Pension Tax proposals opposed by Council, two boards
City Council unanimously passed a resolution affirming Council's position on the Greene County Presiding Commissioner's and the Circuit Clerk's proposals regarding City contributions toward County funding challenges.
Both the Citizens' Sales Tax Oversight Committee (CSTOC) and the Police-Fire Pension Board have also stated opposition to the proposals.
College Street final plan
Principal City Planner Vern Morgan presented the final concept plan for the future of the College Street Corridor to City Council during the June 11 Council lunch workshop.
The emphasis for the plan is along College and Olive Streets and includes a plaza, streetscapes, gateways and a roadside park celebrating Route 66.
Mayor delivers State of the City
Mayor Bob Stephens shared his views about the state of Springfield during the Chamber of Commerce's Good Morning Springfield! program on June 6. Stephens said the City is stronger than it was last year. "Last year, I delivered this State of the City address and indicated that, in spite of several years of recession, the condition of Springfield, Missouri was strong. It is truly a high point for me to stand here as your mayor and tell you that today the State of the City is even better," he said.
- Watch the complete State of the City speech.
- View photos from the event.
- Download a transcript of the State of the City speech.
Affordable Housing Center opens
Community Partnership of the Ozarks and the City opened the Springfield Affordable Housing Center on June 5. Located at 300 E. Central in City Government Plaza, the facility is a one stop shop for affordable housing and homeless prevention services, offering the community direct access to key housings service providers.
- In 2011 a series of sewer rate increases was passed to help meet regulatory requirements. The next scheduled rate increase will begin July 1, 2013.
- As a thank you for citizens' commitment to the City's glass recycling program, Ripple Glass has donated home insulation to Habitat for Humanity for use in its houses.
- Let your child's creative side run WILD at the 10th annual Art Gone WILD! from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 22, at Dickerson Park Zoo.
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| building maintenance craftsworker 060713 | June 28, 2013 |
| financial analyst 053113 | June 21, 2013 |
| ice park operations coord - open until filled 050313 | Open Until Filled |
| internal auditor - open until filled 05032013 | Open Until Filled |
| police officer-regular & lateral july testing 030113 | July 12, 2013 |
| pretreatment inspector 06142013 | July 12, 2013 |
| school crossing guard 061413 | Open Until Filled |
| senior signal technician 060713 | June 28, 2013 |
| Promotional Opportunities for Current Regular Full-time and Regular Part-time City Employees Only | |
| sr. street & sewer construction inspector 061413 | June 21, 2013 |
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For bid documents and addenda on the opportunities below, and for full information on the City's bidding process, visit the Bid Processing Center.
| 171-2013 IFB | SALT | 6/19/13 |
| 175-2013 IFB | DICKERSON PARK ZOO SECURITY | 6/19/13 |
| 176-2013 IFB | CONSTRUCTION OF GRAND/NATIONAL DETENTION BASIN RETROFIT, |
6/20/13 |
| 182-2013 RFQ | TRAILER MOUNTED WATER TANK | 6/20/13 |
| 172-2013 IFB | FUEL SEPARATOR CLEANING AND SLUDGE REMOVAL (RE-BID) | 6/25/13 |
| 180-2013 RFQ | LABORATORY ANALYTICAL SERVICES FOR STREAM SAMPLING - ADDENDUM #1, ADDENDUM #2 |
6/25/13 |
| 181-2013 RFQ | WIRELESS MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER | 6/26/13 |
| 184-2013 RFQ | CRICKETS | 6/26/13 |
| 183-2013RFQ | KETTLEBELLS | 6/27/13 |
| 179-2013 RFP | EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES 5K RUN WALK | 7/11/13 |
Notices to Contractors are not administered by the Bid Processing Center. For information on these, please visit the Public Works page.
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| Non-injury Accident | W FR164 & S SCENIC AVE | Status: Reported Created on: 19-JUN-2013 06:25:22 |
