O’Fallon Update The Official Quarterly Publication of the City of O’Fallon, Missouri Summer 2011 • www.ofallon.mo.us
Summertime fun across O’Fallon Online Bill Pay now available for City of O’Fallon utilities O’Fallon residents now have the option of paying O’Fallon Water and Sewer and Environmental Services bills online through the City’s website at www.ofallon.mo.us/ BillPay. The service also is accessible from www.ofallon.mo.us by clicking on the “Online Bill Pay” button. To begin, just set up an online account using your account number and last payment amount. Then, pay by credit card over an encrypted Internet connection. There is a $1.25 charge per transaction. In addition to making utility payments, users may view their transaction history, compare previous years of service and pay citations to the O’Fallon Municipal Court. The ability to pay citations online was introduced in 2010. Please note: To pay Water and Sewer bills via the website, residents must be customers of O’Fallon Water and Sewer. O’Fallon’s online bill pay is not available to Duckett Creek, PWSD, No. 2, Missouri American or St. Peters customers.
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he kids are out of school, the endless days of spring rain are behind us, and all of us are ready for some summertime fun. Fortunately, here in O’Fallon, the summer of 2011 offers plenty of options for all ages. Much of the fun already has begun. We kicked off June with the groundbreaking for O’Fallon’s first all-inclusive playground in Westhoff Park. Construction is underway, and we are already talking about how we will celebrate the grand opening later this year. But there’s still plenty of work to do. Please visit www.ofallon. mo.us/LetsPlay to see how you can help make this dream a reality! The excitement of summer has taken over at Civic Park, where kids are beating the heat at Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center, and music fills the air at the weekly Jammin’ concerts. Over at T.R. Hughes Ballpark, you can take in a great game as the River City Rascals try to repeat as Frontier League Champions. Or, just stroll the tree-lined paths of Fort Zumwalt Park. Of course, no summer in O’Fallon is complete without the annual Heritage & Freedom Fest. This year’s festival kicks off on July 2 with a special family night. On the 3rd, the fun shifts into high gear with country music greats Josh Gracin and Phil Vassar. On the 4th, the music will be rocking when OK GO and Tonic take the stage. And, both days feature wonderful free family activities, games, exciting rides and the best fireworks displays in St. Charles County. So get out and enjoy another amazing O’Fallon summer with your family. And, please remember to shop and dine in your hometown. Support our local businesses and “Keep it in the ‘O!’”
Bill Hennessy, Mayor
“Smoke-Free O’Fallon” ordinance takes effect June 16
In this issue... Heritage & Freedom Fest Roscoe’s Den Upcoming Events City Calendar
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The City’s new “Smoke-Free O’Fallon” ordinance goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, June 16. The ordinance, which was approved by O’Fallon voters during the April 5 municipal election, bans smoking in local businesses, including bars and restaurants. For details, including a video explaining the Ordinance and information on how to report a violation, please visit www.ofallon.mo.us/SmokeFree.
Look inside for the Summer Parks & Rec Guide