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Wyoming staff present 2024 annual report highlighting taxes, public‑safety activity and community events
Summary
City staff delivered a 21‑page 2024 annual report outlining property‑tax distribution, departmental accomplishments, community events and development activity, noting a Moody’s upgrade and increases in permit and enforcement activity.
Mr. McFarland presented the City of Wyoming’s 2024 annual report, a 21‑page summary of department activities, community events and key statistics from the year. The presentation included a breakdown of property‑tax allocation (county 37.7%; city 29.7%; schools 25.7%; state 4.8%; other 2.2%), a Moody’s credit rating upgrade from AA3 to AA2, and department highlights.
The report noted community events and volunteer efforts in 2024, including the spring medallion hunt (medallion recovered on day three by the Christensen and Lynch families), Night to Unite at Good View Park, a food drive that collected 594 pounds of food and more than $1,000 in cash donations, and a combined fire‑department toy drive and Anonymous Santa effort that raised more than $1,000 in cash plus hundreds of donated toys and clothing.
On administration and amenities, staff highlighted the opening of a new dog park and an age‑friendly accessible garden. Building and zoning issued more than 600 permits (a five‑year high), recorded 23 new homes and approved two subdivisions totaling 40 lots. Public works reported maintenance of roughly 72 miles of paved streets and 13.5 miles of unpaved streets and noted receipt of a GreenStep 2024 growth award.
Public‑safety data in the report showed the Wyoming Police Department conducted 1,146 traffic stops in 2024 and continued its “lights on” voucher program for vehicle light repairs. Staff also reported continued engagement between the police department and the city’s multicultural advisory committee to build trust and legitimacy in policing. The fire department held its fifth annual firefighters banquet, produced a holiday video that received millions of views (staff referenced an earlier figure of about 7 million) and continued annual charitable drives.
The report concluded with a full employee listing for 2024, indicating departures with an asterisk. After the presentation, council members thanked Mr. McFarland; no substantive questions were raised before the meeting moved on to new business.
