City Administrator's Monthly Report
Published May 13, 2019
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Current Updates to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen from the Office of the City Administrator
The following report is respectively submitted to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen and highlights a variety of updates and details from the previous month as well as a look ahead into the coming month.
The CA Report is provided and made available to the management team, media, general public, and other interested parties upon request.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Jeana L Woods,
CPA, ICMA-CM
City Administrator
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In case you missed it!!!
Be sure to check out the most recent
Osage Beach Community Connection
for additional information including important dates, notices, and events from the City of Osage Beach published for our citizens and visitors.
Click on picture below to download.
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Observed Holiday - City facilities will be closed
MONDAY, May 27, 2019.
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Financial Statements/Budget Reconciliation April 30, 2019 Financial Statements are unaudited, but show we have expended 16.7% of our $35.4 million FY2019 Operating Budget and collected 23.0% of budgeted revenues for all funds.
To view the April Financial Statements click
HERE
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The FY2018 Financial Statement audit work has concluded and the final document is being prepared. Once that is received a budget reconciliation report will be done and presented to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
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Sales Tax
Revenue represents a large portion of the City's revenue source, 41% projected in the FY2019 overall budget. Fees & Service Charges represent 25% of projected revenue in the FY2019 overall budget. Although used for only on-time expenditures, Grants & Reimbursements represent 31% of incoming revenues in FY2019. This is an increase from only 4% in FY2018.
April 2019 Sales Tax receipts are $24,148 (1.5%) more than 2018 receipts for the same period and $35,604 (2.2%) less that projected in the FY2019 Budget. Our fiscal year is a calendar year; January - December.
View the latest Sales Tax Report
HERE
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Comparison to Missouri State Sales Tax: The State of Missouri is on a July - June fiscal year and reported to date (July 2018 - April 2019), they are 2.2% over the previous year. Although we are on a calendar year fiscal year, to compare with the State, June 2018 - April 2019, we are -0.2% compared to State growth.
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Medical Marijuana:
Amendment 2 - Medical Marijuana, passed by the Missouri voters last fall, has now become part of the Missouri Constitution, Article XIV, allowing cultivation, production, transportation, sale, purchase, and administration of medical marijuana ensuring patient access to medical marijuana.
As the State of Missouri outlines and implements the rules and regulations, specific topics affecting local governments are being discussed and reviewed in depth. Municipalities most likely will require revisions to multiple municipal codes related to the various components Article XIV.
The following is our timeline, with updates, of meetings scheduled regarding Medial Marijuana to assist our elected and appointed bodies maneuver this process timely and strategically. The objective is to be prepared with initial changes that are found to be needed prior to the State's application approval deadline.
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Tuesday, April 9 - Public Forum (6 PM, City Hall) - COMPLETED
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Tuesday, April 16 - Board of Aldermen / P & Z Workshop (6 PM, City Hall) - COMPLETED
Thursday, May 2 - Board of Aldermen Tentative Draft P & Z Changes (6 PM, City Hall)Thursday, May 16 - Board of Aldermen Tentative Draft P & Z Changes-if needed (6 PM, City Hall)- Tuesday,
June 11 May 14 - P & Z Changes to Commission (6 PM, City Hall)
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July 18 June 6 - Board of Aldermen P & Z Changes - 1st Reading (6 PM, City Hall)
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August 1 June 20 - Board of Aldermen P & Z Changes - 2nd Reading (6 PM, City Hall)
- Additional meeting TBD regarding other topics that may required changes - Offenses/Public Safety, Building Codes, Internal Employment Policies/Drug Free Workplace
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Our efforts in economic development are diverse. These include assisting developers with project planning, efforts to attract and retain business, incentive program design and maintenance to promote private investment, infrastructure development, community event support, and enhancements to quality of life through investments to our parks, public safety, marketing, and promotion of tourism; along with our activities that embrace a regional approach through our partnerships with our other community groups including the active involvement with LOREDC (Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council) and the LOCLG (Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments). The City has many initiatives that make Osage Beach a great place to visit and live.
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LOREDC Strategic Planning to begin and we want to hear from you!
The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council (LOREDC) was established in January 2006 to serve Miller, Morgan, and Camden counties in an effort to facilitate regional economic development. We have determined our responsibility includes determining the major areas of concern for our region, reviewing our community resources, setting goals and priorities, and developing the necessary volunteer committees to carry out our purpose.
The LOREDC Board of Directors has hired Smart Solutions Group to facilitate a multi-year Regional Economic Development Strategic Plan. They will assist our organization in defining our organizational economic development goals and strategies that will guide our efforts and resources for the next few years.
We want to hear from you!
Please join us at one of the following sessions!
Focus Group Session #1:
Monday, May 20, 2019
2 PM - 4 PM
Osage Beach City Hall
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Focus Group Session #2:
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
10 AM - 12 PM
Osage Beach City Hall
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LOREDC represents a three-county region - Miller, Morgan, and Camden County.
Members include many community and business organizations who share the same goal of promoting and participating in our economic growth of our region!
The City of Osage Beach is a member organization. I currently serve as President of the LOREDC Board and Mayor Olivarri is active on many levels. Feel free to attend as members of the Osage Beach Board of Aldermen!
Don't miss out on the meetings!
May Monthly Meeting:
~Thursday, May 16, 2019, Noon - 1:30 PM
~Location: Golden Corral
~Featured Presentation: Krista Hinrichs, CGBP, Missouri International Trade & Investment Office - Trade Manager-Asia
June Monthly Meeting:
~Thursday, June 20, 2019, Time: Noon - 1:30 PM
~Location: Golden Corral
~Featured Topic: Dr. Joann Anderson, State Fair Community College President
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Citizen Academy participants learning about City Hall functions.
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PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
- For a summary of Public Works projects -View the Project Status Report HERE.
- MACE ROAD - Work on Mace Road for Phase I road construction is nearly complete with just a few items remain for substantial completion.
- Microsurfacing on the OB Parkway west has begun; night work will continue through completion.
- Bluff Water Tower maintenance has begun with an estimated completion by July 4th weekend.
POLICE DEPT UPDATE
- Drug Take Back is a national program recognized annually and was recently held at the City Hall/Police Department facility. 58 lbs. was collected over a few short hours.
- CPSM Police Operations and data Analysis has been completed and we have received the final report. The next steps are reviewing the recommendations and prioritizing tasks.
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AIRPORT UPDATE
- Phase 2 - LCF Taxiway project has begun, completion estimated
BUILDING OFFICIAL REPORT
- Total value of construction permitted in FY2019 through April 30, 2019 was $4.3m. Up from $3.8m compared to year-end 2018 total construction valuation.
CITY TREASURER UPDATE
- View the Project Overview Report HERE. This report shows current financial status of projects approved by the Board.
- The audit has concluded and the draft CAFR is expected soon.
HR UPDATE
- Open Enrollment for all employee for benefits for the upcoming benefit year (July - June) will take place May 21 & 22.
CITY CLERK UPDATE
- View the monthly Municipal Court Summary Report HERE.
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We recognize 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 year service awards. Congratulations to all those committed to serve!
May 2019 Service Awards -
Congratulations!
- Michael O'Day, Police Department - 15 Years
- Mike Welty, Administration - 15 Years
- David Hayes, Public Works Department - 25 Years
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