Salina’s school buildings are iconic. Structures built decades ago illustrate unique architecture not seen in the community anymore. But over the years, when a school closes, that building sits empty. Now, some school buildings have found a new purpose. One of these buildings is Lowell School, located at 1009 Highland Ave. It was first built in 1915 with an addition constructed in the 1960s. After USD 305 closed the school, it was purchased by Salina Christian Academy to become a school once again.
Source: Salina Journal.

SYLLABUS BY THE COURT
1. City revenue projects may be divided into two categories: projects that serve a “governmental” or “legislative” function, and projects that serve a “proprietary” or
“administrative” function.
2. Whether an ordinance is administrative or legislative depends on the unique facts of each case.
3. No single act of a governing body is likely to be solely legislative or solely administrative in nature.
4. The development, introduction, or improvement of services are, by and large, considered governmental.
5. The power to levee a tax generally belongs to the class of governmental power.
6. One city council may not bind a subsequent one to its political decisions involving the exercise of government functions.
7. Parties contracting with municipal corporations are bound at their peril to know the authority of the municipal body with which he or she deals.
8. Parties contracting with municipal corporations are deemed to understand the law of this State, and they knowingly assume the risk associated with such contracts.
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Garden City has a new Chief of Police. Courtney Prewitt was sworn in as the Chief of Police for the Garden City Police Department on March 29.
Prior to becoming Chief Prewitt was a Captain and has been with the GCPD since 1999. A native of Garden City, Prewitt graduated from Garden City High School in 1993.
Source: GC Telegram.

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.