From The Mayor's Office

Village residents should mark their calendars for Saturday May 18, because that is the day of the annual Friends Book Sale at the library. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the library's lower level. Thousands of books donated to the library, in every conceivable subject area, are available at truly amazing prices. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Garden City Public Library, the organization responsible for the many educational and entertaining programs for all age levels presented at the library and much more. So come and spend a pleasant couple of hours perusing the books and help the Friends continue their good work.

Garden City 2001 Government Finance Officer Association Award

We were pleased to learn from the Government Finance Office Association of the United States and Canada this week that the village's Comprehensive Annual Finance Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2001 earned a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.

Water Conservation- Local Law 3-1987

A reminder to residents that the village's law with regard to water conservation (Local Law 3-1987) is now in effect. The restrictions are as follows:

- Lawn sprinkling and garden irrigation only from April 16 to November 30 of each year and only during the hours of 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

- The days a person may water are:

* odd numbered properties on odd numbered days

* even numbered properties on even numbered days

* properties with no numbers on even numbered days

- Automatic sprinkler systems:

* All newly installed systems must have moisture sensors approved by the Department of Public Works. For more information please call 465-4012 regarding sprinkler systems.

- Miscellaneous

* All home car washing must be done with hoses fitted with spray nozzles with automatic shut-off.

* Use of water for washing down driveways or walkways is prohibited.

Please cooperate by observing these restrictions. The Police Department has been requested to issue appearance tickets to those persons found to be in violation of this law.