Hazard Mitigation Plan Community Profile

Community Profile: Introduction

Jurisdiction Community Profiles

Each participating jurisdiction was asked to write or update a profile that includes information like the history of their jurisdiction, demographics, future development plans and significant historic disasters. Those profiles were integrated by the Office or Emergency Management and transferred into proper format.

Because of the various types and sized of jurisdictions (school districts, fire districts, and municipalities), the profiles may not include the same information. For example, smaller fire districts that are ran by volunteers may not have expansion or development plans at this time compared to larger districts with paid fire-fighters.

Nevertheless, the profiles provide a basic understanding from staffing figures to a brief history of each jurisdiction. Additionally, it should be noted that a great deal of historical and demographic data is derived from Census reports.

Evangel and Drury University

Evangel University and Drury University are private Universities and therefore do not qualify as participants of the 2015 Mitigation Plan. Capturing their demographics was included to more accurately represent the student populations present in Greene County.

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Community Profile: Greene County

History and Geography

Greene County was named for the War of Independence hero, Nathanael Greene who was a general in the colonial army and led patriots in the south. The county is situated on the great Ozark Plateau, in the southwestern part of the State of Missouri. Greene County was originally founded in 1833 by an act of the Legislature in session at St. Louis, which was at that time, the capital of the line of Arkansas. Its eastern boundary was roughly the Gasconade River, and it extended north to the Osage fork. Greene County now is about forty miles from the Arkansas line on the south, and about sixty miles from the western boundary of the state. It is bounded on the north by Polk and Dallas counties, on the west by Lawrence and Dade, on the south by Christian, and on the east by Webster County. It is nearly square in shape; its dimensions are approximately twenty- three by thirty miles (approximately 678 sq. miles).

As one of the fastest growing areas in Missouri, Greene County has witnessed rapid population growth for almost a decade. Driving this growth is the area’s quality of life and its consistent growth as a tourist Mecca. This growth will affect every facet of the lives of its citizens. And this growth in population will result in exposing more people and property to hazards.

Population Distribution

The majority of Greene County’s population resides in the City of Springfield. The graph to the right is based off of 2010 Census data.

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Demographic Information

Population Year Greene County Population Missouri Population 2014 (Estimate) 285,865 6,063,589 2013 (Estimate) 283,970 6,044,917 2010 Census 275,174 5,988,927 (United States Census Bureau, 2010)

Population by Race (2013) Race Greene County Percentage Missouri Percentage White 91.5% 83.7% (Not Hispanic/ Latino) (88.7%) (80.4%) Black or African American 3.2% 11.7% American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7% 0.5% Asian 1.8% 1.8% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific 0.1% 0.1% Islander Two or More Races 2.6% 2.0% Hispanic or Latino 3.3% 3.9% (United States Census Bureau, 2010)

Population by Gender (2010) Gender Count Percentage Female 141,108 51.28% Male 134,066 48.72% (United States Census Bureau, 2010)

Population by Age (2010) Persons Age Count Percentage 0 to 4 Years 17,094 6.21% 5 to 17 Years 41,279 15.00% 18 to 64 Years 178,208 64.76% 65 and Older 38,593 14.02% (United States Census Bureau, 2010)

Marital Status (2010) Marital Status Count Percentage Married 64,548 44.18% Non-Traditional 6,800 4.65% Single or Unknown 74,753 51.17% (United States Census Bureau, 2010)

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Households

Greene County has a total of 125,387 households with an average of 2.0 people per household. The household median income is $40,337. It should be noted that 18.7% of the population listed is at or below the poverty level.

Values for Unincorporated Greene County as of 2013 Type Residential Commercial Agriculture Number of Parcels 105,604 7,254 4,612 Value $2,286,460,040 $1,266,049,060 $23,997,100 (Greene County Assessor’s Office, 2015)

Housing Data 2010 Type of Housing Unit Count Occupied 114,244 Owner Occupied 69,854 Renter Occupied 44,390 Vacant 11,143 Vacant for Rent 5,664 Vacant for Sale 1,771 (United States Census Bureau, 2010)

Geology

The surface features of Greene County are due almost entirely to the erosion of streams, modified to some extent, by folds or flexures. The rocks are mostly limestone with intercalated beds of chert and impure flint, and some sandstone and shale, all of which vary greatly in hardness, crystalline structure, texture and chemical composition. They are variously acted upon by agencies as flexures, which produce shattering, and thus render the breaking down of the formations more easily; by frost, which facilitates this process; by the chemical and erosive action of percolating waters, and by the weathering out of soft layers, with the consequent undermining of superincumbent beds. These physical agencies help to modify the topographical features of the county, and each formation, according to its peculiar structure, exhibits special characteristics, due to the action of one or more of these agencies, as will be seen in the particular description of each horizon.

The main great divide, or watershed, of the Ozark uplift, divides Greene County into two slopes. The waters on the north flow into the Missouri river; those on the south side of the slope find their way into the Mississippi through the White river. This divide is quite narrow in the eastern end of the county, falling away rapidly on both sides, forming the broken area around the headwaters of the Pomme de Terre and James rivers. To the west, it rapidly broadens into a wide, rolling plateau. The narrow eastern portion of this plateau is rough and rugged, where it falls abruptly to the headwaters of the Pomme de Terre and Sac rivers on the north and to the tributaries of the James on the south. In general, the rock strata of the county dip southwesterly, a condition modified, locally, by slight flexures.

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Climate

The climate is generally moderate. Temperatures, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) station in Springfield, range from an average high of 90 degrees Fahrenheit in July and August to an average low of 22 degrees Fahrenheit in January. Rainfall averages 5.25 inches from March through July, while the average from September through December is just 3.98 inches. Record rainfall amounts have been recorded as high as 18.75 inches in a single month. January through April records an average of 3.48 inches of snowfall. Record snowfall amounts have reached record numbers as high as 24.1 inches for a single month. The average wind speed for the area is 10.6 miles per hour. Wind directions are variable depending on frontal proximity, however, they are normally from the west southwest with summer winds predominately from the south.

Form of Government

Greene County has a non-charter form of government, meaning that the county is governed directly by state law. The Greene County Commission is the executive body of Greene County operating under guidelines established in the Revised Statues of the State of Missouri. Within that authority, the Commission enacts ordinances, resolutions and policies, supervises the activities of county departments, fixes salaries, adopts the annual budget, provides for construction and other services, and conducts hearings on planning and zoning matters.

Community Partnerships

The city and county collaborate on numerous issues such as a combined Office of Emergency Management, Health Department, and Parks and Recreation Department. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and the city and county collaborate concerning transportation issues. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and local fire departments work together to safeguard the county’s forested areas.

Media Relations

The Springfield News-Leader is the official newspaper of Springfield and Greene County. In addition, the Springfield Business Journal covers issues related to area business. Both provide adequate coverage of planning and mitigation issues. There are a number of other newspapers and magazines owned by colleges and other private organizations that cover local special topics.

Emergency Alert System (EAS)

The primary Emergency Alert System (EAS) radio station for Greene County is KTTS 94.7 FM and secondary is KTTS 1260 AM in Springfield.

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Economy

Land Use Much of rural Greene County is forested, pasture, or farm land. The remainder of the land is divided into urban development lands. The following chart uses information from 2006, as more recent data was not available.

Greene County Land Uses 2006 Type Acres % of Total Unincorporated Area Single Family Residential 141682 40.49 Multi-Family Residential 379 0.11 Mobile Homes 9389 2.68 Commercial 5342 1.53 Industrial 279 0.08 Public and Semi-Public 14535 4.15 Agricultural and Vacant 172437 49.28 Other 5848 1.67 Total Unincorporated Land* 349891 100 (Greene County Planning and Zoning, 2009)

Urban sprawl is the unplanned, uncontrolled spreading of urban development into undeveloped areas just outside the city. The continued increase in Greene County’s population has contributed not only to growth and sprawl, but to a resultant decline of farms and farmland. Additional factors that could likely impact farm numbers include increases in land prices and reduced profitability of farming.

Development Trends Greene County’s significant population growth over the past two decades is projected to steadily continue in all age groups. Growth in unincorporated Greene County is due in part to urbanization. As people choose to move out of Springfield into the urban service area or other rural parts of Greene County, the unincorporated areas of the county continue to grow.

Agriculture Agriculture is very important to the Greene County community. Greene County produces 1781 harvested acres of corn, 1149 harvested acres of wheat, 777 harvested acres of soybeans, 96 harvested acres of vegetables and 180 acres of orchards.

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2012 Greene County Farm Data Category 2012 2007 Percent of Change Number of Farms 1,752 1,960 -11% Land in Farms 210,600 acres 231,988 acres -9% Average Size of Farm 120 acres 118 acres +2% Value: Crop and Livestock Sales $41,468,000 $36,241,000 +14% Average Value per Farm $23,669 $18,490 +28% (Census of Agriculture, 2012)

Environmental

The topographical form of Greene County is extremely karst in nature. These karst features allow for water runoff to readily permeate into the groundwater through faults or sinkhole and then into aquifers, rivers or creeks from which drinking water is drawn. Major concerns focus around hazardous chemicals and other compounds such as agricultural waters polluting groundwater sources. Greene County has adopted regulations that deal with environmental issues, especially those dealing with the watershed.

Urban Forests and Tree Canopy One major concern in Greene County is the loss of trees in the urban area. Tree canopy decline is often a result of population growth and development.

The U.S. Forest Service estimates that well positioned trees can increase energy savings by as much as 25 percent. Trees reduce energy consumption because they transpire water, provide shade, and block winter winds. Localities are provided further economic benefits by urban forestation because shade trees extend the life of streets and defer maintenance by as much as 10 to 15 percent. A study by the USDA Forest Service showed that the benefits produced by one large tree are about $111 per year.

In an effort to improve their urban forests, two Greene County municipalities (Springfield and Willard) are members of Tree City USA. The benefits of membership include: assistance in providing a framework for tree resource management, increased citizen and community pride, indication to residents and visitors that the community cares about its environment and that its quality of life may be better, and preference given to “Tree Cities” for environmental grants.

Another reason for the decline in the tree canopy in areas of Greene County is damage from multiple ice storms in recent years.

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Employment The economy in Greene County is diverse, though more heavily dependent on the services and trade sectors than the state as a whole. As of January 2015, the unemployment rate was at 5%. This is a significant improvement since the 8.2% listed in 2009.

Top 30 Employers (For Greene, Christian, Webster, Polk and Dallas Counties) Rank Company Name Industry Number Employed 1 Mercy Hospital Springfield Healthcare 9,004 2 CoxHealth Systems Healthcare 7,891 3 Walmart Stores Inc. Retail 3,567 4 Springfield Public Schools Education 3,206 5 Missouri State University Education 2,583 6 Bass Pro Shops | Tracker Marine Retail/Manufacturing 2,554 7 United States Government Government 2,400 8 State of Missouri Government 2,326 9 Citizens Memorial Healthcare Healthcare 1,900 10 City of Springfield Government 1,607 11 O’Reilly Auto Parts (HQ) Retail/Manufacturing 1,458 12 Chase Card Services Financial 1,397 13 SRC Holdings (HQ) Manufacturing 1,200 14 TeleTech Telecommunications 1,074 15 Prime, Inc. (HQ) Transportation 1,029 16 Ozarks Technical Community College Education 1,011 17 Springfield City Utilities Utility 965 18 Expedia, Inc. Telecommunications 950 19 Kraft Foods, Inc. Manufacturing 888 American National Property & Casualty 20 Insurance 835 Co. (HQ) 21 Greene County Government 790 22 Republic R-II School District Education 785 23 Ozark R-VI School District Education 762 General Council of the Assemblies of 24 Religion 723 God (HQ) 25 T-Mobile USA Telecommunications 700 Burrell Behavioral Health (affiliate of 26 Healthcare 698 Cox Health) 27 Nixa R-II School District Education 691 28 Willard R-II School District Education 623 29 Paul Mueller Company (HQ) Manufacturing 607 30 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Transportation 600 (Springfield Business Development Corporation)

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Historic Properties/Districts, Endangered Species, Archaeological Sites

Greene County-Historic Properties/Districts The Greene County Historic Sites Board (HSB) was established by court order August 6, 1979. It is an advisory board for the identification, protection, retention and preservation of historical sites in Greene County (historical sites within the city limits of Springfield are not within the jurisdiction of the HSB). Greene County’s Historical Site Register already includes 25 sites like the Nathan Boone homestead in Ash Grove, the Wommack Mill in Fair Grove, the Frame-Bouling house in Bois D’Arc, the Gilmore Octagonal Barn in Ash Grove, the Historic Greene County Courthouse in Springfield, the Prospect Baptist Church in Brookline, the Cave Springs Community Church in Cave Springs, the Murray Cemetery in Willard and others. Please see individual community profiles for more information on these sites. (Nathan Boone Homestead)

Endangered Species

Many animals and plants are listed as endangered across the United States. Below is a list of endangered or threatened plants and animals in Greene County Missouri.

Endangered Species in Greene County Species Status Habitat Gray Bat Endangered Caves Hibernacula- Caves and mines; small Indiana Bat Endangered stream corridors with well-developed riparian woods; upland forests Northern Long-Eared Caves and mines; wooded areas; Proposed as Endangered Bat upland forests Threatened and Critical Niangua Darter Rivers Habitat Caves in the formations of the Ozark Ozark Cavefish Threatened Mountains Geocarpon Threatened Moist soil Missouri Bladderpod Threatened Open glades in shallow limestone soils Western Praire Fringed Threatened Wet Prairies; sedge meadows Orchard (Missouri Department of Conservation, 2015)

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White-Nose Syndrome In March 2012, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirmed Missouri's first fully developed case of a bat disease known as "white-nose syndrome" (WNS). The name describes a white fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans, which causes the disease and typically appears on the faces and wings of infected cave-dwelling bats. It does not affect humans, but humans can spread the fungus on their clothes and gear. White-nose syndrome has been discovered in Greene County caves.

Rivers and Streams

Dam construction has created barriers in the Niangua darter's habitat, fragmenting its range and blocking escape from streams that become polluted or altered. Highway and bridge construction straighten and widen streams, eliminating the small pools in which darters live. Construction and other streamside activities such as clearing brush and gravel dredging has also increased erosion and added silt to the streams, disrupting the fish's habitat. (Northern Long-Eared Bat)

(Niangua Darter)

Greene County Archaeology Sites

On September 11, 2001, while working on a new section of roadway, Greene County Highway Department personnel stumbled onto a rare archeological find. Just on the outskirts of Springfield, a cave approximately 2000 feet long, filled with archeological treasure was unearthed. Immediately, faculty from the Department of Geology, Geography and Resource Planning at Missouri State University, as well as members of the Missouri Speleological Survey were called in to assess the site.

Found in the cave were snake remains, peccary tracks, bones, claw markings, and many other finds too numerous to mention. To protect the cave, the County covered the entrance and installed a locked door and passageway system to guard against intruders. Unfortunately, four days after the cave was announced to the local media, vandals broke in, leaving behind graffiti, garbage and destruction to many of the archaeological areas of the cave. The areas vandalized have been returned as much as possible back to their original state.

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Identified Assets

This section provides a survey of existing fixed assets such as infrastructure, critical facilities, employment centers, commercial centers and recreation centers as a major factor in disaster mitigation. Infrastructure includes transportation, communications, water/sewer, electricity, natural gas, solid waste disposal, law enforcement, fire prevention, emergency medical services and emergency Management.

Transportation Major Highways and Roadways Name of Highway/Roadway Route Interstate 44 Major connector from St. Louis to the Southwest U.S. State Hwy. 13 Runs from Bethany, Missouri to Springfield Runs from Missouri’s eastern border on the Mississippi to the U.S. Hwy. 60 Oklahoma border Runs from the Iowa border into Arkansas, the main highway U.S. Hwy 65 linkage between Springfield and Branson U.S. Hwy 160 Runs from Springfield well into Oklahoma Connects from U.S. Highway 65 to the east of Springfield to I-4 to James River Frwy the west of Springfield. Also known as the Korean War Veterans Freeway. (Missouri Department of Transportation, 2015)

The Primary mode of transportation in Greene County is the private automobile. Over the past several decades, the growth in the number of vehicles has outpaced the population.

The goal for planning area streets and highways is to provide an adequate system of thoroughfares that will ensure logical development of the community, safe and efficient movement of people and goods, and an economical expenditure of public funds. In June of 2001, the Vision 20/20 process determined that to achieve this goal, it was necessary to develop and update a Major Thoroughfare Plan to project and accommodate future roadway needs.

The Vision 20/20 Plan was developed through collaboration between hundreds of citizen volunteers and several local government agencies. The intended purpose is to guide development in Springfield and Greene County. Vision 20/20 incorporates several key elements including plans for transportation, land use, and parks and recreational activities. The Vision 20/20 Plan (2001), the Growth Management Plan (2004), The Strategic Plan (2004), The Transportation Plan (1989), and The Parks Open Space and Greenways Plan (2011) have all been adopted by Greene County Commission.

Railroads The largest railroad in the region is the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe (BNSF) system that runs from east of Springfield, exiting the area northwest of Monett and Pierce City. Historically, this rail like was part of the “Frisco” line that was the first major transportation route into the region. The BSNF provides southwest Missouri with rail connections to metropolitan areas such as St. Louis, Kansas City, Tulsa and Memphis.

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The Missouri and North Arkansas rail line, headquartered in Carthage, Missouri, provides rail service to several industries within the City of Springfield, using tracking rights on the BSNF railroad to reach this portion of its system.

Airports, Freight Trucking, Transit and Para-Transit Please see individual community profiles for more information on airports, freight trucking, transit and para-transit within Greene County.

Emergency Services

9-1-1 Emergency Communications The Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center is the hub of emergency communications throughout both the City of Springfield and Greene County. Acting as the centralized call center for incoming 9-1-1 calls from the public, as well as outgoing communications to emergency personnel in the field. Basic 9-1-1 service has been available in the Springfield community since 1979. In 1985, the Springfield Fire Department and Police Department consolidated their dispatch ant telephone operations and in 1989 the Emergency Communications Center was established as a Municipal department by action of the City Council. In 1994, the department became the only 9-1-1 answering point for the enhanced Greene County 9-1-1 system, incorporating the ability for emergency personnel to identify an incoming caller’s phone number and address with a landline telephone. In 2002, with the county’s new 800 MHz radio system coming on-line, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department Communication Division merged with the 9-1-1 Center. The City of Republic merged it’s dispatch operations into Springfield-Greene County 911 Emergency Communications in October 2013. Springfield-Greene County 911 Emergency Communications also maintains an off-site backup center at a separate City of Springfield facility. The Emergency Communications Center currently dispatches for eight municipal police departments, 13 fire departments and the Sheriff’s Department. In 2014, the center handled the following numbers of calls for service:

2014 Calls for Service, Springfield-Greene County Emergency Communications Center Daily Average Monthly Average Yearly Totals 911 Calls 676 20,550 246,596 Admin Calls (Incoming and Outgoing) 667 20,296 243,547 Total Incoming Calls 943 28,683 344,200 Total Wireless 911 Calls 536 16,299 195,588 Total CAD Incidents 1,161 35,324 423,883

Law Enforcement The first session of the County Court was held March 11-14, 1833, at the house of John P. Campbell, in Springfield. From this first session of the court, John D. Shannon was appointed and commissioned as the first Sheriff of Greene County. Over the course of time, there have been 40 men and women who have held the prestigious office of Sheriff in Greene County Missouri.

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The Greene County Sheriff's Office is a full service law enforcement agency that provides: twenty-four hour road patrol, Criminal Investigations Division, Warrants and Records Division, Civil Process Division, Administrative Services Division, and a jail that houses five hundred inmates. There are 88 sworn Deputies and 178 non-sworn employees at the Greene County Sheriff's Office. Fire Services The Springfield Fire Protection District consists of 12 fire stations. In addition to Springfield Fire, Rural Greene County is divided into 13 fire protection districts:  Ash Grove Fire District  Battlefield Fire District  Billings Fire District  Bois D’ Arc Fire District  Brookline Fire District  Ebenezer Fire District  Fair Grove Fire District  Logan-Rogersville Fire District (Republic Fire Department)  Pleasant View Fire District  Strafford Fire District  Walnut Grove Fire District  West Republic Fire District  Willard Fire District

*Not participating in 2015 Mitigation Plan

For more information on participating fire services please see their community profiles. (Springfield Fire Department)

Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Greene County is provided by Mercy Paramedics and Cox Health Paramedics. These two private entities have divided the county into multiple response areas. Both EMS systems use system status for deployment of field units. This means that every time an ambulance is displaced to a call for service, all on duty ambulances in the system shift their positions to better cover the service areas.

The Cox Health System covers more than 36,000 call responses a year. Ambulances are staffed with approximately 175 licensed paramedics and emergency medical technicians for a fleet of 45 ambulance vehicles. The Cox system also maintains a medical evacuation helicopter which is staffed 24 hours a day with a pilot, a fight nurse, and a flight paramedic. The helicopter is based in Springfield at Cox South Hospital.

The Mercy Health System responds to more than 42,000 emergencies a year. Mercy Life Line operates five helicopters staffed by a registered nurse, a paramedic, and a pilot.

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Public Health Department In 1873, the City of Springfield established what was then known as the Department of Health. Today, with a budget of nearly $10 million and a staff of 110, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department serves a combined population of approximately 267,000 people. The Health Department provides many services including;  Connecting citizens to community health services  Developing policies to promote a healthy community  Educating our community about public health issues  Enforcing city ordinances  Evaluating current community health programs  Monitoring, identifying, & investigating potential health threats  Partnering with other community organizations to address local health issues

Many services provided by public health are unseen. Restaurant inspections, communicable disease investigations, well water testing and monitoring of morbidity and mortality reports are a few examples of vital activities which occur behind the scenes each and every day.

Other services are much more visible to the community; health education is an example. Good health is their goal and they make every effort to engage the community and focus public attention on issues for educational purposes.

Office of Emergency Management The Springfield-Greene Office of County Emergency Management (OEM) is funded through Federal, State, County and City resources. The original purpose for the office, known as Civil Defense, was to help protect citizens from nuclear attack. The purpose has grown since the 1980's to include planning and protection from all hazards which could cause disaster situations.

The OEM has nine paid staff: Director, Assistant Director, Emergency Planning Specialist, Logistics Specialist, Exercise and Training Specialist, Area Municipality Planning Specialist, Network Systems Administrator, Administrative Services Coordinator and an Administrative Assistant (budgeted for fiscal year 2015). Paid staff is often augmented by 6 reservists with the office, contract employees, university interns and a cadre of volunteers.

In order to save lives and protect property in the face of the hazards that affect the Jurisdictions of Greene County, this office, in coordination with Federal, State and local agencies, apply the five domains of Emergency Management: Awareness, Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery.

The Office of Emergency Management is the primary control point for activation of the outdoor siren warning system which has more than 80 sirens throughout the County. The Springfield/Greene County Emergency Communications Center is the secondary control center for the system. The Public Works Maintenance Center may also activate the system whenever deemed appropriate. Also, any law enforcement officer, firefighter, trained Emergency Management weather spotter, or National Weather Service representative may act as a single source for activation when reporting a funnel cloud or tornado that is threatening the safety of Greene County residents.

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A new storm siren protocol was adopted in 2015 by Springfield-Greene County, Joplin, and Branson, as well as other municipalities in the Ozarks. Storm sirens are tested in synchronization with the Missouri State test; only at 10am on the second Wednesday of the month. When sirens are activated during a weather threat, the sirens will sound for 3 minutes, be off for 3 minutes, and then sound again at 3 minute intervals for as long as the danger continues. Mechanical tests are also performed periodically as scheduled by the Public Works Maintenance Control Center. This provides a high probability that a problem with any individual siren within the system will have been detected and repaired prior to the need for operational application of the system.

The Office of Emergency Management hosts a Severe Weather Spotter training program taught by the National Weather Service early every spring for public safety responders and amateur radio operators. Emergency management personnel are required to complete this training yearly.

The Office of Emergency Management runs awareness campaigns during the spring for severe storms and the fall for severe winter weather. Special statements are issued throughout the year by appropriate departments for heat and drought (Health Department), and wildfire (National Weather Service, Department of Conservation and local fire agencies).

Throughout the year, the Office of Emergency Management conducts surveys of business and other facilities to provide recommendations to facility owners or managers on possible in-place protection measures they could take in the event of a severe storm or hazardous materials release.

Missouri Disaster Response System (MODRS) Missouri Disaster Response System, Inc. serves the State of Missouri at the direction of the Governor, during times of disaster where health and medical care could be needed

MODRS is structured into several branches; these branches include Disaster Medical, Mortuary Affairs, Special Medical Operations, Medical Reserve Corps, and Mission Support. Other sections that support MODRS missions are Administrative and Finance, Logistics, and Planning. MODRS is equipped to respond to a disaster location, and set up a mobile emergency room. MODRS has, within its inventory, a fully functioning mortuary cache, three 6 bed rapid care trailers, three 24 bed emergency rooms and one 60 bed mobile hospital.

Utilities ** Due to security concerns, utilities are not mapped to any degree in this plan. **

Electric The utilities in Greene County are mainly provided by four companies. The Springfield area’s utilities are provided by City Utilities and the rural areas of the County are provided utilities by Southwest Electric Co-op, Webster Electric Co-op and Ozark Electric Co-op.

Natural Gas Many communities and rural residents have access to natural gas for fueling appliances. Those who are not serviced by natural gas rely on Propane for heating and cooking needs.

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Sewer and Water Facilities Greene County has two established sewer districts for its unincorporated residents. At this time, all other houses or subdivisions are required to have acceptable sewage containment/release systems approved. Other sewer districts have been proposed, however, funding precludes further development at this time. Greene County currently requires all urban-style development to be on public water and sewer, including 10,000-square-foot lots and smaller, along with urban commercial and industrial development. Also, state law requires wells to be located 100 feet away from septic systems. For more information on city sewer systems, see individual profiles.

Missouri One Call The Missouri Underground Facility Safety and Damage Prevention statute (RSMo Chapter 319) provides for a notification center to be used by participating utilities to receive locate requests. Participating utilities are listed at https://www.mo1call.com/lists/index.php.

The Missouri One Call System utility location contact number is 1-800-DIG-RITE. Listings of utility lines posing a possible hazard include a contact number for emergency personnel.

Wells Unincorporated Greene County has thousands of private wells sunk into the groundwater system. By far, the majority of wells in the county serve individual farms and residences. The actual number of such wells is unknown. The County Resource Management office is tasked with the job of trying to locate and track both working and abandoned wells in the County. Abandoned wells are often discovered during the redevelopment of a piece of property.

In 1987, the Missouri DNR began regulating the installation of private water wells. This includes the licensing of drillers and dictating methods of construction, materials, and the amount of casing. Casing depths in Greene County are set ten feet below the Northview formation where it is present, or a minimum of one-hundred feet in other areas. These standards apply to Greene County as a part of “Sensitive Area C” as defined in the Missouri Well Construction Rules. As a practical alternative to actually measuring the depth to Northview at each site, the Division of Geology and Land Survey-DNR has prepared a casing depth map for the area. This map indicates the amount of casing required in each individual quarter section.

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department maintains a database of tests on private wells. Besides well test results, information is recorded on the well’s location, reason for request, and type of construction, when known. The most common tests requested on working wells are for coliform bacteria and nitrates.

In addition to private wells, there are more than 150 public wells in unincorporated Greene County.

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Abandoned Wells A partial survey of wells in Green County by the Resource Management Department suggests that there are hundreds of abandoned wells in the county. Besides the obvious safety hazards, abandoned wells constitute a pollution hazard for groundwater by serving as an open conduit from the surface or near-surface to deeper aquifers. State laws require the plugging or sealing of abandoned wells, and if the well is determined to present a threat to groundwater, the Division of Geology and Land Survey can order it to be plugged. Ultimately, homeowners are responsible for plugging abandoned wells on their property. Often, drillers who notice abandoned wells will notify landowners that they must be plugged. A registration report must be filed with the Division upon plugging the well.

Solid Waste Disposal Most waste is trucked to the Solid Waste dump approximately 10 miles north of Springfield just west of Missouri Hwy. 13. Greene County continues to focus on reducing its solid waste through precycling, recycling, reuse, and numerous other means; however, the Springfield Sanitary Landfill remains a vital part of Springfield’s Integrated Solid Waste Management System (ISWMS). The ISWMS is not supported by general tax revenue. Landfill tipping fees are the major funding source for the ISWMS, in addition to donations and revenues generated by the sale of Yardwaste Recycling Center products.

The Springfield Sanitary Landfill provides efficient, reliable, and environmentally secure disposal of municipal solid waste that cannot be recycled or reused. At present, these wastes represent 60-80 percent of Springfield’s solid waste generation. This facility also provides for the proper disposal of those non-hazardous commercial, industrial and residual wastes requiring special handling to meet state and federal regulations.

In addition to the Sanitary Landfill, there are also 3 recycling centers and a yardwaste recycling center and a household chemical collection facility. These facilities give residents the option to recycle much of their waste. In addition, the ISWMS has other programs such as: requiring all licensed trash haulers offer the convenience of curbside collection of recyclables, and a program of information and education including a Recycling Hotline and webpage.

Please see individual community profiles for more information on solid waste handlers and disposal.

(Yardwaste Recycling Center in Springfield)

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Most Recent Major Disaster Declarations (2000-2015)

Flash flood events occurred in 2000 and 2002 which contributed to a Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Declaration in 2000 and a Presidential Disaster Declaration in 2002 (DR-1412). As a result of a wide-spread tornado event on May 2, 2003, many areas of southwest Missouri, including Greene County, were declared a Presidential disaster area. This declaration opened up funding for citizens, businesses and government to rebuild after the disaster. In March of 2006, severe thunderstorms, flooding and a tornado contributed to a disaster declaration (DR-1631). Nine months later, in December of 2006, another disaster was declared, for severe winter storms (DR- 1673). Less than one month later, in January of 2007; another severe winter storm occurred, this time with flooding. This was the most devastating ice storm in Greene County’s history, causing millions of dollars’ worth of damages. Many homes and businesses were without power for up to two weeks. In August 2007, there was a rash of severe storms causing widespread flooding that was also declared (DR-1728). More severe winter storms occurred in December of 2007 and there was an Emergency Declaration for the entire state of Missouri (EM-3281). In February 2008 there was another disaster declaration for flooding caused by severe storms (DR-1748) and more in March (DR-1749). In May 2009, Missouri experienced a strong storm system producing high winds, tornadoes, and flash flooding. A series of back to back severe storm systems created damage throughout much of the state. For more information on how each of these incidents affected Greene County, please see Section 3: Hazard Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment.

(Battlefield, Missouri 05/04/2003)

Disaster Declarations for Greene County FEMA ID Declaration Date Incident Description DR-1847 06/19/2009 Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes DR-1749 03/19/2008 Severe Storms and Flooding DR-1748 03/12/2008 Severe Winter Storms and Flooding DR-1728 09/21/2007 Severe Storms and Flooding DR-1676 01/15/2007 Severe Winter Storms and Flooding DR-1673 12/29/2006 Severe Winter Storms DR-1631 03/08/2006 Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding DR-1463 05/06/2003 Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding DR-1412 05/06/2002 Severe Storms and Tornadoes (Federal Emergency Management Agency 2015)

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Community Profile: City of Ash Grove

History

February 2, 1870 the town of Ash Grove was incorporated in Greene County. Unfortunately the incorporation was defective, but Ash Grove became an official part of Greene County in May 1871 as "The Town of Ash Grove."

The first settler in the present Ash Grove was Joseph Kimbrough. He established a town store in 1853. He also built the first dwelling. The town grew as a blacksmith shop was established, but development hit a plateau until after the Civil War.

Today, Ash Grove, is the epitome of small town living. The rural town is growing into a small city and has approximately 1470 residents living 17 miles northwest of Springfield. Its close proximity to Springfield provides access to employment opportunities, shopping, entertainment and medical care while allowing residents an escape from the hustle and bustle of big city life.

Businesses

Several businesses serve the people of Ash Grove. The city features professional medical services (including rehabilitation and special needs services) bank, a pharmacy, and a veterinarian. Ash Grove also has Senior Community Center, two Senior Housing units and an 82-bed skilled long term care facility with adjacent independent living units.

Community Events

Popular annual events include Car Shows, the Spring Frolic, Concerts, Sparks in the Park, Story Telling, the Hunt, Nathan Boone Homestead Days, the Christmas Open House, and the Christmas Parade.

Utilities

The City of Ash Grove provides sewer and water services. A private company offers trash collection services. AT&T and Mediacom provide telephone service and DSL high-speed internet service, cable television is offered by Mediacom. Electric services are provided by the Empire District Electric Company; the Missouri Gas Energy provides natural gas service.

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Government

The local city government is composed of an elected Mayor and four Aldermen. The Mayor appoints, with the Aldermen’s approval, the City Clerk, Utility Billing Clerk, Public Works Director, Chief of Police, Director of Emergency Management, Park Advisory Board and Planning & Zoning. The Board of Aldermen meets at the City Hall at 7:00 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month. The City Hall office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Ash Grove City Parks

The 13 acre City Park is located in the heart of the city on Parkway. The attractive facility offers many resources for family and community activities which include swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, disc golf course, horseshoes, sand volleyball and playground.

Barham House The historic Barham House, built in 1876, is located in the City’s park grounds. It has served as a community center for many years and is often used for wedding receptions, birthday parties and family reunions.

Cub’s Park Donated by the Culbertson Family, the 30 acre park features an original lake that was constructed in the early 1900’s by the Ash Grove Lime & Cement Company to provide water to their facility. It is now a place for social gatherings and features nature walking trails and picnic areas.

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Historic Places to Visit in and around Ash Grove

Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site Early Missourians knew Nathan Boone as a hunter, soldier, surveyor and entrepreneur. They also knew him as his father's son. Boone, youngest child of the famous Daniel Boone, carried his family's legacy deep into the Missouri Ozarks and the American West. Boone's last home, a simple but comfortable log house, invites exploration into the life of this second-generation frontiersman. Boone's three sons and two of his slaves built the house in 1837. It was the hub of a 720-acre Ozark farm. Nathan, his wife Olive, and other family members are buried near the house. The current 300-acre site features the Boone home, believed to be the oldest and best preserved walnut log cabin west of the Mississippi, and the Boone slave cemetery.

Berry Cemetery The Berry Cemetery is an historic cemetery owned by the Berry family since 1875, dedicated for the burial of "Slaves, Paupers and Indians," who for many years were excluded from other burial places. Through the years, many others have been buried there. Grave sites include those of Mother Charity (a member of the "Underground Railroad" and an associate of Harriet Tubman), and Frank Lewis "Fireball" Yocum, who played basketball with the Kansas City Negro League Team, the Monarchs. This is also one of the oldest Afro-American owned cemeteries in Missouri.

Gilmore Octagonal Barn Francis and Kannon Gimore built the octagonal barn (also called "the round barn") around the end of the 19th Century, between 1898 and 1907. The structure with a date of 1899 is registered with the Greene County Historic Society. To see the barn, drive east on Highway 160, approximately four miles outside of Ash Grove city limits. Renovation of The Round Barn began in 2010 and is now being used as an event venue.

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Phenix Marble Quarry The ghost town of Phenix, Missouri is located in Greene County, close to Ash Grove. Phenix was a company town that existed for the sole purpose of mining marble and limestone from the adjacent quarry. It was unique in that the town had a library, an orchestra, movies, and a church with a full-time minister. Today, the quarry is still in use for crushed stone and a few of the old buildings still remain, but the town itself has ceased to exist. Of particular interest at this site are the original lime kilns and the remains of a once-thriving company town (with a population of approximately 500) that disappeared during the Great Depression. Marble from this quarry was used to build the Missouri State Capitol, the New York Stock Exchange, and other well-known buildings across the United States.

1800’s Original Quarry of Ash Grove Cement Company The Ash Grove Cement Company started in 1882 in Ash Grove, Missouri, under the name Ash Grove White Lime Association. The lime that was produced there was used for construction and sanitary purposes. This site has dry stacked stone shoulders of the private rail line that ran through the quarry, and several buildings, including the manager's home. It was also home to a flourishing community of Afro-Americans who worked at the quarry. That community, with its church, school, and homes, also disappeared when the company moved its location to Galloway, Missouri.

Abandoned "Leaky Roof" Rail Line The "Leaky Roof” train ran from Kansas City with a stop at Phenix Marble Quarry and on to Ash Grove to connect with east-west lines. The craftsmanship of the rock “bridges” along this line is intact and still visible from a county road.

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The Old Jail The Ash Grove Jail House, built in 1919, is located south of the railroad tracks on Calhoun Avenue. Although it was not the first jail in Ash Grove, it has proven to be the most secure. The story goes that some enterprising criminals escaped from the first jail by lifting off the roof and climbing over the walls. When the new jail was built, the citizens did not want this to happen again, so they put sections of railroad rail in the roof, giant railcar springs in the walls, and then poured tons of concrete to add to the security. Their construction efforts paid off in that the new jail, named the Cooler, has never been escaped from.

The interior of the jail does not appear to be very hospitable, and it is obvious that comfort was not one of the primary objectives of its designers.

Another interesting fact about the jail is that there is a door in it from the original jail. The door has several drawings and carvings, with one particularly fascinating profile of a woman's face. The door also has recorded on it the name of the infamous, yet unknown, Oklahoma Slim, who evidently served time in the original jail, in 1918.

Emergency Services

Partnerships with Greene County Offices The Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management is the primary control for the activation of the outdoor siren warning system and storm spotter activation. The Springfield- Greene County 9-1-1 Center receives all incoming 9-1-1 calls for the public and dispatches officials in the appropriate areas, such as Ash Grove responders.

Law Enforcement The Ash Grove Police Department consists of Police Chief, three full time Police officers, and five Reserve officers.

Fire and Rescue Ash Grove Fire and Rescue is an all-volunteer tax district and is not officially affiliated with the City of Ash Grove. For more information please see the profile for Ash Grove Fire Protection District.

Historic Significant Disaster Events

Wide-spread flooding occurred in 1993 and again in 2007 as a result of weeks of rain. This prompted numerous flooding in our city. The City has a designated floodway that runs from east to west through town.

Additionally, the ice storm in the winter of 2007 took down many trees and power lines. Ash Grove was without electricity for nearly a week with recovery taking several months and went into the summer season.

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Population Statistics

The population as of 2013 is 1,481. The population change since 2000 is +3.6%

Population by Sex Sex Number Percentage Male 701 47.4% Female 780 52.6%

Population by Age Median Age for Ash Grove 41.5 Years Median Age for Missouri 33.9 Years

Ash Grove Income The estimated median household income for Ash Grove in 2012 was $33,063 (it was $31,250 in 2000).

The estimated median house or condo value in Ash Grove in 2012 was $88,687 (it was $67,600 in 2000).

City of Ash Grove Medical Facilities

Ash Grove Health Care Facility Ash Grove Family Clinic Citizen’s Independent Living

Ash Grove Pharmacy

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City-Owned Property

City Hall Storage Downtown Water Tower

Wastewater Treatment Plant Treatment Lift Station Water Tower-built in 1992

Police Garage New Well -2005 Police Department

City Well and Fire Station Recycle Center City Park

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Community Profile: City of Battlefield

History and Geography

Battlefield is named for its proximity to the 1861 Battle of Wilson’s Creek, the second major battle of the American Civil War.

Wilson’s Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and the scene of the death of Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union general killed in combat. Although a Southern victory, the Southerners failed to capitalize on their success.

Several Battlefield streets, parks and other landmarks are named for events and people related to the battle, such as Nathaniel Lyon Street.

The City of Battlefield was incorporated as a 4th class city in 1971. Battlefield has experienced rapid residential growth for the last five years! Battlefield experienced the fastest growth of any municipality in Greene County, growing at a rate of 134% from 2,365 residents in 2000 to 5,590 residents in 2010. The latest estimate is 5838 residents. This is due in part to Battlefield being rated as the 14th safest city in the state of Missouri and safest city in Greene County.

May 4th, 2003, is a date that will long be remembered by many residents in Battlefield and its surrounding communities. This is the date when an F2 tornado touched down damaging the central sections of town and left 125 residents with moderate to severe damage or total destruction of their homes. The rented location for the Police Department was demolished and City Hall was damaged. As a result, the City was eligible to apply for disaster relief grants for a new facility and was awarded $424,000 to make that possible. Additional financing was obtained to build the Community Room and the City Park.

The City of Battlefield is approximately one mile southwest of Springfield, seven miles east of Republic and one half mile south of the James River Freeway. Boundaries are generally Republic Road on the north, Wilson Creek on the west, and Farm Road 131 on the east and Farm Road 190 on the south. State Highway FF runs through the center of town and is the primary access road for residents to enter and depart.

Population and Density

Battlefield is approximately 2.5 square miles in size. With a population of 5,838, the population density is roughly 2,334 individuals per square mile. 2100 homes yield a housing density of 840 units per square mile.

Other demographic facts are:  95% have high school or higher education.  The average household income is estimated at $75,296 with per capita income of $28,541.  68% of residents are between the ages of 18 and 49.  96% of residents are white.

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Housing Statistics 2013 Housing Units 2100 Owner Occupied Housing Units 79.3% Renter Occupied Housing Units 16.4% Vacant Housing Units 4.3%

Below are the 2012 assessed value for the City of Battlefield according to the Greene County Assessor’s Office:

Battlefield Assessed Value Residential $43,714,390 Agriculture $55,190 Commercial $2,640,460

Income Statistics Median Household Income $59,197 Average Household Income $75,296 Per Capita Income $28,541

Form of Government

Battlefield is a fourth class city with a City Administrator, elected Mayor and Board of Aldermen. There are six Aldermen representing three wards that serve two year staggered terms. The Mayor serves the city for two year terms.

Emergency Alert System

There are 4 outdoor warning sirens within the city limits to warn Battlefield residents of storm threats. The northern and far eastern sides of the city are within Greene County outdoor warning siren coverage. Two smaller outdoor warning sirens have been installed to cover the west side of Battlefield, bringing all residents under outdoor warning sign coverage. All Battlefield sirens are activated by the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management.

Land Use

Currently, there is no zoned farm land within the city limits, although there are some tracts that currently have some cattle and the occasional horse.

Most land is zoned R-1, single family residential, some zoned R-3, multi-family residential, and a few scattered C-2 commercial. Plans are to re-designate most of the R-3 land to commercial uses in the future land use plan. Other areas along the two major thoroughfares within the city are being considered being designated for commercial use as well. At the present time, there is only one zoning district, and that is for light industrial.

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Businesses

Major retail businesses include:  Godfather’s Pizza  Kum-n-Go Convenience Store  Rapid Roberts Convenience Store  Eagle Stop Convenience Store  Dollar General  Subway Sandwiches  McDonald’s  Wicked Wok  Russell Cellular

There are two light manufacturers; Aurora Canvas makes custom boat covers that are sold all over the U.S., and FBN Metals. FBN Metals is a custom metal fabrication company; they also produce a line of modular conveyor systems for the food industry.

Recreation Centers/Areas

Battlefield has a community center that is used by residents and non-residents for parties, meetings and adult education classes. Free community events are planned throughout the year and all are held at the Battlefield Municipal Complex and Cherokee Trail of Tears Park.

There are currently no trails or greenways in or through the city, but there is a walking track around the perimeter of Cherokee Trail of Tears Park, co-located with the Municipal Complex. The city park comprises approximately eight acres of land, with playground equipment for the smaller children, one basketball and two tennis courts. All courts are lighted and available until 11 PM during the summer.

A second park has been completed along the historic route of the Butterfield Stage, aptly named Butterfield Stage Park. The park is roughly 2 acres with a walking trail.

Historic Sites and Districts

You will find signage along Weaver Rd marking where the Trail of Tears crosses into Battlefield, and markers at Cherokee Trail of Tears Park where the Trail of Tears crosses through the park. Marking the Old Wire Road and the Butterfield Stage Route historic sites through Battlefield is planned as well.

Emergency Services

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications are through Greene County 911.

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Law Enforcement Battlefield has their own law enforcement consisting of a Chief of Police, a Sergeant and six Officers providing round-the-clock service.

Fire Emergency Medical and Fire Services are provided through the Battlefield Fire Protection District headquartered in Battlefield.

Health Department Public Health is provided by the Springfield-Greene County Public Health Department.

Emergency Management Battlefield appointed the City Administrator as the Emergency Management Director. Additional emergency management support is provided by the Battlefield Fire Protection District and The Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management as requested.

Identified Assets

State Highway FF – State Highway FF is a four lane roadway with 12’ lanes and 10’ shoulders. The roadway is under the jurisdiction of the Missouri Department of Transportation. The Ozarks Transportation Organization Major Thoroughfare Plan classifies State Highway FF as an Expressway. Traffic counts on State Highway FF shows 12,100 vehicles per day, 1,210 vehicles per hour in the evening peak hour. The road is currently posted with a 55 MPH speed limit.

State Highway M- State Highway M is a two lane roadway with 12’ lanes. The roadway is under the jurisdiction of the Missouri Department of Transportation. The Ozarks Transportation Organization Major Thoroughfare Plan classifies State Highway M as a Primary Arterial. Traffic counts on State Highway M show 7,140 vehicles per day, and 714 vehicles per hour in the evening peak hour. The road is currently posted with a 55 MPH speed limit.

There are currently no railroads, airports, freight trucking or bus transit lines located inside the city limits of Battlefield.

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Community Profile: City of Fair Grove

History

The City of Fair Grove came into existence after a group of both Methodist and Presbyterian people gathered at a small house to have fellowship and church service. At one of the worship meetings, the question arose of what their place should be called, and Uncle Willis Spence spoke and stated the name should be Fair Grove, which is named after a Methodist Church that Mr. Spence once belonged to in North Carolina. It was from this meeting that the town has ever since been called Fair Grove. Its first existence was a gathering for the Lord; however, the city has grown into much more.

Fair Grove takes great pride in its historical Wommack Mill which was constructed in 1883, and is still in full operation today. The city has many events that are surrounded around the mill; however, none that are any larger that the Heritage Festival, which takes place annually the last weekend of September. The event each and every year draws an estimated 80,000 people to the community over the two day festival.

Community Missions

Fair Grove continues to be a growing community because of its close proximity to the City of Springfield. The City of Springfield is recognized as the largest supplier of businesses and employment opportunities for Southwest Missouri. Many persons that do not want to live in the large city have migrated north to Fair Grove, and yet are still close to Springfield for their daily commute.

The City of Fair Grove is also very prideful of its school system, which continually draw more people into the community. The school district ranks among one of the tops in the state being recognized with the Accredited with Distinction in Performance 9 out of the last 10 years. The district also received national recognition in 2013 being honored as a Bronze Medal winner by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top high schools in the State of Missouri, because of their educational performance.

Whether it is the Wommack Mill, the local churches, the proximity to Springfield, the Fair Grove R- X School District, or the family feeling of the community, Fair Grove continues to be a small yet vibrant city.

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Geography

The City of Fair Grove, Missouri is a small growing and vibrant municipality that occupies 3.18 square miles in the heart of Southwest Missouri. The 2010 Census reported that the City of Fair Grove has a population 1,412 and is located18 miles north of Springfield on US Highway 65, and 115 miles southwest of the state capitol of Jefferson City. Fair Grove is located in the far northeast corner of Greene County, the fifth largest county in the State of Missouri. The most far northern portion of the city connects to Dallas County on US Highway 65. The nearest city to Fair Grove is the City of Strafford, which is 10 miles south on Missouri State Highway 125, and just 15 miles to the east on Missouri State Highway E is the City of Marshfield.

Topography Fair Grove is located on the Ozark Plateau, which is an area of great elevation. The city sits at an elevation of 1,211 feet. The topography is very steep and is home to many caves, springs, bluffs, and streams. The Ozark Plateau is divided into six sections, in which Fair Grove belongs to the Springfield Plateau Region of the Ozark Plateau. Fair Grove is surrounded by patchy forests and farm land. The city is at risk of different natural disasters, along with two inactive fault lines that are in close proximity to the city.

Climate and Weather Conditions The City of Fair Grove, Missouri is located in the middle portion of the United States and enjoys four different seasons. Each season enjoys an abundance of sunshine with typically mild temperatures which vary depending on the month of the year; however, July is the hottest month of the year, while January is typically the coldest month. Precipitation can fall in any month; however, May tends to be the wettest month of the year. Fair Grove receives all types of precipitation including: rain, snow, sleet, hail, freezing rain. The average temperatures can be very deceiving as temperature records show the weather in Fair Grove can be ever changing. The record high for the city was 110 degrees in 1954, while the record low is -20 degrees in 1985. With the different seasons, there are many different hazards that can face the City of Fair Grove on any given year.

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Average Temperatures in Fair Grove, Missouri (Degrees in Fahrenheit) Month Average High Average Low Mean January 42.3 21.6 32 February 48 26.4 37.2 March 57.8 35.2 46.5 April 67.7 44.5 56.1 May 76.2 54.1 65.2 June 84.1 62.5 73.3 July 89.4 67.3 78.4 August 89 66 77.5 September 80.5 57.9 69.2 October 70.3 47 58.7 November 56.4 35.5 46 December 46 25.7 35.9 (Midwest Regional Climate Center, 2015)

Average Precipitation in Fair Grove, Missouri (Measurement in Inches) Month Precipitation January 2.24 February 2.15 March 3.75 April 4.22 May 4.63 June 4.56 July 3.79 August 2.97 September 4.15 October 3.69 November 4.21 December 3.08 (Midwest Regional Climate Center, 2015)

Population and Demographics

The City of Fair Grove has had a slow steady growth within its community, for many years. The continual driving force for the continued growth is the cities low crime rate and the great reputation of its school system. The continuous growth will force more persons and property to be exposed to potential hazards. The estimated population for the city was 1,412 (2012 census estimate) an increase from 1,393 in 2010. This 1.4% increase in population is standard for the slow growth that Fair Grove continues to see.

Population by Age and Sex The median age for a person living in the City of Fair Grove is 34.3 years; which is below the Missouri median age of 42.8. Of the persons that occupy the city, 48.7% are male, while 51.3% are female. The City of Fair Grove has 31.4% of its population that is under the age of 19 years, while 21.3% are over the age of 55 years old.

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Population by Race Fair Grove has not had much change in its area of population with diversity. Please see table below for latest census information.

Population by Race; Fair Grove Missouri, 2015 Ethnicity Percent White 97.4% Black 0.3% Hispanic 2.2% Asian 0.5% Native American 0.3% One Race (Other) 0.6% Two or More Races 0.9% (www.USA.com)

Population at Risk The City of Fair Grove does not have much diversity, and therefore do not have a specific group that would be a target for a threat group; however, the school district has a potential daily population of 1,148 students. An incident affecting the student population could vitally affect the city. The school district would be the main group that could face a possible attack in the future.

Households Fair Grove has an estimated 580 households, with 529 of those occupied. The average household size is 2.69 persons. Of the units that are occupied, 69.8% are owner occupied, while 21.4% are renter occupied households. The median household income for Fair Grove was $51,430 in 2011. Only 4% percent of the population in Fair Grove is living below the poverty level.

Housing Data- Fair Grove Missouri Type of Housing Unit Number Percent Occupied Housing 529 91.2% (Owner Occupied) (405) (69.8%) (Renter Occupied) (124) (21.4%) Vacant Housing 51 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010)

Housing Structure Age; Fair Grove Missouri Year Built Percent 1959 or Earlier 13.8% 1960-1969 5.6% 1970-1979 23.1% 1980-1989 18.2% 1990-1999 12.8% 2000-2010 25.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010)

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Community Profile: City of Republic

History

Republic residents trace the origins of their community back to the early 1840’s when the area was first populated by settlers moving from the southeastern United States. Others came from New York, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. From the North and the East they came, bringing their habits, beliefs, and customs. The area’s first settlers were farmers, attracted by the region’s fertile soils. Like many communities in the Missouri Ozarks, Republic started as an agricultural center.

The development of the Republic area during the mid-1800s was marked by events of the Civil War. Located in close proximity to the site of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, residents of the Republic area were affected by the war effort. Many of the first families fled the area; others stayed and fought in the war, some for the Union and some for the Confederacy. The Civil War period was a time of instability for Republic, with destruction of property, loss of lives and disruption of family and community cohesion. Following the Civil War, many returned to farming and rapidly growing business activities. The early growth of the town, leading to eventual incorporation, was stimulated by the construction of a railroad switch in 1872 for the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad (now the Burlington Northern Santa Fe). The railroad had refused to build a switch or station in the vicinity, but residents who had faith in the future of the area, such as Josiah Brooks, W.H. Noe, N.A. Noe and others, raised the necessary funds, graded the ground and built the switch. The men responsible for bringing the railroad to Republic are considered to be the City’s founders. (Wilson’s Creek Battlefield)

Republic was officially incorporated in 1871 and the first plat of the community was filed on January 8, 1879 by William O’Neal. The City has since grown from that two acre parcel to a total area of 15.31 square miles in 2014.

The primary economy of early Republic was based on agriculture. Beef and dairy cattle, grain crops and fruit were the principal products, with fruit production being the specialty of the area. Republic became a major center for the production of apples, strawberries, peaches, grapes, cantaloupe and tomatoes. Fruit from Republic was shipped all over the nation via the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad. By the early 1900’s fruit production gradually started to decline as area farmers turned to livestock production. Following WWII, commercial livestock, including cattle, hogs and sheep, dominated the farm economy. Although the farm economy is not as strong today as in the past, Republic owes its early survival to the success of the farm population.

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Many of the first businesses and industries in Republic owed their existence to the area farm economy. In 1890 R.C. Stone built the community’s first flour mill at the corner of Elm and Main Streets. This mill was the largest employer in Republic and operated night and day between 1900 and 1907. During this time the mill was the largest in the Middle West. Fruit canning factories were also important contributors to the local economy of the early 1900’s, with three tomato canning factories located in or close to the community.

Other major employers in Republic during the early 1900’s were a lime kiln located south of the town and an iron ore mine north of the city. During this time period iron ore was hauled into Republic and shipped out via the railroad.

These early businesses and industries, which at one time catered to the local farm economy, are no longer in existence. A decreasing demand for the area’s farm produce as well as the depression years in the late 1920’s and early 1930’s resulted in changing patterns in the community’s economic base and pattern of growth. During the period 1920-1940 Republic experienced a population decline, due to the effects of the depression and the eventual closing of many of the larger local employers. The decline in Republic’s population from 1,097 persons in 1920 to 790 persons in 1940 also parallels the general pattern of out-migration from the State of Missouri during the same time period.

Republic’s population began to rebound by the time of the 1950 census and has been increasing rapidly since that time. Along with population growth, the City has also experienced continued new business growth, most of which is service or convenience-oriented. With improvement in transportation routes between Republic and Springfield, and a flurry of industrial expansion in Springfield in the 1960’s and early 1970’s, many Republic residents today rely on employment in Springfield. The majority of new growth and development that has occurred in Republic since the early 1970’s has been in the residential sector. Today Republic is characterized as a residential community, supported by convenience businesses and services and external employment.

Geography

Republic is part of a larger physiographic region known as the Ozarks, more specifically located on the Springfield Plateau. Due to this location, although the terrain is not as steep and rugged as other regions of the Ozarks, there still remains a dominating (and sometimes limiting) geologic characteristic that must be considered; the Ozarks is defined by its karst topography, which brings with it a scenario that requires special attention for planning, land use, development, water quality, regulations, etc.

Geography Statistics for Republic, Missouri Land area in square miles (2010) 13.30 Land area in square miles (2015) 15.31 Persons per square mile (2010) 1,109.5 Persons per square mile (2015 est.) 1,046.3 (City of Republic, 2014)

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Form of Government

The City of Republic is a constitutional charter city pursuant to Article VI of the Missouri Constitution. The city government is led by a City Council of 8 members elected from 4 wards (2 members from each ward). The city’s Mayor is popularly elected and appoints, with the consent of the City Council, a City Administrator to handle all day-to-day operations of the city.

Population and Demographics

The population of the City of Republic is estimated to be approximately 16,019 at calendar year end 2014. This approximate figure is based upon the estimated number of housing units located within the city limits and multiplying the number of units by an average household size of 2.5 people per household. Table *** on the following page shows population growth trends for the city in comparison with the City of Springfield and Greene County. This table is approximate based on estimates of the number of housing units located within the city limits.

Historical Population Growth for Republic, Missouri Greene Year Republic % Change Springfield % Change % Change County 1940 790 61,238 90,451 1950 965 22.2% 66,731 9.0% 104,450 15.5% 1960 1,519 57.4% 95,865 43.7% 126,726 21.3% 1970 2,411 58.7% 120,096 25.3% 152,929 20.7% 1980 4,485 86.0% 133,116 10.8% 185,302 21.2% 1990 6,292 40.3% 140,494 5.5% 207,949 12.2% 2000 8,438 34.1% 151,580 7.9% 240,391 15.6% 2010 14751 74.8 % n/a n/a n/a n/a 2015 16019 8.6 % n/a n/a n/a n/a (Republic Chamber of Commerce, 2014)

Population Density The majority of residences within the city can be described as low-density single-family housing. The majority of this housing is located in that part of the city South of US Highway 60. In recent years, the city has seen a significant increase in the proportion of moderate and high-density residences including duplexes, zero lot-line housing, and apartment housing. The majority of the cities high-density housing is located in that part of the city South of US Highway 60 and North of Hines Street. Several Planned Development Districts within the city contain plans for additional high-density housing that is now starting to move forward.

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Population Basics

Population Statistics, Republic, Missouri Population (2010) 14,751 Population (2013 est.) 15,590 Population (2015 est.) 16,019 Persons under 5 years, percent (2010) 8.3% Persons under 18 years, percent (2010) 29.6% Persons 65 years and over, percent (2010) 10.7% (City of Republic, 2014)

Household Basics

Household Statistics, Republic, Missouri Housing units (2010) 6,139 Housing units (2015 est.) 6,583 Housing units in multi-unit structures, 18.3% percent (2009-2013) Households (2009-2013) 5,647 Persons per household (2009-2013) 2.63 Median value of owner-occupied units $116,800 (2009-2013) (City of Republic, 2014)

Emergency Alert System- Outdoor Warning System

The City of Republic currently uses 12 outdoor warning devices located throughout the city to alert the citizens of impending hazards. Eight of the devices are located in the original core portion of the City, three in the former Village of Brookline, and one at the Island Green Golf Course located. The outdoor warning devices have evolved over the last decades from mechanical air horns to battery backed up mechanical sirens to the second generation all hazards electronic warning devices. This evolution has allowed the Republic Office of Emergency Management to provide voice direction to the densely populated areas of the City. These devices report their operational readiness continuously to the EOC through computer two-way communication. They can be physically activated from the EOC, Fire Engine, and three mobile command vehicles.

The City of Republic’s cumulative geographic area has grown to approximately 15.31 square miles. The existing warning devices, using manufacturers suggested intelligibility range provides alerting to an area of approximately 6.55 square miles. This leaves approximately 6.65 square miles or 50 percent of the City without outdoor warning. The areas without coverage are agricultural, sparsely populated farm land in the former Village of Brookline area.

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Land Use- Zoning Districts

The city is divided into 13 zoning districts as follows: AG-Agriculture, C-1-Light Commercial, C-2- General Commercial, M-1- Light Manufacturing, M-2- Heavy Manufacturing, PDD- Planned Development District, R1-L- Residential- Low Density, R1-M- Residential- Medium Density, R1-H- Residential-High Density, R1-Z- Residential- Zero Lot Line, R-2- Two Family Residential, R-3- Multi-Family Residential, and R1-MH-Manufactured Home District.

Approximately 30 percent of the city is currently zoned for various residential uses, with almost 14 percent of the total land area devoted to commercial uses and planned development districts. The planned development districts are located throughout the city and are made up of a combination of residential and commercial uses. The city’s intent for such development is to locate goods and services within close proximity to residences to lessen the dependence on vehicle trips while providing an efficient means of consumption of goods.

Most of the commercial development is primarily located along the Highway 60 corridor. Eight percent of the land zoned for manufacturing uses is primarily located north and east from the city’s core.

Thirty-three percent of the city is made up of agricultural uses. Most of this land is vacant and available for potential development; while a small percentage is still used for agricultural purposes and locations for rural home settings.

Recreation and Community Events

Several community events are scheduled throughout the year with the cooperation of local civic groups and the City of Republic Parks and Recreation. Annual scheduled events include Have-a- Blast, Fall Festival, Pumpkin Daze, and the Christmas Parade. The City of Republic through the Parks and Recreation Department maintains recreational sports programs, an aquatic center, outdoor theater, walking trails, and green space throughout the City.

Development Trends

The historical growth and development of the City of Republic has evolved around rail and transportation facilities. Early commercial development occurred along Main Street and has since developed along the Highway 60 and Highway 174 corridors. From 1970-2000 most of the development of property in the City occurred along the fringes of the City on the south and east side as nearly all of the property developed during that time was in the single family residential land use category. With the 2005 consolidation with the former Village of Brookline area has been provided for Industrial Growth. Large distribution, warehousing, and manufacturing has now and continues to be developed along State Highway MM.

The City can be divided into four distinct areas that contain a variety of land uses. These land use patterns are defined by major transportation facilities throughout the City.

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The city encompasses 15.31 square miles of land area within its corporate boundaries. Much of the commercial and manufacturing growth seen in the last 5 years has occurred due to the expansion of the city’s water and sewerage system north along Highway MM. Most of the recent residential development has occurred in the south and east areas of the city close to public services and infrastructure.

North Republic- Mixed Use Area This area is recognized as the area north of State Highway 174 and includes areas of the former Village of Brookline along State Highway MM. The area consists of a variety of land uses and zoning districts which has created a Mixed-Use area. The area is made up of high, medium, and low density residential; Ag, M1, M2, C-1 and C-2 Commercial; Light Manufacturing; City Wastewater Treatment Plant and Schools. The conglomeration of zoning districts in this area makes it difficult to separate or buffer diverse land uses over a majority of this area.

Center City- Between Highway 174 and Highway 60 This area is made up of the original core area of the City since incorporation in 1871. The Historic Downtown Commercial area is located here; high, medium and low density residential; Manufacturing; Commercial; Parks and Schools are also located in the area. J.R. Martin and Geroute Park are the two parks in this area of the city. The Highway 60 Corridor is the main Commercial Corridor through the City of Republic lined with C-1 and C-2 Commercial land uses on the north side.

East Republic- Predominately Residential Area The East Republic area is made up of predominantly low density residential. Most of the residential growth in the city for the last thirty years has occurred in this area. Miller Park provides the recreational opportunities in this area of the City. The Commercial Area lining the south side of Highway 60 consists of mostly retail commercial and offices.

Emergency Services

Law Enforcement The Republic Police Department provides 24-hour law enforcement service to the City of Republic. All officers are currently certified by the Missouri P.O.S.T Commission as basic peace officers for the State of Missouri.

The Operation Division is currently being re-structured to better facilitate the needs of the changing City. The Division performs several functions for the City including the protection of life and property, traffic enforcement, and apprehension of the criminal element while enforcing all local ordinances as well as state and federal laws. The department also has a full-time school resource officer.

The department also provides a Detective Division to facilitate disposal of criminal cases and mitigate criminal activity and Citizens on Patrol.

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Fire Department The Republic Fire Department consists of 2 chiefs, 18 fire personnel, 10 paid on- call reserves, providing fire suppression, rescue, medical first responders, pre-planning, and Emergency Management. Personnel are housed at two fire stations on a 24 hour, seven day a week basis. EOC services are provided in the basement of the Police Department facility 540 Civic. The Department has an assigned ISO risk grade of 2.

The Republic Office of Emergency Management is a division of the Fire Department with the Deputy Fire Chief being the Emergency Management Director. The office consists of Director and nine part-time employees, which provide National Weather Service storm spotting and reporting, National Incident Management Systems compliance, and Emergency Operations Plan maintenance and exercises.

The city of Republic is a participant of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Flood Program (NFIP). NFIP was created in1968 by the United States Congress in response to the rising cost of taxpayer funded disaster relief for flood victims and the increasing amount of damage caused by the floods. The NFIP is self-supporting for the average historical loss year, which means that the operating expenses and flood insurance claims are not paid for by the taxpayer, but by premiums collected for the actual insurance policies.

Emergency Medical Services Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service is provide to the city of Republic by Cox Health Systems and is served by a local ambulance base located at the West City Limits and staffed 24 hours a day by state-license paramedics and emergency medical technicians.

Library Services

The Springfield Public Library officially opened in 1905 with 700 books and an annual circulation of 8,657. Ninety-four years later, the Springfield-Greene County Library boasts an annual circulation of 1,632,275 and has expanded its holdings to 457,399 volumes -- which include videotapes, compact discs, toys, and CD-ROM products as well as books.

During this time the Library’s commitment to public service was also growing. It has always been the Library’s mission to provide citizens with free access to information for their recreational, educational, cultural and business needs. To meet these needs the Library offered many innovative services -- Walking Books, delivery of library materials to the homebound, a circulating Educational Toy Collection, Summer Reading Club for kids and computerized Reference Services.

The Springfield Public Library is currently preparing to occupy a 10,000 square foot facility located off of Lindsey Street. This facility should meet the demands of the citizens for the next decade.

Historic Significant Disaster Events

The city of Republic and surrounding area was impacted by a nationally declared disaster in January of 2007. The Ice Storm preempted all electrical power within the City for 30 hours, and complete restoration of power was not completed for five days. During this period City offices conducted business from the EOC located within the Police Department.

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Transportation

All 110 miles of public roadways within the city limits of Republic are maintained by the city of Republic Public Works Department, with the exception of the two highways, U.S. Highway 60 and State Highway 174. They are maintained by the Missouri Department of Transportation. The city of Republic is also served by the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad.

Postal Boundaries

There are three Postal Addresses within the City of Republic due to consolidation and annexation. Areas north of Farm Road 56 are in the Springfield MO 65802 Zip. Areas south of Farm Road 156 and basically north of Republic Road are Brookline Station 65619 Zip with all the area south of Republic Road the Republic Zip 65738.

Utilities

Water/Wastewater City of Republic Department of Public Works 224 N. Main Avenue Republic, Missouri 65738 417-732-3400

Water Supply/Services Water is provided by the Republic Public Works from four deep wells and stored above ground in three towers and one ground storage tank. Wells are equipped with emergency generators to provide a quality water supply during long term power outages. Water is consistently tested as per the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for quality assurance.

Wastewater Water and wastewater services are provided by the City of Republic Public Works Department. The operational divisions of water and wastewater are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergencies.

Public works infrastructure is mapped and maintained in the city’s GIS.

Sanitary Sewer Waste treatment is provided by one processing site located on the north portion of the original core portion of the City, with waste arriving for treatment through a series of gravity and forced main operations.

The plant is capable of treating 11million gallons of waste per day, and is currently operating at an average of 3.3 million. The treatment plant and strategic lift stations have emergency generators to provide secondary power during outages.

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Electric Services Empire District Electric P.O. Box 19 Aurora, Missouri 65605 471-678-2171

City Utilities (select locations only along easternmost parts of City) P.O. Box 551 Springfield, Missouri 65801 Ozark Electric Co-Op 10943 Highway 39 Mount Vernon, Missouri 65712

Gas Services Missouri Gas Energy P.O. Box 334 Republic, Missouri 65738 1-800-446-7409

Solid Waste Disposal Advantage Waste Service 417-866-8700

American Disposal/BFI 417-865-1717

Waste Corporation 417-831-3195

Other Services There may be other service providers servicing within the city limits that are not listed here.

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Major Employers

 Republic R-III Schools  Pinegar Chevrolet 518 N. Hampton Street 769 US Highway 60 E Republic, MO 65738 Republic, MO 65738 417-732-3605 417-732-732-1871  Wal-Mart Supercenter  Price Cutter Store No. 17 1150 US Highway 60 E 1013 US Highway 60 E Republic, MO 65738 Republic, MO 65738 417-732-1473 417-732-2828  Lowe’s  McLane Distribution 1225 US Highway 60 E 2788 Sawyer Road Republic, MO 65738 Republic MO 65738 417-732-9829  Crossbreed Holsters  City of Republic W Carnahan 211 N. Main Avenue Springfield MO 65802 Republic, MO 65738  Carnahan White Fence 417-732-3100 1845 S State Highway MM  Republic Rehab and Skill Nursing Springfield, MO 65802 901 E Highway 174 417-883-0733 Republic, MO 65738  Herman Lumber Co. 417-732-1822 1917 S State Highway MM  Republic Ford Springfield, MO 65802 1740 US Highway 60 E 417-832-3737 Republic, MO 65738  Watson Metal Masters 417-732-2626 6800 Stainless Way Springfield MO, 65802  Red Monkey Foods Kings Street Springfield MO 6580

Inventory of Key Facilities

Clinics

There are four non-emergency care services provided through Mercy Clinic, the Family Medical Walk-in Clinic, the CoxHealth Clinic, and the Clinic at Wal-Mart within the City of Republic. These facilities provide basic non-emergency health care and a variety of services listed below.

The Mercy Clinic -(417-732-5050) located at 332 S. Main St. is a family practice by appointment only, operating with one full time physician, three full time nurses, two clerical staff and 2 part time staff including a nurse practitioner and physicians assistant. The clinic provides non-emergency medical services to its patients.

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Family Medical Walk in Clinic-(417-732-6277) located at 281 US Highway 60 provides non- emergency medical services to its patients as well as primary care by appointment. The clinic employs physicians, physician’s assistants, and nurse practitioners to provide care for acute illnesses, minor injuries and work related medical services.

The CoxHealth Physical Therapy Center-(417-269-1900) located at 830 Illinois Ave. refers patients from across the state for physical therapy services by appointment only. The facility operates with one pediatrician and physician.

The CoxHealth Center located adjacent Cox Health Physical Therapy-(417-269-1910) operates with three full time staff and four part time staff. The facility does have minimal walk in patients however a majority of the patients receive basic non-emergency health care services by appointment.

The Clinic at Wal-Mart, opening soon inside the Wal-Mart store, will offer non-emergency, walk-in medical services seven days a week.

Long Term Care Facilities The Sonshine Manor-(417-732-2929) located at 300 S. Cottonwood operates a 23,000 square feet facility with 35 full time staff and 20 part time staff as well as physical therapist assistants for occupational therapy purposes. Assisted living residents, 55 and over, housed in the10 private rooms and 14 semi-private rooms are required to have full mobility without the use of walker or wheelchair. There are five private and 13 semi private skilled nursing rooms. The staff supervises the medications and there is an activity room for church services.

Bristol Manor-(417-732-8998) located at 634 E. St. Highway 174 operates a long term care facility with two full time staff and one part time staff person. An on call physical therapist assists for occupational therapy purposes. The facility utilizes12 private beds with services provided for assisted living residential care for citizens 55 and over. Assisted living residents are required to have full mobility without the use of walker or wheelchair. All of the rooms are private with private bathrooms. The staff supervises the medications and there is an activity room for church services. Republic Rehab and Skilled Nursing-(417-732-1822) located at 901 E. Highway 174 operates a long term care facility with 90 full time staff with 110 skilled nursing rooms. The employees may include registered nurses, certified nurse assistants, physicians, licensed practical nurses, Pharmacists, and hospice coordinators. Some of the services provided at the facility include i.v. medications, 24 hour nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and hospice care. An Alzheimer’s unit is securely located within the facility so that patients are kept in the care of the facility.

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Inventory of Populated Facilities

Long Term Care Facilities Day Care Centers  Bristol Manor  KidZone  Christian Health Care  Growing Kids Childcare  Sonshine Manor  The Tot’s Spot  Abc’s and 123’s Preschool Churches  Meadowview Baptist Church Retail/Commercial  Calvary Baptist Church  Walmart  Assembly of God Church  Lowe’s  West Side Christian Church  Republic Ford  Hood United Methodist Church  Pinegar Chevrolet  Apostolic Life Center  Price Cutter Supermarket  First Christian Church  Dollar General  Free Will Baptist Church  Dollar Tree  First Baptist Church  Hope Lutheran Church Public Buildings and Facilities  First Church of the Nazarene  Community Center  Gospel Harvest Church  Aquatic Center  Bible Baptist Church  Senior Center  Church of Christ  The Amp (Outdoor Theater)  Jehovah’s Witnesses

 Anchor Baptist Church

These facilities have been identified as infrastructure that, in the event of a natural, technological or human-caused disaster, would place emergency response demands beyond those that could be rectified with City of Republic resources and would require multiple agency response and/or recovery phase support.

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Community Profile: City of Springfield

Springfield History and Geography

Springfield is the county seat of Greene County and is the third largest city in the state. Settled in 1829 by John Polk Campbell, the town was named for its proximity to springs. Springfield was incorporated as a town in 1838 and then as a city in 1847.

Springfield gained national attention in 1858 when the city became a stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail, a stagecoach line from Tipton, Missouri to San Francisco, California. The Springfield area was bitterly divided between the Northern and Southern sympathizers during the Civil War. An engagement called “The Battle of Wilson’s Creek” took place 12 miles from Springfield in August of 1861. The first train of the Atlantic-Pacific Railway, which became the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway or “Frisco”, arrived in 1870, and over the years, it has added much to the economic growth of the entire area. Springfield is now known as the “Queen City” of the Ozarks.

The City of Springfield occupies a total land area of approximately 73 miles in Greene County. Springfield has an altitude at the railroad tracks just north of the corner of Commercial Street and Benton Avenue of 1345 feet. The mean elevation of the city is 1260ft. In approximately 1885, the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey determined Springfield latitude as 37º 13’ 15.96” and the longitude as 93º 17’ 17.58”, erecting a small monument over the point of observation, northwest of Fairbanks Hall on Drury University campus.

Springfield and the surrounding areas are today at risk from a wide range of natural disasters. These disasters threaten the safety of the community’s citizens, the quality of the environment, and the area’s economy. Most disasters like floods and tornadoes are the inescapable and violent products of nature’s fury.

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Climate

Springfield enjoys four distinct seasons characterized by an abundance of sunshine, low wind velocity, mild temperatures and favorable humidity.

Average Temperatures for Springfield Month Average High Average Low Mean January 41.6 25.9 31.7 February 47.7 21.8 37.1 March 57.8 26.4 46.3 April 67.7 34.9 55.6 May 75.9 43.6 64.7 June 84.6 53.4 73.4 July 89.9 62.2 78.5 August 89.5 67.1 77.6 September 81.2 65.6 69.3 October 70.6 57.4 58.4 November 56.4 46.1 45.9 December 45.5 25.9 35.7

Further Climate and Geology data is provided extensively in the Greene County Community Profile.

Population and Demographics

As one of the fastest growing areas of Missouri, Springfield has witnessed rapid population growth for more than a decade. Driving this growth is the area’s quality of life and its consistent growth as a tourist Mecca. This growth will affect every facet of the lives of its citizens. The resulting growth in population will expose more people and property to hazards.

With an estimated 164,122 (2013 census estimate) people within the city limits, Springfield is easily the third largest city in the state. The 2010 census listed a population of only 159,500 people, showing an estimated 2.9% growth.

Population by Age The median age for a person living in Springfield is 33.2 years; which is below the Missouri median age of 38 years.

Households Springfield has an estimated 64,691 total households (77,620 housing units) with an average of 2.17 persons per household in an owner occupied home and only 2.06 in a renter occupied home.

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Springfield Housing Data – Unit Type Type of Housing Unit Number Percent Occupied Housing Units 64,691 92.88% Owner Occupied 34,707 53.65% Renter Occupied 29,984 46.35% Vacant Housing Units 4,959 7.12%

The median household income in Springfield is $32,333. It should be noted that an average of 25.6% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Housing Statistics Year Built Number Percent 1939 or prior 11,639 15.6% 1940 to 1949 4,735 6.3% 1950 to 1959 9,421 12.6% 1960 to 1969 9,486 12.7% 1970 to 1979 13,825 18.5% 1980 to 1989 9,623 12.9% 1990 to 1999 9,309 12.4% 2000 to 2004 5,035 6.7% 2005 or later 1,715 2.3%

Cultural Diversity Please see the table below for the most recent estimates.

Springfield Ethnicity Estimates Ethnicity Percent White 91.69% Black or African American 3.27% American Indian and Alaska Native 0.75% Asian 1.36% Asian indian 0.14% Chinese 0.25% Filipino 0.13% Japanese 0.08% Korean 0.24% Vietnamese 0.34% Other Asian 0.19% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific 0.09% Islander Native Hawaiian 0.02% Guamanian or Chamorro 0.01% Samoan 0.02% Other Pacific Islander 0.04% Some other race 0.88% Two or more races 1.95%

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Form of Government

The municipal government provided by the Springfield City Charter is known as a “council-manager government”. Pursuant to the provisions in the Charter and subject only to the limitations imposed by the State Constitution and by the Charter, all powers of the City are vested in an elective council, which enacts local legislation, adopts budgets, determines policies, and appoints the city manager, who executes the laws and administers the government of the City.

Community Partnerships

The City of Springfield collaborates with the County on all issues such as a combined Emergency Management Office, Health Department and Parks and Recreation Department. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDot) the City and County collaborate concerning transportation issues.

Significant Cultural/Social Issues

Large-lot subdivisions continue to sprawl into the countryside as new residents emigrate from the metropolitan area to the suburbs. As this transition continues, a rapid growth in the Urban Service Area (a 1 mile wide band that encircles the City of Springfield) is causing the need for increased infrastructure and provides for the potential of annexation issues to be arbitrated.

Media Relations

The Springfield News-Leader is the official newspaper of Springfield. Additionally, the Springfield Business Journal provides in-depth coverage of business news. Both provide adequate coverage of planning and mitigation issues. There are a number of other newspapers and magazines owned by colleges or other private organizations that cover local special topics.

Springfield Area Newspapers and Magazines: 417 Magazine Springfield GO Magazine Springfield Big Sports Springfield Downtown Now Springfield Springfield! Springfield Welcome to Springfield Springfield Springfield News-Leader Springfield Springfield Business Journal Springfield Community Free Press Springfield Daily Events Springfield The Northsider Springfield Midtown Moments Springfield Drury Mirror Springfield (Drury University) The Lance Springfield (Evangel University) The Standard Springfield (Missouri State University)

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Springfield Radio Stations Springfield is covered by 25 radio stations. These stations occasionally cover local issues in depth. The Springfield broadcast media provide weather reports and warnings that detail specific cities and counties at risk. The complete list of media outlets is included below:

FM Radio Stations KADI 99.5 FM KGBX 105.9 FM KKBL 96 FM KKLH 104.7 FM KOMG 92.9 FM KOSP 105.1 FM KSCV 90.1 FM KSMU 91.1 FM KSWF 100.5 FM KTOZ 95.5 FM KTTS 94.7 FM KTXR 101.5 FM KWFC 89.1 FM KWND 88.3 FM KWTO 98.7 FM KXUS 97.3 FM KSGF 104.1 FM KZRQ 106.7 FM KSPW 96.5 FM KQRA 102.1 FM

AM Radio Stations KWTO 560 AM KTOZ 1060 AM KGMY 1400 AM KLFJ 1550 AM KSGF 1260 AM

Television Stations  KYTV, Channel 03, NBC  KOLR, Channel 10, CBS  KSFX, Channel 27, FOX  KOZK, Channel 21, PBS  KSPR, Channel 33, ABC  TV23, Channel 23, Government Cable Channel

Cable Television MediaCom of Springfield provides local cable access to the City of Springfield and select areas of Greene County. The Springfield-Greene County Emergency Communications Center has access to the cable-interrupt system.

Emergency Alert System (EAS) The primary Emergency Alert System (EAS) radio station for Springfield/Greene County is KTTS 94.7 FM; the secondary station is KSGF 1260 AM in Springfield.

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Economy

Springfield’s economy is based mainly on health care, manufacturing, retail, education and tourism. Over 12,000 businesses (12,370 as of 2014) are licensed in the City of Springfield.

Licensed Businesses Restaurants 586 Service Stations 25 Retail Merchants 1,406 Apartments 2,341 Loan Companies, Brokers, Agents 78 Theaters 5 Auto Dealers 156 Manufactures 146

Employment The economy in Springfield is diverse, though more heavily dependent on the services and trade sectors than the state as a whole. The table below provides a profile of employment in various economic segments in Springfield.

Springfield Employment Breakdown Type of Employment Number of Jobs Percent Education & Health Services 35,000 17.4% Retail Trade 25,700 12.8% Government 26,500 13.2% Leisure & Hospitality 19,400 9.7% Professional & Business 19,200 9.6% Services Manufacturing 18,200 9.1% Finance 12,300 6.1% Construction 10,400 5.2% Wholesale Trade 10,500 5.2% Transportation & Utilities 10,400 5.2% Other Services 8,700 4.3% Information 4,500 2.2%

The education and health service sectors are the largest employers followed closely by retail trade and government.

The unemployment rate in Springfield is currently estimated at 4.3% (December 2014) which is lower than the national average of 5.5%.

Workers in the Springfield metropolitan area averaged $17.71 per hour during May 2007. The mean earned income for Springfield residents is $32,333 per year.

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Major businesses and employers in Springfield include:

Major Employers Company Name Number of Employees

Mercy Hospital Springfield 9,004

CoxHealth Systems 7,891

Walmart Stores Inc. 3,567

Springfield Public Schools 3,206

Missouri State University 2,583

Bass Pro Shops | Tracker Marine 2,554

United States Government 2,400

State of Missouri 2,326

Citizens Memorial Healthcare 1,900

City of Springfield 1,607

O'Reilly Auto Parts (HQ) 1,458

Chase Card Services 1,397

SRC Holdings (HQ) 1,200

TeleTech 1,074

Prime, Inc. (HQ) 1,029

Ozarks Technical Community College 1,011

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Tourism

Tourism has become a major industry in Southwest Missouri. Springfield offers more than 6,000 hotel rooms, over 800 restaurants, shopping facilities, attractions, cultural opportunities, and specialty events year-round. Springfield is within a 100-mile radius of more than 7,500 miles of shoreline, along the accessible lakes, floatable streams and rivers. Excellent hunting, camping and fishing are found throughout the area, amidst rolling hills and clear spring-fed streams. Favorite sites include Table Rock Lake and Lake Taneycomo noted for their clean, uncrowded shores and hidden inlets. Bullshoals Lake offers not only excellent fishing, but is known as one of the best scuba diving lakes in the region. The Branson area, 35 miles south of Springfield, receives national attention as America’s Live Music Show Capital, U.S.A. Branson draws approximately 7 million people to the area each year.

Springfield is also a one-of-a-kind city for meetings and conventions. Springfield can accommodate groups of up to 12,000 and has been consistently ranked by the “Corporate Travel Index” as one of the least expensive convention cities in the nation. Easy access via major highways, interstates, and the recently expanded Springfield-Branson National Airport allows Springfield to be a prime meeting and convention destination.

Urban Forests and Tree Canopy Decline

In 2001, the City of Springfield completed a Tree Inventory. This inventory assessed the condition of trees along Springfield parkways. The study has not been updated since its original publication, and while it provided valuable information about the trees in Springfield at the time, it is most likely inaccurate. In 2007 and 2008, Springfield experienced a devastating ice storm that damaged many of the trees in the area. The National Weather Service reports that while a total amount of tree loss has not been recorded, they estimate the loss to be in the thousands.

In an effort to improve its urban forests, Springfield is a member of Tree City USA. The benefits of membership include: assistance in providing a framework for tree resource management, increased citizen and community pride, indication to residents and visitors that the community cares about its environment and that its quality of life may be better, and preference give to “Tree Cities” for environmental grants.

Large Recreation Centers

Mediacom Ice Park Springfield’s downtown has been changing over the last five years to attract more citizens to the businesses, shops and recreational facilities downtown. The Mediacom Ice Park, formerly known as the Jordan Valley Park, is the highlight of the Downtown Revitalization Program. The park is designed to mix open space, buildings, water, meadows, playgrounds and plazas to create a place for recreation and revitalization. The park encompasses 250 acres over many city blocks and includes an Ice Skating Park. The Ice Skating Park provides a place for recreational and competitive ice skating. Citizens may enjoy open ice skating and figuring skating; they can even sign up for a hockey team. The Ice Park is home to the MSU Hockey Bears (an ACHA team), the Springfield Youth Hockey Association, the Jordan Valley Figure Skating Club and the Springfield WOLFPACK (an APFL team). The facility can also be rented out for parties, group functions or special events.

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Springfield Exposition Center The Springfield Exposition Center is an 112,000 square foot conference facility located in downtown Springfield, Missouri. The Exposition Center hosts trade shows, conventions, concerts and sporting events.

Downtown Springfield Downtown Springfield provides several parking options, including a 900 vehicle multi-level car park with street level retail space opened in September of 2003. In total, there are 6,000 parking spaces downtown, as demonstrated in the map.

Creamery Arts Center The Creamery Arts Center is a city owned building located in Jordan Valley Park. The building is designed to be a community gathering place and is home to many fine arts organizations including: the Springfield Regional Arts Council, Springfield Ballet, Springfield Regional Opera and the Springfield Symphony. The Community Center and an Arts Patronage Initiative is also located in the Creamery Arts Center.

JQH Arena JQH Arena opened in 2008 after Missouri State alumnus John Q. Hammons, a Springfield-based developer, donated a $30 million gift to Missouri State University. The arena is home to the Missouri State University Bears and is also used for community events.

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Founders Park Founders Park is located on a 0.7 acre site at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Water Street. The site is in the area of the original tree blaze made by John Polk Campbell in 1829, where the development of Springfield began. The site has previously served as the location for a stone quarry, a blacksmith shop, the Herman-Sanford Horse Collar Factory, the Silsby Stove and Hardware Company, a lumberyard, and a railroad right of way. Now, Founders Park is home to a 250 seat Amphitheater with an 18’ by 30’ stage.

Founders Park was created in response to the needs identified by the citizens in two community needs assessments in 1991 and 1995. The community wanted more green space, more parks and more emphasis on community history and education, as well as more culture in the city.

Hammons Field Hammons Field opened in April of 2004 and is home to the Springfield Cardinals, a Class AA minor league baseball team, and the Missouri State University Baseball Bears. The 8,056 seat stadium features 28 luxury box suites with kitchenettes, along with a wide range of concessions. Hammons Field also features hill-side seating for those looking for reduced ticket prices and an authentic baseball experience. The hill-side seating allows families to spread out a blanket and watch the games from a grassy knoll overlooking the park. The park rivals any minor league stadium in the country, containing features like a field drainage system that can withstand monsoon rains and be ready to play on within 30 to 45 minutes, and the largest video scoreboard of any minor league park in the United States.

Ozark Greenways As people migrate to the outskirts of a city, they distance themselves from work, schools and stores. Naturally, people become increasingly dependent on automobiles and are less likely to walk or bike. Ozark Greenways, a local non-government organization, is a “citizen’s group dedicated to the preservation of green space through the creation of linear parks. There are nine trails/greenways offered by Ozark Greenways: the Frisco Highline Trail, Sac River Trail, the Ward Branch, Galloway Creek Greenway and the South Creek, Wilson Creek Greenway, South Dry Sac, Trail of Tears, and Jordan Creek Greenway.

In 2003, the Galloway Creek Greenway was selected as a National Recreation Trail by the National Park Service. The Galloway Trail was one of only 23 trails in the country to receive this designation in 2003. In later years the South Creek Greenway and the Frisco Highline Trail also received the National Recreational Trails designation. Benefits of this designation include increased public awareness and tourism, attraction of funding sources and the encouragement of public trail use.

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Ozark Greenways also has lead the local initiative with promote multi-modal transportation, with the creation of their “Let’s Go Smart” project, the goal which, is to improve awareness, and public education about active transportation.

Other initiatives Ozark Greenways is engaged in include: Preservation and stewardship of the community’s urban tree canopy, riparian corridors, open spaces and acquisition of parks and natural areas.

The Ozark Empire Fairgrounds The Ozark Empire Fair started in the early 1900’s as a traveling display of area crafts and handwork. The Fair had no permanent home but was held in various locations within the Springfield city limits. For the last part of the 1920’s and early 1930’s, a location around what is now Pickwick and Grand Streets was used. The need for a permanent location was evident, and a group of local businessmen, headed by Louis Reps, organized to locate and establish a permanent headquarters. This research started in the early 1930’s. A suitable location was found adjacent to the Zoo grounds and encompassing the city’s racetrack and grandstand. This was ideal because of the large amount of acreage and beautiful tree-laden hills. The racetrack, although somewhat primitive, was suitable for the grandstand spectaculars that were planned for Fairs to come. The land was already owned by the Springfield Park Department and, as soon as an approval was given by that organization, the formational committee proposed a ¼-mill tax levy that would go for the improvements needed to the grounds. An issuance of stocks was ordered, and stock certificates were sold to investors at ten dollars per share. This, along with many special gifts, provided the working capital for the first years of the Fair.

The Ozark Empire Fairgrounds and Event Center's E*Plex is a multi-purpose event, entertainment, and exhibition facility located in Springfield, Missouri. The E*Plex encompasses a total of 85,100 square feet of clear-span exhibit space for year-round use, plus a roofed, 8000-seat Grandstand for outdoor events. Three heated and air-conditioned exhibition halls are connected by the common 2,000 square-foot Darr Family Lobby. The East, West, and Center Halls may be combined for one event, or used separately. The E*Plex exhibit halls are suitable for all types of consumer and private trade shows and exhibitions, as well as receptions, meetings, seminars, and training sessions. Banquets can seat up to 2,000 in either the East or West Hall, and groups up to 400 can dine in the Center Hall, with catering arranged through our in-house experts.

The East and West Halls have easy cargo access through large overhead drive-in doors and loading docks for efficient move in/move out. Parking for 4,000 vehicles is located on the Fairgrounds adjacent to the E*Plex. The East and West Halls each measure 150’ x 250’ and contain 33,000 net usable square feet of clear-span space. Each has its own restrooms, water fountains, concession stand, seminar room, and small office. Approximately 170 10x10 booths can fit in each hall. The ceiling is 28’ high at center; height at side wall is 18’, with 14’ clearance at exposed sidewall columns. Floors are concrete with 200 p/sf load capacity.

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Designed for flexibility, Center Hall can be open to full size, with accommodates forty-two 10’ x 10’ booths for trade shows, 400 seating at banquets, or 1,000 seating theater-style. Center Hall may also be divided into as many as six smaller rooms with folding partition walls. The walls and the upper plenum are designed to minimize sound interference from concurrent events and have controllable lighting (incandescent cans with variable levels, as well as lay-in 2x4 fluorescent panels). Center Hall has its own restrooms. The floors are sealed concrete.

Every year for a ten day stretch in late July to early August, the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds hosts the Ozarks Empire Fair. This event includes theme park rides, games, food vendors, entertainment, and much more.

Frisco Highline Trail This 35-mile Rail-to-Trail project will connects Springfield to Bolivar; two miles of this trail run through Willard and are completely paved. More than 17-miles from Springfield to Walnut Grove has been completed with a crushed gravel surface and a 1-mile section in Bolivar has been completed with a paved surface. An 11-mile natural surface trail for equestrians parallels to the west of the Willard to Walnut Grove section.

Sac River Trail This 300-acre Springfield City Park offers more than 8 miles of interconnecting single-track that winds through the woods in northwest Springfield. Designed and built by volunteers in June 1996, this trail is very popular with mountain bikers ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels. Parking is available at the trailhead located off Highway 13, three miles north of I-44.

Volunteer Nature Trail This one-mile wood-chipped trail links to the South Creek/Wilson’s Creek Greenway. It was built by volunteers and opened in June 1996. The trailhead is located on Farm Road 168, just south of the James River Freeway, off FF Highway, near the Southwest Water Treatment Plant and the city’s Yard Waste Drop-off Site.

Galloway Creek Trail There are currently 6 miles of trail connecting Pershing Middle School on Seminole Street to Sequiota Park and onto the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. It also links under Highways 160 and 65, and over the old iron James River Bridge. Other connections along the trail’s route include Springfield Lake, Galloway Village, Galloway Station Restaurant, three churches and numerous neighborhoods.

South Creek/Wilson Creek Greenway Currently, there are a total of 5-miles of trail on the South Creek Greenway. This 10-mile project will eventually connect Meador Park to Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield. It currently links Nathaniel Greene Park, the Japanese Gardens, Close Memorial Park, Horton Smith Golf Course, Carver Middle School and a variety of neighborhoods along its route. A pedestrian and bicycling overpass allows trail users to safely cross Kansas Expressway.

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List of Parks

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board manages all of the parks within Springfield and unincorporated Greene County. The majority of the parks are in Springfield, which is why this combined agency is included in the Springfield Community Profile. Listed in the table below are the names, acreage and descriptions of all the parks maintained by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.

Springfield-Greene County Parks Bill and Payne Stewart Golf Course Bill and Payne Stewart Golf 145.0 18-hole par 70 public golf course, restrooms, Course 1825 E. Norton acres concessions, drinking fountain and pro shop. Champion Park Champion Park 5.55 acres Picnic tables & grills, physical fitness course, play 2561 S. Grant equipment Cherokee School/Park Cherokee School/Park 5.68 acres Walk/run trail. 5241 S. Holland Chesterfield Family Center, Park and Aquatic Center Chesterfield Family Center and 38.14 Family center, fitness facility, gymnasium, Park 2511 W. Republic Road acres community room, physical fitness course, children’s play equipment, pool, pavilion with restrooms, lacrosse fields. Cooper Park CooperSports Complex 100.81 5-field lighted baseball complex, 8 soccer fields 2300-2700 E. Pythian acres outdoors, , concession stands, physical fitness course, play equipment. 1.5 mile walking and fitness trail. Cooper Tennis Complex Cooper Tennis Complex 12 indoor tennis courts, lighted stadium court – 2331 E. Pythian home of the Lasers, 17 outdoor tennis courts (6 lighted), weight room. Cowden Park Cowden Park 6.11 acres Children’s play equipment, open play area. 2927 S. Kimbrough Cruse Dog Park Cruse Dog Park in Loren Park Fence d off-leash play areas, water stations for 2100 W. Catalpa humans and pets, registration required through the park office. Dickerson Park Zoo Dickerson Park Zoo 126.79 Picnic tables & grills, open shelters, children’s & 1551 W. Norton Road acres adolescents’ play equipment, concessions, restrooms, lake.

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Doling Park, Family Center and Museum Doling Park, Center & Museum 55.8 acres Indoor Swimming & wading pool, gymnasium, 301 E. Talmage children’s & adolescents’ play equipment, horseshoes, 2 lighted tennis courts, picnic tables & grills, open shelters, open play area, fitness trail, Giboney Cave, lake, Doling Family Center, Northview Center and new museum. Ed V. Williams School/Park Ed V. Williams School/Park 15.87 Open play. 2205 W. Kearney Street acres Edna Norris Park Edna Norris Park 3.04 acres Walk/run trail and playground. 2056 S. Moore Road Eugene Field Park Eugene Field Park 4.66 acres Children’s play equipment. 2120 E. Barataria Fassnight Park Fassnight Park 26.39 Swimming & wading pool, water slide, children’s & 1301 S. Campbell acres adolescents’ play equipment, Restrooms, 1 lighted softball field, outdoor basketball court, 2 outdoor handball courts – unlighted, picnic tables & grills, open shelters, open play area, trail Founders Park Founders Park 0.88 acres Movies shown in the park on Saturday evenings 330 E. Water during the Summer. Seating, stage, historic displays George Washington Carver Park George Washington Carver 23.89 Playground. Natural area Park 800 S. Belview acres Gillenwaters Tennis Complex Gillenwaters Tennis Complex 8.53 acres 12 lighted tennis courts, picnic tables & grills, 3635 S. Jefferson drinking fountain, children’s play equipment, restrooms, pavilion Glenwood Park Glenwood Park 8.01 acres 2 lighted tennis courts, baseball field – unlighted, 451 N. Cedarbrook outdoor basketball court, drinking fountain, children’s & adolescents’ play equipment, open play area. Grant Beach Park Grant Beach Park 14.6 acres Swimming & wading pool, baseball field – unlighted, 833 W. Calhoun picnic tables & grills, outdoor basketball court, drinking fountain, children’s & adolescents’ play equipment, open play area, multipurpose court, 4 tennis courts – unlighted, open shelters, restrooms, train museum, community garden. Hartman Park Hartman Park 4.07 acres Park benches, picnic tables, play equipment, and 4001 S. Hemlock basketball court.

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Hawthorn Park Hawthorn Park 3. 4 acres Outdoor basketball court, picnic tables & grills, 815 S. Market small open shelter, children’s play equipment, ball field. Horace Mann School /Park Horace Mann School/Park 1.69 acres picnic tables & grills, small open shelter,. Tennis 3745 S. Broadway court Horton Smith Golf Course Horton Smith Golf Course 143.53 18-hole course with driving range. 2409 S. Scenic acres James Ewing Sports Complex James Ewing Sports Complex 35.26 5-field lighted softball complex, drinking fountain, 1400 S. Scenic acres concessions, picnic tables & grills, 3 tennis courts (unlighted), BMX track, children’s & adolescents’ play equipment, restrooms. trail Jenny Lincoln Park Jenny Lincoln Park 8.5 acres Drinking fountain, 2 tennis courts (unlighted), picnic 300 E. Harrison tables & grills, horseshoes, children’s & adolescents’ play equipment, restrooms, walking path. Jordan Valley Park Jordan Valley Park 15.39 Fountains, paved walking trails, amphitheater, and . 635 E. Trafficway acres Mediacom Ice Park Killian Sports Complex Killian Softball Complex 30.61 6-field lighted softball complex, drinking fountain. 2141 E. Pythian acres Kirkwood Park Kirkwood Park 1.63 acres Open play area, picnic tables, small open shelter, 2201 E. Seminole children’s play equipment. Lafayette Park Lafayette Park 2.26 acres Open play area, picnic tables & grills, small open 202 E. Atlantic shelter, children’s & adolescents’ play equipment, tennis court, walking path Lake Country Soccer Lake Country Soccer 25.6 acres 14 outdoor Soccer fields and 2 indoor soccer- fields. 2334 E. Pythian Lake Springfield Park Lake Springfield Park 157.78 2 Pavilion/shelters, natural area, trail, boat house, 2312 E. Lake acres play equipment. L.A. Wise Park L.A. Wise Park 5.94 acres Children’s & adolescent’s play equipment, walking 3100 W. Nichols path, soccer field. Living Memorial Park Living Memorial Park 9.76 acres Restrooms, pavilion, amphitheater, picnic tables, 4405 S. Glenstone park benches, grills, and walk/run trail, play equipment.

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Lone Pine Park Lone Pine Park 50.32 Trail, nature area 2440 S. Lone Pine acres Loren Street Park Loren Street Park 22.67 Trail and site of dog park. 2155 W. Catalpa acres Lost Hill Park Lost Hill Park 131.68 Path, play equipment, picnic tables, nature area, 4705 N. Farm Road 151 acres portable restrooms Lurvey Park Lurvey Park 1.01 acres Children’s play equipment. 950 S. Oak Grove McBride School/Park McBride School/Park 19.2 acres Walk/run trail, restrooms, amphitheater, picnic 3200 W. Farm Road 178 tables, drinking fountain, and frisbee golf course. McDaniel Park McDaniel Park 15.42 Kiosk, play equipment, and greenway trail. 2405 S. National acres 3 mile walking and fitness trail (from Sunset and National to Kansas Expressway) McGregor School/Park McGregor School/Park 2.77 acres Playground, , Basketball court 1200 W. State Meador Park Meador Park 38.87 6-field lighted softball complex, 4 lighted tennis 2500 S. Fremont acres courts, , swimming & wading pools, 3 outdoor basketball courts, children’s & adolescents’ play equipment, concessions, restrooms, picnic tables & grills, drinking fountain. Mediacom Ice Park Mediacom Ice Park Two sheets of ice, pro shop, locker & meeting room 635 E. Trafficway in Jordan Valley Park. Miles Park Miles Park 4.64 acres Children’s play equipment, open play area, small 2000 E. Cherry open shelter, horseshoes, outdoor basketball court, picnic tables. Mizumato Japanese Stroll Garden Mizumato Japanese Stroll Lake, moon bridge and landscaping to traditional Garden 2400 S. Scenic Japanese gardens, pavilion with restrooms. In Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park Nathanael Greene/Close 111.83 Botanical Center, open shelters, picnic tables & Memorial Park acres grills, restrooms, physical fitness course,, lake, 2400 S. Scenic botanical gardens.

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Nichols Park Nichols Park 16.29 1 lighted baseball field, 2 lighted tennis courts, 1 1900 W. Nichols acres soccer field, outdoor basketball courts, drinking fountain, picnic tables & grills, restrooms, open play area, children’s & adolescents’ play equipment, pavilion. Oak Grove Park & Center Oak Grove Park & Center 10.56 Frisbee golf course, gymnasium, picnic tables & 1538 S. Oak Grove acres grills, restrooms, horseshoes, drinking fountain, children’s play equipment, Monroe-Ooley Park Monroe-Ooley Park 0.44 acres Children’s play equipment 2624 E. Monroe Terrace O’Reilly-Tefft Gym O’Reilly Gymnasium 1.95 acres Gymnasium, restrooms. 1408 E. Pythian Oscar Blom Golf Course Oscar Blom Golf Course at 20.0 acres 9-hole, par-3, lighted golf course. Stewart Golf Course Overhill Park Overhill Park 3.32 acres Swings, ball field, and basketball court. 1129 S. Overhill Road Parkwood Park Parkwood Park 5.62 acres Picnic tables & grills, children’s play equipment. 2600 N. Barnes Perry Tennis Courts Perry Tennis Courts 6 Tennis courts, tennis lighting, park benches, In Phelps Grove Park restrooms, and water fountain. Phelps Grove Park Phelps Grove Park 30.5 acres Wading pool, rose garden, 2 tennis courts 950 E. Bennett (unlighted), 1 baseball field (unlighted), xeriscape garden, picnic tables & grills, restrooms, 6 horseshoe courts, pavilion, walking paths, play equipment. Ray Kelly Park & Southside Senior Center Ray Kelly Park & Southside Sr. 6.86 acres 2 youth baseball field (unlighted), restrooms, open Center play area, children’s play equipment, picnic area 2225 S. Fremont Ritter Springs Park Ritter Springs Park 226.2 Natural area, lake, Sac River bike trail, archery range, 3683 W. Farm Road 92 acres restrooms, horseshoes, drinking fountain, children’s & adolescents’ play equipment, open play area, picnic tables & grills, open shelters. River Bluff Cave River Bluff Cave 46.2 acres Natural area, trail and cave. 2327 W. Farm Road 190

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Rivercut Golf Course Rivercut Golf Course 191.25 18-hole par 72 public golf course, concessions, 2850 W. Farm Road 190 acres drinking fountain, restrooms, lakes, natural area, Connie Morris Learning Center. Rivercut Park Rivercut Park 14.29 Natural area. 2320 W. Farm Road 190 acres Rountree Park Rountree Park 1.78 acres Rock wall historic cemetery. 2975 W. Bennett Sanford Park Sanford Park 12.15 Open play area, children’s play equipment, 3/8 mile 3114 S. Franklin acres walking and fitness trail, picnic tables. Sequiota Park Sequiota Park 29.17 Lake, restrooms, drinking fountain, children’s & 3500 S. Lone Pine acres adolescents’ play equipment, open play area, picnic tables & grills, open shelters, natural area, cave 3 mile walking and fitness trail (from Galloway to National Ct. Trail). Silver Springs Park Silver Springs Park 18.41 Swimming & wading pools, 2 lighted tennis courts, 1100 N. Hampton acres outdoor basketball courts, 1 baseball field (unlighted), restrooms, horseshoes, drinking fountain, children’s & adolescents’ play equipment, open play area, picnic tables & grills, open shelters, concessions. Smith Park Smith Park 12.3 acres 1 lighted softball field, 2 lighted tennis courts, 1536 E. Division outdoor basketball courts, restrooms, horseshoes, drinking fountain, children’s & adolescent’s play equipment, open play area, picnic tables & grills, open shelters. Springfield Skate Park Skate Park 4.73 acres Indoor and outdoor skate park. 945 W. Meadowmere The Gray Campbell Farmstead The Gray Campbell Farmstead The Gray Campbell Farmstead is the oldest house in 2400 S. Scenic in Nathanael Springfield, Missouri. It is located in the Nathaniel Greene Close Memorial Park Greene Park. In addition to the house, there is a log kitchen, a two crib barn a school house and a log granary. Tom Watkins Park Tom Watkins Park 19.28 2 tennis courts (unlighted), outdoor basketball 2100 W. High acres courts, picnic tables & grills, restrooms, open shelters, open play area, children’s & adolescents’ play equipment, disc golf course.

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Truman School/Park Truman School/Park 29.45 Soccer fields, baseball fields, walking trails, play 3850 N. Farm Road 159 acres equipment, picnic tables and pavilion. Valley Water Mill Park Valley Water Mill Park 69.61 Natural area, trail, lake, observation decks, pavilion 2450 E. Valley Water Mill acres with restrooms. Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center Valley Water Mill Equestrian 52. 44 Riding stables, barn, activity room, restrooms, play Center 4007 N. Farm Road acres equipment 171 Wanda Gray School Park Wanda Gray School Park 19.02 walking trails. 2101 W. Farm Road 182 acres Washington Park Washington Park 3.44 acres Outdoor basketball courts, picnic tables & grills, 1 1600 N. Summit tennis court (unlighted), small open shelter, open play area, children’s & adolescents’ play equipment. Westgate Park Westgate Park 3.2 acres Undeveloped 3550 W. State Street Westport Park Westport Park 16.1 acres Swimming & wading pools, , 2 tennis courts 3125 W. Lincoln (unlighted), children’s & adolescents’ play equipment, , drinking fountain, outdoor basketball courts, picnic tables & grills, restrooms, small open shelters, open play area, soccer field, running track. Rutledge Wilson Park Rutledge Wilson Park 205.87 New animal barn, visitor center, gift shop, milking 3825 W. Farm Road 146 acres barn, demonstration crops and gardens, 20-acre native prairie, pasture land, one-mile paved trail, farm-themed playground, fishing pond, picnic tables and Wilson’s Creek. Young/Lilly Park Young/Lilly Park 14.08 Children’s play equipment, 7/10 mile walking and 315 N. Eldon acres fitness trail, picnic tables. Zagonyi Park Zagonyi Park 10.15 Pavilion, restrooms, play equipment, basketball 630 S. Park Ave. acres court, walkways, picnic tables, park benches, grills, tennis court, ball field and horseshoe pits. Dan Kinney Family Center & Park Dan Kinney Park & Family 17.12 Family center with gymnasium, fitness facilities, Center 2701 S. Blackman acres walking track, aerobics room, community room, and childcare. Park includes accessible playground, Miracle League ball field, pavilion with restrooms, fitness path,

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David C. Murray Park David C. Murray Park 27.92 Fitness trail 4800 N Farm Road 141 acres George Moore Park George Moore Park 18.48 Rugby fileds 2460 S. Kings acres James Ewing West Park James Ewing West Park 53.01 Trail , radio controlled plane course 2750 W. Bennett acres Lake Country Soccer East Lake Country Soccer East 12.15 4 outdoor soccer fields 1212 N. Cedarbrook acres Latimer Park Latimer Park 89.38 Nature area 6325 N Farm Road 209 acres Rex P. Kreider Jr. Park Rex P. Kreider Jr. Park 182.16 Nature area 6300 N Farm Road 141 acres Wilson Creek School- Park Wilson Creek School- Park 15.35 Play equipment, picnic tables 4035 W Weaver Road acres Robert Davis Park Robert Davis Park 37.33 Indoor and outdoor archery facilities, event center 5780 S Farm Road 141 acres

Development Trends

Vision 20/30 recommends a future development pattern that reflects an increase in the amount of development to the northeast, north, and west of the existing urbanized area, with a majority of future development continuing south, southwest, and southeast. While this reflects existing trends, it also emphasizes the desire for a more balanced distribution of future development.

In addition, there is a strong recommendation for incorporating policies, incentives, etc., aimed at strengthening Center City, including our existing neighborhoods, and encouraging infill development. That recommendation is consistent with some aspects of the Compact alternative. Although we anticipate future densities to be based on demand, there is a recommendation to assure accommodation of higher densities both in the Center City area and in developing areas of the community, City and County.

Generally, the existing Urban Service Area Policy should be continued, strengthened in some areas, and expanded to reflect the desire to see more development in the northeast and west. Expansion of the existing Southwest Treatment Plant rather than constructing a new plant further south would reinforce the desired development pattern; however, that does not preclude the possibility of a new plant. If a new plant is necessary, adherence to the Urban Service Area Policy is critical.

Local Emergency or Historic Disaster Declarations Please see the Greene County Community Profile.

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Environmental

Springfield is part of the Ozark Natural Division, known as the Ozark Plateau, which is a large, unglaciated region of great elevation. This plateau comprises nearly 40 percent of the state. The topography is very steep and is home to many caves, springs, bluffs and streams. The Ozark Plateau is divided into six sections. Springfield is part of the Springfield Plateau Natural Section, which is the most physiographical distinct in the Ozark Natural Division. Once characterized by prairies grading into Ozark forests, Springfield is now surrounded by fragmented forests, pasture and shrub-scrub habitats.

Brownfields A brownfield is a property where the expansion, redevelopment or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant.

Several sites in the Jordan Valley Creek corridor have been identified as potential brownfields. The range of the Jordan Valley Creek Corridor encompasses 250 acres in the downtown area and lies between Kansas Expressway, Fremont Avenue, College Street, St. Louis Street and Chestnut Expressway. The Greene County Assessor explains property values in the corridor have declined in recent decades, in some cases as much as 88 percent. Other concerns include the risk of chemical contamination faced by neighborhoods in close proximity to the corridor. Abandoned structures founding the corridor pose further problems. The structures invite homeless people and criminals. They also endanger children by exposing them to chemical hazards and unstable structures.

Historic Properties and Districts/Archaeological Sites

Springfield was founded in 1835 by John Polk Campbell, and is named for the spring and field on Mr. Campbell’s property. The town was officially established in 1838. In 1858, Springfield received national attention when the City became a stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail, a stagecoach line from Tipton, Missouri, to San Francisco. After the Battle of Wilson Creek in August of 1861, and Zagonyi’s Charge in October of 1861, the streets of Springfield were again embroiled in a conflict during the Battle of Springfield in 1863. The first train of the Atlantic-Pacific Railway, which later became the St. Louis - San Francisco Railway, or "Frisco", arrived in 1870, and has added much to the economic growth of the area.

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Springfield’s rich historical past is preserved through historic designations. Listed below are the historical sites and historical districts found in the City of Springfield.

Name of Historical Site/Landmark Location of Historical Site/Landmark Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque 601 St. Louis Street Ambassador Apartments 1235 E. Elm Street Bentley House 603 E. Calhoun Street Benton Avenue AME Church 830 N. Benton Avenue Calaboose (Old Springfield City Jail) 409 W. McDaniel Street Camp Manor Apartments 423 E. Elm Street Christ Episcopal Church 601 E. Walnut Street College Apartments 408 E. Walnut Street Day House 614 South Street Fallin Brothers Building 211-29 S. Main Avenue Finkbiner Building 509-13 W. Olive Street Franklin Springfield Motor Co. Building 312-14 E. Olive Street Gillioz Theater 325 Park Central East Gottfried Furniture Co. Building 326 Boonville Avenue Greene County Courthouse 940 Boonville Avenue Heer’s Department Store 138 Park Central Square Henry Schneider Building 600 College Street Holland Building 205 Park Central East Hotel Sansone 312 Park Central East Jefferson Street Footbridge Jefferson & Commercial Keet-McElhany House 435 E. Walnut Street J.E. King Manufacturing Company Building 1350 St. Louis Street Kite, Robert and Vitae, Apartment Building 769-71 South Avenue Landers Theater 311 E. Walnut Street Lincoln School 815 N. Sherman Avenue Marquette Hotel 400 E. Walnut Street Marx-Hurlburt Building 311 Park Central East Mosher House 1147 E. Walnut Street Netter-Ullman Building 317 Park Central East D.M. Oberman Building 600 Boonville Avenue Ozark Rock Masonry Structures Various Sites Palace Hotel 501 College Street Pearl Apartments & Windsor Apartments 722 & 728 S. Jefferson Avenue Producers Produce Co. Plant 501 N. Main Avenue Pythian Home of Missouri 1451 E. Pythian Street Rail Haven Motel 203 S. Glenstone Avenue Route 66 Steak ‘n Shake 1158 St. Louis Street St. John’s Mercy Hospital Building 602 W. Scott Street St. Paul Block 401 South Avenue Springfield Furniture Company 601 N. National Avenue Springfield Grocer Co. Warehouse 323 N. Patton Avenue Springfield Seed Company 319 N. Main Avenue

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Springfield National Cemetery 1702 E. Seminole Street Stone Chapel Drury University Campus, Benton and Central U.S. Customhouse and Post Office 830 Boonville Avenue Wilhoit Building 300-30 E. Pershing Street Wilhoit House 903 S. Weller Avenue Wilshire Apartments 520 S. Jefferson Avenue Wise Feed Company Building 438-40 S. Campbell Avenue

Historic District Location Campbell Avenue Historic District 200 & 300 blocks of South Campbell and 300 block of Park Central West Commercial Street Historic District 200-400 block West and 200-500 block East Commercial Street Mid-Town Historic District Bounded by: Pacific, Clay, Pythian, Summit, Calhoun, Washington, Central, Division, Benton, Jefferson, N. Robberson and N. Jefferson. Rock Fountain Court Historic District 2400 block West College Street South Avenue Commercial Historic District Walnut and Pershing St., South and Robberson Ave. South-McDaniel-Patton Commercial Historic 300 block South Avenue and 200 block West District McDaniel Springfield Public Square Historic District Park Central East, West and Square, 200-300 blocks of East and West Olive Springfield Warehouse and Industrial Historic E. Water, W. Mill, W. Phelps and Boonville District Walnut Street Commercial Historic District 200-300 block East Walnut Walnut Street Historic District 700-1700 block East Walnut, 200-300 block South National, portions of McDaniel, Florence and Cordova Court West Walnut Street Commercial Historic District 300-400 block West Walnut and South Campbell Woods-Evertz Stove Company Historic District Bounded by Jefferson, Tampa, Robberson and Phelps

Springfield Archeological Sites The Pearson Creek Archeological District also known as the Pierson Creek Mines, Phelps Digging or Schoolcraft’s Camp is located in a restricted access area of Springfield.

Identified Assets

This section provides a survey of existing fixed assets such as infrastructure, critical facilities, employment centers, commercial centers and recreation centers as a major factor in disaster mitigation. Infrastructure includes transportation, communications, water/sewer, electricity, natural gas, solid waste disposal, law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical services and emergency management.

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Transportation The quality of life and economy of Springfield is dependent on the ability to effectively move people and goods locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Listed below are the major roadways within the City of Springfield. Many residents use highways and roadways that run throughout the county (e.g. Interstate 44), however, because those roads are not specific to Springfield, they will be listed in the Greene County Community Profile.

Major Springfield Corridors Kearney Street East/West corridor from east of U.S. Highway 65 to the Springfield/Branson Regional Airport Division Street East/West corridor from east of U.S. Highway 65, west into the county (State Highway EE) Chestnut Expressway East/West corridor from east of U.S. Highway 65, west into the County (State Highway 266) Sunshine Street East/West corridor from U.S. Highway 65, turns into State Highway 13, west into the county Battlefield Road East/West corridor from just east of U.S. Highway 65, to the West Bypass Republic Road East/West corridor from approximately Glenstone Avenue, west into the county (State Highway M.) Glenstone Avenue North/South corridor from north of I-44, to the James River Freeway National Street North/South corridor from just north of I-44, to south into the county Campbell Street North/South corridor from I-44, to south into the county (U.S. Highway 160) Kansas Expressway North/South corridor from north of I-44, to Republic Road West Bypass North/South corridor from North of I-44, turns into State Highway FF

The primary mode of transportation in Springfield is the private automobile. Over the past several decades, the growth in the number of vehicles has outpaced the population.

The goal for planning area streets and highways is to provide an adequate system of thoroughfares that will ensure logical development of the community, safe and efficient movement of people and goods, and an economical expenditure of public funds. The Vision 20/30 process determined that to achieve this goal, it was necessary to develop and update a Major Thoroughfare Plan to project and accommodate future roadway needs. Since then, this plan has been developed and is ongoing.

Railroads Please see the Greene County Community Profile.

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Airports The Springfield-Branson Airport serves as the largest airport in Southwest Missouri. In May of 2009, the airport moved from the terminal accessed via Kearney Street to the new 275,000 sq.ft. modern Midfield Terminal. The Midfield Terminal is located at 2300 Airport Boulevard. The airport was moved to a different location because the Springfield-Branson Regional Airport was landlocked by industrial buildings and runways. A study was done that concluded it was more cost-effective to build a new terminal than to buy-out the existing structures for expansion. The new terminal is needed for one primary reason: economic development. The airport needs the ability to move people in and out efficiently. If an airport can successfully do so, it creates more opportunities for business recruitment and job attraction which contribute to the economic success of the area. The Springfield-Branson National Airport explains that the current terminal is simply inadequate.

The Midfield Terminal is a unique building. It is environmentally efficient and designed to minimize heat absorption, loss of air conditioning and heat at entry ways, and uses natural gas, which burns clean, to provide heat. The building does not stop “going green” structurally; the building is designed to reflect the natural beauty found in the Ozarks. Porcelain tiles wrap themselves around interior and exterior walls and are inspired by the dramatic rock cuts from the landscape along Highway 65. The carpet is the color of the earth and an abstract pattern similar to river rocks. The Midfield Terminal demonstrates that a building can contribute to the environment in many ways, and invites passengers, both native and foreign, to admire the unique geological features found in the area.

The Midfield Terminal at the Springfield-Branson National Airport features 10 fully functional gates with the ability to expand to 60 fully functional gates as the need arises. Everything in the terminal is on one level. There are ten direct destinations provided by four airlines. Passengers can fly directly to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Fort Meyers, Tampa and Orlando. The four airlines available are American Airlines, Allegiant Air, Delta and United. 2014 was the airport’s fourth busiest year on record with 850,000 flying into or out of the airport, which was a 12% increase over 2013. The airport is owned by the City of Springfield and managed by an 11- member administrative board.

Freight Trucking The shipment of freight is critical to the production and selling of goods. In addition to rail and airport facilities, numerous trucking companies make their home in Springfield. The area is in a strategic location for freight shipping by motor carriers. The region’s location at the center of the continent means that southwest Missouri is a prime location for motor freight shipping, especially as trade expands on a continental scale due to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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Transit and Para-transit General transit providers in Springfield included: OATS, Inc., Springfield City Utilities, and Missouri State University. OATS serves 87 counties in Missouri, including Greene County and the Springfield area. OATS provides reliable transportation to disadvantaged Missouri residents to help them live independently in their own communities. City Utilities of Springfield (CU) operates two bus systems, a fixed-route system and a para-transit system for disabled patrons. The para-transit route runs the same days and times as the CU fixed-route system. Fourteen fixed routes are available from 6:00 a.m. to 6:35 p.m. Monday through Saturday. There are four fixed night routes from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday routes are available from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The routes do change for major holidays where services are only available from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Christmas Day routes are available between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. MSU provides a public shuttle bus service in a limited area within downtown Springfield. The shuttle services students, faculty and the general public with no fare.

Emergency Services

9-1-1 Emergency Communications Please see the Greene County Community Profile.

Law Enforcement The Springfield Police Department began serving the citizens of Springfield in 1858. The Department has an authorized strength of 421 employees, 341 of which are sworn officers. In 2014- 2015, the department had an annual operating budget of $34.5 million dollars. In 2014, the police department responded to 104,142 calls for service. In 2014, the median response time for priority 1 calls was 6.48 minutes. Police facility locations are listed below:

Springfield Police Department Facility Location Headquarters 321 E. Chestnut Expressway South District Station 2620 W. Battlefield Road MSU Sub-Station 901 S. National Avenue

Fire Services Organized in the 1840’s and established as a paid department in 1987, the Springfield Fire Department provides emergency services to a 71-square mile area from 12 fire stations. The Fire Department provides services such as: fire protection, fire prevention (public education), emergency medical first response, water rescue, vertical rescue, hazardous materials response, investigations and inspection, bomb team response, and regional WMD team response; the Springfield Fire Department achieves an ISO rating of 2. Additionally, the Springfield Fire Department is accredited by the CPSE (Center for Public Safety Excellence) and was just reaccredited for an additional five years.

Emergency Medical Services Because the EMS services are provided throughout the county, please refer to the Greene County Community Profile.

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Public Health Department Please see the Greene County Community Profile.

Office of Emergency Management Please see the Greene County Community Profile.

Utilities ** Due to security concerns, utilities are not mapped to any degree in this plan. **

City Utilities serves 320 square miles with approximately 229,000 residents. CU also employs approximately 940 full time employees. CU is the major provider of utilities in the area.

Electricity City Utilities of Springfield (CU) supplies electricity to its customers in the city limits of Springfield and the urban service area.

Currently, CU maintains two fossil fuel power generating stations with a combined capacity of 758 MW. They also maintain three combustion turbine power generating stations with a combined capacity of 359 MW. CU also maintains the Noble Hill Landfill Renewable energy center (3 MW) and has long-term purchased power sources including the CU Solar Farm (5 MW), Smoky Hills Wind Energy (50 MW) and the Southwestern Power Administration (55 MW).

As Springfield grows, the demand for electricity also grows. In 1980, CU supplied electricity to 60,000 customers. Today, that number has reached 111,000 customers.

Natural Gas City Utilities, in conjunction with their natural gas supplier, provide this service to the population within the corporate limits of the City of Springfield. CU also provides natural gas to residents and businesses in the urban service areas located just outside the corporate city limits. CU’s total natural gas customers is approximately 83,000.

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Water Drinking water for the City of Springfield is provided by Springfield’s City Utilities:

Year Action 1882 The citizens of Springfield approved a franchise for the construction, maintenance and operation of a water system. 1883 The Springfield Water Company was incorporated and water was piped to about 1,000 services from Fulbright Spring. 1927-1929 McDaniel Lake and Pump Station were constructed on the Little Sac River. 1937-1941 The Fulbright Water Treatment Plant was constructed. 1955 Construction of Fellows Lake was completed. 1957 The citizens of Springfield authorized the purchase of the Springfield Water Company. On December 30, 1957, the entire system operation came under the management of City Utilities. 1980 Blackman Water Treatment Plant was completed. 1995 The Saul A. Nuccitelli Water Supply Pipeline and the Stockton Intake and Pump Station were placed in service to provide a long-term water source to Springfield. 2007 Construction is underway on new 48-inch water main from Fellows Lake to BWTP; CU celebrates 50th anniversary of water system. 2014 City utilities purchases an additional 25,000 acre feet of water storage at Stockton Lake bringing the total to 50,000 acre feet. Future City Utilities continues to respond to responsibly serve the growing needs of the community by anticipating future source and treatment capacity additions.

City Utilities (CU) produces an average of 28 million gallons of clean, fresh drinking water every day. More than 80,000 customers are served every day from the Fulbright Water Treatment Plant and Blackman Water Treatment Plant. CU water sources include McDaniel Lake, Fellows Lake, Stockton Lake, the James River, three deep wells, and the Fulbright Spring.

Telecommunications The following list of communication providers is not all-inclusive, but represents the major providers in the area.

Telecom Service Providers AT&T Wireless Communication Companies AT&T Wireless Verizon Sprint PCS T-Mobile Wireless Long Distance Carries AT&T MCI Sprint SBC Internet Service Providers MedicaCom

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Solid Waste Disposal Please see the Greene County Community Profile.

Inventory of Critical/Key/Essential Facilities

Hospitals – Emergency Care Springfield is home to five area hospitals, more than 1200 physicians and an array of clinics to provide access to virtually every medical specialty. Springfield’s healthcare industry employs more than 20,000 people and is a staple of the Springfield economy. Major medical facilities include:

Health Care Combined licensed beds total 1,156. Features of these locations include a 24-hour emergency and Urgent Care Center, medical/surgical ICU, CoxHealth Systems (North, South and Walnut coronary care, and neuron-trauma units. A Level Lawn) II trauma center and a large nursery are located on site with a mobile neonatal intensive care transport vehicle for out of the area emergency transports. Cox Walnut Lawn features an Urgent Care Center and rehab facilities. 1,016 bed facility and the second largest hospital in the state. The hospital’s features include a Mercy Health System regional burn unit, Level I trauma center, and a Level I pediatric trauma center. 45-bed facility offering urgent and emergency Ozarks Community Hospital care. 78-acute bed, 38 residential bed facility offering Lakeland Regional Hospital child and adolescent psychiatric services.

Schools, Long-Term Care Facilities and Daycare Centers Please see the following independent municipality and school district community profiles for information regarding the schools, long-term care facilities, and daycare centers facilities:

 City of Ash Grove  Fair Grove Public Schools  City of Battlefield  Springfield Public Schools  City of Fair Grove  Strafford Public Schools  City of Strafford  Walnut Grove Public Schools  City of Walnut Grove  Missouri State University  City of Willard  OTC  Ash Grove Public Schools

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The following tables list the private schools, colleges and universities located in the City of Springfield: Private Schools Christian Schools of Springfield Greenwood Laboratory School Springfield Lutheran Springfield Seventh Day Adventist St. Agnes School St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton School Immaculate Conception School St. Joseph School Springfield Catholic High School

Private College/University Assembly of God Theological Seminary Baptist Bible College Bryan Career College Central Bible College Cox School of Radiology Cox School of Medical Technology Cox School of Nursing Drury University Evangel University Mercy School of Radiology Mercy School of Nursing Forest Institute of Psychology Vatterott College Webster University

Government Owned Structures

Listed below are the government owned structures for the City of Springfield. Please see the Greene County Community Profile for government owned structures utilized by Greene County Government.

Government and Transportation Facilities Facility Name Address Airports Springfield/Branson Regional Airport 5000 West Kearney Springfield Downtown Airport 2546 E. Division Bus Transportation CU Bus Transportation Offices 1505 N. Boonville

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City Utilities Facility Name Address Blackman Water Treatment Plant 2601 S. Blackman Road TecHouse Complex 2655 S. Blackman Road Electric Operations Center Complex 828 N. Prince Lane Electric Substation Operations 740 N. Belcrest Fellows Lake Dam & Reservoir Farm Road 66 Bus Transfer Facility McDaniel & Patton Transit Operations Complex 1505 N. Boonville Fulbright Water Treatment Plant 3902 N. Farmer Gas & Water Operations 1321 W. Calhoun James River Power Station 5701 S. Kissick Lake Springfield Kissick Road Main Avenue Turbine 400 N. Main McDaniel Lake Dam & Reservoir Farm Road 45 McCartney Power Station 5701 East Farm Road 112 Main Office Complex 301 E. Central Meter & Service Reader Complex 2115 W. Grand Southwest Power Station 5050 Farm Road 164 Valley Water Mill Dam & Reservoir FR 102 & FR 171

Springfield Police Department Facility Name Address Headquarters 321 E. Chestnut Expressway South District Station 2620 W. Battlefield Road Missouri State University Sub-Station 901 S. National Ave

Springfield Fire Department Facility Name Address Springfield Fire Department 830 N. Boonville Station 1 720 E. Grand Station 2 608 W. Commercial Street Station 3 205 N. Patterson Ave Station 4 2423 N. Delaware Station 5 2750 W. Kearney St. Station 6 2620 W. Battlefield Road Station 7 2129 E. Sunshine Station 8 1405 S. Scenic Avenue Station 9 450 W. Walnut Lawn Station 10 2245 E. Galloway Station 11 4940 S. Fremont Station 12 2455 S. Blackman Road

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City of Springfield Government Facility Name Address Springfield Art Museum 1111 E. Brookside Drive Emergency Communications 319 E. Chestnut Expressway Health Department 227 E. Chestnut Expressway Department of Information Systems 220 E. Central Springfield Municipal Division 625 N. Benton Springfield-Greene County Park Board 1923 N. Weller Workforce Development 2900 E Sunshine Busch Municipal Building 840 Boonville Ave  Building Development Services  City Attorney  City Clerk  City Manager  Finance Department  Human Resources  Public Information  Planning and Development  Public Works

State of Missouri Government Offices Facility Name Address Administrative Offices/State Office Buildings 149 Park Central Agriculture Department, Veterinary Lab 701 N. Miller Conservation Nature Center 4600 Chrisman Courts of Appeals 300 Hammons Parkway Department of Conservation 2630 N. Mayfair Department of Corrections, Probation & Parole 2530 S. Campbell Department of Economic Development 1360 Fairway Department of Elementary & Secondary 2530-I S. Campbell Education Department of Health and Senior Services 1414 W. Elfindale Department of Natural Resources 2040 Woodland Department of Social Services, Child Support 1410 Kansas Expressway Department of Social Services; Aging 1721 E. Elfindale Department of Transportation 2549 N. Mayfair Employment Security 505 E. Walnut Lottery Commission 1506 E. Raynell Missouri Career Center 1514 S. Glenstone National Guard 1400 N. Fremont Public Defender 333 Park Central Southwest Missouri Office on Aging 1923 E. Kearney Springfield Regional Center 1515 E. Pythian State Highway Patrol 3131 E. Kearney State Veteran Cemetery 5201 S. Southwood Road

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U.S. Government Offices Facility Name Address Department of Agriculture 3003 E. Chestnut USDA Service Center 688 S. State Highway B. Departments of Army, Air Force, Navy and 1110 N. Fremont Marines Public Defender 901 E. St. Louis Federal Courthouse 222 N. Hammons Parkway Department of Energy 2858 S. Golden Federal Bureau of Investigation 1932 W. Chesterfield Blvd. Food Safety & Quality Service 3003 E. Chestnut Department of Labor 901 E. St. Louis Internal Revenue Service 3333 S. National Immigration and Naturalization Service 2401 W. Old Route 66 Medical Center for Federal Prisoners 1900 W. Sunshine Wilson's Creek National Battlefield 6424 W. Farm Rd. 182 Post Office - Main 500 W. Chestnut Secret Service 901 E. St. Louis Small Business Administration 830 E. Primrose Social Security Administration 1570 W. Battlefield Springfield Natural Cemetery 1702 E. Seminole Transportation Security Administration 5000 W. Kearney National Weather Service 5805 W. Highway EE

Waste Facilities Facility Name Address Computer Recycling Center 1434 N. National Springfield Recycling Center 731 N. Franklin Springfield Recycling Center 3020 S. Lone Pine Springfield Recycling Center 2525 W. College Springfield Recycling Center 1831 W. Kearney

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Community Profile: City of Strafford

History

The City of Strafford is a city in the Eastern portion of Greene County, approximately 10 miles northeast of the City of Springfield. The native inhabitants of Stafford were the Osage Indians, which used this area mainly as a hunting ground. This area was part of Louisiana, which in the 1600’s and 1700’s was alternately controlled by Spain and France. Although Desoto, the Spanish explorer, explored some of Missouri in the 1500’s, it is generally believed that the first Europeans to explore this area were the French, who sent voyagers to look for minerals in 1785. The United States purchased Louisiana from France in 1803, which set the stage for settlement in this area.

In 1812, the Missouri Territory was organized, and at that time, the Kickapoo Tribe moved into the area under at treaty with the United States Federal Government. The first explorer to record travels in the Strafford area was Henry Schoolcraft. He explored the area around 1818-1819. Schoolcraft was not the first person of European decent to come into the area; his records indicate encountering several settlers in the White River Watershed subsisting by hunting and trapping.

Potential settlers began traveling to Greene County in 1819. They were coming from Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia to survey potential homes. However, Missouri was still a territory, not a state, and ultimately not open to settlement at that time.

Missouri became a state in 1821; as a result, the United States began a systematic survey of southwest Missouri. Delaware Tribes moved into the area in 1822, along with the first settler of European decent, Mr. Davis. Mr. Davis settled approximately five miles southeast of present day Strafford near Davis Creek and James River. Mr. Davis was reported killed by an indigenous tribe a short time after moving into the area.

Climate

The warmest month of the year in Strafford is July with an average temperature of 89 degrees Fahrenheit. The hottest day recorded in Strafford occurred in 1985 at 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The coldest month in Strafford is usually January with an average temperature of 22 degrees Fahrenheit. The coldest recorded temperature in Strafford was -22 degrees Fahrenheit in 1985. May is the wettest month in Strafford with an average rainfall of 4.63 inches.

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Festival

Every fall, Strafford celebrates a piece of American history that rolls through our town, Old Route 66. Along the downtown area of Strafford, with the famous road in view, the town gathers and invites visitors to our community’s only outdoor festival, complete with food, fun and music.

The festival includes a classic car and antique tractor show, tractor pull, crafts fair, games and rides for the entire family. Tasty food, live music, a kid zone and the One-Day Route 66 Museum is also part of the festival.

Parks and Recreation

Howard Smith Community Park Howard Smith Community Park offers two pavilions for picnics and meetings, two sets of playground equipment and slides, several charcoal grills, a 1/3 mile walking track with a very large grassy area in the middle, and a “sprayground” for children to play in during the summer months. Howard Smith Community Park is located on Bumgarner Road, about a quarter mile off Madison Ave. between Red Bud Ave. and Summeadow Drive.

Croxdale Park Coxdale Park offers a pavilion for picnics, meetings, a playground for the kids, and plenty of trees to shade you on those hot days in July. It is found on the north side of town behind the TA truck stop on Airport Road. The park includes swings, baby swings, slides, covered picnic tables, rest rooms, and a large grassy area.

Education

For populations 25 years and older approximately 75.9% of Strafford’s population have high school education or higher. Of that percentage, only about 10.1% have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.

Colleges/ Universities close to Strafford are Ozarks Technical Community College (Springfield), Drury University (Springfield), Missouri State University (Springfield), Southwest Baptist University (Bolivar), Missouri Southern State University (Joplin), Crowder College (Neosho), and NorthWest Arkansas Community College (Bentonville, AK).

For more information on Public grade Schools, please see the Strafford Public Schools profile.

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Transportation

 There are approximately 45,000 to 50,000 vehicles that travel through Strafford on any given day.  Highway/Interstate: Strafford has three sections to its town. The North side of town is located north of Interstate 44; the Center City is located between Interstate 44 and State Highway 125; the South side of town is located south of State Highway 125 and the Railroad.  Old Route 66: Old Route 66 runs through the center of the City and provides an interesting piece of trivia found in “Ripley’s Believe it or Not”. The building that Family Pharmacy has occupied for over thirty years was noted by the publication as having two front doors; one on the Route 66 side and one on the Pine Street side.  Air and Rail: There is no air service to the community. The Railroad tracks that run through Strafford are used for freight. The last passenger train rolled through Strafford in May, 1967.

Population and Demographics

Strafford has a total population of 2,358.

Strafford Population by Age Age Number Percent Under 5 Years 174 7.4% 5 to 9 Years 187 7.9% 10 to 14 Years 204 8.7% 15 to 19 Years 177 7.5% 20 to 24 Years 123 5.2% 25 to 29 Years 186 7.9% 30 to 34 Years 155 6.6% 35 to 39 Years 180 7.6% 40 to 44 Years 142 6.0% 45 to 49 Years 172 7.3% 50 to 54 Years 143 6.1% 55 to 59 Years 106 4.5% 60 to 64 Years 117 5.0% 65 to 69 Years 92 3.9% 70 to 74 Years 76 3.2% 75 to 79 Years 45 1.9% 80 to 84 Years 24 1.0% 85 Years and Older 55 2.3% United States Census Bureau (2010)

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Strafford Population by Gender Gender Number Percent Male 1,125 47.7% Female 1,233 52.3% (United States Census Bureau 2010)

Strafford Population by Race Race Number Percent White 2,259 95.8% Black or African American 12 0.5% American Indian or Alaska 19 0.8% Native Asian 6 0.3% Two or More Races 60 2.5% Other 2 0.1% Total: 2,358 100.0% (United States Census Bureau 2010)

Topography

No bodies of water run through the community.

Housing Characteristics

Strafford Household Types Type Number Percent Family Households 636 73.4% Non-Family Households 231 26.6% (United States Census Bureau 2010)

Housing Occupancy Type Number Percent Owner-Occupied 531 62.1% Renter-Occupied 324 37.9% (United States Census Bureau 2010)

Strafford has a median household income of $43,720. About 16.7% of the population is below poverty levels.

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Businesses and Industry

Service enterprises and retail business are a majority of the current licensed business enterprises located in Strafford. Strafford businesses include a grocery store, service stations, banks, restaurants, fast foods, insurance offices, real estate services, beauty shops, lawyers, cleaning services, excavating services, truck repair, propane, pharmacy, roofing services, car washes, dog grooming, machine shop, rentals, photography, construction, daycare and preschool, video stores, electrical services, tanning, gardening, a liquor store, heating and cooling services, manufacturing, and upholstery, just to name a few. Strafford is most known for its trucking businesses that surround its borders. With two large Truck Stops, (T/A) Travel Center of the Ozarks, Inc. and Go Convenience #11 located on East Evergreen at the I-44 and Highway 125 Intersection, a twenty-four hour, open all night atmosphere is created. These truck stops service the trucking businesses as well as highway traffic.

Utilities

Water System The Strafford water system consists of three elevated storage tanks with a total capacity of 550,000 gallons, three wells with a total capacity of approximately 800 gallons per minute (gpm), and associated distribution system. The existing water distribution system consists of pipe ranging in size from 1-inch to 10-inch. Existing pressure throughout the system is adequate under normal operating conditions. Available fire flow in some parts of the water system is less than desirable. All water lines are owned and maintained by the city of Strafford. The Maintenance Department works daily to maintain and repair any problems that arise from these water lines. Strafford has contracts with outside companies to oversee the maintenance of the water towers.

Sanitary Sewer System Strafford currently has a contract with the city of Springfield to pump all sewage to their treatment plant. Currently the Strafford Sewer system consists of one regional and 11 lift stations with generators on nine of them. Sewer lines and lift stations are owned and maintained by the city of Strafford, but the city of Springfield accepts all Strafford sewage for a fee. The Maintenance Department works daily to maintain and repair any problems that arise from these sewer lines and lift stations.

Utilities  Telephone: AT & T  Propane: Easterly’s Propane, Amerigas and Ferrellgas  Water: City of Strafford  Sewer: City of Springfield  Electricity: Empire Electric & Southwest Electric  Trash: Allied Waste

Medical Services

The Mercy Health Clinic located on Old Route 66 provides routine medical services for Strafford and the surrounding area. The nearest hospitals are located in Springfield where a wide range of medical services are available: Mercy Hospital & Cox Medical Center.

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Emergency Services

Law Enforcement The Strafford Police Force consists of seven regular officers, and a school resource officer. The Strafford Police Department is located at 113 East Pine Street.

Emergency Management There is an Emergency Management Director for Strafford. Strafford City Hall is the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) if an incident were to occur.

Other Plans  Comprehensive Plan (2003)  Five-Year Water and Sewer Plan (2003)  Planning & Zoning Guidelines and Procedures

Critical Facilities

Critical facilities are structures and infrastructure that the community places a priority on protecting. Damage to these facilities can impact the delivery of vital services, can cause greater damages to other sections of the community, or can put special, vulnerable populations at risk.

Facilities essential to the health and welfare of the entire population, especially following a hazard event:  City Hall  Fire Station  Medical Clinic  Strafford Care Center  City Maintenance Building  Regional Lift Stations

Transportation systems:  Interstate 44 Highway  State Highway 125 Overpass over I-44  Railroad Tracks

Lifeline Utility systems:  City Wells  Regional Sewer lift station and all eleven smaller lift stations

Vulnerable Population Centers:  School  Retirement Home  Churches  Senior Center

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Community Profile: City of Walnut Grove

History

Walnut Grove was platted in 1859. It was named for the groves of wild black walnut trees growing near the original town site. The original name of the town was Possum Trot, referring to the multitude of possums in the area.

Other milestones include:  First Post Office 1855  Kansas City, Clinton & Springfield Railroad opened a station in 1885  A bank opened in 1890  First general store in the place was opened by Nelson Montgomery  First blacksmith shop was run by William Cook  The O'Sullivan Masonic Lodge was chartered in 1867  The first physicians were Dr. Constantine Perkins and Dr. A. S. Clinton  The first school teacher was B. F. Walker

Between Walnut Grove and Ash Grove a high grade limestone was discovered during the railroad construction and in 1913 the Phenix Marble Company was born, producing large quantities of ‘Phenix Napoleon Gray Marble." the Phenix quarry produce marble for many buildings throughout the state. A company town of about 500 grew up around it. Today the town is gone and the quarry under different ownership still operates at a much smaller scale.

Geography

Walnut Grove is located at 37°24′39″N 93°32′54″W (37.410728, -93.548305). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.62 square miles (1.61 km2), all of it land. Elevation: 1208 feet Ancestries: German (18.3%), United States (15.8%), English (13.7%), Irish (10.2%), Scottish (4.7%), Scotch-Irish (3.0%).

Demographics and Population

Walnut Grove hosts an annual celebration in September called 'Possum Trot Days.' Generally, there is a town wide garage sale with various activities interspersed throughout the day at the community park. The town also annually celebrates bluegrass with a festival called 'Pickin' in the Park 'the second Saturday in June.

There were 274 households of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.97.

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Walnut Grove is located in southwest Missouri. Walnut Grove is between the Greene, Dade, and Polk County. Walnut Grove has 0.62 square miles of land area and has no water area. As of 2010, the total Walnut Grove population is 665, which has grown 5.56% since 2000. The population growth rate is lower than the state average rate of 7.04% and is lower than the national average rate of 9.71%. Walnut Grove median household income is $46,667 in 2008-2012 and has grown by 47.85% since 2000. The income growth rate is much higher than the state average rate of 24.78% and is much higher than the national average rate of 26.32%. Walnut Grove median house value is $95,000 in 2008-2012 and has grown by 68.74% since 2000. The house value growth rate is higher than the state average rate of 53.95% and is higher than the national average rate of 51.67%. As a reference, the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for the same period is 26.63%. On average, the public school district that covers Walnut Grove is close to the state average in quality. The Walnut Grove area code is 417.

As of 2008-2012, the per capita income of Walnut Grove is $20,936, which is lower than the state average of $25,546 and is lower than the national average of $28,051. Walnut Grove median household income is $46,667, which has grown by 47.85% since 2000. The median household income growth rate is much higher than the state average rate of 24.78% and is much higher than the national average rate of 26.32%. On average Walnut Grove residents spend 35.5 minutes per day commuting to work, which is higher than the state average of 22.9 minutes and is higher than the national average of 25.4 minutes.

As of 2008-2012, median price of a house in Walnut Grove is $95,000, which is lower than the state average of $138,400 and is much lower than the national average of $181,400. The Walnut Grove median house value has grown by 68.74% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Walnut Grove is higher than the state average rate of 53.95% and is higher than the national average rate of 51.67%. The median year that a house in Walnut Grove was built is 1971, which is older than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1974 and is older than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1975.

As of the census of 2010, there were 665 people, 274 households, and 184 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,072.6 inhabitants per square mile (414.1/km2). There were 306 housing units at an average density of 493.5 per square mile (190.5/km2). There were 273 (41.1%) males and 392 (58.9%) females. Median resident age was 35.9 years.

Population by Race Race Number Percentage White 644 96.8% American Indian 9 1.4% Two or More Races 6 0.9% Hispanic 5 0.8% Black Alone 1 0.2%

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City Government

Walnut Grove has a “Class 4” rating. The P1 Census Class Code for Walnut Grove indicates a populated place that is also an incorporated place with the same name and the same census code. The Incorporated Place has a Functional Status Code "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

Elected officials include the Mayor and 5 Board of Alderman. The city has 3 full time employees: Police Chief, Public Works, City Clerk, 2 part time Police Officers, and 6 Reserve officers. The Police Dept. maintains 3 patrol cars and a Hummer. On occasion the City hire part time summer employees.

The City is served by the Walnut Grove Fire Protection District, Dwaine Bourke Chief. The Fire Dept. has 4 stations that house 19 fire and rescue units with 26 officers and firefighters and 4 junior firefighters. WGFPD also has mutual aid agreements with all of Greene County Fire Protection Districts.

The City has its own water source from 2 wells and maintains a water treatment plant. Empire Electric serves power within the City Limits along with Ozarks Electric from Mt. Vernon and Southwest Electric of Bolivar in the outlying areas. The City is also served by natural gas.

Public Schools

Walnut Grove R-5 Public Schools is a class1, A+, accredited district. The School District has a $3.91 operating tax levy with an assessed valuation of $17,391,520.00.The total enrollment averages 275 with a student to teacher ratio of 14 to 1.

The district prides itself in academics but also prides itself in extra-curricular activities with a 3 consecutive year Class 1 Ladies Basketball State Championship, State recognized FCCLA, and State recognized FFA Chapters.

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Community Profile: City of Willard

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History

Willard is a growing, vibrant community located six miles northwest of Springfield on U.S. Highway 160. The 2010 Census indicated a population of 5,288. Now in 2014, the estimated population is approximately 5,290 people).

The local city government is composed of an elected Mayor and six Aldermen. The City Administrator, The City Clerk, Municipal Court Clerk, Chief Financial Officer, Chief of Police, Public Works Director, Director of Development, Emergency Management Director, and the Director of Parks and Recreation are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Board of Aldermen.

The Board of Aldermen meets at Willard City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. You can watch and listen to past meetings online at www.cityofwillard.org. Willard City Hall office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Facilities

There are currently 130 businesses and services, including four shopping centers, which serve citizens from Willard and neighboring communities. Willard offers four banks, multiple restaurants and a variety of retail. The professional medical services available locally include four doctors, three dentists, two pharmacies, two chiropractors and two veterinarians. The city has a 60-bed nursing home, a retirement village and one assisted living facility.

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The Willard Recreation Center is home to two gymnasiums, the Cox Fitness Center, community room, classroom, and other amenities. The Parks and Recreation Department has over 4,000 youth enrolled between the ages of four and thirteen, in one or more of the following activities; basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, swimming, ken-kar, and dance.

The recreation center is joined by other city facilities such as the new Willard Aquatic Center and the Willard Community Building. The lighted city walking trail and the regional Frisco High Line trail are used year round. Lighted softball/baseball fields operate at capacity. The West Willard Soccer Complex opened in the spring of 2009.

Since 1998 the City of Willard has been designated “Tree City USA” by the National Arbor Day Foundation. In 2004, the City was also designated a “Storm Ready” community by the National Weather Service.

Population

Population for the City of Willard 2013 2010 2000 1990 1980 1970 Willard 5290 5,290 3,193 2,177 1,799 1,018 Greene County 283,870 275,174 240,391 207,919 185,302 152,929 (City of Willard)

Utilities

Water Water is supplied by the City of Willard. The rate is $12.00 for the first 1,000 gallons and $2.25 for every thousand gallons thereafter.

Water Statistics for the City of Willard Source of City Water 4 Deep Wells Pumping Capacity 3,456,000 gallons/day Average Consumption 500,000 gallons/day Peak Consumption 700,000 gallons/day

Storage Capacity 850,000 gallons/day

Water Use Charge Yes

Water Chlorination Yes

Fluoridation No (City of Willard)

Sanitary Sewer This service is supplied by the City of Willard. The commercial base rate is $22.63 with $5.05 for every thousand gallons used.

Solid Waste Management There are five solid waste providers that service the City of Willard.

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Electricity Electricity for the City of Willard is provided by Empire District Electric.

Natural Gas Missouri Gas Energy provides natural gas for Willard residents.

Local Development Organizations The City of Willard has an Economic Development Department. Additionally, there is a Chamber of Commerce. Transportation for Willard, 2015 Air Airport Serving Springfield-Branson Distance From Willard 5 ½ Miles Community National Airport Longest Runway 7,000 feet Surface Paved Runway Lighted Yes Private Aircraft Storage Yes Available Aircraft Maintenance Yes Fuel Available Yes Available Roads Package Delivery Service Yes Highway Bus Service No Available (City of Willard)

Taxes

The total assessed value of city property in 2015 is $36,477,945.

2008 Property Tax Levy (per $100 assessed value) City of Willard $0.5287 R-II School District $3.990 Greene County General Revenue $0.1074 Greene County Road $0.1074 Greene County Library $0.2414 Ozark Technical Community College $0.1412 Greene County Sheltered Workshop/Senior $0.0954 State of Missouri $0.0300 Total $5.2415 Sales Tax City of Willard 2.125% Greene County Library 1.250% State of Missouri 4.225% Total 7.6% (City of Willard)

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Government

There are three representatives from Willard that represent the residents in the State and Federal Government. Jay Wasson is the Missouri Senate, 20th District, representative. The Missouri House, 139th District, is represented by Jered Taylor. Billy Long serves the 7th District in U.S. House of Representatives. Locally, the City of Willard is run by the Mayor, Wendall Forshee, and a board of six Aldermen.

The City of Willard has a police department staffed by ten full time officers and five reserve officers, represented by Police Chief Tom McClain.

Commercial Services

There are four banks, two tax preparation businesses and one savings and loan association in Willard. AT&T is the telephone service company. There is one daily and one weekly paper. While there aren’t any radio stations operating out of Willard, residents are able to receive more than 20 stations. Residents can receive five television stations without cable; Mediacom is the cable TV service provider. There is one post office.

There are four shopping centers in Willard. Residents may worship at any of the ten churches within the city limits. Daycare is available through three providers. Willard has one public library.

Recreation

The Willard Recreational Center is an 18,000 square foot facility built in 2003 and is available for rent. It has the following features:  17,000 square foot facility with Large Gymnasium (Wood floor;  93’ x 60’), Small Gymnasium (Mondo floor 82’ x 52’), Murray;  Community Room with Patio and Kitchen (35’ x 33’ + Patio);  Conference/Class Room (21’ x 21’), Community Building (Capacity 250).

Other Recreation Features  Cox Fitness Center, 2 Public Parks (22 acres each)  North Park Nature Trail  Baseball/Softball fields  Walking/Fitness Trail (.8 mile asphalt track at South Park)  Outdoor Basketball Court  Soccer Fields, Playground  Picnic Pavilion, Frisco Highline  Trail (Ozark Greenways)  Aquatics Center

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Health Services

The City of Willard has two clinics. While there isn’t a hospital in the city, residents have access to three hospitals approximately 15 miles away from Willard. The following practices are available in Willard for residents and pets:

 Two Chiropractors  One Optometrist  Two Dentists  Two Veterinarians  Two Physicians

Demographics Demographics: Household Type, 2010 Census Families 1,455 Other Families 41 Married Couples 1,136 Single Mothers 227 Married Couples Without Children Under 18 547 Non-Family Households 446 Single Parent Families 319 Persons Living Alone 365 (City of Willard) Household Income in 2010 Amount Percent Less than $10,000 10.2 $10,000 to $14,999 4.3

$15,000 to $24,999 6.3

$25,000 to $34,999 14.2 $35,000 to $49,999 18.0 $50,000 to $74,999 19.9

$75,000 to $99,999 19.5

$100,000 to $149,999 7.6

$150,000 to $199,999 0.0 $200,000 or more 0.0 (City of Willard)

Willard has the highest median household income of any city in Greene County.

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Community Profile: Ash Grove Fire Protection District

History

The Ash Grove Fire Protection District was formed in 1927 and operated as a volunteer department until 1996. The district currently has one fire station located at 112 N. Piper Road in the City of Ash Grove.

Location

The district covers approximately 34 square miles. District lines are as follows: UU highway East to Farm Road 1 (Greene/Dade County Line); West Farm Road 56 to Clear Creek North; T Highway to the South.

Services

Ash Grove Fire has 15 volunteers and approximately 365 calls per year.

Additional Information

The Ash Grove Fire Protection District has a close working relationship with the City of Ash Grove and surrounding fire districts.

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Community Profile: Battlefield Fire Protection District

History

The Battlefield Fire Department is noted in the early 1950’s covering an area from south Farm Road 115 west to Highway 65, between the City of Springfield city limits and the Greene County line. In 1976 the department became a dues supported organization until 1985 when the Battlefield Fire Protection District was formed and became a tax-supported entity operating out of one station in the City of Battlefield. Station 2 was built in 1986 on Evans Road near the Springfield Lake. Also during 1986 an addition was added to Station 1 which acted as a satellite office for the Missouri Division of Fire Safety. Station 3 was built in 1991 located on Farm Road 156. In 1995 the District hired its first full time employee as the Fire Chief. In 1998 the current Administration and Headquarters building was erected to include a state of the art training facility. In 2002 the District hired their first full time firefighters located at Station 4 on Plainview Road. In 2003 the original Station 1 and the District Headquarters was damaged by a tornado that affected a large portion of the City of Battlefield. Station 1 was rebuilt in its current location and full time staffing was hired. In 2009 Station 3 was staffed.

Staffing

In 2015 staffing includes the Fire Chief, two Deputy Chiefs, three Battalion Chiefs, nine Captains and 21 Firefighters. The District also employs a full time maintenance employee, secretary, a volunteer Chaplain, and five volunteer firefighters.

Locations

This department currently operates 24 hour staffed fire stations located at:  Station 1 – 4110 W 2nd Street, Battlefield, MO  Station 3 – 3490 Beechwood, Springfield, MO  Station 4 – 1268 West Plainveiw Road, Springfield, MO  Station 2 has volunteer staffing located at 2281 East Farm Road 188, Springfield, MO.  District Headquarters – 4117 W 2nd Street, Battlefield, MO

Services Provided

The district responds to approximately 2800 calls annually. Current services provided by the District include:  Fire Suppression  Emergency Medical Response Basic Life Support  Vehicular/Equipment Extrication  Swift Water Rescue  Type 3 Structural Collapse (Region D)

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The Battlefield Fire Protection District is a densely populated district with a current Insurance Standards Office Rating of Class 2. The District is governed by a 5 member Board of Directors operating with a more than $3,000,000 budget and services approximately 65,000 to 70,000 citizens including several large churches and several Springfield Public School facilities.

Mutual Aid Agreements

Battlefield Fire Protection District has current automatic-aid agreements with:  City of Springfield Fire Department  City of Republic Fire Department  Logan Rogersville Fire Protection District  Willard Fire Protection District  Nixa Fire Protection District  Ozark Fire Protection District

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Community Profile: Bois D’ Arc Fire Protection District

History

The Bois D’Arc Fire Protection District became a tax-supported entity in 1995. Prior to 1995, the Rural Fire Association, founded in 1964, served as the area’s fire protection district. The Bois D’Arc Fire Protection District services approximately 2,000 – 3,000 citizens.

Stations

There are two fire stations. Fire Station #1 is located at 10515 W. State Highway T. Fire Station #2 is located at 897 N. State Highway F. Both stations are located in Bois D’Arc, Missouri.

This department is run entirely by volunteers, like most rural fire protection districts in the area. There are no full-time or paid positions with this department. There are approximately 25 – 30 volunteers that keep the department running. The district responds to approximately 180 calls annually.

Additional Information

The Bois D’Arc Fire Protection District is partnered with the Bois D’Arc Booster Club. The district has purchased property and is currently in the beginning stages of planning for a new Station #1, as the current structure no longer meets our current and expanding needs. Additionally, the district has completed the goal of building a training center/conference room at Fire Station #2.

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Community Profile: Ebenezer Fire Protection District

History

The Ebenezer Fire Protection District was a membership district until 1990. The district became a fire protection district in 1991 and is currently acting in that same capacity. There are four stations in the district that span across three municipalities.

Locations

 Fire Station #1: 7918 N. Farm Road 145, Springfield, Missouri, 65803;  Fire Station #2: 3433 W. Farm Road 34, Willard, Missouri, 65781;  Fire Station #3: 1026 E. State Highway CC, Pleasant Hope, Missouri, 65725; and  Fire Station #4: 387 W. Farm Road 96, Springfield, Missouri 65803.

Services

There are approximately 26 staff members between the four stations. The district responds to approximately 900 calls annually that number includes mutual aid response.

Additional Information

We have in the last year purchased a 10 acre lot of land on the northeast corner of state highway WW and farm road 145. Future plans include a new station to replace our current station 1 .We also plan on trying to get a FEMA grant for storm shelter on this property. This property will also include a public walking area for the community.

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Community Profile: Fair Grove Fire Protection District

Location

The Fair Grove Fire Protection District (FGFPD) encompasses 92 square miles in 4 counties including Greene, Dallas, Webster and Polk. The Fair Grove Fire Protection Districts boundaries are the same as the Fair Grove R-10 School District’s.

Services

The FGFPD has three (3) separate fire stations and is a combination fire department. We currently have six (6) full-time personnel, two (2) part-time personnel, and fifteen (15) volunteers. The main station (Station #2/Headquarters) is located at 645 E Shelby Rd (Old Highway 65), Greene County, MO. The northern station (Station #3) is located at 1139 State Road AA, Dallas County, MO. The southern station (Station #4) is located at 4242 State Highway KK, Greene County, MO.

Additional Information

The results from the most recent ISO Rating Inspection became effective December 1, 2014. The current ISO Rating Classification for both the city limits and county areas of the Fair Grove Fire Protection District is a Class 4. Our previous ISO Classification Rating was a Class 5 which went into effect April 1, 2014. Since that time we had requested an updated inspection for substantial changes made within our Fire District. The most recent rating classification change was the direct results of hiring full-time firefighters and the construction of a new water tower in the city limits of Fair Grove.

In addition, our fire District currently has Automatic Mutual Aid agreements for all structure fires with the following surrounding fire jurisdictions: Ebenezer Fire Protection District, Pleasant View Fire Protection District, Strafford Fire Protection District, Elkland Fire Protection District, Southern Dallas Fire Protection District and Pleasant Hope Fire Protection District.

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Community Profile: Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District

History

The Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District provides fire protection, emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials response fire prevention and fire education programs to an estimated 20,000 individuals covering 162 square-mile response area. This response area includes three counties: Greene, Christian and Webster. The fire district includes one municipality: the City of Rogersville.

Services

The L-R Fire Protection District is a combination district with both career and volunteer firefighters. The district’s 23 full-time employees and 32 volunteers responded to approximately 1,600 calls for service during 2014. The district is governed by a board of directors with five members serving six year terms.

Locations

There are six stations located in the Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District. Their locations are as follows:

 Fire Station #1: 3427 S. State Highway 125, Rogersville, Missouri, 65742;  Fire Station #2: 2377 S. Blackman Road, Springfield, Missouri, 65809;  Fire Station #3: 120 Audobon Road, Rogersville, Missouri, 65742;  Fire Station #4: 5383 State Highway B, Rogersville, Missouri, 65742;  Fire Station #5: 8274 E. Farm Road 174, Rogersville, Missouri, 65742; and  Fire Station #6 211 E. Center Street, Rogersville, Missouri, 65742.

Additional Information

Fire Station #1 is considered the central district that houses the district’s Command Staff and the district’s administrative assistant. Additionally, this station has a large pond and a community room, both available for public use.

The district currently has an ISO (Insurance Services Office) rating of four (4) in areas with fire hydrants and seven (7) in areas with no fire hydrants. There are auto-mutual aid agreements with Springfield, Strafford Fire, Ozark Fire, Battlefield Fire, Sparta Fire and Southern Webster Fire others on a request basis.

The district provides pre-hospital/first response medical care. This care is typically provided until an ambulance arrives on scene. The district has five paramedics, eighteen EMT-Basic providers and twenty-three first level responders. Members of the Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District are equipped to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS).

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The Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District participates in training offered by LEPC, MU-FRTI, Missouri Division of Fire Safety, EMS continuing education groups, and many more agencies not listed.

Further, the district also participates in the Springfield Safe Kids Coalition and has six certified car seat technicians who help install car seats and educate families about the proper use of these life saving devices.

The Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District also conducts annual inspections of all commercial buildings (e.g. schools, churches, restaurants, etc). Part of this program includes Knox Boxes, which are required to be installed at all new commercial structures and are available for residential structures. These help responders gain rapid entry to a structure while minimizing property loss.

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Community Profile: Pleasant View Fire Protection District

History

The Pleasant View Fire Protection District has been at its current location since October 5, 1986. In November of 2000, the department became a fully tax supported district. All of the department’s units are housed at one location, which includes 3 bays added in 2002.

Locations

There is one fire station located at 2313 E. State Highway AA, Springfield, Missouri, 65803. Approximately 12-18 volunteer firefighters serve this district.

Services

The call volume averages around 200 calls for service each year. This figure has been steady over the last few years and is an increase (approximately 60 to 70 calls more than average) since 2000. Due to the increased call volume, the district would like to add another station at the southern end of our response area, but it is not fiscally possible at this time.

Additional Information

The Pleasant View Fire Protection District has partnerships with the Pleasant View Elementary and Middle schools and does work with the Safe Kids organization to offer free smoke detectors to families with children.

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Community Profile: Strafford Fire Protection District

History

The Strafford Fire Protection District was formed in 1957 as an all-volunteer department. It remained a fee for service department until 1987 when Strafford Fire Protection District was established by a vote of the people through Revised Missouri State Statue Chapter 321, to provide emergency services to protect the quality of life and property within the District boundaries as a tax- based organization.

Services

Strafford maintains mutual aid agreements with all adjoining fire districts. In 2012, Strafford responded to 894 calls. In 2014, Strafford responded to 1010 calls. Recently, the calls for service have increased approximately 8.5 percent annually. This increase in call volume is complicated by the decline of hirable career candidates and volunteerism within our district. In November 2008, Strafford received a SAFER grant and the voters agreed to an increase in the tax levy. This increase allowed full-time firefighters to be hired. Currently, Strafford employs 15 firefighters, 1 full-time Fire Chief, 1 full-time secretary and 15 volunteer firefighters. Strafford is governed by a five person Board of Directors. Strafford is currently planning a recruitment drive to increase the number of volunteer firefighters to 25-30.

Locations

The district boundaries include 67 square miles and are bordered on the West by Highway 65, State Highway D on the South, Interstate 44 on the East and State Highway EE on the North. The District boundaries mirror Strafford School District boundaries and have not changed over the years.

Strafford Fire has three fire stations. They are located as follows:  Fire Station #1: 207 W Stan Harriman, Strafford, Missouri 65757 o District Headquarters o Training Station o Greene County DARE office o Public Community Center  Fire Station #2: 6957 E. State Highway YY, Springfield, Missouri 65802  Fire Station #3: 7488 J Road, Strafford, Missouri 65757

The Strafford Fire District occupies Station 1 as well as Station 2 with career personnel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Station 3 is currently manned on a volunteer basis.

Additional Information

The Strafford Fire District is currently planning for future growth with building sites currently purchased.

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Community Profile: Willard Fire Protection District

History

The Willard Fire Association was formed in 1954 and became the Willard Fire Protection District, a tax-supported entity, in 1988.

Locations

The Willard Fire District has three fire stations and one Training and Administration Building. Their locations are as follows:

 Fire Station #1: 108 W. Walnut Lane, Willard, Missouri.  Fire Station #2: 38851/2 N. Farm Road 125, Springfield, Missouri.  Fire Station #3: 2423 N. Pine Avenue, Springfield, Missouri.  Training and Administration Building: 2462 N. AB Highway, Springfield, Missouri.  New station 1 under construction: 240 N State Hwy Z, Willard, Missouri

Services

Willard Fire averages 1300-1350 calls per year with an average staff of 30 volunteers. There are 11 full-time paid positions within the district.

Additional Information

The district is in the construction phase of a new Station #1 which will house our district headquarters and main training facility. Due to rapid growth we are developing a live in program for volunteers at Station #3.

The district maintains a Cadet Program in partnership with the local school district. The district continues to be actively involved in collection donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in the local community.

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Community Profile: Ash Grove School District

History

The Ash Grove School District was the fourth school district to be organized in Greene County. The district consists of 119 square miles, 16 square miles in Dade County, 19 square miles in Lawrence County and 84 square miles in Greene County. The district owns five acres of land in Bois D’Arc where it operates a 3-6 grade elementary school. The school owns 50 acres in the city limits of Ash Grove and operates two schools, one PK-2nd elementary school and one 7th – 12th junior high and high school. The school district currently enrolls 700 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th and operates a Title I Preschool which serves 30 students. The school district, which employs more than 100 people, is the largest employer in Ash Grove.

Names and Addresses

Bois D’Arc Elementary 10315 State Highway T Bois D’Arc, Missouri, 65612

Ash Grove Elementary 100 N. Maple Lane Ash Grove, Missouri, 65604

Ash Grove Jr. High/High School 100 N. Maple Lane Ash Grove, Missouri, 65604

Transportation

The school district owns and operates eight bus routes each morning and afternoon and drives a total of 636 miles each day.

Future Expansion Plans

The school has experienced declining enrollment over the past few years and there are no plans for expansion at this time.

Community Partnerships

The Ash Grove District has a good working relationship with the city officials in Ash Grove and the emergency management committee in the city.

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Community Profile: Fair Grove Public School District

History

The Fair Grove R-X School District is located at 132 N Main Street within the Municipality of Fair Grove in Greene County, Missouri. The Elementary school consists of a building that was erected in the 1930’s and has undergone various upgrades throughout the following decades. The building is occupied by grades pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. The Middle School houses grades fifth through eighth in a building that was completed for the 2008-2009 school year. The High School is composed of students in grades ninth through twelfth in a building that was erected in 1980. Since then, there have been several upgrades and additions. The latest upgrades have taken place after the 2008-2009 school year when a storm destroyed the west wing of the high school. The addition of a FEMA Safe Room was also erected as an addition to the campus during the 2010-2011 school year.

Population and Demographics

Fair Grove Elementary School Grade White Asian Black Hispanic Multi Indian Total Pre-K 53 0 0 0 0 0 53 K 72 1 0 0 0 0 73 1st 80 1 0 0 1 0 82 2nd 71 1 1 0 2 0 75 3rd 73 1 0 0 1 0 75 4th 70 0 0 1 1 1 73 Total 419 4 1 1 5 1 431

Fair Grove Middle School Grade White Asian Black Hispanic Multi Indian Total 5th 89 1 0 0 0 0 90 6th 60 0 0 1 0 0 61 7th 72 1 1 1 2 0 77 8th 94 1 1 3 1 0 100 Total 315 3 2 5 3 0 328

Fair Grove High School Grade White Asian Black Hispanic Multi Indian Total 9th 80 0 0 4 0 0 84 10th 94 1 0 0 1 1 97 11th 99 0 0 1 0 0 100 12th 83 0 1 1 0 2 87 Total 356 1 1 6 1 3 368

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Fair Grove R-X School District School White Asian Black Hispanic Multi Indian Total Elementary 419 4 1 1 5 1 431 Middle 315 3 2 5 3 0 328 High 356 1 1 6 1 3 368 TOTAL 1090 8 4 12 9 4 1127

Emergency Alert System

The Fair Grove R-X School District has adopted the ALERTNOW Notification Service to keep all patrons of the District informed of important and emergency information. This service is free to all persons; however, you must sign up for the service to receive alerts. The District also has a notification system through SAFETIPS, which is also a reporting application for all persons to report potential threats and crimes to school administration.

Recreation Areas

Within the grounds of the Fair Grove R-X School District there are several recreational areas. On the west side of the elementary school there is a playground. On the south side of the middle school is an open area that was previously used as a football field; however, this is used as a recreational area for the middle school. On the north side of the high school is the football stadium. The stadium became operational during the 2009-2010 school year. There has also been a practice field that was constructed to the west of the football stadium. This facility is used as a practice field for the high school, and a Mighty Mites field. To the east of the high school and middle school are the baseball and softball stadiums. The baseball stadium opened during the 2009-2010 baseball season and has since been named Tim Leeper field.

Historic site

The historic site that was connected to the building that houses the Elementary students was damaged during a storm on May 8, 2009 and has since been demolished as it was deemed to be inhabitable.

Significant Historic Disasters

The Fair Grove R-X School District has had its share of disaster events. In the 1970’s, a major fire broke out and burned the high school. The school was later rebuilt. In 2002, the roof of the elementary building was blown off during a severe storm. It affected five classrooms and was later replaced. On Sunday March 8, 2009, the roof of the elementary building was once again torn off. It was determined to have been destroyed by straight line winds during a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. On Friday May 8, 2009, the roof of the west wing of the high school was torn off by a Derecho, which caused the wall to collapse. This portion of the building housed 13 classrooms, two offices, and a computer lab. Along with this portion of the building being destroyed, the far south end of the building suffered major damage as well which housed the newly built weight room. All portions of the building were rebuilt and reopened in December 2010.

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Transportation

The Fair Grove R-X School District currently operates 11 buses. Of these buses 10 are owned and operated by the Fair Grove District, while one bus is contracted and operated by the contractor. The following is a list of riders that occupy the buses operated by the Fair Grove School District on a daily basis.

Average Daily Bus Occupancy Bus Riders 1 71 2 53 3 62 4 59 5 62 6 17 7 58 8 55 9 54 10 72 11 54 Total 617

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Community Profile: Logan-Rogersville School District

History

Soon after Rogersville was established in 1884, the population had grown to approximately 50 people, representing approximately 12-15 families. The new town was in the Henderson School District which, in the days before school buses, was quite a distance. They needed a school close by for younger children. The only available space, an empty blacksmith shop, was cleaned up and equipped with a small blackboard, a table for a teacher and a few crude seats. The first teacher was paid by the subscription (tuition) which amounted to about $20.00 per month. Within 2-3 years, the population had grown to require more room and better equipment. A school district was soon organized into nearby territory. Later Henderson and Liberty were incorporated into Rogersville.

In 1950, more districts were added to form a reorganized school district. The next year, eight country schools in Eastern Greene County were reorganized. The new Logan Elementary School opened in 1955 with grades 1st – 8th. In the early 1960’s, the consolidation of the Rogersville and Logan School Districts created the Logan-Rogersville School District. A new high school was built north of Highway 60 on Missouri State Highway 125 utilizing the former Rogersville High School for grades 7th and 8th. Logan Elementary and Logan High School buildings were both enlarged in 1978. The elementary schools remained separate until the fall of 1983, when the district was reorganized again with all children in grades K-5 attending Logan and grades 6-8 at Rogersville. Student data indicates that 40% of the district’s students reside in Greene County, 44% reside in Webster County and 16% reside in Christian County. The district’s total current assed valuation is over $223,000,000. The Logan-Rogersville School District serves over 2,250 students.

In 1991, a new middle school and primary cafeteria were occupied. In 1996, voters approved an extension to the district’s indebtedness, providing funds for more classrooms and the purchase of 25 acres of land.

Locations and Addresses of Logan-Rogersville School Buildings

Primary School Logan-Rogersville Middle School 512 S. Sentry Drive 8225 E. Farm Road 174 Rogersville, Missouri, 65742 Rogersville, Missouri, 65742 417-881-2947 417-753-2896

Logan-Rogersville Elementary School Logan Rogersville High School 7297 E. Farm Road 164 4700 S. State Highway 125 Rogersville, Missouri, 65742 Rogersville, Missouri, 65742 417-753-2813 Logan-Rogersville Upper Elementary School 306 S. Mill Street School District Administration Offices Rogersville, Missouri, 65742 100 E. Front Street 417-753-2996 Rogersville, Missouri, 65742 417-753-2891

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Critical Facilities and Equipment

The District has 6 main buildings, along with a bus maintenance barn and a maintenance building. There are approximately 32 school buses owned and operated by the District. The Logan- Rogersville High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School and Primary School all have computer labs with computer equipment used by faculty and staff members. All of the Logan- Rogersville School Buildings can be used as a storm shelter in the event of an emergency. Similarly, the facilities that can be used a storm shelters have gyms that can be used for emergency situations (e.g. shelters). The Logan-Rogersville Middle School also has the Wildcat Football Stadium on its campus which can be used as an emergency storm shelter, as needed.

Transportation

The students of the Logan-Rogersville School District are provided free public transportation by school owned and maintained buses. The District provides transportation to approximately 1500 students daily.

Demographics

The following figures were obtained from the September 2014 Enrollment documents.

Total Students per School Primary School 331 Students Elementary School 354 Students Upper Elementary School 526 Students Middle School 366 Students High School 697 Students

Primary School Races White 313 Students Black 1 Students Asian 3 Students Hispanic 10 Students Indian 0 Students Multi Race 4 Students Pacific Islander 0 Students

Elementary School Races White 327 Students Black 2 Students Asian 2 Students Hispanic 10 Students Indian 0 Students Multi Race 13 Students Pacific Islander 0 Students

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Upper Elementary School by Race White 490 Students Black 2 Students Asian 2 Students Hispanic 12 Students Indian 0 Students Multi Race 20 Students Pacific Islander 0 Students

Middle School by Race White 350 Students Black 1 Students Asian 1 Students Hispanic 6 Students Indian 0 Students Multi Race 8 Students Pacific Islander 0 Students

High School by Race White 667 Students Black 2 Students Asian 2 Students Hispanic 11 Students Indian 0 Students Multi Race 15 Students Pacific Islander 0 Students

Faculty

There are 338 faculty and staff members employed by for the district. 337 employees in the district are white. 1 staff member in the Upper Elementary is Hispanic. There are 6 staff members in the district who are bilingual:  1 Spanish in the Upper Elementary  1 German in the Upper Elementary  3 Spanish in the High School  1 French in the High School

Development Trends

The Logan-Rogersville School District saw a 0.3% increase in enrollment from the September 2010 to September 2014. Due to current changes in the Rogersville Highway 60 area, as well as projected growth in business and residential areas, an accelerated growth pattern in student population is expected.

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Future Building or Expansion Plans

The Logan-Rogersville School District was recently approved for two FEMA Safe Room Grants and is in the final stages of completing the preliminary planning for these construction projects. The district plans to break ground on these projects by June of 2015. One Safe Room will be located on the Logan-Rogersville High School Campus and the other will be located on the Logan-Rogersville Middle School Campus.

Education

The mission of the Logan-Rogersville R-8 School District is to provide all students with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful participation in our changing society. Our goals are for students to graduate from the Logan-Rogersville School District and for these graduating students to be able to demonstrate proficient communication skills; develop global perspectives and civic responsibilities; recognize and apply changing technology; develop appropriate interactive skills; use problem solving and critical thinking skills; develop the ability to be self-directed and life-long learners; understand physical fitness and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle; and have an awareness for creative expression.

Partnerships with Other Agencies

The Logan-Rogersville School District partners with several local organizations to better enhance the education of our students. These organizations include the Logan-Rogersville Education Foundation, Community Partnership of the Ozarks, Logan-Rogersville Parent-Teacher Association, Logan-Rogersville Care To Learn, and Rogersville Chamber of Commerce.

Awards

The Logan-Rogersville R-8 School District has received “Distinction in Performance” awards from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the following school years:

 2001-2002  2008-2009  2002-2003  2009-2010  2003-2004  2010-2011  2005-2006  2011-2012  2006-2007  2012-2013  2007-2008

The Logan-Rogersville High School college preparatory and vocational training programs are very strong with more than 71.1% of the 2014 graduates attending post-secondary educational institutions. The District also has the distinction of being one of Missouri’s first A+ schools guaranteeing eligible students two years of tuition-free enrollment at participating Missouri community colleges.

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Community Profile: Republic School District

History

The Republic R-III School District is one of the City of Republic’s largest employers. The School District is located in the City of Republic, which is part of a larger physiographic region known as the Ozarks, more specifically located on the Springfield Plateau. Due to this location, although the terrain is not as steep and rugged as other regions of the Ozarks, there still remains a dominating (and sometimes limiting) geologic characteristic that must be considered; the Ozarks is defined by its karst topography, which brings with it a scenario that requires special attention for planning, land use, development, water quality, regulations when updating and building new educational facilities.

The Republic R-III School District provides educational programs and services to 4,700 students in one early childhood center, five elementary schools, a middle school and a high school for the 2013- 2014 school year.

Population and Demographics

Republic School District Characteristics Subject Number Percent School Enrollment Population 3 Years and Over Enrolled in School 4,832 100.0% Preschool 170 3.5% Elementary School (grades k – 5) 2,246 46.5% Middle School (grades 6-8) 1,116 23.1% High School (grades 9 – 12) 1,300 26.9%

Additional Information

The Republic R-III District offers a variety of course offerings and opportunities for students. The Republic High School continues to be an A+ school which allows additional curriculum opportunities for students.

In order to perpetuate and improve society, Republic R-III Schools will provide an environment for all students to develop habits, knowledge, and technical skills, thereby preparing them to be able to make sound choices, participate effectively in vocational pursuit, and become responsible citizens of the twenty-first century.

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Community Profile: Springfield School District

History

Springfield Public Schools is Missouri’s largest fully accredited school district. We have built a reputation of academic excellence based on the outstanding performance of our students and schools. Over 25,000 students attend 36 elementary schools, an intermediate school (grades 5 – 6), nine middle schools, five high schools and three early childhood centers. In addition, we offer more than a dozen Choice Programs that cater to the diverse needs of many students including the International Baccalaureate program, Wonders of the Ozarks Learning Facility (WOLF), Health Sciences Academy at Mercy, Academy of Exploration and the Middle College Program. All five of our district high schools are designated Missouri A+ Schools.

Partners in Education: 2013-2014

Springfield Public Schools’ Partners in Education Program engages the Springfield community in creating partnerships that support student learning through a mutual sharing of resources which will help secure a prosperous future for Springfield and its residents.

 A-1 Electric Service, Inc.  Christ Episcopal Church  AG Financial Solutions  City of Springfield  American Dehydrated Foods, Inc.  City of Springfield-Public Works  American National Property and  City of Springfield-Workforce Casualty Company Development  Aramark Education  City Utilities of Springfield  Associated Electric Cooperative  Clarion Hotel  Baptist Bible College  Cold Stone Creamery  BancorpSouth  Coldwater Creek  Bass Pro Corporate  Commerce Bank  Big Brothers Big Sisters  Commercial Insurance Underwriters,  BKD, L.L.P. Inc. (CIU)  Borders  Community Blood Center of the  Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield Ozarks  Butler, Rosenbury & Partners  Community Foundation of the Ozarks  Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown,  Consumer Credit Counseling Service P.C.  Community Partnership/Caring  Cassils Coffee Café Communities Creekside  Central Assembly of God  Cornerstone Church  Central Christian Church  Creekside at Elfindale  Central States Industrial  Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.  Champion Athletes of the Ozarks  Discovery Center of Springfield  Chase Card Services  Domino’s Pizza  Chesterfield Family Center  Drury University  Chick-fil-A @ South Glenstone  East Grand Church of Christ

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 East Grand Community Service  McDonald’s @ East Kingsley  Educational Community Credit Union  McDonald’s @ North Glenstone  Empire Bank  McKesson  Evangel University  Macedonia Baptist Church  Evangel University Men’s Basketball  Macy’s Team  Mediacom Ice Park  Fantastic Sams Hair Salon  Med-Pay, Inc.  Fry-Wagner Moving & Storage  Messiah Lutheran Church  Future Business Leaders of America-  Metro Credit Union Parkview H.S.  Missouri Department of  Gordmans Transportation  Graceway Baptist Church  Missouri State University  Grant Beach Neighborhood  Missouri State University Career Association Center  Great Southern Bank  Morelock-Ross Builders  Greene County Commission  National Heights Baptist Church  Greene County Medical Society  North Side Assembly of God AllianceGuaranty Bank  Oak Grove Assembly of God  Hardee’s of Southwest Missouri  O’Reilly Auto Parts  High Street Baptist Church  Outback Steak House  Hoover Music Company, Inc.  Ozarks Community Hospital  Horace Mann Insurance  Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild  Incredible Pizza Company  Ozark Regional YMCA  Jack Ball Architects, P.C.  Ozarks Technical Community College  Jack Henry & Associates  Ozarks Technical Community College  James River Assembly Career Center  Jerry F. Cash, D.D.S., M.S., P.C.  Park Crest Assembly of God  Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the  Pathways United Methodist Church Performing Arts  Penmac Personnel  Jump Mania  Palen Music Center  King’s Way United Methodist Church  Papa John’s Pizza  KOLR/KSFX  Parkview Christian Church  Kraft Foods, Inc.  Paul Mueller Company  KSMU Public Radio  Praise Assembly  Lakeland Regional Hospital  Pregnancy Care Center  Liberty Home Solutions  Price Cutter Plus  Life Fellowship Church  Rick’s Automotive, Inc.  Lost & Found of the Ozarks  Ridgecrest Baptist Church  McDonald’s @ West Kearney  Sac River Stables, L.L.C.  McDonald’s @ South Campbell  Second Baptist Church  McDonald’s @ West Sunshine  Seminole Baptist  McDonald’s @ East Chestnut  Skinny Improv Creative, Inc. Expressway

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 SMC Packaging Group  Springfield-Greene County Park  Soroptimist International of Board Springfield, MO  Springfield Gymnastics & Aquatics  South Haven Baptist Center  South Side Baptist Church  Springfield Little Theatre  Southland Christian Church  Springfield Music  Southminster Presbyterian Church  Springfield News-Leader  Southwest Area Manufacturers  Springfield North Rotary Club Association  Springfield Regional Opera  Springfield Area Chamber of  Springfield Remanufacturing Commerce Corporation (SRC)  Springfield Area Human Resources  State Bank of Southwest Missouri Association  Taste of Home Entertaining  Springfield Cardinals  Temple Baptist Church  Springfield Fire Department  Texas Roadhouse  Springfield-Greene County Library-  The Bank of Missouri Admin Office  The Council of Churches of the  Springfield-Greene County Library- Ozarks-RSVP Brentwood  The Way-Faith Community  Springfield-Greene County Library-  Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems Library Station  University Heights Baptist Church  Springfield-Greene County Library-  US Bank Midtown Carnegie  Victory Trade School  Springfield-Greene County Library-  Village Inn Restaurants The Library Center  Vogue Cleaners, Inc.  Springfield-Greene County Health Department  Wesley United Methodist Church  Wonders of Wildlife

Bond Projects

On April 2, 2013, Springfield voters approved a $71.65 million bond issue to fund technology upgrades, a new Sherwood Elementary School, additional classrooms at Hickory Hills K-8 School and renovations to Fremont Elementary School, Kickapoo High School and Glendale High School.

Financial Information

Operating Funds: 2013-2014 Revenue  Local $ 171,517,771  Expenditures: 2013-2014  County 2,245,000  Salaries/benefits $ 138,756,968  State 61,137,452  Purchased services 18,354,652  Federal 28,522,777  Supplies 18,619,242  Other 71,920,000  Capital outlay 7,977,293  Total Revenue $335,343,000  Total Expenditures $227,048,492

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 District Levy: 2013-2014  Operating levy $3.5619  Debt service levy $0.5100  Total levy $4.0719

Total assessed valuation (2013-2014): $623,036,867.00

Transportation

"Safe, efficient, and consistent transportation to and from school provided in compliance with Missouri statutes, regulations and local board policy."

The Springfield Public Schools Transportation Department includes 142 drivers, 53 bus attendants, three nurses, four lead trainers, one shop supervisor, five mechanics, three secretaries and three routing/ technology specialists.

The Transportation Center is located on ten acres at 2945 E. Pythian. It includes the main offices, a twelve bay garage, employee parking, school bus parking and fuel storage. There is a Satellite Center located at Carver Middle School, 3325 West Battlefield. Forty buses are kept there in addition to a small modular office building and fuel storage.

During the 2013-2014 school year, SPS buses logged 1,763,355 miles: 908,458 miles for regular education routes, 502,505 miles for special education and 222,064 miles for sports and activity trips. 3,042 miles were logged for miscellaneous miles (training, maintenance, and route evaluation). Buses travel 9,824 miles daily, transporting 7,562 students to 35 elementary schools, five high schools, three combined (K-8th grade) schools and six middle schools.

Future Expansion Plans

 Sherwood Elementary School August 2015  Kickapoo HS Auditorium/ FEMA Safe Room August 2016

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Community Profile: Strafford School District

History

The first record of school being conducted in the Strafford area is a reference to school being held at the Danforth farm as early as 1834, which was one year after the formation of Greene County. The Danforth farm was approximately four miles southeast of present day Strafford. The school was not publicly funded and the population of the area was very sparse at that time.

The earliest record of public funded schools in the Strafford area was the formation of township districts as early as 1853. There were five township districts in the present day Strafford School District. The nearest one to present day Strafford was held at Greene Warren’s farm approximately 1.5 miles southeast of Strafford. These township schools were for primary education, held in primitive facilities or someone’s home, and were in session for about six months per year if funds permitted. During the Civil War, the length of sessions was reduced or school was suspended completely due to the turmoil of the period.

Following the Civil War, the local public education was reinstated and as the population grew, additional districts were created. The town of Strafford was platted in 1871 and by 1873, school for primary grades 1st – 8th was being held in the new Public Hall and designated as District 5-29-20. By 1881, ten “one room” districts had been established in the present day Strafford School District. By the late 1800’s, the Strafford District 5-29-20 had expanded to a two room facility on Washington Avenue just south of the present day Fine Arts Auditorium.

In the early 1900’s state law provided for the consolidation of “one room” school districts for the purpose of providing High School. In April of 1913, as a result of a citizen petition of the County Superintendent of Schools, local residents voted to create Strafford Consolidated School District No. 2. This consolidated the “one room” primary districts of Strafford, Lamb, Potter, Flint Hill and Oak Hill. A new high school building was completed in 1914 on the site of the present day high school building. The primary schools continued to operate at Lamb, Potter, Flint Hill and Oak Hill along with the Danforth Colored School, which had been part of the Oak Hill District.

The new high school building housed primary students of the original Strafford District along with students of a two year high school program. High school was expanded to three years in 1916, then to four years in 1920. High school was provided for students in the new Strafford C-2 District along with students from other outlying districts with those districts paying tuition for their students choosing to attend high school. At this time, mandatory education was limited to eight grades.

In 1924, the Oak Hill School was closed due to maintenance issues and those primary students were transported to Strafford. During the 1920’s and early 1930’s Strafford C-2 District leased a building from Frank Delp for use as gymnasium. This building still exists on Washington Avenue south of the present day Fine Arts Auditorium.

In 1934, six rooms and a gymnasium were added to the original high school building. At this time, the “one room” primary schools at Lamb, Potter and Flint Hill were closed and students transported to Strafford. With the addition of a significant transportation system, high school students from outlying school districts were provided transportation to Strafford. In 1939, an industrial arts

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The Danforth Colored School, which had been part of the Oak Hill District, was closed in 1941 due to declining enrollment. This school was located ¼ mile west of Danforth Cemetery on the south side of Farm Road 116.

In 1949, the County Superintendent of Schools was directed by the Missouri Department of Education to eliminate “one room” primary school districts through consolidation. Voters approved the creation of Strafford Reorganized School District Number VI in 1949 which added Plummer, North Star, Ingram, Locust Prairie and Holman districts to Strafford C-2 District.

A bond issue to construct a new elementary school was defeated by voters in 1951. Therefore, the Ingram building and a building from O’Reilly Army Hospital in Springfield were relocated to the Strafford campus to accommodate the increased elementary and junior high enrollment. Plummer, North Star, Ingram, Locust Prairie and Holman schools were closed in 1952 and the properties sold.

In 1956, a new six-classroom elementary school with a cafeteria and offices was constructed following voter approval of a bond issue. The addition of this facility allowed for the separation of elementary grades 1st – 6th from the junior high and high school students. The cafeteria provided a hot lunch for all students for the first time. In 1960, four additional classrooms were added to this elementary building.

A new industrial arts building was also constructed in 1960 to provide a larger and more modern facility. This building is now the office suite of the middle school. The existing industrial arts building was converted to an office for the superintendent and staff.

In 1963, a new gymnasium was constructed providing a larger facility with increased seating capacity. This building is now known as the Max Evans Gymnasium. The existing gymnasium and stage in the 1934 high school addition was converted for use as a library, study hall, business classrooms and a principal’s office.

In 1965, four additional elementary classrooms and a library were constructed north of the existing elementary building. Also, at this time a four bay bus barn was constructed on the north side of the industrial arts building. This provided for maintenance and storage of up to nine buses, as the transition from privately owned “contracted” buses to district owned buses was completed.

On December 11th, 1972, as one of the worst ice storms on record was taking place, fire broke out near the upper floor of the original high school building, which was constructed in 1914. Due to the ice storm and water pressure problems, Strafford and other area volunteer fire departments were unable to contain the fire and it spread to the 1934 addition destroying the high school building. The bus barn was converted to classrooms (later to be used for middle school) and every available space in town was utilized along with portable buildings to accommodate students for the next 1½ years.

A new high school was completed in 1974 returning the district and students to normal conditions. In 1975, additional elementary classrooms were added to the west end of the north wing and four more rooms connecting the north and south wings. Classrooms and offices were added to the south side of the elementary building in 1988.

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In 1991, a new industrial arts building was constructed north of the high school. The existing industrial arts building was converted to middle school use.

In 1995, the high school expanded, a new gymnasium and a new bus maintenance facility were constructed. In 1998, the new gymnasium was upgraded. In 1999, the middle school was expanded to accommodate 6th grade. In 2000, the early childhood center was constructed providing facilities for kindergarten, preschool and daycare.

In 2006, a fine arts auditorium was constructed and an addition to the middle school was completed to accommodate 5th grade. The elementary library and industrial arts building were also expanded at this time.

Total student enrollment in 1910 was 480 for the ten “one room” primary school districts that now make up Strafford R-VI. In 1919, student enrollment was 340 for Strafford C-2 plus student enrollment of 233 for five “one room” outlying primary schools that now make up Strafford R-VI for a total of 573 students. In 1951, following reorganization, student enrollment was 487 for Strafford R-VI. Today, enrollment for Strafford R-VI is approximately 1200 students.

Transportation

Highway/Interstate Interstate 44 runs East and West in the backyard of the Strafford R-VI Public School District. Route 66 runs East and West throughout the City of Strafford and is just two blocks South of the Schools.

Air The Springfield/Branson National Airport is located approximately 15 miles West of Strafford Schools.

Rail BNSF Railways run East and West through the City of Strafford and is approximately three blocks South of Strafford Schools.

Strafford R-VI Transportation There are 20 school buses ranging from 19 passengers to 77 passengers.

Emergency Services

Strafford R-VI Public Schools is staffed with two nurses and one School Resource Officer. Each administrator from each building is equipped with an alert weather radio. The Superintendent is also equipped with a weather radio and has access to radar at any time.

Emergency Alert System

The district implemented an emergency alert call system at the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year. This system is set up to alert parents and staff in case of a crisis or just simply for a snow day. Our records management and emergency alert system for the district is set up by Lumen.

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The Resource Officer has direct contact with the 911 Office, as well as local police and fire departments by radio.

Our campus is equipped with a camera system that is monitored by the Resource Officer.

Utilities

 Telephone: Southwestern Bell  Propane: MFA Oil  Electricity: Empire Electric  Water/Sewer: City of Strafford  Sanitation: Allied Waste Services

Population

The Strafford R-VI School District has 1204 students enrolled. The enrollment projects are as follows:

 2009-2010 =1343  2010-2011 =1404  2011-2012 =1486  2012-2013 =1581  2013-2014 =1693  2014-2015 =1818  2015-2016 =1954  2016-2017 =2127

The Strafford R-VI School District has 183 full-time employees and eight part-time employees which gives a total of 191 employees. The District has two full-time nurses and one resource officer.

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Community Profile: Walnut Grove Public School District

History

Walnut Grove schools hosted graduation for the first time in the mid 1800’s and has held graduation every year since. The school facilities have been renovated or built on an average of every 40 years. The High School was built in the late 1930’s followed by renovation and updates in the late 1960’s. A new High School building was erected in the mid 1990’s and is still being utilized today. The Elementary School was built in 1951, the bus barn in 1952, with an upgrade to the Elementary (added wing) in 1978. The Walnut Grove Gymnasium (Field House) was built in 1964. The bus barn, maintenance building, Green House, and Vocational Agriculture building were built in: 1952, 1951, 1990, 1974; respectively. Now, the Walnut Grove District has an average daily attendance of 244 with an average of 96% student attendance rate. Student population growth has slightly decreased over the past two (2) years, as of August 2014.

Names and Locations

All Walnut Grove School District facilities are located at 300 East College, Walnut Grove, MO 65770. These facilities include the Elementary School, High School (which includes Junior High students), the bus barn, field house, maintenance building, vocational/agricultural building, and green house.

Transportation

Walnut Grove Schools currently possesses a bus fleet of three (3) regular route buses, one (1) mini bus, two (2) spare buses and four (4) out of service buses. Six (6) are in service / currently operating in the Walnut Grove District.

Future Expansion Plans

Walnut Grove Schools is currently evaluating the possibility of renovating or building a new elementary school and gymnasium, as well as installing a “storm safe” shelter for inclement weather, which may be part of the gymnasium.

Community Partnerships

Walnut Grove Schools maintain positive and community-based relations with the following organizations: Walnut Grove Ministerial Alliance, Parent Teacher Organization, O’Sullivan Lodge #7 AF&AM, Walnut Grove Alumni Association, Walnut Grove Booster Club, Walnut Grove Community Development.

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Community Profile: Willard School District

Names and Addresses of Facilities

District Office Transition House 500 E. Kime Street 515 E. Jackson #A 417-742-2584 Willard, Mo 65781 Willard, MO 65781 Willard Alternative School Elementary Schools 208 N. Miller Road Bldg. B  Central Elementary 417-742-5430 2825 N. Farm Road 101 Willard, MO 65781 417-831-4440 Springfield, MO 65802 Willard Special Services  East Elementary 321 Farmer Road 518 E. Kime Street 417-742-0930 417-742-4639 Willard, MO 65781 Willard, MO 65781  North Elementary Willard Tiger Pre-School 409 Farmer Road 221 W. Jackson 417-742-2597 417-838-3522 Willard, MO 65781 Willard, MO 65781

 Orchard Hills AG Center 4595 Farm Road 140 515 E. Jackson 417-869-0600 417- 742-3524 Springfield, MO 65802 Willard, MO 65781  South Elementary 4151 W. Division Locker Room 417-862-6308 208 N. Miller Road Bldg. A Springfield, MO 65802 Willard, MO 65781

Willard Intermediate Baseball/Softball Practice Facility 407 Farmer Road 312 W. Walnut Lane 417-742-4242 Willard, MO 65781 Willard, MO 65781 Willard Transportation/Maintenance Willard Middle School 315 Farmer Rd. 205 Miller Road 417-742-2506 417-742-2588 Willard, MO 65781 Willard, MO 65781 Willard Support Services Willard High School 460 E. Kime Street 515 E. Jackson 417-742-0768 417-742-3524 Willard, MO 65781 Willard, MO 65781

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Enrollment Statistics

The school district has a student enrollment of about 4,456 students and is organized on four levels: Kindergarten – 4th, 5th and 6th, 7th and 8th, and 9th – 12th. It also has an accredited rating given by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Elementary School Enrollment Willard South 434 Students Willard Central 352 Students Willard East 318 Students Willard North 299 Students Willard Orchard Hills 376 Students

All five elementary schools are participating in the Accelerated Schools Program.

Enrollment Numbers Intermediate School 687 Students Middle School 709 Students High School 1,280 Students Alternative Schools 75 Students

Willard Students by Gender Male Students 2,282 Female Students 2,174

District Boundaries

The exact boundary lines are difficult to describe due to boundary changes over the years which have created numerous jogs in the boundary lines. The northeastern boundary stretches beyond Highway 13 to McDaniel Lake. The southeastern boundary juts westward slightly within the Springfield city limits. The southern boundary runs just beyond I-44 to Brookline. The western boundary follows no specific pattern. The southwestern boundary is located a couple of miles west of Highway AB and generally parallels the highway for a few miles. Just west of Willard, the boundary juts westward all the way beyond Highway UU. The northwestern corner takes in the Cave Springs area and goes beyond Highway 123. The northernmost boundary generally follows Farm Road 44 with the exception of a wide strip of land on both sides of Highway Z running all the way beyond Sacville to and slightly beyond Highway BB. For more specific information, call the transportation department at 417-742-2506.

Transportation

The school district operates 46 school buses. They travel over 575,000 miles annually and transport a daily average of more than 3,105 students. The Board of Education has established that any student who lives within the district boundaries shall receive free transportation. A few students who live very near their attendance center walk to school.

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Enrollment Projections

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 District Capacity 6,253 6,253 6,253 6,253 6,253 Low Projections 4,321 4,362 4,403 4,444 4,485 Medium Projections 4,452 4,539 4,625 4,711 4,798 High Projections 4,583 4,710 4,836 4,963 5,090

Emergency Services

Law Enforcement is provided by the City of Willard, Greene Co. Sherriff Department and City of Springfield. The Willard R-II School District also employs two School Resource Officers who serve in cooperation with the City of Willard Police Department and the Greene County Sheriff’s Department.

Fire/Ambulance is dispatched by Greene County 911.

Emergency Management is provided by the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management and the City of Willard Emergency Management Director.

Medical Services is provided by the Willard School District Health Services Department comprised of 2 RN’s, 5 LPN’s and 2 Medical Assistants.

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Community Profile: Missouri State University

History and Geography

On March 17th, 1905, the Missouri General authorized the establishment of State Normal School #4, now Missouri State University, in the Southwest District. Currently, Missouri State University (MSU) comprises 209 acres on the core campus. The main campus comprises 55 structures, administrative and academic, with ten academic structures located within the downtown area of Springfield.

Population and Demographics

Enrollment Figures: Race Category Number White or Caucasian 17,723 Black or African American 826 Hispanic or Latino 701 Asian American 314 American Indian or Alaskan Native 134 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 28 International Students 1,523 More than one race 624 Unknown/Other* 512 Total 22,385 *Includes students on China Campus

Enrollment Figures: Age Age Female Male Total Under 18 years 1,194 811 2,005 18 to 19 years 3,199 1,941 5,140 20 to 21 years 3,331 2,175 5,506 22 to 24 years 2,558 2,160 4,718 25 to 29 years 1,137 1,087 2,224 30 to 34 years 555 491 1,046 35 to 39 years 369 288 657 40 to 44 years 255 160 415 45 to 49 years 200 84 284 50 to 54 years 107 70 177 55 to 59 years 54 37 91 60 to 64 years 24 18 42 65 years and above 31 49 80 Total 13,014 9,371 22,385

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Emergency Alert System

A mass notification system is in place that will notify students, faculty, staff and other individuals signed up for the service via text messaging or e-mail in the event of an emergency. Additionally, audible sirens and voice notification devices are located strategically across the campus. Speakers are also located on campus patrol vehicles.

Recreational Centers/Arenas

There are three centers/arenas used for recreational activity on campus. There is the Plaster Student Union, Meyer Library, and Foster Recreation Center.

Arenas

There are three arenas on campus used to host events. The McDonald Arena has a capacity of 1,200. The Hammons Student Center has a capacity of 8,800. The JQH Arena has a capacity of 11,000.

Transportation

Bikeways are intertwined throughout the core campus. The Bear Line is a free campus shuttle service provided for students, with lines travelling all across campus and to designated designations in neighborhood surrounding campus, along with a downtown route.

Future Plans

The Welcome Center is currently under construction and will be completed by spring of 2015 and located at National and Bear Blvd. Construction of the O’Reilly Clinical Health Science Center is under construction at Holland and Cherry will be completed by fall of 2015. Missouri State University will begin construction, the summer of 2015, of the transit way on John Q. Hammons and extend south near Grand. This project has an expected completion time by fall semester 2015.

Historic Significant Disasters

Missouri State University sheltered more than 300 individuals at the McDonald Arena during the 2006-2007 ice storms. MSU also housed individuals who evacuated or relocated from Louisiana during and after Hurricane Katrina.

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Identified Assets

Missouri State University operates ten shuttle routes daily Sunday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. This service carried more than 928,937passengers during fiscal year 2014.

Emergency Services

Communication

There is a 24/7 Dispatch Center located on campus with county-wide communication with others within the 911 system including police, fire and EMS.

Law Enforcement

MSU has public safety officers assigned to campus 24/7. Additionally, MSU has a contract with the Springfield Police Department which assigned ten Springfield PD Officers to the campus for 24/7 service and work out of a substation located on campus.

Fire Services

Springfield Fire Station #1 is the closest to campus and provides emergency fire services and fire protection.

Emergency Medical Services

MSU operates a health care facility, the Taylor Health Center, located on campus.

Utilities

All utilities are coordinated and run by the Facilities Management Office and Power House, located on campus.

Inventory

Greenwood Laboratory School teaches grades Kindergarten – 12th and is located on campus and considered a part of MSU. The Child Development Center is located in the Professional Building and is also part of the university.

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Parking Garages

The University has two major garages, Bear Park North and Bear Park South, with a total parking capacity of 2,500 vehicles. Additional parking is available throughout campus, though not in a covered area. Spaces are designated by the color of permit required by students to park there.

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Community Profile: Ozarks Technical Community College

History

Educational opportunities in the Ozarks took an important step forward on April 3, 1990, when residents of Springfield and 13 surrounding public school districts voted to establish a “community technical college.” As the region’s new comprehensive community college, Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) provided an open admission, two-year College with a focus on technical education. Citizens now could earn a one-year Certificate, two-year Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) or an Associate of Arts degree (A.A.). Word spread quickly of OTC’s commitment to small class sizes, professional faculty and staff and diverse curriculum.

In September of 1991, OTC opened its doors at Cox Medical Center North and at 815 N. Sherman in Lincoln and Graff Hall to 1,198 college credit students.

In 1996, OTC, on its first attempt, received accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

OTC’s potential to meet the job training needs of the area became apparent. New programs were developed and existing programs continually revised with guidance and input from the members of 41 programs advisory committees, who are citizens and business and industry leaders. Since 1991, more than 100,000 citizens of southwest Missouri have taken advantage of one or more of the college’s educational services.

Enrollment grew at an annual compound rate of 16.7 percent between 1991 and 2004. Not only did enrollment soar, but quality education continued to prevail. In February of 2001, OTC was given a ten-year reaccreditation from the North Central Association.

With this growth rate, the campus expanded to accommodate the demand for facilities. The Technical Education Center opened in the summer of 1997, the Information Commons in the summer of 1998, the Information Commons East in the summer of 1999 and the Industry and Transportation Technology Center in 2000. Renovation of historic Lincoln Hall was completed in 2001, after the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in May 2000. A plaque recognizing the building’s placement on the National Register, honoring it as the first Julius Rosenwald School in Missouri was unveiled in August 2004. The Information Commons West opened in 2002. The newly renovated Graff Hall reopened in the fall of 2003. The pedestrian mall was funded by a state grant and the foundation was made possible by a gift from John Q. Hammons.

In August 2005, ground was broken for the first classroom building on what is now the Richwood Valley campus. The first classes were held at Richwood Valley in the spring 2007 semester. Named for the historic area where the campus now stands, Richwood Valley is located on Highway 14 between the cities of Ozark and Nixa.

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Our student successes also continued with regional, state and national award winners from our technical programs in the Skills/USA competitions. The Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) organization and Student Government Association also have won a variety of awards for their work in the community.

OTC Today

In addition to its college credit component, OTC provides area citizens with a variety of educational options:

 High School juniors and seniors can participate in half-day job skill programs through OTC’s area vocational-technical school.  Specific training can be custom designed for business and industry at the work site.  Non-credit personal and professional enrichment courses are offered at local high schools and community centers throughout the Ozarks.  English as a Second Language classes are available throughout the year.  Adult Education and Literacy is available to adults working towards the General Education Diploma (GED) in a variety of locations throughout the Ozarks.

OTC’s comprehensive mission, to focus on job-skill training and college transfer preparation, have made it a vital part of one of the fastest growing areas in the state of Missouri. During the 2007- 2008 academic year, the college served approximately 21,000 citizens with more than 13,123 enrolled in college credit classes. OTC looks to a promising and productive future as faculty, staff and community member’s work together to provide the best possible educational value for all residents of the Ozarks.

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OTC Springfield Campus

The Springfield Campus consists of 40-acres located at the corner of Chestnut Expressway and National Avenue.

 The Norman K. Myers Technical Education Center houses classrooms, electronic media labs and science labs.  The Information Commons houses the College’s business office, administrative offices and the Learning Resources Center.  The Information Commons East provides many more classrooms, faculty and administrative offices, and the Area Vocational High School Office.  The Information Commons West houses the culinary arts and hospitality programs, student services facilities, classrooms, flexible meeting rooms, a cafeteria, and a multi-purpose hall large enough to seat 500 people.  The Industry Transportation and Technology Center provides the latest technology and laboratory facilities for many of the technical degree programs.  The Allied Health programs are located in historic Lincoln Hall along with additional technical program labs.  Graff Hall houses the Networking and Computer Services Department, information Technology, Fire Science and Business and Marketing programs and labs, along with the Adult Education and Literacy programs.  The Continuing Education Center is located at 800 E. Central Street, Springfield, Missouri.  The Center for Workforce Development is located at 614 N. Washington Avenue, Springfield, Missouri.  The campus also offers day care services in the Early Childhood Education Center located at 936 N. Hampton, Springfield, Missouri.

OTC Richwood Valley Campus

The Richwood Valley Campus is located on Highway 14 between Ozark and Nixa.  The Life Science Technology Center houses a variety of general education classrooms, computer and science labs and faculty offices.  Student amenities include a full-service student services facility, a learning resources center, an academic achievement center and a student café. A spectacular student atrium is the centerpiece of the building.  The campus offers an A.A. transfer degree and an A.A.S. in Business and Marketing. AEL and GED programs are also available.  A community room is available to outside organizations who wish to host a meeting on the campus.

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OTC Table Rock Campus

The OTC Table Rock Campus is located at 10698 Historic Highway 165 in Hollister, Missouri, in the Taney and Stone County area. The four-story Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center features general education classrooms and state-of-the-art computer, science and nursing labs, a Student Services office, cashier services, testing services and student commons/study areas. The campus opened in August 2013. The OTC Table Rock Campus offers a variety of general, technical, non- credit and adult education and literacy courses, as well as the following complete degree programs:

 Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) - Transfer degree  Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree (A.A.T.)  Associate of Science in Nursing Degree (A.S.N.)  Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) (Biological Clinical Science, Biology, Chemistry)

Citizens in the Hollister School District voted to join the OTC district in April of 2010. Among other community benefits, joining the OTC district allows Hollister residents to pay the in-district tuition at the college.

Regional Education Centers

In addition to the three campuses, OTC offers degree programs at two regional education centers.  The Lebanon Education Center is located at 22360 Highway MM, Lebanon, MO 65536.  The Waynesville Education Center is located at 600 GW Lane Street, Waynesville, MO 65583.

The Adult Education and Literacy program and selected non-credit courses are offered at both centers.

Transportation

The college does not provide transportation to employees or students to or from campus. Employees and students drive or take public transportation. Some high schools do bus students to and from campus for classes.

Community Partnerships

Ozarks Technical Community College partners with some area high schools to provide specific classes for junior and senior high school students. The college partners with Springfield R-12 district to provide “Middle College” classes to at-risk juniors and seniors.

Additional Locations

OTC has campuses in Greene County, Christian County, Taney County and educational centers in Laclede County and Pulaski Counties of Missouri.

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Community Profile: Drury University

History and Geography

Drury began in 1873. It was organized by Congregational home missionaries who felt the need for an academically strong liberal arts college in the area. Patterned after the Congregationalist liberal- arts colleges of the North, such as Oberlin, Carleton, Dartmouth, Yale and Harvard, the college would offer an environment of strong academic discourse and intellectual achievement. After much debate, Springfield was chosen over Neosho, Mo., as the college's location. Four men then joined to organize and endow what they named Springfield College: James Harwood and Charles Harwood of Springfield, The Rev. Nathan Morrison of Olivet, Mich., and Samuel Drury of Otsego, Mich. Drury's gift of $25,000 was the largest, and the college was renamed for his recently deceased son. Morrison was chosen as the first president; he rang the bell to begin classes on Sept. 25, 1873.

The early curriculum emphasized educational, religious and musical strengths. Students came to the new college from a wide area, including the Indian Territories of Oklahoma. In 1875, Drury celebrated its first graduating class which was comprised of five students, all of whom were women.

Drury started small, in a single building. When classes began in 1873, the campus occupied less than 1½ acres. Twenty-five years later the 40-acre campus included Stone Chapel, the President's House and three academic buildings. Today, there is a 90-acre campus, including the original site, but including facilities not originally envisioned by the founders.

Drury College became Drury University on Jan. 1, 2000, reflecting its growing role in higher education. In addition to the academic programs of the early years, Drury students today study in the Breech School of Business Administration, the Hammons School of Architecture, School of Education and Child Development and the departments of mathematics and sciences, social sciences, exercise and sport science, to name a few. The list of majors and minors Drury offers has grown too and now includes high tech ones such as computer science and e-commerce.

Drury was one of the first universities in the state to offer continuing education and evening classes to meet the needs of non-traditional students. Today the College of Continuing Professional Studies serves nearly three thousand students, in Springfield and at locations throughout Missouri.

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Unchanged is the commitment to providing a quality academic experience; preparing students for working and living in today's world; learning the value of service to their communities, and experiencing diversity.

Approximately 4,700 students attend Drury University, 1,575 traditional day school students, 3,074 students attend the evening and online College of Continuing Studies. Of this, 418 are graduate students. They come from all 50 states and from over 40 countries worldwide. There are more than 90 student clubs and organizations at Drury. Each year at least 26% of day school students are involved in Greek organizations and more than 80% of the day school students are involved in at least one campus activity outside of athletics and music. Drury is primarily a residential campus, with most students living in one of the residential facilities. The majority of our freshmen and sophomores live in one of three residence halls: Smith, Sunderland and Wallace. Upper classmen live in one of eight apartment style housing: Humanities House, University Suites, College Park, Jefferson Park North and South, Jefferson Park West, Midtown properties, Summit Park and Manley Hall.

Emergency Alert System

A mass notification system is in place that will notify students, faculty, staff and other individuals signed up for the service via text messages or email in the event of an emergency. In addition there is an audible siren located in the center of campus.

Emergency Services

There are security officers 24/7 on duty at the Springfield campus available to take calls for service. The security office has city wide communication available within the 911 system including Springfield police, fire and EMS.

Law Enforcement

Drury University has safety and security officers assigned to campus 24/7. Additionally Drury has a contract with the Springfield Police Department who has assigned two Springfield PD officers to the campus and who work out of a substation located on campus.

Fire Services

Springfield Fire Station 2 is the closest to campus and provides emergency fire services and fire protection.

Emergency Medical Services

Drury has a health clinic on campus with a Nurse Practitioner on duty during regular business hours. Counselors are also available 24 hours a day, as well as Pastoral services.

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Utilities

All utilities are coordinated and run by Facilities Services and City of Springfield. There is also a substation in operation, located on the SE side of campus. There are emergency lighting generators located strategically across the campus.

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Community Profile: Evangel University

History and Geography

In 1953-1954, the General Council of Assemblies of God acquired O Reilly’s Military Hospital in Springfield, Mo. and founded Evangel College. It was the first national Pentecostal School of Arts and Science. Now Evangel University (EU) core campus is 85 acres. The main campus comprises of 21 structures located in central Springfield. In 2010, the Assemblies of God began an effort to consolidate Evangel University with Central Bible College, and Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. All three institutions were owned by the Assemblies of God, and located in Springfield, Missouri. A resolution for consolidation was passed at the AG’s 2011 General Council in Phoenix, Arizona, following which efforts began to make a formal proposal to the Higher Learning Commission. The consolidation was approved by the Higher Learning Commission in April of 2013, making way for the official launch of the "new" Evangel University in August of 2013. Academic departments include Behavioral Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, Humanities, Kinesiology, Music, Science and Technology, Theology and Church Ministries. In addition to more than 100 undergraduate programs, Evangel offers graduate degrees in Education, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, School Counseling, and Music. Master's and doctoral degrees are also offered through Evangel's embedded seminary, the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.

The School of Theology and Church Ministries: Evangel launched the School of Theology and Church Ministries in 2013 to prepare students for vocational ministry. The new school was created with the 2013 consolidation of Evangel, Central Bible College, and Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. The three departments within the school are Bible & Theology, Church Ministries, and Intercultural Studies.

Approximately 2,500 students attend Evangel University. They come from all 50 states, and from 20 countries worldwide. There are more than 50 student clubs and organizations at Evangel. Each year more than 80 percent of Evangel students are involved in at least one campus activity outside of athletics, and music. Evangel is primarily a residential campus, with most students living in one of six residence halls: Spence Hall, Walther Hall, Scott Hall, Krause Hall, Burgess Hall or Lewis Hall. The Perkin Apartments are available for married student housing.

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Population and Demographics

Enrollment Figures: 2014 Academic Year: Race and Ethnicity: Evangel University Traditional Graduate Adult Studies JRLC

Category Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Non-Resident 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 Alien Black, Non- 42 27 1 4 4 3 2 0 Hispanic American 6 7 1 0 1 1 0 0 Indian/Alaskan Asian/Pacific 10 19 1 3 0 2 0 1 Islander Hispanic 39 36 3 6 2 2 3 3 Two or More 22 30 1 0 3 2 1 2 Races Ethnic Sub-total 122 126 7 13 10 10 6 6 White, Non- 479 647 57 128 92 88 37 31 Hispanic Unknown 59 53 4 3 14 11 2 1 Enrollment by 660 826 68 144 116 109 45 38 Gender Total Enrollment 1,486 212 225 83 % Ethnic 16.70% 9.40% 8.90% 14.50%

Enrollment Figures: 2014 Academic Year: Age of Students: Evangel University

Age # of Students 17 27 18 255 19 378 20 318 21 315 22 171

23 91 24 45 25-29 134 30-34 74 35-39 56 40-49 94 50-59 37 60+ 11

Total: 2006

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Emergency Alert System

Red Alert System is in place that will notify students, faculty, staff and other individuals signed up for the notification via text messaging and/or email in the event of an emergency. Additionally, voice notification intercoms with speakers are located strategically across the campus.

Emergency Services

Communication There is a 24/7 public safety dispatch center located on campus with city wide communication available within the 911 system including Springfield police, fire and EMS.

Law Enforcement EU has public safety officers assigned to campus 24/7. Officers train frequently and do carry firearms.

Emergency Medical Services EU operates a Wellness Center with a Nurse on duty during regular business hours. Counselors are also available 24 hours a day, as well as Pastoral services.

Utilities

All utilities are coordinated and run by the Physical Plant, Warehouse and City Utilities of Springfield. There is also a substation in operation, located on the SW side of campus. The campus has 4 back-up generators.

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