Pension Tax proposals opposed by Council, two boards

a fan of paper money

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

part of artists rendering of route 66 concept

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

candid head shot of mayor bob stephens speaking

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.

Affordable Housing Center opens

front of a moderately priced houseplay video

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.


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Job Title Closing Date
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
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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,
ROBBERSON ELEMENTARY & BOYD ELEMENTARY STORMWATER RETROFITS -
ADDENDUM #1


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.

Type Address & Location Details
Non-injury Accident W FR164 & S SCENIC AVE  Status: Reported
Created on: 19-JUN-2013 06:25:22

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Busch Municipal Building
840 Boonville Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
417.864.1000


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Council lunch, noon, June 18


draft, field guide 2030

The community's next 20-year strategic plan, Field Guide 2030, is now being rolled out in DRAFT form. Read about the process and vision your fellow citizens have for the Springfield area in the year 2030.