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The following is a list of questions frequently asked by citizens. You may search for specific words or phases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category.
Administration
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City Hall is located on the corner of Main Street and 10th Street in the Downtown Business District. 903 W Main Street
Blue Springs, Missouri 64015
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To find out who your state representative are please visit the Missouri Senate website below. Once you enter your zip code + last 4 digits, you will receive a personalized list of your elected officials.
Missouri Senate website
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A marriage license can be obtained at the
Jackson County Courthouse
308 W. Kansas
Independence, MO
(816) 881-3242
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Certified copes of most birth and death certificates from the State of Missouri can be obtained locally from the Jackson County Health Department.
Jackson County Health Department
313 S. Liberty
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 404-6415You can also contact the State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Vital Records Division.
Birth Records: 573-751-6387
Death Records: 573-751-6370
Application for Copy of Birth or Death Certificate
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The City of Blue Springs has a number of advisory boards and commissions comprised of volunteers from within the community who serve without compensation.
Generally, these boards and commissions make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding actions and policies affecting municipal government, City departments and the community. Citizens who desire to serve on a City board or commission may apply by completing an application form or contacting the Mayor's office at City Hall, 903 W Main Street, (816) 228-0110. Interested parties may also call their City Councilmen directly. All meetings are open to the public. Also check out Renew the Blue, a citizen group for more opportunities.
Download Boards and Commissions Application
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City Communications
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The Blue Springs Magazine is a quarterly publication mailed to residents of Blue Springs. Citizens living outside the city limits may also request to receive the magazine by emailing City Communications at communications@bluespringsgov.com. Please indicate the address to where you would like your issue of the magazine to be mailed.
More on the Blue Springs Magazine...
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Currently, the City Communications Division does not solicit advertisements for placement in the Blue Springs Magazine. This is an additional customer service option for our community businesses and agencies that the City is researching and is expected to pursue very soon.
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The City Communications Division is also responsible for managing community outreach and citizen engagement for the City. If you would like more information about getting City staff involved with your organizational programs and activities, contact the Public Information Officer at (816)655-0497.
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Codes Administration
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Inspections are usually completed within one business day from the day they are requested.
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No, curbside trash is not allowed in the City of Blue Springs.
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Contact Code Enforcement at (816) 220-4565 or (816) 228-0221
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Community Development
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The Development Process takes 24 days from the time the application is submitted.
Planning Process
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The Independence Housing Authority serves all of Jackson County, including Blue Springs. Please contact the Independence Housing Authority (IHA) at (816) 836-9200. They are located at 210 S. Pleasant, Independence, MO 64050.
Currently, IHA is only accepting applications for Public Housing. The Section 8 waiting list is currently closed.
Independence Housing Authority
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Currently the City of Blue Springs does not offer curbside recycling services. However, there are several other recycling options available to Blue Springs Residents.
Recycling in Blue Springs
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The City of Blue Springs does not have a franchise agreement for residential or commercial trash hauling services. Residents and Businesses are responsible for retaining their own trash services. Local service providers can be found in the yellow-pages under Trash Hauling.
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CYOU - Bike Patrol Unit
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The BSPD Bike Patrol Unit originated in 1997 with four officers and two bikes. Currently the team has 10 certified Bike Officers and each has an assigned patrol bike.
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All Bike Officers are certified police cyclists through International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA.) The course consists of five days of specialized instruction in learning special skills such as balance, obstacle avoidance, dismounts, curb and stair ascends and descends, special patrol techniques, road and group riding, nutrition and bike maintenance.
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The Bike Patrol Unit operates nine months of the year, but is capable of riding in nearly all weather conditions. Bike Officers can perform most of duties than an officer in a patrol car can perform and in some cases, duties than an officer in a patrol car cannot. Other Bike Unit activities include patrols at special events such as the Fall Fun Fest, high school sporting events, participation in parades, bike safety events, Bike Rodeos, and other community presentations on request.
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CYOU - Boot Camp Leadership Challenge
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Any youth who will be entering the 8th grade the following fall school year begins and up to the age of 18 can participate.
download the form.
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The cost to attend the Leadership Challenge Camp is $110.00 per youth but, after a youth successfully graduates the Camp and, if he or she goes the whole year to the next Camp start date without further behavior or discipline issues, they may attend the next year for free.
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The Leadership Challenge Camp lasts five days, from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and is usually during mid to late July.
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CYOU - Crisis Assistance Program
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The Crisis Assistance Program offers short-term counseling by licensed counselors for youths and families living in Blue Springs, or attending a school in the Blue Springs School District.
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The counselors can work with youth and families on a wide variety of issues such as behavior problems, grief and loss issues, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, drug and alcohol issues, anxiety, and other family problems.
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Simply call (816) 228-0178 and Community Youth Outreach Unit Receptionist will assist you in getting set up for services.
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CYOU - DARE
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The DARE program is a 14-week program detailing the perils of "Gateway Drugs" (alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana) and also covers other issues such as developing decision making skills, handling peer pressure, being a good friend, and resisting media advertisements or articles that promote alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drug use. The students attend sessions one day each week during their regular school day.
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All fifth-grade students in the Blue Springs School District are offered the DARE program. Currently, that includes the elementary schools in the communities of Lee's Summit and Independence.
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CYOU - National Night Out
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Yes, donations of items as "giveaways" or prizes, or other donations are welcomed. You may also call if you are interested in setting up a booth at National Night Out.
Call (816) 228-0247 for additional information.
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National Night Out is held on the first Tuesday in August every year.
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Finance
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The sales tax rate is 6.85%. Various agencies rates come together to set the sales tax rate.
Sales Tax Breakdown
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The property tax rate is $8.598 per $100 of assessed value. The property tax rate is set by various agencies.
Property Tax Breakdown
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Here is the formula for calculating your property tax bill:Market Value of Home X Assessment Rate (19% of market value) = Assessed ValueAssessed Value X .07573 (Total Mill Levy of all Taxing Entities) = Total Tax Obligation Example:
If your home has a market value of $100,000, then it has an assessed value of $19,000 ($100,000 X .19). Your 2000-2001 total tax obligation would be $1,438.87 ($19,000 X .07573).
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Franchise taxes or fees are payments received from electric, gas, telephone and cable providers within the city limits. The payments are made in exchange for each company's use of public right of way to conduct their business in the City. Franchise fees are used to pay for the general operations of the City and help offset the need for property taxes. The City of Blue Springs charges each of these companies a fee of five percent for use of City right-of-ways. The utility companies have, in turn, received approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission to pass these fees on to their customers.
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GIS - Mapping
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are systems of hardware, software, and procedures to facilitate the management, manipulation, analysis, modeling, representation, and visualization of geo-referenced data to solve complex problems regarding the planning and management of resources. It is the ability to produce a map image that sets GIS apart from other database systems. Perhaps more simply, a GIS gives you tools to answer questions about a location (geographic information). You can combine layers of information stored in a database that may include addresses, aerial photographs, dates, and other numerical values.
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Both GIS and traditional maps represent the real world. One way of thinking about it is that the GIS is the data while the map is the picture. The end result of GIS analysis is often a map, or cartographic output, but it is only one of many output types. Once created, a traditional map cannot be changed. However, as an integrated system, a GIS allows users to ask new questions of a database and visualize answers.
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No, requests for datasets should be made in writing. Please send you request to the GIS Coordinator.
Email
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North American Datum 1983 (NAD83), Missouri West Zone 2403, Feet.
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Yes, your may request pre-printed maps. For more information about what types of maps are available and the cost, please visit the
GIS website.
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Home Page
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City Hall is located on the corner of Main Street and 10th Street in the Downtown Business District. 903 W Main Street
Blue Springs, Missouri 64015
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Blue Springs City Hall offices are open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Monday through Friday, excluding most major holidays. Some offices outside of City Hall may have varying hours of operation. Please check their individual web pages or call to verify hours of operation.
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You can request an estimate or quote of your property taxes by calling (816) 228-0131. Tax Estimates, Quotes or copies of Jackson County tax receipts can also be obtained by visiting the Tax Department at City Hall, 903 W Main Street. Tax receipts are $1. If you are licensing a vehicle, the License Bureau should be able to verify your paid taxes as long as the taxes were paid by the due date of December 31, and the cost for the receipt may be waived. For additional questions, contact Dawn Bury in the Revenue Collections Division at
(816) 228-0131 or via
Email.
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Certified copes of most birth and death certificates from the State of Missouri can be obtained locally from the Jackson County Health Department. Jackson County Health Department
313 South Liberty
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 404-6415 You can also contact the State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Vital Records Division at:
Birth Records: (573) 751-6387
Death Records: (573) 751-6370
Application for Copy of Birth or Death Certificate
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Human Resources
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You will either be contacted for an interview or receive written notification via e-mail or US Mail. Applications are reviewed by the hiring department after the closing date has expired. Once the position is closed (or at varying intervals for postings without closing dates):
The hiring department reviews the applications
Candidates are selected to be placed on an interview list
The hiring department contacts the interview candidate
HR provides written correspondence to applicants that were not selected via e-mail or US Mail.
Human Resources
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No, a separate application must be completed for each position for which you apply.
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Reviewing applications and filling a position is at the discretion of the hiring department and varies on each job posting.
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The City only accepts on-line applications, please do not send a resume or cover letter. Applicable documents can be attached to the on-line application.
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To reach LAGERS please call (800) 447-4334. For Retirement questions contact:
Sue Bielecki,
Email
(800) 447-4334, Ext. 127 For Service Credit questions contact:
Misty Brazzell,
Email
(800) 447-4334, Ext. 133
LAGERS Website
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For information about filing a claim for damage against the City (seeking reimbursement for loss or damage resulting from alleged City negligence), contact Human Resources at (816) 228-0190
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License Bureau
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License Renewals
Driver's Licenses can be renewed as early as six months prior to expiration. To renew your driver's license, you will need to provide:Proof of Lawful Presence
Proof of Identity
Proof of ResidencyAdditional information on how to obtain these required documents can be found on the
Missouri Department of Revenue website.
Replacement for Lost/Stolen License
To obtain a replacement for a lost/stolen license, you will need to bring one form of identity. License Costs
The cost for obtaining a drivers permit is $3.50
The cost for renewing or obtaining other licenses varies, depending on the class of license, and ranges from $10-20 for a regular driver's license, and from $45-95 for a CDL (depending on the level of testing needed).
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The City of Blue Springs License Bureau only issues license or ID renewals. For information on obtaining a new or first time driver’s license for the State of Missouri please one of the
local testing centers,
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If you didn’t receive your registration renewal form or have misplaced the form, you will be asked to provide your current registration. If you are not able to obtain your current registration, please provide your plate number and a current driver’s license.
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You will need the title, a gift statement (this includes a general statement that you are gifting the vehicle, who you are gifting it to, year, make and VIN#, date that the gift was made, and the signatures of the gifting party), current insurance card, current personal property tax receipt, and a current safety inspection (less than 60 days old). For additional questions, contact the License Bureau at (816) 228-0128 or via
Email,
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You will need different documents depending on whether or not you purchased your vehicle new or used and from a dealer or individual.
Vehicle Registration Requirements
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The Department of Revenue now offers printable forms! (Gift Statements, Notice of Sale, Bill of Sale, General Affidavits, etc.)
Missouri Department of Revenue
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Liquor License
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A cashiers check, money order, and cash are all accepted means of payment. Corporation checks are not accepted.
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You can obtain a tax waiver from the Tax Department located within City Hall.
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No, you will need to go through the process to obtain a new license.
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This is the applicant; usually this is the owner or manager that will run the business.
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Notify the Revenue Collections Department via letter of your desire to change your license and/or upgrade your license. At that time the Revenue Collections Department will notify you of the correct action that must be taken.
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A 6-day liquor license is for weekdays only; liquor cannot be sold on Sundays. A 7-day liquor license is for everyday and must be marked under Sunday sales ($300.00) and weekday sales ($450.00). The total amount due can be combined on one check.
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Mayor and City Council
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The City is broken into three districts. Each District has two direct elected City Councilmen. To determine which district you live in please refer to the
Council District Map
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The Blue Springs City Council meets at 6:30 pm on the first and third Mondays of each month for official Council Meetings for actions on legislation, in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building, 1100 SW Smith Street.
City Council Agendas, Minutes and Webcasts
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