2008 city of oshkosh state of the city address february 28, 2008 oshkosh seniors center

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