February-May 2020Upcoming Events

Council Meeting Schedule Changes

Beginning January 2020 Council Meetings will begin at 6pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Work Sessions will be held on the 2nd and 4th (as needed) Thursday each month at 6pm. All meetings will continue to take place in the Council Chambers at 5200 Springfield Street, Suite 100.

Office ClosureCity of Riverside Administra-tive Offices will be closed May 25th in observance of Memo-rial Day.

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COMMUNITY DISCUSSION March 12; 6pm | Council Chambers The Riverside City Council seeks input from the community for the upcoming street levy. Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in formulating the plan. Information on current budget and street conditions will be available. Please plan to attend and participate in the Work Session at 5200 Springfield Street, Suite 100.

Find more upcoming events on page 3.

2020 Census Bureau

The U.S. Census Bureau is now hiring thousands of people to help with the 2020 Census. Positions pay between $18.50-20.50 per hour, and you can learn more at www.2020census.gov. The 2020 count will be crucial to our area in many ways, and we’ll need everyone’s help to ensure an accurate count for Dayton and the surrounding region.

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census reaches out to count every person liv-ing in the country. That information is used to reapportion seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, allocate federal road funds for our com-munities, and provide services to seniors, youth and other citizens. The Census influences how over $21 billion of federal funding is distributed in Ohio, which is why it is important to make sure everyone completes the Census forms next year.

The 2020 Census kicks off on April 1, 2020. This year is the first that you’ll be able to respond securely on your mobile device or computer. If you don’t have internet access, you can request paper forms to be sent to you, or some local public libraries will help you to complete the online version of the Census.

Ensure our community receives the federal funding and representa-tion we deserve to stay prepared for the future. Respond to the 2020 Census. For more information on how the Census process works and its impact, go to www.2020census.gov.

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Income Tax

City income tax returns for calendar year 2019 are due by April 15.

All Riverside residents must file an annual city tax return. Retir-ees may file an Exemption Certificate (available in the income tax forms package or the City office.) Tax returns should be submit-ted to the Central Collection Agency (CCA) which processes tax returns for the City. Tax forms are available at the City office or online at www.ccatax.ci.cleveland.oh.us. CCA also has an e-file option available on its website. Note that there are some limita-tions on e-file. If you file a Federal Schedule C (Business Income) or Schedule E (Rental Income) or have a W-2 showing resident Riverside withholding tax, you must file a paper tax return. Please see the instructions for additional restrictions.

The Riverside income tax of 1.5% applies to residents and anyone working in Riverside. The tax applies to wages, self-employment, rental income, other business income, as well as gambling winnings. Pensions, Social Security, interest, dividends, and unemployment benefits are not taxed. Riverside residents work-ing in another city with an income tax can claim a partial credit on the Riverside tax return not exceeding 0.75% for tax paid to the city where employed.

Estimated tax payments for 2020 are required only if the total will be greater than $200 per year. Estimated tax payments are due on April 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15. Normally taxpayers would pay their 1st Quarter estimated tax along with the annual tax return.

CCA agents will be at the City office on Feb 28 and March 21 to help taxpayers complete tax forms.

Please direct any questions to the Finance Department at 937-233-1801 or email finance@riversideoh.gov.

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New Park Shelter & Field Use Fees

Income Tax

Beginning January 1, 2020 there will be rental fees on all parks and field rentals.

Park Shelter Rental

· Park shelter reservations are available for Rohrer Park, Com-munity Park and Shellabarger Park on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will open on January 1 each year.

· A completed park shelter reservation form must be submit-ted with the rental fee. Proof of residency will be required to determine the fee amount. Applications can be submitted on our website or in person. Fees can be paid with cash or check.

· Rental fee for Riverside Residents is $15

· Rental fee for Non-Residents is $25

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Community Reinvestment Area

The City of Riverside seeks applications from city residents to serve on the City’s Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Housing Council. Riverside has established a Community Reinvestment Area to encourage development and revitalization of areas within the City. As defined by the Ohio Revised Code 3735.69, the City is required to establish a CRA Housing Council. Individuals interested in applying should submit a letter of interest and a one-page resume to City Manager Mark Carpenter at mcarpenter@riversideoh.gov. or submit via mail or in person at the City Administration Office at 5200 Springfield Street, Suite 100, Riverside, Ohio, 45431. Questions can be answered by calling the City Offices at (937) 233-1801.

Welcome Police Officer Scott Renner

Welcome Police Officer Nicholas Vendetti

Congratulations on your promotion to Operations

Manager, Kevin Miller

Congratulations on your promotion to Working

Foreman, Jim Reherman

Congratulations on your election Mayor Peter J. Williams

Congratulations on your election Councilmember April Franklin

Congratulations on your election Councilmember

Dan Teaford

Welcome Community Development Director

Gary Burkholder

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WHAT TO RECYCLE

· Reservations will not be confirmed until the rental fee has been received.

· Park shelters are available for partial and full day reservations.

Field Rental

· Field rental reservations are available for Rohrer Park and Shellabarger Park. Reservations will open January 1 each year.

· All field reservation applica-tions have a fee of $50 per sea-son. Applications are available upon request at City Hall and fees can be paid with cash or check. A completed field reser-vation form must be submitted with the application fee.

· Reservations will not be con-firmed until the application fee has been received.

· Field rentals are available for partial and full day reservations.

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Congratulations Major Adam Colon on graduation from the Certified Law Enforcement Executive program

Welcome Full-time Firefighters Ross Gaby, Samantha Stein, Geoffrey Brogan and Megan Massie standing with Chief Daniel Stitzel (from left to right). Three of these hires were made possible thanks to the SAFER Grant.

Congratulations on your 15 year anniversary with the City, Fire Lieutenant Matt Ledford

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY April 25; 10am-2pm | Center of Flight This is a FREE event for Riverside Residents to dispose of trash, mat-tresses, furniture, yard waste and tires. Proof of Riverside residency required; driver’s license or utility bill.

PARK CLEAN UP DAY May 16 – Be on the lookout for time and park locations! Join us at our Riverside Parks to clear out trash and debris. All community members are welcome to come lend a hand. More in-formation will be posted to our website and Facebook as it becomes available.

SAVILLE HILLTOPPERS ANNUAL PLANT SALE May 16 | 8am-3pm 5501 Marblehead Drive The Saville Hilltoppers Garden Club’s annual Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 16th. Questions, please call Judy at 937-985-9160 or Margaret at 937-475-6001.

ANNUAL BIKE RODEO Dates being planned for in May and June! Free bike helmets will be fitted for kids of all ages, toddler to 18 years old. To receive a free helmet, the child must be present

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for proper, safe fitting (no exceptions). Bring your bike and try out the bike rodeo course! Free refreshments for all (hot dogs, chips, drinks). At the conclusion of each rodeo, ticket drawings will be held for one boys bike and one girls bike. We hope to see you there!

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

EMERGENCY...............................9-1-1(Fire and Police)Non-Emergency.................233-2080(Fire and Police) Administrative Offices.........233-1801(Fax:237-5965 / Police Fax: 233-6213)Area Two Court (Huber Hts)....496-7231Waste Collection/Bulk Pick up.........(Republic Services).....1-800-543-1339Water/Sewer...................781-2688 DP&L..............................331-3900(To report an outage: 1-877-468-8243)Mont. Co. Animal Control......898-4457

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CITY ADMINISTRATION

Mark Carpenter, City Manager citymanager@riversideoh.gov

Chris Lohr, Assistant City Manager clohr@riversideoh.gov

Frank Robinson, Police Chief police@riversideoh.gov

Daniel Stitzel, Fire Chief fire@riversideoh.gov

Thomas Garrett, Finance Director tgarrett@riversideoh.gov

Kathy Bartlett, Service Director kbartlett@riversideoh.gov

Gary Burkholder, Community Development Director gburkholder@riversideoh.gov

NEVER MISS A MEETING

Did you know you can live stream City Council Meetings on YouTube? All recorded meetings can be found in the library of our YouTube Page!

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RIVERSIDE CITY COUNCIL

Peter J. Williams, Mayor 937-233-1801 x220 pwilliams@riversideoh.gov

Sara Lommatzsch, Deputy Mayor 937-258-0065 slommatzsch@riversideoh.gov

Mike Denning 937-304-4473 mdenning@riversideoh.gov

April Franklin 937-233-1801 x230 afranklin@riversideoh.gov

Beverly Campbell 937-838-0003 bcampbell@riversideoh.gov

Dan Teaford 937-503-5434 dteaford@riversideoh.gov

Brenda Fry 937-626-4505 bfry@riversideoh.gov