2008 City of Oshkosh State of the City Address February 28, 2008 Oshkosh 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 4 th 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 Oshkosh Boards & Commission Volunteer Service Awards
2008 City of Oshkosh State of the City Address February 28, 2008 Oshkosh Seniors Center