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City of Lawrence wants to hear from transit riders and pedestrians about getting around town

info2021-10-28T07:07:06-05:00October 28th, 2021|

Changes are coming to the way people get around town in Lawrence. City staff and steering committee members want to hear from the public about the future for pedestrians and transit riders. After months of work and planning, the city has rolled out two proposed scenarios to redesign bus routes. The work to gather feedback and finalize route changes by the end of this year — to be implemented in August 2022 — complements plans for a bus transfer facility coming to Bob Billings and Crestline Drive. Source: The Lawrence Times

Saline County breaks ground on $89 million jail project

info2021-10-28T07:06:45-05:00October 28th, 2021|

Construction will begin soon on an $89 million jail in Salina. The new jail will be located in north Salina at 800 E. Pacific Avenue. The jail is expected to consist of housing for approximately 392 inmates, increased space for rehabilitation programming, office spaces for the sheriff`s office, and parking for staff and the public. Source: KSN-TV

Why Sedgwick County turns its eyes to San Antonio for mental health solutions

info2021-10-28T07:04:11-05:00October 28th, 2021|

Every weekday at San Antonio Public Safety Headquarters, people line up at windows to report crimes, seek advice, maybe challenge a parking ticket. But not everyone is here to conduct typical police business. Some are unsheltered and have heard the police can help them get or recover an ID, removing a huge barrier to receiving services. The ID program is the brainchild of the department's homeless outreach team, and it represents one small piece of a puzzle that San Antonio and Bexar County (population 2 million) have been putting together since the early 2000s. Its purpose: to reduce the number of [...]

November general election breakdown: Why some Kansas communities are pushing for a sales tax increase

info2021-10-28T07:03:06-05:00October 28th, 2021|

The November general election is just one week away. Besides candidates, thousands of Kansas voters will vote on ballot questions. From new fire stations to better parks and even mental health services, several community leaders said they need extra funding for some essential upgrades. "The fire station is just too small. We have firefighters sleeping in spaces that used to be closets, so it is behind time, it is past time," said Andover Fire Chief Chad Russell. ... Great Bend is hoping to add up to a .45% increase to its sales tax. "It is the most equitable tax everyone pays [...]

Thrive’s goal: Getting people to work in Allen County

info2021-10-28T07:02:25-05:00October 28th, 2021|

County commissioners will need to consider whether to pay more to expand a countywide transportation program to round-the-clock coverage. The current schedule doesn’t help people who need to get to work. Three local industries are willing to contribute to costs to expand coverage. A county transportation plan could expand to round-the-clock coverage to help employees get to work. At least that’s the hope for Thrive Allen County. Representatives asked county commissioners to agree to spend up to $54,000 more a year to expand the service and purchase another vehicle for the program. Source: The Iola Register

Manhattan nixes Sunday AM liquor sales proposal

info2021-10-28T07:01:30-05:00October 28th, 2021|

Liquor stores and retailers will have to wait on any loosening of local rules about alcohol sales. Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday discussed amending local ordinances to allow the sale of liquor to begin at 9 a.m. Sundays, which is now allowed under state law. Currently, stores can sell alcohol from noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Mayor Wynn Butler and commissioners Mark Hatesohl and Linda Morse — the majority of the commission — said they weren’t in favor of pushing back the time. Source: themercury.com

Municipal Bond Trends for October 27, 2021

info2021-10-28T06:59:55-05:00October 28th, 2021|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.

Water use in Garden City grows

info2021-10-27T07:14:34-05:00October 27th, 2021|

Water consumption in Garden City is on a slight upward trend, but is about 5% less in 2021 than in 2020, which was an abnormally high-water usage year. Fred Jones, Garden City Water Resource Manager, gave an update on water consumption in the city at the Garden City Commission meeting on Oct. 19. Jones said the range among consumption totals differs approximately 245 million gallons of water over the past five years, which is staying relatively level, but looking at the trend line, there's a slight increasing trend, but the community is growing, so it's expected. Source: Garden City Telegram

Municipal Bond Trends for October 26, 2021

info2021-10-27T07:09:32-05:00October 27th, 2021|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.

Snowy winter predicted in Johnson County — see if your city requires homeowners to shovel sidewalks

info2021-10-27T06:59:07-05:00October 27th, 2021|

Ok, we realize it’s not even Halloween yet, but residents of Johnson County may want to make sure they have their snow shovels ready. This winter could be a harsh one, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, which says the greater Kansas city area is predicted to be cold and snowy this upcoming winter. ... And with snow comes the unavoidable chore of shoveling your driveway. And in some homeowners’ cases, shoveling city sidewalks next to their homes. Maybe the city of Overland Park had that in mind when it recently posted on its Facebook page a “City Code of the Month” reminder [...]

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