Overview Summer 2019

For Overland Park Residents www.opkansas.org Summer 2019
OPCares: Making it easier for you
Thanks to an update, Overland Park’s online customer service tool is easier to use and provides more information than ever.
If you want to report a tree limb down at a park, request a street light bulb replacement, or want a pothole fixed on your street, OPCares is the place to submit service requests to the city.
Over the last several months, city staff members have redesigned and improved the online tool.
Now, the most frequently-used service requests are easy to find. Simply visit www.opkansas.org/opcares. Click or tap on the ticket you’d like to submit, or begin typing your request, and a list of related options will appear.
Provide a few details about the problem, and you’re done. If you provide contact information, staff will respond to you
via email or by phone to let you know someone has taken care of the reported issue. We’ll also follow up with you to find out how satisfied you are with the work that was done.
The new OPCares also provides information about service requests made in your area. So, you can see if a neighbor has already reported tall grass or a broken street sign, and save yourself a few minutes.
Learn exactly how the OPCares process works by watching a walk- through video.
Are you dreaming of an entertaining Fourth of July?
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Your kids are looking forward to the end of the school year, and you are dreaming of a relaxing, fun-filled family summer vacation.
Just as you and your kids look ahead, we are doing the same.
The July 4 Star Spangled Spectacular returns with an outstanding lineup of family entertainment and, of course, food and drink vendors at Corporate Woods Founders’ Park, 9711 W. 109th Street.
Last year the city of Overland Park took over the entire program. In previous years, Overland Park sponsored only the fireworks show. To help defray expenses, the city relies on sponsors.
Advent Health Shawnee Mission is this year’s presenting sponsor. Event sponsors include Corporate Woods, Renewal by
Andersen and McCownGordon Construction.
More food vendors will be at this year’s
event including Kona Ice, Big Dogs BBQ, the Fry Guys, Cold Stone Creamery, Polar Oasis and more
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