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State of the City strong and getting stronger, Mayor says

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE More than 300 attendees gathered to hear Mayor Bob Stephens share his views this morning about the state of Springfield during the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Good Morning Springfield! at the Mediacom Ice Park at 635 E. Tr...

City’s Aa1 Bond Rating affirmed by Moody’s

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Springfield’s bond rating of Aa1 was recently affirmed by Moody’s Investors Service. The City asked for a rating in conjunction with upcoming general obligation bond issuance. Moody’s is a bond rating agency that ranks th...

Law department issues clarification on SOGI bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Due to an error by the City’s Law Department, the wrong version of a bill aimed at expanding the City’s nondiscrimination ordinance was brought before City Council’s Community Involvement Committee. The bill, sponsored by Mayor Bob S...

Finance Department receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For the 37th year, the City of Springfield's Finance Department, headed by Director Mary Mannix Decker, has earned a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association fo...

National Night Out promotes safe, healthy neighborhoods

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6 p.m.-Sundown, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014 Meador Park, 2500 S. Fremont Ave.

• 1 pool admission or donate a canned good for FREE pool admission (6-8 p.m.)
• Crime and safety informational booths
• Tour police, fire and EMS vehicles
• Prescription Dru...

City solicits bids for properties

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Springfield is soliciting sealed bids for the sale of various parcels of City-owned property at the following locations:

• 2221 N. Main - Zoned R-SF (Residential Single-Family)
• 2907 W. Lombard - Zoned R-SF (Residential Single...

New system for City news releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hello! With the conversion of the City of Springfield's Web site (springfieldmo.gov) to a new content management system, news releases will now be coming to you in this format.. You will be receiving similar emails from the Springfie...

SFD to receive $640,000 grant for breathing apparatus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield Fire Department is breathing a little easier after being notified of a $640,000 grant to replace its self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The grant is thanks to Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistanc...

Mayor expresses concerns about staffing issues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For decades, the retirement of the baby boom generation has been a looming economic threat. Now, it’s no longer looming — it’s here. Every month, more than a quarter-million Americans turn 65. It’s a topic Mayor Bob Stephens is all t...

Sept. 22 City Council meeting summary

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Proposed amendment to Council Bill 2014-169.

Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Seifried proposed an amendment to Council Bill 2014-169 at the Aug. 18 City Council meeting. The amendment was tabled, but can be viewed at the link below.

Citizens pleased with overall direction of City, according to 2014 Citizen Survey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The results of the 2014 Citizen Survey are in, and they show that Springfieldians are pleased with the overall direction their city is taking and they feel they are receiving a good value for their taxes they pay. Overall citizen sat...

August sales tax revenue up

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Springfield's August one-percent general sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is up 14% compared to the month of August 2013. The sales tax check for August 2014 was $2,400,705, compared to the August 2...

Weekly Calendar November 3 - November 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Highlights include:

• Mayor's Commission for Children Executive Committee will meet at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 4 at the Head Start Conference Room; 215. S Barnes.
• The Natural Environment Subcommittee will meet at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday,...

Community Involvement Committee meeting canceled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City Council Community Involvement Committee Meeting, scheduled to meet at 1 p.m., tomorrow at the Expo Center; 635 East St. Louis Street, has been cancelled. # # #

New City signage program informs motorists

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Motorists will see additional information from the City as they make their way throughout Springfield’s roadway construction zones. The Public Works and Public Information departments started a new signage program this week that give...

Weekly Calendar September 1- September 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

• Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority will meet at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 2 at the Busch Municipal Building, Room 2 West, 840 N. Boonville Ave.
• Landmarks Board will meet at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 3 in Historic City...

City Council to weigh changes to non-discrimination ordinance Monday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The first reading of a City Council bill adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of protected categories in the City’s non-discrimination ordinance, will take place Monday, Sept. 8. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. at Hi...

Weekly Calendar September 8 - September 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s weekly calendar September 8- September 12 is now available online. Highlights include:

• City Council Meeting will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, September 8 in Historic City Hall, Council Chambers, 830 N Boonville....

Overflow crowd expected at tonight's CIty Council meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE An overflow crowd is expected tonight at City Council meeting, as more than 30 people have signed up to address a single issue – the consideration of adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of protected classes in t...

CreAsian restaurant to donate proceeds to Springfield Police and Fire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CreAsian restaurant, at the northwest corner of Chestnut and Campbell in Springfield, will be donating half of their gross sales Tuesday, Sept. 9, to the City's Police and Fire departments. Proceeds will benefit SPD's crime preventio...

City to remove red-light cameras from intersections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE More than four years after the City of Springfield discontinued its red-light camera program as a result of a Missouri Supreme Court ruling, and at Councilman Doug Burlison’s suggestion, vendor American Traffic Solutions, via Ewing S...

Sept. 8 City Council meeting summary

An overflow crowd came out for Springfield City Council’s meeting Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. One issue was a proposed addition to the City’s non-discrimination ordinance, deeming sexual orientation and gender identity to be protected categories of persons fro...

City Council revisits non-discrimination ordinance after two years

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE An overflow crowd came out for Springfield City Council’s meeting Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. At issue was a proposed addition to the City’s non-discrimination ordinance, deeming sexual orientation and gender identity to be protected cate...

City of Springfield selects firm to perform internal audits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RubinBrown, Certified Accountants and & Business Consultants, has been selected to perform the City of Springfield’s internal audit functions, beginning immediately. Representatives from the firm’s St. Louis office will perform 3...

Workforce Investment Board conducting regional workforce survey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Ozark Region Workforce Investment Board, in partnership with the Missouri Career Center and local chambers of commerce, are conducting a regional workforce survey titled “MOmentum 2015,” to identify the issues, challenges and tre...

Date changed for vote on SOGI bill; other Council updates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield City Council will vote on a proposed amendment to the City’s non-discrimination ordinance at its Oct. 13 meeting. Previously, it was mentioned that the vote would take place Oct. 27. That was in error. We regret any incon...

Weekly Calendar September 15-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Highlights Include:

• Springfield Library Board Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting will meet at 12:00 p.m., Monday, September 15 at The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell
• Workforce Investment Board Planning and Oversight Committee wil...

Overflow crowd again expected for next City Council Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Sept. 22 City Council meeting is expected to draw a large crowd that could possibly exceed building capacity. Overflow rooms with be set up, as well as loud speakers set up outside the building. To ensure safety and provide fair ...

DATE CHANGE: Public invited to meet Public Works Director finalists

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Springfield will host a public reception to meet finalists for the Director of Public Works position, 5-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15 in the fourth floor conference room of the Busch Municipal Building, 840 N. Boonville. ...

Weekly Calendar September 22 - September 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Highlights include:

• Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations - Universal Design Task Force Meeting will meet at 11:30 a.m., Monday, September 22 at Southwest Center for Independent Living, 2864 S. Nettleton Ave.
• City ...

Council learns more about stormwater policies and practice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Springfield stormwater engineer Todd Wagner addressed City Council Tuesday at the weekly lunch workshop. He presented information at the request of Council members, who had questions about the City’s stormwater management pra...

City Council, Springfield School Board continue talks on crossing guard program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield City Council and the Springfield School Board met Wednesday evening to review a proposal regarding school crossing guard services. A committee comprised of both City and school district staff had put together a recommenda...

Weekly Calendar September 29 - October 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Highlights include:

• City Council Workshop will meet at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 29 at the Springfield-Branson National Airport; 2300 N Airport Blvd.
• Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations - Offender Employment T...

Springfield Jazz Festival announces new additions for 5th anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE After last year’s “packed house” downtown, organizers are providing two new offers for jazz lovers at this year’s 5th annual Springfield Jazz Festival. The festival is free to the public and combines a variety of grooves that jazz mu...

City to receive federal grant to help hire 10 additional police officers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Springfield was notified Monday by the U.S. Department of Justice that the City will receive funds to assist with the hiring of 10 additional officer positions under the 2014 COPS Hiring Program (CHP). The estimated total...

City outlines plans for additional police

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On the eve of Domestic Violence Awareness month, Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams announces that two of the 10 additional police positions to be added to the force will be domestic violence investigators. Like most communities,...

Red Robin to donate Saturday’s proceeds to Springfield Police and Fire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has prompted a friendly competition between Springfield’s police and fire departments. This Saturday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Red Robin is encouraging the Springfield community to participate in a f...

Tricycle Drag Race to raise money for the United Way of the Ozarks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Come watch the high-speed hilarity starting at 12:30 p.m. today at 216 W. Central as City, Greene County and CU staff pedal their way to the finish line on tricycles to raise money for the United Way! Starting at 12:30, teams from th...

City reaches resolution in Police-involved shooting litigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Springfield reached a resolution of a pre-suit settlement demand made by attorney Joshua Roberts on behalf of Eric David Butts. Butts was shot by former Springfield police officer Jason Shuck after he responded to a May 9...

Third-graders to discover 'Treasures of the City' Tuesday evening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Third-grade students and their families will tour the City's Government Plaza while they treasure-hunt for knowledge of municipal government at Tuesday's 25th annual "Treasures of the City" Partners in Education event, host...

Weekly Calendar October 6-10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Highlights include:

• Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations - Universal Design Task Force will meet at 11:30 a.m., Monday, October 6 at the Southwest Center for Independent Living; 2864 S. Nettleton Avenue
• Joint City...

Council to propose amendments to Campbell Ave. rezoning and SOGI bills

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Members of Springfield City Council are expected to propose amendments to two controversial bills slated for the Oct. 13 meeting. South Campbell Avenue Rezoning (Council Bill 2014-207) City Council held a public hearing Sept. 22 on C...

City continues review of Southwest Treatment Plant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Springfield has concluded a personnel investigation within the Department of Environmental Services. All personnel matters are private and confidential. Springfield City Manager Greg Burris has requested a separate invest...

City's October sales tax revenue up

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Springfield's October one-percent general sales tax revenue from the Missouri Department of Revenue is up 23.6% compared to the month of October 2013. October 2014 revenue was $3,780,574, an increase of $721,095 over last...

Weekly Calendar October 13 - October 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Highlights include:

• City Council Meeting will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, October 13 at Historic City Hall, City Council Chambers; 830 N. Boonville Ave.
• City Council Community Involvement Committee Meeting will meet at 12:00 p.m., Tuesd...

Oct. 13 City Council meeting summary

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City to train volunteers for right-of-way beautification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Signs, signs. Everywhere are signs. Whether they're advertising a yard sale on the outer edge of a public sidewalk or an in-home day care on a utility pole, signs in public rights-of-way are prohibited by Springfield City Code Sectio...

City names Baltz, Gano and Smith as Public Works director finalists

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Springfield has named Becky Baltz, Jonathan Gano and Dan Smith as the finalists for the Director of Public Works position. The public is invited to meet the finalists 5-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15 in the fourth floor co...

Complete Council Bill 2014-189 now posted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE It was brought to our attention that the version of Council Bill 2014-189 that was posted online was not complete. It did not contain the amendment adopted by City Council prior to the public hearing on Sept. 8. The amendment deleted...

Historic City Hall’s bell tower, Jefferson Avenue Footbridge glow pink for breast cancer awareness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Visitors to City Government Plaza or the Commercial Street Historic District might notice a pinkish hue emitting from the bell tower of Historic City Hall and the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge. The hue, achieved via multicolored LED li...

Volunteers needed for local boards and commissions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Springfield is currently taking applications for a variety of boards and commissions. Current openings include the Personnel Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development, ...

City Council committee approves three-year audit plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RubinBrown, Certified Accountants and & Business Consultants, presented a three-year audit plan to City Council’s Finance & Administration Oct. 20. Members of the firm identified risks based on financial data, input from mana...

Application packets, petitions for open City Council seats available starting tomorrow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Those who wish to run for mayor or City Council in the April 2015 election may begin the process starting tomorrow at 8 a.m. Applications and petitions for filing may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office beginning at 8 a.m., Tues...

Weekly Calendar October 27-31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Highlights include:

• City Council Meeting will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, October 27 at Historic City Hall, City Council Chambers; 830 N. Boonville Ave.
• City Council Lunch will meet at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, Oct 28 at the Busch Municipal ...

Dan Smith selected as City’s Public Works director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dan Smith has been selected as Springfield’s Public Works Director, effective Dec. 1. He currently serves as Greene County Highway Administrator and is responsible for all operations of the Greene County Highway Department. ...

City reaches agreement with Fire Fighters Union

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City Council considered an agreement reached between the City of Springfield and the Southern Missouri Professional Fire Fighters Local 152, (The International Association of Fire Fighters Local 152 - the Bargaining Unit of the Sprin...

Oct. 27 City Council meeting summary

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Keep little ghosts and goblins safe on Halloween night

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE While Halloween is a favorite holiday for most families with young children, it does pose several safety risks. Children younger than 12 should be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult while trick-or-treating. Older children s...

Neighborhood cheering sections, mini marathon planned for Bass Pro Conservation Marathon Sunday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Representatives from 11 registered Springfield neighborhood organizations will be up bright and early for the Bass Pro Marathon Sunday, Nov. 2. But they won’t be running. They’ll be cheering. As a way to show off its hometown’s spiri...

City ensures life safety of those in north Springfield building

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield Fire officials evacuated the American Inn near I-44 and Hwy 65 Monday after determining the building to be unsafe for occupancy due to an inoperable sprinkler and fire alarm system. The fire code requires buildings equipp...

City Clerk Receives Referendum Petition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield City Clerk received a referendum petition with approximately 2,346 signatures opposing the Oct. 13 decision to amend the City’s nondiscrimination ordinance. The City Clerk’s office will begin the process of certifying the...

Kick off the holiday season at Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield’s annual Festival of Lights will kick off at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22 at Jordan Valley Park with the Mayor's Treelighting Ceremony, followed by a Cardinals Christmas with fireworks at at Hammons Field. Mayor Bob Steph...

Weekly Calendar November 10-14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Highlights include:

• City Council Meeting will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, November 10 at the City Council Chambers, Historic City Hall; 830 N Boonville Ave.
• Watershed Committee of the Ozarks Work Session will meet at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday,...

Nov. 10 City Council meeting summary

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Springfield again named a Digital Cities Survey winner by Center for Digital Government

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE E.Republic's Center for Digital Government and the Digital Communities Program today announced the top-ranked cities in the 2014 Digital Cities Survey. Springfield, Mo. ranked sixth among cities with populations of 125,000 to 249,000...

City Clerk certifies referendum petition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield City Clerk has certified a referendum petition opposing the Oct. 13 decision to amend the City’s nondiscrimination ordinance. The issue now goes back to City Council, likely at the Nov. 24 meeting, where City Council has ...

Springfield to rally for peace Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SENT ON BEHALF OF NAACP AND MINORITIES IN BUSINESS: Anger and unrest continue to grab headlines as communities across the country wrestle with the issues of all types of violence. In Springfield, the National Association for the Adva...

Tour new affordable housing residence at 1107 N. Forest on Monday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Springfield and Affordable Housing Action Board invites the community to tour a newly completed affordable-housing property 4-5:30 p.m., Monday Nov. 17 at 1107 N. Forest. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom new-construction r...

Winners announced in first Bass Pro Neighborhood Challenge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Representatives from nine registered Springfield neighborhood associations who cheered on participants in the Nov. 2 Bass Pro Marathon learned which groups had the most “Springfield spirit” at last night’s Neighborhood Advisory Counc...

Springfield ‘saves’ Hollywood

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Hollywood, Florida is looking to Springfield to “save the day.” Hollywood is spending thousands of dollars a day to truck liquid oxygen to its treatment plant to treat its wastewater while officials there have worked to l...

Dec. 30 City Council Lunch CANCELLED

The Dec. 30 City Council Lunch has been cancelled. The next Council Lunch is scheduled for noon, Tuesday, Jan. 6 at the Busch Municipal Building 4th floor conference room.

Mayor Bob Stephens encourages civility as grand jury deliberates in Ferguson

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As the nation awaits a grand jury decision in Ferguson, Springfield officials encourage citizens to stay the course with regard to civil discussions and dialogue about sensitive topics such as politics and diversity, along ...

Salvation Army to join the festivities at Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield’s annual Festival of Lights will kick off at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22 at Jordan Valley Park with the Mayor's Treelighting Ceremony, followed by a Cardinals Christmas with fireworks at at Hammons Field. Mayor Bob Steph...

Director of Planning Ralph Rognstad announces retirement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield’s Director of Planning and Development Ralph Rognstad announces he will retire Jan. 23, 2015. Rognstad has worked for the City 27 years. As director, he is responsible for managing the City of Springfield's development re...

Mary Lilly Smith named new Director of Planning and Development

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield’s Economic Development Director Mary Lilly Smith has been promoted to the position of Director of Planning and Development, effective Jan. 26, 2015. Smith follows Ralph Rognstad, who is retiring in January. She has worked...

Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony tonight rain or shine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Who: Mayor Bob Stephens and a few thousand of his closest friends. What: Springfield’s Annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and Festival of Lights Kickoff When: Saturday, Nov. 22 4:30 p.m. - Pre-show sing-along with the Eskimo Girls...

Community Development Block Grant Program marks 40th anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mayor Bob Stephens issued a proclamation at the Nov. 18 City Council Lunch recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant Program and the 30th anniversary of the Community Development Loan Program in Spring...

City’s plan for continued sewer upgrades a sound investment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A long-term sewer overflow control plan, (a plan required by state and federal environmental regulators to reduce sewer system overflows) will be presented to City Council Monday night. The plan, which has been years in the making, i...

Nov. 24 City Council meeting summary

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Shop locally tomorrow to support small businesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield shoppers have another opportunity to score holiday shopping bargains and support the local economy at the same time. Mayor Bob Stephens is encouraging residents to participate in Small Business Saturday on Saturday, Nov. ...

Filing opens Tuesday for City Council seats

Those interested in running for an open City Council seat or for Springfield Mayor may officially file an application with the City Clerk’s office, beginning at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2. The deadline for application and petition submissions is 5 p.m., Jan....

Councilman Doug Burlison to host Q&A about serving on City Council Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Councilman Doug Burlison will host an informal Q&A session for those interested in running for City Council 2:30-4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Midtown Branch Library’s upstairs meeting room. Councilman Burlison, who is not s...

Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Seifried to present key to the city to Springfield Batman

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Seifried will present a key to the city at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 at Park Central Square, to a Springfieldian who has gone “above and beyond the call of duty” to spread good will in the community. Derek Smith, AKA ...

Task force report outlines City and County challenges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A task force consisting of City of Springfield and Greene County staff worked for the past 18 months to identify challenges facing both governmental entities and reported them to City Council and the Greene County Commission, Dec. 9....

Springfield Police and Fire Respond to Small Plane Crash

Springfield Police and Fire Departments responded Friday evening to a downed small aircraft in northeast Springfield. The aircraft was found in a vacant lot, between two houses, on the south side of Pythian. There were four occupants found in the plane. T...

Weekly Calendar for December 15-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Highlights include:

• City Council Meeting will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, December 15 at the City Council Chambers, Historic City Hall; 830 N Boonville Ave
• City Council Lunch will meet at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 16 in the 4th floo...

Dec. 15 City Council meeting summary

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City Council receives independent audit report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Springfield City Council received an “unmodified” (the highest level given) opinion on the City’s financial statement audit today from the City’s independent auditing firm, BKD. There was a positive change in net position in fisc...

Dec. 30 City Council Lunch CANCELLED

The Dec. 30 City Council Lunch has been cancelled. The next Council Lunch is scheduled for noon, Tuesday, Jan. 6 at the Busch Municipal Building 4th floor conference room.