City of Carthage

Notice: The Public Safety Committee meetings for January and February have been moved to the 4th Monday of each month.

Job Posting from the Carthage Public Library:

Notice: City Hall will be unable to take payments on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. This does NOT include court fines as court fines are in a separate system. This will include payments for business licenses, rummage sale permits, etc. We apologize for the inconvenience.

PUBLIC HEARING - A Public Hearing will be held at 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 326 Grant Street Carthage, Missouri at which time Citizens may be heard on the property tax rates proposed to be set by the City of Carthage. Click Link to view details: https://5il.co/2t9ad

PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Carthage will hold a public hearing on August 8, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at City Hall located at 326 Grant Street to discuss the city's submission of an application for the fiscal year 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The city is interested in obtaining all citizens' input on community development needs within the city. As part of the hearing process, citizens will be asked to verbally assist in the completion of a Needs Assessment document. The document will detail what the residents feel are the strengths and weaknesses of the community. The city needs as much local participation as possible in order to reflect the true desires of the community as a whole, as well as the comments relating to the proposed project application. The State has established a maximum application request for each funding category. Activities that are eligible for funding include the improvement of public works, public facilities, housing rehabilitation, and others allowed by law. At least 51% of the funds must be used to benefit low-and-moderate income persons. No displacement of persons will be proposed. The city is proposing to replace approximately 5000’ of sidewalks in the downtown area, branching out from the square in the following areas: Two blocks to the north on Grant and Main Street; one block to the west to Lyon Street from 2nd Street to 5th Street; to the East one block from 2nd to 5th Streets; one block to the South on Grant and Main Streets. Lyon Street will have new sidewalks on the East side of the road from 2nd to 5th Street; Howard Street will have new sidewalks on the West side of the road from 2nd to 5th Streets. The square itself will be receiving new sidewalks as part of an existing project. The total project cost is estimated at $937,500. The city proposes to contribute $187,500 in cash, with grant funds of $750,000 needed to make up the balance. The project, if funded, will benefit 77.38% low/moderate income persons. All citizens, including those in the targeted area, are encouraged to attend in order to comment on the proposed activities. For more information on the proposed project, contact Jeff Meredith at 417-237-7358 or jeff@choosecarthage.com. If you need special accommodations for the public hearing, including LEP assistance, please contact Jeff Meredith by August 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at an accessible location and the city will make every effort possible to provide reasonable accommodations.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPROVAL OF CITY OF CARTHAGE BUDGET The City of Carthage will hold a Public Hearing for approval of the City of Carthage budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:30 pm during the City Council meeting. For questions, contact City Clerk Miranda Deal (417) 237-7000. Miranda Deal City Clerk City of Carthage, Missouri

The City of Carthage was awarded Community Forestry Cost-share from the Missouri Department of Conservation. The Community Forestry Cost-share assisted the City of Carthage in updating an existing tree inventory of trees in City Parks which includes having trees assessed for risk in City Parks. The city contractors have updated inventory and tree assessments in City Parks. The updated information will be used to make decisions about the care of the trees that benefit the Citizens of Carthage.

Arbor Day Foundation Names Carthage a 2023 Tree City USA. Carthage achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

The City of Carthage was awarded Community Forestry Cost-share from the Missouri Department of Conservation. The Community Forestry Cost-share is assisting the City of Carthage in updating an existing tree inventory of trees in City Parks which includes having trees assessed for risk in City Parks. Currently contractors are inventorying and assessing trees in City Parks. The updated information will be used to make decisions about the care of the trees that benefit the Citizens of Carthage.

We have seen substantial damage across the city. The following facilities and parks are closed today for clean-up: Carthage Golf Course, Carter Park, Municipal & Central park have trees down, please use caution. Recycling center is closed for recyclables. It will be open for limb and debris drop off.

We are currently evaluating the tornado warning procedure. As we reviewed the timeline from last night’s storms the tornado warning alert was activated by the National Weather Service at 9:38pm at the same time the electric company’s computers indicated a power outage on the square at 9:38pm. At that time storm shelters were being opened at Carthage Intermediate Center, Junior High, Pleasant Valley, and Columbian. It’s unfortunate that there was no advance warning for the storm, which resulted in the storm sirens not being activated. This can sometimes happen in rapidly changing weather situations.

Currently, crews are still working on clearing debris and fixing down power lines. Use caution as you travel through the city today. If you have damage at your home and you need assistance or if you would like to help volunteer with damage clean-up from the storm, please contact Chelsea Cholley at Memorial Hall at 417-237-7050.

We are excited to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting at Carl Lewton/Rock Stadium, as it is an important piece of our history. And though some needed repairs had to be made to ensure the safety and longevity of the ballfield for future generations, overwhelmingly the majority of citizens let it be known they wanted this to remain as a ballfield. And that has always been our plan to have it remain as a ballfield. We are pleased to have the high school baseball team back on their home turf! Future use of the field will be for Little League. There have been many repairs and renovations to the field including replacement of the outfield fence, purchased and installed a new scoreboard, restored electricity to the clubhouse and also stadium lights, new bleachers, concrete, dirt, seeded the area behind the bleachers, new left field foul pole and base rock for the concrete. $150,000 was allocated out of Use Tax money to renovate the stadium and was unanimously approved on December 19, 2023. To date we have spent just over $90,000 on repairs and renovations. We are pleased to have the field safe and ready for this year’s ball season. Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for helping us celebrate!

Last night Carthage Police Department and the City of Carthage had the privilege of swearing-in 5 new officers. Pictured from left to right: Jennifer Hinojoza, Isaac Fry, Kyle Fallis, Jessica Guevara, and Michael Lane.

The Carthage Municipal Pool was originally designed in the 1930’s and a renovation was completed in the 1980’s. With significant portions of the facility being between 37 and 90 years old, the facility experiences significant maintenance challenges, such as ongoing pipe leaks. In addition, the outdated layout, features, and amenities, no longer fully serve the needs of our community. The Carthage Municipal Pool has achieved its useful life with respect to typical lifespans and needs of the community. This survey will assist the team in understanding the community needs and priorities for an updated outdoor swimming pool in Carthage. Your thoughts are important in our effort to create a facility that will meet the needs of the Carthage community. Feedback received on this survey will be used to generate the recommended plan for development of a new outdoor aquatic center. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GWVMHL3

UPDATE: We are cancelling tonight’s City Council meeting out of an abundance of caution due to the chance of more inclement weather occurring throughout the evening, along with the frigid temperatures. Everyone’s safety is our priority. The next scheduled City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 23rd.

City offices will be closed on Monday, January 1st in observance of New Year's Day.

*Expired* City Hall will be closed today from 11:30 - 1:00 for an employee event.

*Expired* City of Carthage Public Notice Community Development Block Grant Program, Downtown Revitalization Application The City of Carthage is hereby giving notice of the City’s intent to submit an application though the Missouri DED Community Development Block Grant for Downtown Revitalization to assist with efforts to: Improve the sidewalks around the historic Carthage square by making them accessible for all residents. This will be complementary to the project to redo the sidewalks on the square itself. This project is estimated to cost approximately $750,000. There will be a public hearing on December 14th at 6:00 p.m. at: City of Carthage City Hall 326 Grant St Carthage Mo 64836 For additional information, please contact Greg Dagnan at City Hall at 417-237-7000. I, Miranda Deal, certify that this Public Notice was posted to the City Hall bulletin board as well as the City’s website, for public participation on 11/30/2023 notice is to remain posted until December 15, 2023. Miranda Deal ***** Ciudad de Carthage Noticia pública Programa de subvenciones en bloque para el desarrollo comunitario, Solicitud de revitalización del centro de la ciudad Por la presente, la Ciudad de Carthage notifica su intención de presentar una solicitud a través de la Subvención en Bloque para Desarrollo Comunitario del Mo DED para la Revitalización del Centro de la Ciudad para ayudar con los esfuerzos para: Mejorar las aceras alrededor de la histórica plaza de Cartago haciéndolas accesibles para todos los residentes. Esto será complementario al proyecto de rehacer las aceras de la propia plaza. Se estima que este proyecto costará aproximadamente $750,000. Habrá una audiencia pública el 14 de diciembre a las 6:00 p.m. en: Ayuntamiento de la ciudad de Carthage 326 Grant St Carthage Mo 64836 Para obtener información adicional, comuníquese con Greg Dagnan en el Ayuntamiento en 417-237-7000. Yo, Miranda Deal, certifico que este Aviso público se publicó en el tablero de anuncios del Ayuntamiento, así como en el sitio web de la Ciudad, para la participación del público el , el aviso 30 dia de Noviembre 2023 permanecerá publicado hasta el 15 de Diciembre 2023. Miranda Deal

*Expired* City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 23-24, in observance of Thanksgiving.