Statement of E-Verify Lawsuit
The City of Springfield has agreed to a preliminary injunction in a joint lawsuit filed by four plaintiffs, May 9, 2012 in U.S. District Court for the Western Division. The suit challenges the City's proposed enforcement of the E-Verify ordinance passed by voters on Feb. 7, 2012.
The preliminary injunction will effectively put a stay on any enforcement, which was slated to begin June 4. The injunction stays in place until a court decision.
Bob Stephens Named New Springfield Mayor
Bob Stephens was sworn in May 8 as Springfield's Mayor, following the resignation of former Mayor Jim O'Neal. Stephens was elected as an at-large City Council member in April 2009 and selected by his fellow council members as Mayor Pro Tem in 2011. He currently serves as a Member of the Council Plans and Policies Committee and the Community Involvement Committee.
Council Passes Smoking Ban Amendments
City Council agreed to exemptions to the City's year-old smoke-free ordinance. Exempted are: bingo halls, cigar bars, tobacco shops, private clubs, E-cigarettes and smoking as part of theatrical productions.
Council did not approve a proposal to exempt bars that get less than 10 percent of their income from food. Each of the exemptions to the smoking ban required a unanimous vote.
Organizations should read Council Bill 2012-127 thoroughly to determine their eligibility for exemption, and contact the City Attorney at 417-864-1558 with any questions.
- Packer Road at the BNSF Railroad crossing south of Kearney, will be closed May 21-23, for replacement of the existing railroad crossing surface by BNSF.
- The City of Springfield will issue the notice to begin construction May 21 for traffic signal installation at the intersection of National and Monroe.
- On May 14, in response to citizen complaints, Police focused extra enforcement efforts on persons involved in solicitation and trespassing on private properties.
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| Job Title | Closing Date |
|---|---|
| 911 telecommunicator 052512 | May 25, 2012 |
| assistant director of environmental services 051112 | Open Until Filled |
| contract jvp maintenance crew leader 040612 | Open Until Filled |
| director of art museum 020312 | Open Until Filled |
| license inspector 050412 | May 18, 2012 |
| police officer-regular & lateral 051812 | May 18, 2012 |
| right-of-way agent 050412 | May 25, 2012 |
| supt of general services 033012 | Open Until Filled |
| Promotional Opportunities for Current Regular Full-time and Regular Part-time City Employees Only | |
| police lieutenant-promotional 051112 | May 25, 2012 |
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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.
| 137-2012 IFB | HEER'S BUILDING BOARD UP REPAIRS | 5/17/12 |
| 140-2012 IFB | POOL LIFT CHAIRS | 5/17/12 |
| 145-2012 RFQ | INSPECTION AND TESTING FOR ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS | 5/18/12 |
| 135-2012 IFB | FERRIC CHLORIDE CHEMICAL FEED EQUIPMENT | 5/22/12 |
| 138-2012 IFB | FIRE FIGHTING TOOLS, NOZZLES, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT | 5/22/12 |
| 147-2012 IFB | 36X80 STACKER RENTAL | 5/23/12 |
| 144-2012 IFB | COMPUTER HARDWARE | 5/23/12 |
| 134-2012 IFB | PAINTING OF FUEL STORAGE TANKS ADDENDUM #1 | 5/24/12 |
| 148-2012 RFQ | BOILER AND COOLING TOWER INSPECTION AND CHEMICALS | 5/30/12 |
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 | 720 N CEDARBROOK AVE [HOLLOWAY MACHINE] BETWEEN 2801 E CHESTNUT EXPY & 2801 E INDUSTRIAL DR |
Status: Reported Created on: 16-MAY-2012 21:30:49 |
| Traffic Control | E CHESTNUT EXPY & N PATTERSON AV | Status: Reported Created on: 16-MAY-2012 21:29:57 |
| Non-injury Accident | N CEDARBROOK AVE & E CHESTNUT EX [BETWEEN CHESTNUT/PYTHIA] | Status: Reported Created on: 16-MAY-2012 21:29:24 |
| Non-injury Accident | 2720 N GLENSTONE AVE [HOLIDAY INN NORTH] BETWEEN 2701 N STEWART AVE & 100 GLENSTONEPSFEB R |
Status: Reported Created on: 16-MAY-2012 21:26:56 |
| Non-injury Accident | S EASTGATE AVE & E SUNSHINE ST [AT INTERSECTION] | Status: Reported Created on: 16-MAY-2012 20:35:45 |






