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A monthly digest of news, events, and other updates from The Peak of Good Living!
May 2022
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May & June Events
Other Dates to Note
Saturdays in May and June - Apex Farmers Market
May 10, 24 - Apex Town Council regular meetings
May 30 - Holiday, Town Offices Closed
June 14, 28 - Apex Town Council regular meetings
June 20 - Holiday, Town Offices Closed
June 22 - Parks Plan Update Open House
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May Event Highlight: PeakFest
Saturday, May 7th | 9 am - 4 pm | Downtown Apex
Celebrate the Peak of Good Living at PeakFest, each year on the first Saturday in May. Historical downtown Apex is transformed into a spectacular street fair, featuring:
- Delicious festival food
- Over 200 vendors with a wide variety of arts and crafts
- Entertainment stages with music and dance acts
- Inflatables, games, and roving street performers
Please note - downtown streets will be closed most of the day for this festival.
Photo: PeakFest in Downtown Apex
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The month of May includes a time of national recognition for many of our town departments!
Public Service Recognition Week
Over 500 Town of Apex employees, with a combined 3,789 years of time with the town, stand ready to deliver the services you rely on every day! During the week of May 1-7 we recognize those who have chosen a career in public service.
Image: Public Service Recognition Week Banner
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National Public Works Week
During the week of May 15 - 21, we celebrate our Public Works Department! This group is responsible for: Traffic & Transportation Engineering, Capital Project Engineering and Management, Facility and Fleet Services, Bulk Item and Yard Waste Collection, and Streets / Street Sign Maintenance.
Public Works By the Numbers (2021)
- 93 tons of asphalt placed
- 250 street signs installed / replaced
- 5,700 tons of yard waste collected
- 2,300 bulk items collected
National Police Week
National Police Week is observed May 15 - 21, 2022. During this week, we take a moment to honor and remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty. Get to know the men and women of the Apex Police Department through their Facebook page!
Building Safety Month Highlights Town Building Inspections and Permitting
To help keep our homes and other structures safe, Town of Apex building inspectors take (and are tested on) up to 464 hours of instruction involving Building, Electrical, Fire, Mechanical, and Plumbing Standards.
Does your home project require a permit from the town? When in doubt - reach out!
Permits are required in most typical construction projects including (but not limited to): room additions, decks, roofs over decks, swimming pools, finishing basements, bonus rooms and attics, lawn irrigation systems and accessory buildings. All installations or modifications to electrical, plumbing, or heating or air conditioning systems also require a permit. Learn more: https://www.apexnc.org/faq.aspx?TID=16
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Facility Closures and Solid Waste Collection Schedule for Week of May 30th
All Town Administrative offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day. Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day for all routes during the week of May 30 - June 3 (Friday's route will be collected Saturday). Yard Waste collection will run Tuesday - Friday, with all five routes being collected during those four days. We appreciate your patience as crews work on this condensed schedule.
Remember! You can receive push notifications when collection schedules change due to holidays or inclement weather via the 'Apex Collects' mobile or web app!
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Give Back Through Volunteer Opportunities
Throughout the year, the town offers many ways for residents to give back to their community. Activities include storm drain marking, special events set up, trail and park beautification, and athletics coaching, to name a few. Learn more: www.apexnc.org/volunteer
Photo: Think Apex Day volunteer activities
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program Assists Utility Customers
This program was created by the town to assist Apex utility customers who cannot afford to pay their utility bill. Your tax deductible contributions can be added to your monthly utility bill in any amount, or can be made on a one-time basis. Or choose the Round-Up option, which rounds your bill to the nearest dollar. Learn more: www.apexnc.org/neighbors
Do You Need Help with Your Utility Bill? The Town of Apex Customer Utility Assistance Program can help! More info: www.apexnc.org/help
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Budget Public Hearing to be Held May 24th
Building the Town of Apex’s annual operating budget and five-year Capital Improvement Plan is a collaborative process between the public, departments, administration and the Town Council. The annual operating budget gives Apex town officials the authority to collect revenue and make expenditures, depending on the priorities of the council, community, and staff.
Although we receive and evaluate feedback on budget items all year long, a public hearing dedicated to this topic is held each year prior to the final budget adoption by Town Council. Get familiar with the full budget document; a draft will be published online and available in the Town Clerk's office no later than May 13th. Provide your feedback during the May 24th public hearing or by email at annual.budget@apexnc.org. Learn more: www.apexnc.org/budget
Get Involved in the Budget Process
Hearing from residents, businesses, organizations and the community at large is critical to creating the Town’s budget. There are multiple ways to participate and make your voice heard.
- Complete the Community Budget Priorities Survey (typically between December and February).
- Attend the budget public hearing (May 24th).
- Review a copy of the proposed budget on the Town’s website and send comments or questions to annual.budget@apexnc.org. Staff will respond to questions and report feedback to Town Council and Administration.
- Attend or watch Town Council meetings online to stay informed.
- Attend community meetings about the budget.
Illustration: Breakdown of General Fund Dollars by Program Type
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Greenway Construction: Apex West Greenway
When constructed, Apex West Greenway will include 700 linear feet of asphalt and concrete trail, with a small section of boardwalk. This project will provide a safe connection to the American Tobacco Trail (ATT) at the location of a future Wake County ATT trailhead along Olive Chapel Road. Wake County is funding $150,000, or 49%, of the trail construction costs. We hope to see construction on this project begin in the summer of 2022, and it should take about 180 days to complete. Learn more: www.apexnc.org/greenways
Image: Map of Apex West Greenway
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Road Rehabilitation Projects Continue
Apex evaluates street conditions every three years, with the goals of maintaining roadway conditions at the lowest cost, and providing a safe and reliable transportation system. Work continues in the neighborhoods that have been prioritized for this year’s road rehabilitation schedule. The 2021 Streets and Sidewalks Bond included $5 million to address a current backlog of repairs and resurfacing to extend the life of our roadways and save future dollars.
GoApex Route 1 to Provide Free Bus Service
This summer, you’ll be able to reach the Peak through our new FREE bus service! GoApex Route 1 is the first fixed-route local bus service in town, and includes 40 bus stop locations with hourly service frequency. The Town has secured grants to fully cover costs for the construction of bus stops and amenities, and half the costs to operate the bus service. You may soon see construction of bus stops around town, mostly consisting of signage and concrete pad installations. Learn more: www.apexnc.org/goapex
Graphic: GoApex Route 1
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Public Art Sculpture Walk
The 2nd Annual Apex Sculpture Walk features nine new sculptures installed from Hunter Street Park through Apex Town Campus and into downtown Apex. Spend a couple of hours browsing the sculptures, download the Otocast app to hear directly from this year’s artists, vote for your selection for the "People's Choice" award (voting ends June 22nd), and soak up all that downtown Apex has to offer! Learn more: www.apexnc.org/publicart
Graphic: Link to Sculpture Walk Video
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Hidden Gem: Free Mulched Tree Limbs
As part of our tree trimming program that keeps tree limbs off of electric lines, limbs are chipped into mulching material and placed curbside at our Public Works facility. The mulch is available to the public for FREE! Stop by 105 Upchurch Street and take as much as you like, any time you like – you just have to load the material into your own vehicle.
Photo: Mulched Tree Limb Material
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Apex Town Hall
73 Hunter Street (physical) | PO Box 250 (mailing)
Apex, NC 27502
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