City Testimonials: "I hope that you have received 500 calls saying THANK YOU for the new playground at Bonforte Park! It is a terrific neighborhood park and we so appreciate the improvements. I walk by every day and see so many children and parents enjoying themselves." -Citizen Comment "The crew from Engine 15A were professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and extremely helpful, not only did this group of professionals represent the Fire Department in a positive light, they also speak to a city government that is responsive and courteous to the public."- Citizen Comment "We've found with projects we're doing, the City seems to be as proactive as they possibly can be." -Real Estate CEO "Grateful for the progress made by CSPD to curb shoplifting." -Business Loss Prevention Manager "Not only was my concern addressed in a professional and timely manner, but Finance Planning & Analysis Manager Leslie Hickey took the time to let me know that changes were on the way. This is the direct opposite of some folks' perception of local government." -Citizen Comment "Thank you very much for fixing the potholes on the round about for Squirrel Tail and Brainard as well as the divot by the water outlet on Squirrel Tail towards Musgrave. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" -Citizen Comment "Accounts Payable Supervisor Patti McFarland was true to her word, she called me back within days to give a status report. Then she called again to update me. Then, she called today to let me know she had been able to contact the unreachable tow company, received an invoice, and would be reimbursing the portion the business manager agreed to pay! I know that it was a sustained effort because I tried for several months and got nowhere. I can't express my overwhelming gratitude to Patti and your office for their work in this matter. We run a service-based business and try to learn from other organizations whenever we can. I will bring up this instance at our weekly meeting as an example of good service to be commended and followed.Thanks to you and Patti for the surprisingly positive experience I had with your office." -Local Small Business Owner "Thanks to Traffic Technician Pete Doyle, his community attitude to work with the residents is commendable. Thank you once again." -Citizen Comment "Streets Operations Manager Bard Lower has provided me superb customer service, above and beyond what could reasonably be expected. I know that this has been a priority for your administration, and I felt it important to let you know that it is working. Mr. Lower and his associates deserve kudos for their proactive, thorough handling of this five-year-old snow plowing issue and I am grateful to you as well for making the City more responsive to citizen requests." -Citizen Comment "As a new resident of Colorado Springs, it’s apparent that the City really does excel in taking care of its residents and treats its citizens more like neighbors and friends than just customers on a long “to-do” list. Thank you for all your exceptional service." -Citizen Comment

Applications for Mayor Bach’s Spirit of the Springs funding requests now available

June 6, 2012 By

 Application for Funding Requests

The inaugural Mayor’s Cup golf tournament raised more than $50,000 for the Spirit of the Springs program and now the committee charged with allocating the proceeds is ready to accept applications for funding requests. Applications are due by July 20, 2012. The deadline was extended to give people disrupted by the Waldo Canyon Fire more time to apply. Funding decisions will be announced by the committee in late July/early August.

In order to be considered for funding, the project should achieve the objectives of the Spirit of the Springs initiatives. The three primary objectives are:

  1. Celebrate and Connect Colorado Springs

There are many reasons to celebrate Colorado Springs.  We have one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a vibrant arts and culture scene, great parks, and trails that foster an outdoor, healthy lifestyle.  We can further the City of Colorado Springs by celebrating our current community traditions and creating new events to showcase the best our city offers.

  1. Cultivate Future City Government Leadership 

The success of Colorado Springs depends on its future leaders. We need to grow city leaders for our future and create more diversity in the city workforce. By engaging with our youth as early as middle and high school, they will choose to grow up and stay, work and play in Colorado Springs.

  1. Encourage Citizen Involvement with the City.

There are many citizens in Colorado Springs that want to help make our city better. Sometimes, they just are not sure where to start or how best to help.  The goal is to connect those individuals with community organizations who could benefit from their time and commitment.

Questions should be directed to Donna Nelson, Economic Vitality Specialist, at dznelson@springsgov.com.

 Application for Funding Requests

Spirit of the Springs Committee
Dave Munger (Chair)
Rich Brown
James Proby
Stephannie Finley
Donna Nelson

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Take an Arts Walk with Mayor Bach

June 6, 2012 By

The City of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Art Council (PPAC) invite the community to participate in the first ever Arts Walk with Mayor Bach on Wednesday, June 13 from 5 – 6 p.m.  The walk will begin at the City Administration Building, 30 South Nevada Avenue, and the group will take a pleasant stroll to see eight murals in the downtown area.

A series of Arts Walks with the Mayor will take place in the summer 2012 and will help promote physical fitness, give the public an opportunity to interact informally with Mayor Bach, and create awareness of the role of public art in creating a sense of community in Colorado Springs. By creating beautiful public spaces, public art can enhance the economic life of a community and is an essential part of any economic revitalization plan. Arts Walks with the Mayor will be held on July 25, August 29, and September 19.

This first Arts Walk with the Mayor will highlight the rich resource of murals in Colorado Springs.  Participants will see and hear explanations about the beautiful mural art painted on interior spaces at the Terry R. Harris Judicial Complex and the City Auditorium, and outdoor murals, including two Sister Cities murals, one at Centennial Hall, and another on the Pikes Peak Building.  In addition, the tour will include the mural on the wall of the Giddings Building, the Mozart mural at Cascade and Pikes Peak, and the mural on the south wall of Ecumenical Social Ministries at Bijou and Weber.  The mural depicting the History of Transportation in the Pikes Peak Region, painted on an inside wall of the City Bus Terminal at Kiowa and Nevada, is a must-see for any art lover.

The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) will launch a new Public Art Directory June 6 on PeakRadar.com, COPPeR’s website about arts and culture events. This directory can be used to find information about all the public art in the City of Colorado Springs’ and El Paso County’s collections. Information will include images, location and artists. More public art listings from throughout the region will be added in the coming months.

Find information about future Arts Walks with Mayor Bach on www.PeakRadar.com, or by calling COPPeR at (719) 634-2204.

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Chief Financial Officer Named

June 4, 2012 By

Chief Financial Officer Kara SkinnerMayor Steve Bach is pleased to announce the promotion of Kara Skinner to Chief Financial Officer, pending confirmation by City Council on June 12.

“After a nationwide search and a competitive two-stage interview process over several months, Kara rose to the top of a field of more than 125 national and local candidates,” said Mayor Bach. “Kara previously served us as both Interim Finance and Budget Director and is a well-known and widely-respected leader in the City organization.”

Skinner has been with the City since 2006 when she started as a Principal Analyst in the Budget Office. She served as Interim Finance Director from July 2011 to February 2012 and then as Interim Budget Director from late February 2012 until this promotion to CFO. As a Navy spouse, Skinner moved several times over the course of her career, garnering wide experience in public finance. She began her career in 1989 as a Utility Analyst at the Maine Public Utilities Commission. She also worked at the Hawaiian Electric Company and as an economist at the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission. Skinner has also taught at both the high school and college level.

Skinner earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Master’s Degree in Economics from Duke University. Her salary will be $135,000 annually.

 

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Mayor Bach to Give Award to Bob Condron

May 11, 2012 By

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Julie Smith

Communications Specialist

(719) 385-5256

NEWS RELEASE

May 11, 2012

 

Mayor to present Spirit of the Springs Celebration Award to Bob Condron

Mayor Steve Bach will present a Spirit of the Springs “Celebration” Award to Bob Condron on Monday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s conference room at the City Administration Building on 30 S. Nevada Avenue, Room 601. Mr. Condron is being recognized for 28 years of service to the USOC from 1983-2012. He served as the Assistant Athletic Director and Sports Information Director at Southern Methodist University from 1971-1983 and Assistant Sports Information Director at Texas Tech from 1968-1971.

Mr. Condron has also recently been awarded the Keith Jackson Eternal Flame Award. This award is presented to an individual who has made a lasting contribution to intercollegiate athletics, demonstrated a long and consistent commitment to excellence and been a loyal supporter of CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America).  Condron is only the eighth recipient of this award.

The Spirit of the Springs “Celebration” Award is presented when a noteworthy achievement brings great honor and pride to the City of Colorado Springs or has been distinguished at a state, national or international level.

 

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Mayor Bach Commends Police Foundation for Life-Saving Donation

April 25, 2012 By

Colorado Springs Mayor, Steve Bach, commends the Police Foundation for a life-saving donation. He will share his appreciation at the CSPD Police Operations Center on 705 S Nevada Ave, at 3:00 pm.

Police officers and deputies will receive medical trauma kits that will give local law enforcement professionals access to supplies to help them treat a traumatic injury, such as controlling bleeding, until medical help arrives on scene. “Equipping our officers with this kit will allow them to treat citizens, their partners or themselves when time is of the essence and emergency medical service is either immediately unavailable or if the scene is unsafe for them to enter,” said Police Chief Pete Carey.

All of the law enforcement professionals receiving kits will be trained on the proper use of the kit’s contents, which include a combat tourniquet, a blood clotting agent and a chest seal, in addition to other trauma supplies.

 Medical Trauma Kit Donation

Over 700 kits will be donated to the police department and sheriff’s office in 2012 and 2013, purchased with funds donated to Police Foundation of Colorado Springs by the Denver-based Anschutz Foundation. A portion of the funding also came from El Paso County Emergency Services Agency.

“Police Foundation of Colorado Springs is honored to provide these trauma kits to the law enforcement professionals serving and protecting Colorado Springs and El Paso County,” said Kyle Hybl, PFCS chairman and president.

The medical trauma kits will be distributed to officers and deputies as they complete training on the proper use of the kit’s contents. Each kit costs $86.17 and were purchased from Rescue Essentials of Salida, Colo.

The Police Foundation of Colorado Springs was formed to build effective partnerships that support the Colorado Springs Police Department and our local community.  To learn more about the Foundation and its mission and purpose, or to make a tax-deductible donation to the Foundation, visit www.policefoundationofcoloradosprings.org.

Medical Trauma Kit (Tactical Trauma Kit) Contents:

  • Combat Application Tourniquet
  • CELOX-35 GRAM Pouch (Blood clotting solution)
  • Israeli Emergency Bandage – 4”
  • Asherman Chest Seal
  • EMT Shears, 5.5”
  • Compressed Gauze 4.5” x 4.1 yards
  • Combat Medic Reinforcement Tape 2” x 100
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