Learn more about Issue 24:Riverside Website- www.riversideoh.gov or call the City, 937-233-1801

City Manager- 937-233-1801 or mcarpenter@riversideoh.gov. Talk with a Council Member (Find information on back of the newsletter).

What is the cost of the road and street repairs? $75 million is the estimated cost for city-wide road repairs.

• A 2017 engineer’s report estimated $40 million neededfor residential street repairs.

• A 2015 report estimated $35 million required for themajor thoroughfares. Examples of major thoroughfaresAirway Road, Brandt Pike, Burkhardt Road, Harshman Ave.,Forest Ridge Blvd, Old Troy Pike, Spaulding Road,Springfield St., Spinning Rd, Valley Pike, Woodman Dr.

When is the proposed Property Tax levy on the ballot? It will appear on the November 6th, 2018 ballot. If the levy passes, approximately $1.9 million per year will be collected beginning in 2019, used exclusively for streets, roads and bridges.What is the impact of State budget cuts?The Ohio State legislature has made severe cuts over the past six years, 2011-2017. Riverside has experienced a 41% reduction in the Local Government Funding distributed by the State of Ohio or approximately $1.2 million dollars.

How can I learn more about the tax levy and other city projects? Attend the October 25th Informational Meeting at Brantwood Elementary School, 4350 Schwinn Dr.Pizza, bottled water and coffee will be served.

What do my property taxes pay for?Riverside receives approximately 10.5 cents for every local dollar collected from your property tax. Our municipal property tax rate is 11.5 mills. One mill generates approximately $240,000.00. Additionally, Riverside is one of a few communities that does not assess property owners for storm sewer utility fees.

How do I find the assessed value of my property and calculate my tax? http://www.mcrealestate.org/search/commonsearch.aspx?mode=address• Type in your number and street name and press search.• Click on your parcel ID.• Find the “Values” section.• Locate the “Total” under the 35% column (Assessed Value).• Multiply this number by .008.• This is the annual amount of additional property tax.

Additional Considerations:• A tax levy to fund street paving and repairs was defeated

in 2013.• Available matching grant money has been used

successfully for major thoroughfare projects planned5-6 years in advanced. Grants will continue to be usedfor eligible road projects.

• Grant money is not available for neighborhood streets.

The 8-mill property tax levy on the November 6th ballotwill be used EXCLUSIVELY for the repair, reconstruction and

resurfacing of residential streets, major thoroughfares and bridges.

PROPERTY TAX LEVY FACTSFOR STREET AND ROAD REPAIRS

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How much will the property tax levy raise my taxes?The cost of the proposed tax to a homeowner depends on the assessed value determined by the Montgomery County Auditor.

Will my property tax increase each year if my assessed property value increases?No. If the levy passes, the property tax paid each year will remain the same as calculated in 2019.

CITY CONNECTIONS

Help keep Riverside clean! P lease report a violation or vacant house937-233-1801 or rgibbs@riversideoh.gov

Visit the Website for all City Charter, Ordinances and Codes; www.riversideoh.gov

City Ordinance Review All Cities have ordinances to maintain a safe and clean

https://recyclingsimplified.com/

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PLEASE RECYCLE

For questions or cart order: 800-543-1330

riverside@republicservices.com 800-543-1339 for bulk trash pick up.

Furniture must be wrapped in plastic.

Important information November 6th Election

Ballot Issues Polling Locations Voting Hours

Election Day Volunteers https://www.mcohio.org/

'BRAKE OUT

THE RAKE!'

(1) "Litter" means garbage, trash, waste, rubbish, ashes, cans, bottles, wire, paper, cartons, boxes, automobile parts, furniture, glass or anything else of an unsightly or unsanitary nature.

LITTER Keeping our neighborhoods,

shopping areas and parks clean for good reasons

We all have a skill or talent when shared can make a difference in another's life. An Avondale resident wants to help his neighbors unable to maintain outside areas of properties; some needing attention per City Code or at the homeowners request. Soon a home on Sagamore is getting fresh paint, thanks to Mr. Dan Ryan and support from the Jaycee volunteers, the Old Pathway Pentecostal Church and the City of Riverside. This Summer, overgrown grass and shrubs were cleared for a home on Hypathia. 'Help and support' is donated labor, money and time.

Thanks to our Avondale 'Neighborhood Champions!

Connect with us if you are interested in serving as a Neighborhood Champion

937-233-1801.

Problems Caused by Litter?When litter is on sidewalks or along curbs, it may get washed down into storm drains during a heavy rain , polluting sources of drinking water and recreation areas. Animals are attracted to areas with lots of litter. They find their food among the trash and can pick up germs and become carriers for diseases that may make people sick.

NOVEMBER 6, 2018 REMEMBER TO VOTE

REMINDER: Trash cans may be placed on the curb no earlier than 24 hours before

pick-up and removed within 24 hours after trash pick-up.

YARD WASTE DISPOSAL Watch the ONE minute video

https://www.republicservices. com/residents/yard-waste

After we enjoy the display of spectacular Fall colors, the raking and bagging begins. Please avoid raking leaves into the street, possibly blocking the sewers which may flood into yards and basements.

Thank you for making commute and parking adjustments around

project locations.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS'Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success'

Henry Ford

City Projects : Airway Road East: Watch for road repairs to begin October 24 along Airway,

just east of Woodman Drive and ending at the County line.

The street sweeper will continue working through October. The snow plows will be the next large trucks to watch out for along our city streets and roads. Thank you for removing parked cars on residential streets when the City trucks are sweeping or plowing.

Road Closure: Marathon Pipeline will be performing maintenance activities to their pipeline that crosses underneath State Route 201 /Brandt Pike.

Brandt Pike ClosedOctober 29 - November 2, 2018

community for all residents. If you have a question or concern about your neighborhood or Riverside, please contact the City, a Council Member or attend a Council meeting and share your concern.

521.08 Littering and Deposit of Garbage, Rubbish, Junk

Proper Tire Disposal Residents can bring in 10 scrap tires per year for recycling at no charge.

There are no size restrictions and tires may either be on or off rim. Scrap tires in excess of 10 may still be brought in for recycling, and charged the current disposal rate. Proof of residency is required for free disposal. Montgomery County Solid Waste and Recycling Facility, 1001 Encrete Lane.

LOOKING GOOD! Stebbins STAR Program Students from Stebbins HS and local business volunteersare back to work at the Hazelton Rd project.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

See Something – Say Something www.RPDtips.com

All information is confidential info@rdtips.com /937-233-1801

FIRE PREVENTION MONTH The U.S. Fire Administrationrecommends everyone should

have a comprehensive home fire protection plan that includes smoke alarms, fire sprinklers, and practicing a fire escape plan. https://www.usfa.fema.gov/

A SAFER option all around, flameless and battery operated lights, to finish the perfectly carved pumpkin.

They are inexpensive, will never burn your pumpkins and will never be blown out by the wind.

Riverside Police patrol the community for our safety and protection. They also

provide services like the Ident-A-Kid program, meet and talk with residents at many community events.

* Trunk of Treat- October 26th(Beverly Gardens School )

* Hometown Holidays-November 10th, Airway Shopping Center.

It’s October, which means it’s that

time of year again: flu vaccination time!

LOOK for places fire could start. Take a look around your home. Identify potential fire hazards and take care of them.

LISTEN for the sound of the smoke alarm. You could have only minutes to escapre once the smoke alarm sounds.

LEARN two ways out of every room and make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily and are free of clutter.

Building Safe & Stronger Neighborhoods

Join the 2,028 residents on Nextdoor https://nextdoor.com/find-neighborhood/

Local Community HEALTH Resources

Local organizations and businesses can schedule the FREE mammography

coach for members or employees. 844-453-4199

FREE Job Seeker

Services

Training & Workshops Offered Every Month!

https://www.thejobcenter.org/

Outside Recreational/Cooking Fires: State Fire Code for outside fires for the purpose of cooking food for human consumption, pleasure, warmth, recreational or similar purposes:•Only well-seasoned fire-wood shall be burned (No green wood or treated wood)•The fire cannot be used to dispose of trash or yard waste (No material such as leaves, grass, or garbage).•The maximum pit or fire ring diameter is three

feet by three feet. The fire can be no greater than two (2) feet in height.

•The fire has to be at least 25 feet from combustible materials and structures.

FInd more information:http://www.epa.state.oh.us/portals/47/facts/openburn.pdf

It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body, so make plans to get vaccinated early in fall, before flu season begins. The CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October. Depending on the year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that every year, influenza affects 9-60 million people, causes 140,000-710,100 hospitalizations, and results in 12,000-56,000 deaths. Older adults are especially at risk for catching the flu. The CDC recommendation: everyone over the age of 6 months should get their seasonal flu shot. Library members can receive help in computer/mouse basics, Internet searching, Microsoft Word and creating email accounts.

Call the Library to learn more

(937) 496-8943 Free Training

Basic Computer

Full Tank of Gas Jumper Cables Boots, Gloves, Warm Clothes Water, Snacks

First Aid Kit Cellphone Charger

Flashlight (Batteries) Ice scraper

Please turn off the porch light if not giving out candy. Riverside's Holiday Celebration Family FUN for Everyone!

LOOK LISTEN LEARN

The Community Paramedicine Program and the Fire Department offer monthly health-related sessions to local seniors in the Mad River Manor and River Cross Way Assisted Living. Reach Out Clinic, 937-259-2000

5200 Springfield Street, Suite 100 Riverside, OH 45431

937-233-1801

Resident Volunteers Making a Difference: Civic-minded citizens volunteer to serve on the City Boards & Commissions to support the Riverside community. Thank you and congratulations to the re-appointed and newly appointed residents:

Health and Safety Commission- Eva Lewis: Term 8/3/2016 to 8/2/ 2019 (Fulfilling unexpired term)

Current Vacant Board and Commission PositionsBoard of Tax Appeals: One position, Term- 4/19/2018 to 4/18/2020

Personnel Appeals Board: Two positions, Term- 4/5/2017 to 4/6/2020Board of Tax Review: Appointed by City Manager

Visit the website for additional information or call the Administrative Offices, 937-233-1801

Attend a City Council Meeting Regular monthly City Council meetings are open to the general public and held on the first and third Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Monthly work sessions are open to the general public scheduled one hour prior to the City Council meetings at 6:00 p.m.

All meetings are held at the City Administrative Building, 5200 Springfield Street, Suite 100. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 937-233-1801.

Read minutes from previous meetings, find upcoming meeting agendas and the City calendar online at www.riversideoh.gov. Like us on Facebook.

CITY COUNCIL CONNECTS

Elected Officials William Flaute, Mayor, bflaute@riversideoh.gov, 937-254-2377Sara Lommatzsch, Deputy Mayor, slommatzch@riversideoh.gov, 937-258-0065 Beverly Campbell, bcampbell@riversideoh.gov, 937-838-0003 Kenneth Curp, kcurp@riversideoh.gov, 937-254-6694 Michael Denning, mdenning@riversideoh.gov, 937-304-4473 Steven Fullenkamp, scfullenkamp@riversideoh.gov, 937-254-0077 Brenda Fry, bfry@riversideoh.gov, 937-626-4505 Katie Lewallen, Clerk of Council, klewallan@riversideoh.gov, 937-233-1801

C ity Administrative Staff Mark Carpenter, City Manager, mcarpenter@riversideoh.gov Chris Lohr, Assistant City Manager, clohr@riversideoh.gov Kathy Bartlett, Director of Public Service, kbartlett@riversideoh.gov Tom Garrett, Finance Director, tgarrett@riversideoh.gov Jay Keaton, Public Service, jkeaton@riversideoh.gov Daniel Stitzel, Fire Chief, dstitzel@riversideoh.gov Frank Robinson, Police Chief, police@riversideoh.gov

Important Numbers Emergency (Fire and Police) ……………..911 Non-Emergency (Fire and Police…………….937-233-2080 City Administrative Staff……………………..937-233-1801 Area Two Court (Huber Heights)…………….937-496-7231 Republic Services: Bulk Waste and Pick-Up…800-543-1339 Water and Sewer……………………………..937-781-2688 DP&L (Electric)………………………………..937-331-3900

(Report a Power Outage)……………………877-468-8243 Montgomery County Animal Control………..937-898-4457 Ohio Means Jobs……………………………..937-255-5627

Dayton RTA…………………………………...937-425-8300

2019 Charter Review CommissionRiverside residents registered to vote are invited to assist with reviewing the existing City Charter

The Charter of the City of Riverside, Section 13.04, states that every five years City Council shall appoint a Commission of nine electors of the municipality to review the existing Charter and make recommendations for revisions to City Council. The Charter was last reviewed in 2014. Please consider joining this very important committee.

Visit the Riverside website to complete the application or submit a letter of interest to: Clerk of Council, 5200 Springfield Street Riverside, OH 45431.