2008 city of oshkosh state of the city address february 28, 2008 oshkosh seniors center
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2008 City of OshkoshState of the City Address
February 28, 2008Oshkosh Seniors Center
• $150K in grants for digital & mobile radios
2007 Accomplishments Health & Public Safety
• Mass vaccination & dispensing plan
• Partnered with Medical College of Wisconsin• Received CALEA accreditation
• Improved ambulance bill collections
• Launched Team Policing Program
• Secured $265K in grants for police efforts
2007 Accomplishments Health & Public Safety
• Hosted 4th Annual Safety City Program
• “Beyond the Badge” receives state award• NIMS emergency preparedness training• Hosted first “National Night Out” event
• Conducted smoke detector checks
• Training video nominated for national award
2007 Accomplishments Internal & External Support Services
• Approved permits on over $120M valuation • Implemented WOCT automation system• Automated bid management process
• Participated in “Well Workplace” Initiative
• Initiated e-payment system on city website
• Launched video streaming on OCMS website
2007 Accomplishments Internal & External Support Services
• Formed purchasing consortium
• IT modernizes websites & work processes
• $100K repairs to Grand Opera House
• New Wisconsin Street Bridge
2007 Accomplishments Infrastructure & Development
• Morgan Crossing creates connection
• Rehab programs enhance economic viability• Engineering prepares for new subdivisions• Akcess provides riverfront opportunities• Mercy transformation benefits older adults
• New water meters save time & money
2007 Accomplishments Infrastructure & Development
• Neighborhood grants renovate central city• Partnership propels Convention Center rebirth• Ohio & Wisconsin Street Reconstruction• Partners unite to “develop” future
• Seniors Center receives 80,000 visits
2007 Accomplishments Community Programming
• Oshkosh Blooms “grows” partnerships
• Museum continues diverse programming• Many park and playground improvements• Library tops 1.1 million in circulation
• ReLeaf Oshkosh builds urban forest
• Library completes strategic planning process
2007 Accomplishments Community Programming
• Fox Fitness Center sees 10% increase in use • Museum receives $28K marketing grant• Municipal nursery increases plantings by 35%• Library events bring excitement to downtown• Celebration of Lights expands & attracts
• “Hollywood Magic” comes to Oshkosh
2008 Challenges & Opportunities
• Energy & Environmental Board reactivated • South Shore redevelopment efforts continue• City & DOT prepare citizens for roundabouts• Partnerships benefit skateboard park
• Central fire station to be modernized
• Multi-modal trail plans updated
2008 Challenges & Opportunities
• Industrial Park expansion necessary
• Citizen input to drive Seniors Center facility• Museum looks to the future
• Public use amenities planned for riverfront• City prepares for Emerald Ash Borer
• New parking transforms 400 block
2008 Challenges & Opportunities
• City faces urban wildlife issue
• Single-stream recycling explored
• Park programs and projects scheduled
• City tackles stormwater management
• Oshkosh & Algoma seek solutions
• High voter turnout expected in November
2008 Challenges & Opportunities
• City solicits input on Main Street design • Planning begins for Public Works complex• Generosity illustrates community character• Difficult decisions require cooperation
2008 City of OshkoshBoards & Commission
Volunteer Service Awards
2008 City of OshkoshState of the City Address
February 28, 2008Oshkosh Seniors Center