities Story Time Handmade Cards Cider and Spiced Teas Decorate Gingerbread Cookies

37. The Light Fantastic Contemporary Irish Stained Glass Art Oct 9-Jan 9, 2010 Frederic Remington Makes Tracks... Adventures and Artistic Impressions Jan 8-Mar 20, 2010 Textural Rhythms Jazz and Quilting bond as these artists harness the sprit of jazz through cloth Apr-May, 2010 Detour Art American Folk Art found along the backroads of America June-Aug, 2010 Recent & Upcoming Exhibitions

39. Charlestown Cultural District

40. Central School Arts & Humanities Center *Listed on The National Historical Registry* Original wooden building was completed in 1889 at a total cost of $5499.19. It was replaced in 1912 with the current brick structure. Operated as a school until 1976. Restored by the City in 1995 and is now used as an Arts & Humanities Center.

42. Screenings

43. Theatrical Performances

44. The 4-part series brings a wide range of artists together for music and conversation with audience members. Lake Charles is one of four cities hosting the concert series along with Baton Rouge, Lafayette and New Iberia. The program airs via National Public Radio affiliate KRVS, simultaneously streaming audio worldwide via www.krvs.org . Louisiana Crossroads

45. A Cooperative Endeavor Agreement was entered into November ’08 for the construction of a commemorative plaza at the front entrance of Central School. The Friends “Buy a Brick” program will further raise money to be spent on overall preservation of the property. Central School Plaza-Fundraising Project A non-profit organization founded to support improvement projects for Central School Friends of Central School

47. This event is designed to attract people to the downtown area for entertainment and awareness of the ongoing revitalization of the area. The Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA receives beverage revenue. The event runs 4 consecutive Fridays and includes food and beverage booths, table top galleries, and activities for kids. 1500 attendees each week Voted Best Music Event by the Times of SWLA

48. Every Monday in June. The audience is encouraged to bring a picnic dinner for a relaxing concert at sunset on the lakefront. Co-sponsored by Lake Charles Parks and Recreation and Conoco/Phillips. Catch a Concert Lake Charles Community Band

49. Attracts 10 to 15 thousand people along the lakefront Miss Armed Forces Pageant LC Community Band and Choral Foundation Concert Salute to Armed Forces Fireworks Apple Pie Contest Street Parade Patriots Ball Red White Blue & You

50. Light up the Lake Christmas Celebration Street Parade Santa’s Workshop Community Band Concert Outdoor program & Civic Center Light- up Lighted Boat Parade Fireworks

52. Provides young people with acting and technical theatre training, performance opportunities, and college audition skills. Louisiana Theatre Festival

53. Banners Series by McNeese State University Arts & Humanities Series

54. Rouge et Blanc Fundraiser to benefit McNeese State University’s Banners Series

55. City of Lake Charles Parks & Recreation Department

56. Playful City Award 2007, 2008 ,2009 The City of Lake Charles Department of Recreation & Parks strives to offer the citizens a wide variety of activities through team and individual athletic programs, classes, as well as the enjoyment of playgrounds, picnics and nature. Community Centers are open for private event rentals, civic organization meetings, senior activities, public community meetings, health screenings, and structured activity classes for the general public. The City currently operates 37 parks, 12 of which host community centers,1 newly built splash park, and 2 community swimming pools. Parks & Recreation

57. Veterans Memorial Park

59. Mallard Cove

60. Alvin Dark Stadium In honor of former professional baseball player and manager Alvin Dark. Renovations included rebuilding of the Infield, the Outfield, the Backstop, and painting of the stands and bleachers. A new state-of-the-art Scoreboard was donated by Lake Charles Toyota and Norman Thigpen. Alvin Dark Stadium at Legion Field is the home of American Legion baseball in Lake Charles.

61. After Rita Before Rita Tuten Park, a 24 acre Woodland Park that is a sanctuary for birds and host to native flowers and trees. Master Plan includes nature trails, picnic areas, exhibits, wetland ponds, preserved forest, children’s playground, lookout tower, and other unique urban features. Projected completion date is end of 2010 Tuten Park

62. Tuten Park (proposed layout)

63. A unique Louisiana experience that will ensure the conservation and restoration of native wildlife creating opportunities for human activity through the use of nature trails, fishing piers, pavilions, playground amenities, improved boat launch and other areas for community involvement. Fitzenreiter Riverside Park

65. Quality of life includes basic infrastructure, such as roads, water and sewer, and it also includes public facilities, such as arts and cultural events and parks and recreation. Quality of life is central to the community legacy we leave our children and their children.

66. State of the City Downtown/Lakefront

68. Duany Plan

70. DOWNTOWN/LAKEFRONT PROJECTS Total Project Values $32,691,221

71. Downtown/Lakefront $18M of $90M Bond - $8M of May 2007 Issue Total Downtown/Lakefront Bond $18 Million DD Other bond funds $4.7 million City Capital Project funds $3.1 million Rita CDBG $5.6 Million Other Resources $1.35 Million To date accumulated funds total $32,750,000 This amount represents 46% leverage over the allocated bond funds for Lakefront/Downtown.

72. BORD DU LAC PARK STRIPING City Bond Issue $126,187

73. BORD DU LAC PARK WATERLINE EXTENSION State Capital Outlay $215,568

74. LAKEFRONT PROMENADE CDBG Rita Long Term Recovery $4,450,000

75. Original Area

76. Artist Rendering at Completion

77. BORD DU LAC MARINA City Bond Issue $1,890,000

78. Welcome to the Marina

79. BORD DU LAC PARK & AMPHITEATHER City Bond Issue $11,537,067

80. RYAN STREETSCAPE City Bond Issue $7,926,714

81. RYAN STREET INTERSECTION GRAPHICS

82. GILL STREET EXTENSION City Bond Issue $3,420,162

83. GATEWAY PITHON COULEE SURGE PROTECTION Gravity Drainage #4 1/3 Cost Share $550,000

84. RYAN STREET PITHON COULEE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ENHANCEMENT DOTD PARTNERSHIP $375,000

85. LOUISIANA LANDING FOUNTAIN ART City Bond Issue $150,000

86. Hwy 385 Multi Use Trail City & TEP $745,000

87. RYAN STREET OFF-RAMP Local, DOTD & Federal funds $400,000 to Complete Engineering & Design

88. CITY HALL PARKING LOT City Hall Maintenance $203,677

89. Capital and Bond Project Updates City of Lake Charles

92. Bond Projects

97. Downtown/Lakefront Lakefront Downtown Action Plan 2010 6. Highway 385 Multi Use Trail 5. Louisiana Landing Fountain Art Lakefront Work Items 4. Gateway – Pithon Coulee Surge Protection 3. Gill Street Extension 2. Ryan Street Streetscape 1. Bord Du Lac Park and Amphitheater

98. Economic Development $5M of $90M Bond - $2M of May 2007 Issue $3M Total $500K MSU Business Incubator $2M Wetland Center $500K Vocational Education Estimated Cost Project

99. City Park Development $3M of $90M Bond - $2.55M of May 2007 Issue $2,193,455 7 Park Total 4/2009 6/2008 Design/Landscaping 7 Park Improvement Project Improvements $1,050,000 + Landscape $700,000 = $1,750,000 6/2009 2/2009 Wiley B. McMillan Park 3/2009 2/2009 LaGrange Soccer Park 1/2009 5/2009 1/2009 8/2008 7/2008 Start Date 4/2009 Bellard Park 6/2009 Buddy Prejean Park 3/2009 University Park 4/2009 Lock Park 1/2009 Martin Luther King Park Completion Date Park

100. City Park Development $3M of $90M Bond - $2.55M of May 2007 Issue $3,243,455 Total $2,193,455 7 Park Improvement and Park Design/Landscape (from previous slide) $100,000 North Beach Pavilion, Restrooms, Etc. $450,000 Adventure Cove Park $500,000 Fitzenreiter Park Estimated Cost Project

101. Capital Projects

108. Community Services/Recreation Mallard Cove 1/2008 5/2008 Start Date 6/2008 $1M Irrigation 7/2009 $1.8M Insurance-$375K FEMA - $1.2M City - $250K Clubhouse Completion Date Estimated Cost Project

110. George H. West Water Plant 6/2010 (projected) 3/2009 $1.4M Phase III Add’l renovations and removal of underground storage tanks 6/2006 Start Date 1/2010 $7,366,957 Phase II Operator Control Room, filters, chemical feed building, above ground storage tanks, scada system 6/2004 Phase I Completion Date Estimated Cost Project 4/2008 6/2006 $1.76M Southwest Elevated Water Storage Tank 5/2008 2/2006 $1.371M Gulf Hwy Water Lines

112. Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation and Extensions 4/2/08 $1.2M Elliot Road sewer extension 4/2010 (projected) $3 M Oak Park Subdivision 2008 $1.7M Greinwich Terrace Subdivision 10/2008 $2.5M University Subdivision Completion Date Cost

115. State of the City Planning

116. Planning and Development Priorities for 2010 City of Lake Charles Department of Planning and Development