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Clinton to get community assessment
CLINTON -- Clinton has been picked for a program that will provide a complete assessment of the community. The Center for Governmental Studies at Northern Illinois University will conduct the four-month Illinois Municipal Assistant Program (IMAP), which usually costs $20,000 to $30,000. Clinton will have to pay only $2,500 thanks to a variety of corporate sponsorships. “This is really good news for the city and I am excited about it,” Mayor Ed Wollet said. “This will provide a thorough assessment of our community and, from that, we can work on strengthening our weaknesses. I think it will be good to get a perspective from someone outside of our city to identify our strengths and weaknesses.” The study will examine government, infrastructure, business and the community as a whole. Several business leaders, community leaders and residents will be interviewed. A complete assessment will be written and presented to city officials. The assessment will not include a strategic plan, but city officials plan to use the study to develop some form of plan. “Our strategic plan is outdated and this will go a long ways in helping us develop one,” Finance Commissioner Tom Edmunds said. “I think this is money well spent.” The study is expected to begin later this fall. Appointments made — The Clinton City Council has appointed Carolyn Peters to the Dr. John Warner Hospital Board of Directors, providing the hospital with a full seven-member board. The council also named Shaun Milton and Brian Armstrong as assistant fire chiefs. Armstrong was sworn in; Milton will be sworn in next week. Fire Prevention Week — The Clinton Fire Prevention Parade will be Wednesday, beginning at the high school and finishing at Mr. Lincoln’s Square in downtown Clinton. Last year, 13 departments provided 27 trucks. The parade will begin at 7 p.m. and sirens will be used during the parade. Trophies will be awarded for best fire apparatus, best antique fire engine, oldest in-service fire truck and for the furthest distance traveled. The Fire House – a safety tool to teach children about fire safety – will be on the square. Clinton fire officials will visit elementary schools to remind students about the importance of fire safety, smoke detectors and emergency planning in their homes. E-mail this story | Print this story | Search archives | RSS Show comments |  Hide comments | Hide comments on all stories |
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