The Springfield Fire Department has received notification of a grant award from the Department of Homeland Security, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program in the amount of $654,505, to add seven firefighters to the department. Read on...
NOTICE: Planning & Development department submits FY2017 Annual Action Plan to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for review and approval. Read on...
The City of Springfield’s August sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is up 5%, or $135,691, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $2,721,522, compared to the budgeted amount of $2,585,831. Read on...
The City of Springfield offers diverse and challenging employment opportunities to people interested in careers in public service that make a difference and have an impact on the community. Read on...
Mayor Ken McClure has responded to the concerns expressed by the Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations with a letter and video. Below is the full text of the letter, plus links to a pdf of the letter, and a video. Read on...
The eight members of the Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations will host a meet-and-greet and community input session at 5:45 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library’s Community Room – Upper Level. Read on...
The Springfield Fire Department continues to work to promote fire safety through Project RED Zone, as the number of building fires over the same time period last year nearly doubles. Read on...
Springfield City Council greenlit Frisco Lane at its Aug. 7 meeting with the passage of Council Bill 2017-196. The ordinance approves the acquisition open space and alleyway north on the north side of Commercial Street for access and parking. Read on...
The City will host a public input meeting about how to spend approximately $300,000 generated by the Commercial Street Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday Aug. 9 at White River Brewing Co., 505 W. Commercial Street. Read on...
The Greene County Commission, City of Springfield and Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott have reached an agreement that amends the 1997 Law Enforcement Sales Tax agreement and settles the lawsuits surrounding the use of the Justice Center. Read on...
In recognition of City Utilities’ outstanding commitment to renewable energy, Mayor Ken McClure has proclaimed July 27, 2017 to be Focus on Renewable Energy Day. Read on...
Missouri State University, the Springfield Business Development Corporation and The Vecino Group announced today that they are exploring the potential for a new development within the IDEA Commons district. Read on...
Springfield City Council’s Finance & Administration Committee met Wednesday to discuss a possible continuation of the City’s level property tax levy (LPT) to pay for unfunded capital improvement needs. Read on...
City Council’s Community Involvement Committee met June 13 to hear additional information about coal tar-based sealants (CTBS) and provide feedback regarding recommendations for the voluntary reduction of CTBS in the community. Read on...
Springfield City Council voted 8-1 to approve the $348 million total balanced City budget. The new fiscal year begins July 1. In the proposed FY18 budget, 62% (or more than $51 million) of General Fund appropriations address public safety needs. Read on...
After a nationwide search, City Manager Greg Burris has named Assistant Fire Chief of Operations David Pennington fire chief effective May 28. He was sworn in May 26. Read on...
According to the Forbes article, with low labor costs and tax basis, Springfield is a great place to start a new business as well as expand an existing one. The city and state provide many programs to help stimulate local business. Read on...
