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#ECKAN lunch for children this summer in #OttawaKS kickoff week is May 15-19

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We’re kicking off #DrinkingWaterWeek17 today! Celebrate by getting to know and love your #water. #AWWA

City Study Session 5/8/17

Citywide Clean-Up Weekend

The City of Ottawa will be conducting a citywide clean-up weekend Friday, June 9th through Saturday, June 10th. Dumpsters will be available Friday at 8:00 am until Saturday at 3:00 pm at the following locations: • Roadside Park (south of 17th Street on the west side of Highway 59); • Antique Mall parking lot (300 block of Walnut Street west side); and, • Salt storage shed (1300 block of north Cherry Street east side) Tires and brush are acceptable but absolutely no batteries and no liquids are allowed to be put in the dumpsters. Identification will be required for city residency to drop off tires. No commercial drop offs will be accepted. This includes paint which can be disposed of at the Franklin County Recycle Center (2039 South Elm Street) Monday – Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm with a maximum of 10 gallons per customer for Franklin county residents.

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The City of Ottawa will be conducting a citywide clean-up weekend Friday, June 9th through Saturday, June 10th. Dumpsters will be available Friday at 8:00 am until Saturday at 3:00 pm at the following locations: • Roadside Park (south of 17th Street on the west side of Highway 59); • Antique Mall parking lot (300 block of Walnut Street west side); and, • Salt storage shed (1300 block of north Cherry Street east side) Tires and brush are acceptable but absolutely no batteries and no liquids are allowed to be put in the dumpsters. Identification will be required for city residency to drop off tires. No commercial drop offs will be accepted. This includes paint which can be disposed of at the Franklin County Recycle Center (2039 South Elm Street) Monday – Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm with a maximum of 10 gallons per customer for Franklin county residents.

OTTAWA POLICE DEPARTMENT Public Information Office 715 W. Second Street Ottawa, Kansas 66067 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 6, 2017 #17-13 8:00 A.M. BUTLER Serious Crime Spikes 62% During the First Quarter of 2017 Citizens and business owners are strongly encouraged to conceal valuables in their vehicles and lock the doors. Also, homeowners are encouraged lock their doors and turn on exterior lights at night. Last year, the Ottawa Police Department was pleased to announce a substantial reduction in serious (Part I) crime as reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. During 2015, 424 Part I crimes were reported compared with 630 crimes during 2014, a decrease of 32.7%. Serious crime categories are defined as Arson, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Murder, Rape, Robbery, Theft, and Auto Theft. During 2016, crime rates showed a slight uptick, but were largely flat compared with 2015. In 2004, the Ottawa Police Department started sharing crime statistics annually with the community. In that year, 1039 Part I crimes were reported which means that the 424 Part I crimes reported to the Ottawa Police Department during 2015 demonstrate a decrease of 55% during the past 11 years. The first quarter of 2017 compared with the same quarter of 2016 is a different story. Based upon an analysis of reported crime, we have seen large increases in the number of thefts, home burglaries and stolen cars. It is noteworthy that an unusually large number of vehicles were left unlocked with valuables inside. A safe community is our highest priority. The Ottawa Police Department’s Mission statement reads in part . . .The mission of this Department is to serve the community by protecting life, safety, and property; promoting and maintaining order; preventing crime; and enforcing the law. Positive factors affecting crime rates include a healthy job market, good schools, and positive relationships with businesses, supportive city government, community outreach and education, and effective collaboration with other law enforcement agencies. As part of community outreach, we are offering this friendly reminder that a safe community does not occur by accident, it happens when citizens do their part to protect their property, report suspicious activity and cooperate with the police officers investigating crime. -end-

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Chief Butler attends bill signing in Topeka before attending the 35th Annual Kansas Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day. https://t.co/5zlyDHGkRQ

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Upcoming Ottawa Memorial Auditorium Shows

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5-3-17 Commission Meeting

5/3/2017 Commission Meeting

5-1-17 study session

5-1-17 study session