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1 Community Newsletter Week of December 17-21, 2018 A publication of the City of Dodge City Public Information Office 1. City Hall, Municipal Court, and Convention & Visitors Bureau offices will be closed on Monday, December 24, Tuesday, December 25, and Tuesday, January 1 for the holidays. Sanitation services for Dodge City customers will remain as scheduled on the eve holidays. Tuesday routes will be picked up on Wednesday. Make sure that polycarts are placed at the curb by 7:00 am and all trash bagged and securely tied. Public transportation services will close at 1:00 pm on December 24 and 31 and will also be closed all day on December 25 and January 1. CREW will close at 12:00 pm on December 24 and 31 and will also be closed all day on December 25 and January 1. However, the 24-hour bins for drop-off at the recycling center and Civic Center are always available. As a note, gift boxes and wrapping paper are accepted for recycling. The location to dispose of real Christmas trees is just east of the dog park in Wright Park. All decorations, tinsel, stands and plastic covers must be removed. There will be NO Community Newsletter the week of December 24th 28th, the newsletter will resume the first week of There is still time to apply for City Advisory Boards and Commissions. The boards and commissions serve to make city government reflective of the attitudes and beliefs of its residents Applications for the following boards/commissions will be accepted until noon on Friday, December 28th: Airport Advisory Board, Convention & Visitors Bureau (1 representing hospitality, 1 at-large, and 1 representing attractions), Dodge City Planning Commission, Golf Advisory Board, Historic Landmark Commission, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Recycling Advisory Board, and the Shade Tree Commission. Applications are available at City Hall, 806 N. Second Ave. or by calling Information about the boards and commissions, as well as an online application, can be viewed at Completed applications should be sent to: City Manager s Office City Hall P.O. Box 880 Dodge City, KS Or by to abbeym@dodgecity.org. Questions regarding the boards/commissions can be directed to Abbey Martin at The Tourism Task Force had their quarterly meeting on Wednesday, December 19. At the meeting, the board approved funding for the Main Street Downtown Improvement Program as well reviewed a variety of other projects including the cemetery storyboard sign. Updates were presented by the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Convention and Visitor s Bureau, Mariah Fund, Ford County Historical Society and Main Street. The next meeting will be in February Historic Tax Credits are available for purchase for the Santa Fe Depot Complex. The credits are available for anyone with Kansas tax liability. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

2 5. The 1600 block of Central Avenue will be opened to the public starting at the Mulberry intersection by 4 pm on Friday, December 21st. A reminder that Central Avenue remains a one-way Northbound street until the completion of the project in On December 27th, the Contractor will close the 1300 Block of Central Ave. and begin demolition work on the block. At this same time the 1200 Block will be closed to through traffic, only residents of the 1200 Block will have access. Shortly after New Year s, the trees on the 1200 Block scheduled for removal will be taken down. Depending upon weather, pavement work will be under away on the 1500 Block after the 27th. 6. City staff attended a construction update meeting with Boot Hill Museum staff, Hutton Construction and GMCN Architects on the Boot Hill Expansion project this week. These meetings will be held monthly and will cover a variety of topics pertaining to the project including safety and security, process on submittals, design items and financial information. The next meeting will be held after the first of the year. 7. Megan Welsh, Tourism Coordinator, with the Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau recently attended the Kansas Society of Association Executives (KSAE) Annual Conference in Topeka, Kansas. The KSAE Conference and Expo is an exposure, networking, promotion, and education event geared toward association executives. During the conference, attendees were able to mingle around trade booths to obtain more information regarding destinations, venues, and hotels for their meetings, conferences, and other events. There was also an additional opportunity for one-on-one appointments during the Exchange event where association executives had the opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives for additional information regarding their location(s). Erica Walsh from the Hampton Inn and Suites was also in attendance, promoting Dodge City. 8. Parks and Facilities staff worked on replacing a broken slide at Farrow Ford Park this week. 9. Forestry and Landscape staff have been busy removing dead trees at Mariah Hills Golf Course and working on stump grinding.

3 CALENDAR City: Mon., and Tues., Dec. 24 & 25 - CLOSED for the Christmas Holiday Tues., Jan. 1 - CLOSED for the New Year Holiday Mon., Jan 7-7:00 pm City Commission Meeting, City Hall Commission Chambers Mon., Jan CLOSED for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Tues., Dec. 22-7:00 pm City Commission Meeting, City Hall Commission Chambers United Wireless Arena: Winter Ice Skating - See attached schedule for December Fri., Feb. 8-7:00 pm Jeff Foxworthy and John Christ Mon., Feb. 11-7:00 pm Harlem Globe Trotters Fri., Feb. 15-7:30 pm Gary Allen Dodge City Community College: See attached flyers Community Events: See attached flyers For more events, applications, trainings and more continue scrolling to view flyers.

4 We will be closed Monday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 25, for the Christmas Holiday Estaremos cerrados el lunes, 24 de diciembre, y el martes, 25 de diciembre, en observación del día de Navidad

5 Santa Fe Depot Kansas State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Opportunity Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits are now available for purchase for ninety-five (95) cents on the dollar from the Santa Fe Depot Build-out project. To learn more about purchasing the tax credits please see the questions below. Frequently Asked Questions: How can this opportunity benefit my company or me? This represents a 5% discount on your Kansas state income tax. Where does the money generated from my purchase of tax credits go? By purchasing these tax credits you are helping to pay for the build-out of the 2nd and 3rd floors of the historic Santa Fe Depot. How can I use these tax credits? Kansas State Rehabilitation Tax Credits may be used to offset Kansas state income, privilege or premium tax liability but not for tax liablity from other states or on federal taxes. Who is eligle to purchase these tax credits? Any individual or business with Kansas tax liability is eligible. Is there a minimum amount required to purchase the tax credits for this particular project? The minimim amount required to purchase these tax credits is $5,000. Can more than one individual or entity purchase these tax credits? The tax credits may be transferred to numerous entities and may be transferred numerous times. If I cannot use all the tax credits in one year, can they be carried forward? They can be carried over for five years. Where do I get more information? Contact your professional tax advisor for more information on how you can benefit from this tax credit program. Melissa McCoy, City of Dodge City at (620) or via at melissam@dodgecity.org

6 APPLICATION FOR CITY OF DODGE CITY ADVISORY BOARDS NAME: OCCUPATION: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: Advisory Board(s) you wish to be considered for: Tell us about your educational background: School Dates Attended Major Work history: Job and Title Dates of Employment To the best of your knowledge, would the appointment of you to the advisory board create any conflicts of interest due to your employment or business endeavors? If yes, please explain: Have you ever served on any advisory board, committee, etc. of another public body? If you have, please tell us something about it. Tell us about other qualifications you have which you feel qualify you for an appointment. Signature: Date: Please return to: City Manager s Office, City Hall, P.O. Box 880, Dodge City, Kansas Fax: abbeym@dodgecity.org. Thank you for your interest!

7 COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD APPLICATION FORM Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau 400 W. Spruce Dodge City, KS (620) PERSONAL INFORMATION Please return to: City of Dodge City City Manager's Office PO Box 880 Dodge City, KS Name: Occupation: Street Address: Phone: City/State: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND School Dates Attended Area of Study/Degree The Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board has representatives from various organizations and the service industry. Please check the appropriate box of the sector you represent. o At Large (Local Businesses) o Attractions o Hotel/Motel/Restaurant To the best of your knowledge, would your appointment to the Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board create any conflicts of interest due to your employment or business endeavors? If yes, explain: Have you ever served on any advisory board, committee, etc. of another public body? If yes, please list: Tell us what other qualifications you have which you feel qualify you for appointment to the board: Signature: Date:

8 Monthly Happenings Nov. 10, 2018 Jan. 31, 2019 Pheasant Hunting Contest Rooster Roundup & Bounty Bird Ford County; All Day For More Information: Nov. 10, 2018 Jan. 31, 2019 Pheasant Hunting Contest Longest Tail Feather Jetmore, Dodge City, Hanston; All Day For More Information: January Coyote Calling Contest Ford County; 5:30 AM 7:30 PM For More Information: fordcountysportsmansclub@gmail.com January 5 Young Guns Timed Event Extravaganza Saturday: 9:00 AM Sunday: 8:00 AM For More Information: younggunsinfo@gmail.com January 6 Christian Motorcyclist Association I Don t Care Sports Bar & Grill; 2:00 PM 3:00 PM For More Information: January 12 Royal Academy Depot Theater Company; 11:30 AM 3:00 PM For More Information: January 12 Aether CD Release Show City Limits; 8:30 PM 1:00 AM For More Information: January 17, 18, 19 76th Annual Tournament of Champions United Wireless Arena; Thurs 2:00 PM 10 :00 PM Fri 1:00 PM 9:00 PM Sat 8:30 AM 7:00 PM For More Information: January 18, 19, 20 Southwest Kansas Winter Expo Sat 4:00 PM 8:00 PM Sun 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Mon 11:00 AM 3:00 PM For More Information: January 18, 19, 20 Winter Wheels Car Show 2019 Sat 4:00 PM 8:00 PM Sun 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Mon 11:00 AM 3:00 PM For More Information: January 19 Southwest 4-H Youth Leadership Forum Dodge City Church of the Nazarene; 9:30 Am 3:30 PM For More Information: January 26 Z Ropings 10:30 AM 6:30 PM For More Information: January 26 Dodge City Raceway Park Banquet 6:00 PM For More Information: January 26 Paranormal Night Depot Theater Company; 8:30 PM 3:00 AM For More Information: January 31 Depot Theater Production: Exploding Love Depot Theater Company; 5:30 PM 9:30 PM For More Information: Calendar of Events provided by Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau Acontecimientos Mensuales Nov. 10, 2018 Ene. 31, 2019 Concurso de Casería de Faisán Rooster Roundup & Bounty Bird Ford County; Todo el Día Para Mas Información: Nov. 10, 2018 Jan. 31, 2019 Concurso de Casería de Faisán Longest Tail Feather Jetmore, Dodge City, Hanston; Todo el Día Para Mas Información: Enero Concurso de Llamado de Coyote Ford County; 5:30 AM 7:30 PM Para Mas Información: fordcountysportsmansclub@gmail.com Enero 5 Young Guns Timed Event Extravaganza (Rodeo Infantil) Saturday: 9:00 AM Sunday: 8:00 AM Para Mas Información: younggunsinfo@gmail.com Enero 6 Asociación Motociclista Cristiana I Don t Care Sports Bar & Grill; 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Para Mas Información: Enero 12 Academia de Realtesa (Evento para niños) Depot Theater Company; 11:30 AM 3:00 PM Para Mas Información: Enero 12 Lanzamiento Discográfico de Aether City Limits; 8:30 PM 1:00 AM Para Mas Información: Enero 17, 18, 19 76th Torneo Anual de Campeones United Wireless Arena; Thurs 2:00 PM 10 :00 PM Fri 1:00 PM 9:00 PM Sat 8:30 AM 7:00 PM Para Mas Información: Enero 18, 19, 20 Southwest Kansas Winter Expo Sat 4:00 PM 8:00 PM Sun 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Mon 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Para Mas Información: Enero 18, 19, 20 Exposición de Vehículos Winter Wheels 2019 Sat 4:00 PM 8:00 PM Sun 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Mon 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Para Mas Información: Enero 19 Foro de Liderazgo Juvenil Southwest 4-H Dodge City Church of the Nazarene; 9:30 Am 3:30 PM Para Mas Información: Enero 26 Z Ropings (rodeo) 10:30 AM 6:30 PM Para Mas Información: Enero 26 Dodge City Raceway Park Banquet 6:00 PM Para Mas Información: Enero 26 Noche Paranormal Depot Theater Company; 8:30 PM 3:00 AM Para Mas Información: Enero 31 Producción del Teatro Depot: Exploding Love Depot Theater Company; 5:30 PM 9:30 PM Para Mas Información: Calendario de Eventos Proporcionado por Departamento de Convenciones & Visitantes de Dodge City

9 Dodge City Calendar of Events 2019 January Young Guns Timed Event Extravaganza- Western State Bank Expo; Jan 5 For More Information: th Annual Tournament of Champs H.S. Basketball Tournament United Wireless Arena; Jan For More Information: SW KS Winter Expo Jan For More Information: SPIAA H.S. Basketball Tournament United Wireless Arena; Jan For More Information: Final Friday - Downtown Dodge City; Jan 25 Exploding Love: Depot Theater Production Santa Fe Depot; Jan 31 For More Information: February Exploding Love: Depot Theater Production Santa Fe Depot; Feb 1 3, 7 10 For More Information: Young Guns Timed Event Extravaganza- Western State Bank Expo; Feb 2, 16 For More Information: Jeff Foxworthy United Wireless Arena; Feb 8 For More Information: Harlem Globetrotters United Wireless Arena; Feb 11 For More Information: Gary Allen United Wireless Arena; Feb 15 For More Information: Final Friday - Downtown Dodge City; Feb 22 Shrine Circus Dodge City Civic Center; Feb For More Information: (813) Enero Young Guns Timed Event Extravaganza- Western State Bank Expo; Ene. 5 Para Mas Informacio n: (Rodeo Infantil) 76 Torneo Anual de Campeones H.S. Torneo de Baloncesto United Wireless Arena; Ene Para Mas Informacio n: SW KS Winter Expo Ene Para Mas Informacio n: SPIAA H.S. Torneo de Baloncesto United Wireless Arena; Ene Para Mas Informacio n: Ultimo Viernes - Downtown Dodge City; Ene 25 Exploding Love: Producción del Teatro Depot Santa Fe Depot; Ene 31 Para Mas Informacio n: Febrero Exploding Love: Producción del Teatro Depot Santa Fe Depot; Feb 1 3, 7 10 Para Mas Informacio n: Young Guns Timed Event Extravaganza- Western State Bank Expo; Feb 2, 16 Para Mas Informacio n: (Rodeo Infantil) Jeff Foxworthy United Wireless Arena; Feb 8 Para Mas Informacio n: Harlem Globetrotters United Wireless Arena; Feb 11 Para Mas Informacio n: Gary Allen United Wireless Arena; Feb 15 Para Mas Informacio n: Ultimo Viernes - Downtown Dodge City; Feb 22 Circo Shrine Dodge City Civic Center; Feb Para Mas Informacio n: (813) March KSHSAA Basketball Tournament - United Wireless Arena; March 5 9 Into the Woods: Depot Theater Production Santa Fe Depot; March 14 17, For More Information: i SHOW - Western State Bank Expo; March For More Information: Dodge City Raceway Park Car Show & Practice Night Dodge City Raceway Park; March 23 For More Information: Final Friday - Downtown Dodge City; March 29 April Dodge City Raceway Park Season Opener Dodge City Raceway Park; April 6 For More Information: DCRP 7th Annual Modified Stampede Dodge City Raceway Park; April 13 For More Information: Great American Cleanup - Civic Center; April 21 For More Information: DCRP Weekly Racing Dodge City Raceway Park; April 27 For More Information: The Education of Angels: Depot Theater Production Santa Fe Depot; April For More Information: Final Friday- Downtown Dodge City; April 26 Softball/Baseball Tournaments Begin Legends Park & Throughout Town; April thru July For More Information: May The Education of Angels: Depot Theater Production Santa Fe Depot; May 2 5 For More Information: Marzo KSHSAA Torneo de Baloncesto- United Wireless Arena; Mar 5 9 Into the Woods: Producción del Teatro Depot Santa Fe Depot; Mar 14 17, Para Mas Informacio n: i SHOW - Western State Bank Expo; Mar Para Mas Informacio n: Dodge City Raceway Park Exposición de Vehículos & Noche de Practica Dodge City Raceway Park; Mar 23 Para Mas Informacio n: (carreras de autos) Ultimo Viernes - Downtown Dodge City; Mar 29 Abril Apertura de la Temporada Dodge City Raceway Park Dodge City Raceway Park; Abr 6 Para Mas Informacio n: (carreras de autos) DCRP 7th Annual Modified Stampede Dodge City Raceway Park; Abr 13 Para Mas Informacio n: (carreras de autos) Gran Limpieza Americana - Civic Center; Abr 21 Para Mas Informacio n: DCRP Weekly Racing Dodge City Raceway Park; Abr 27 Para Mas Informacio n: (carreras de autos) Education of Angels: Producción del Teatro Depot Santa Fe Depot; Abr Para Mas Informacio n: Ultimo Viernes - Downtown Dodge City; Abr 26 Comienzan Torneos de Softball/Baseball Parque Legends & por la ciudad; Abr thru Jul Para Mas Informacio n: Mayo Education of Angels: Producción del Teatro Depot Santa Fe Depot; May 2 5 Para Mas Informacio n: Boots & Beer Auction Hoover Pavilion; May 3 For More Information: DCRP Weekly Racing Dodge City Raceway Park; May 4 For More Information: Cinco de Mayo Wright Park; May 4 For More Information: x5 Art Auction Santa Fe Depot; May 5 For More Information: National Travel & Tourism Week May 5 11 For More Information: National Train Day May 11 For More Information: DCRP Weekly Racing Dodge City Raceway Park; May 18 For More Information: Little Britches Rodeo Dodge City Roundup Arena; Memorial Day Weekend For More Information: Historic Trolley Tours Visitor Information Center; Memorial Day Labor Day For More Information: Boot Hill Museum s Summer Season Specials Museum Complex; Memorial Day Labor Day For More Information: Final Friday - Downtown Dodge City; May 31 June Farmers Market Downtown Dodge City; Saturdays starting in June first frost in the Fall For More Information: Main Street Festival Downtown Dodge City; June 1 For More Information: DCRP Weekly Racing Dodge City Raceway Park; June 1 For More Information: Calendario de Eventos en Dodge City 2019 Subasta Boots & Beer Hoover Pavilion; May 3 Para Mas Informacio n: DCRP Weekly Racing Dodge City Raceway Park; May 4 Para Mas Informacio n: (carreras de autos) Cinco de Mayo Wright Park; May 4 Para Mas Informacio n: Subasta de Arte 5x5 Santa Fe Depot; May 5 Para Mas Informacio n: Semana Nacional de Viaje & Turismo May 5 11 Para Mas Informacio n: Día Nacional del Ferrocarril May 11 Para Mas Informacio n: DCRP Weekly Racing Dodge City Raceway Park; May 18 Para Mas Informacio n: (carreras de autos) Rodeo Little Britches Dodge City Roundup Arena; Memorial Day Weekend Para Mas Informacio n: Tour Histórico en Tranvía Centro de Informacio n de Visitantes; Memorial Day Labor Day Para Mas Informacio n: Especiales de Verano en el Museo Boot Hill Museo Boot Hill; Memorial Day Labor Day Para Mas Informacio n: Ultimo Viernes - Downtown Dodge City; May 31 Junio Mercado de Agricultores Downtown Dodge City; Sa bados comenzando en Junio hasta la primera helada del Oton o Para Mas Informacio n: Festival de Main Street Downtown Dodge City; Jun 1 Para Mas Informacio n: DCRP Weekly Racing Dodge City Raceway Park; Jun 1 Para Mas Informacio n: (carreras de autos)

10 Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau Become a Hospitality Member Benefits of being a member: Be recognized as a visitor friendly establishment Better customer experience Your staff will be more knowledgeable about what Dodge City has to offer, including attractions and events Access to free training Attract more customers to your business How do I become a member? Contact Coral Leal to fill out the sign up form Display the provided brochure rack and provide information for customers Have the provided hospitality book available for employees and customers Display poster and window decal

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