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Wind farm discussion includes tax issues

…a Blue Rapids farmer and rancher and former county commissioner told commissioners Monday that he estimated the proposed 110-turbine wind farm would pay the county $109 million over 40 years if they did not receive a 10-year property tax break granted by the state. He also estimated that NextEra would pay more than $6 million per year if the wind farm were taxed at the same rate that farmers are taxed. NextEra project manager Dan Scheffler has said previously that the company is willing to pay up to $40 million to the county in taxes and payments-in-lieu-of-taxes over 30 years. Commissioners are currently in the process of negotiations with NextEra.
(Read more: The Marysville Advocate)

Ranson Financial2020-08-06T08:33:48-05:00August 6, 2020|News|

Russell City Council Approves Agreements to Accept Grant Funding for Airport Rehabilitation

The Russell City Council met Tuesday and approved agreements to accept grant funding for an airport runway, taxiway and apron rehabilitation project and the purchase of a new city transit bus. The city maintains a five-year Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) on file with the FAA and KDOT. Items on the approved ACIP are eligible for FAA and KDOT grant funding as funds are available. The city received notice from the FAA they approved the project as part of the Airport Improvement Program. Project bids were solicited and one bid from GDS, LLC was received in the amount of $537,284.80.
(Read more: KRSL Russell Radio)

Ranson Financial2020-08-06T08:03:27-05:00August 5, 2020|News|

Deciding how to distribute coronavirus aid

Nobody didn’t like Kansas getting about $1.2 billion – that’s billion, not just those pesky millions – to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, to rebuild the damaged economy, to finance health care and the exceptional new expenditures that will be required to safely operate schools, colleges and public offices, and to get ready for the next time a pandemic explodes across the state. Practically, there’s not a Kansan who hasn’t felt the effects of the pandemic, even in western Kansas’ Rawlins and Wallace counties, the two in the state which have apparently had no known cases of the disease. But that $1.2 billion to meet the state’s costs and prepare for the future is proving to be pretty tricky for members of the State Finance Council to deal with. It’s just a whole different way to do business than the legislators who make up that panel have ever dealt with.
(Read more: Derby Informer | News)

Ranson Financial2020-08-06T08:04:27-05:00August 5, 2020|News|

How converting a downtown Wichita street from one-way to two-way can spur development

The city of Wichita is preparing to convert another downtown street from a one-way road to two-way with a goal of improving traffic flow and driving future development along the street front. It’s a big win for advocates of downtown Wichita. The City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve the design concept and funding to reconfigure a half-mile section of Emporia Street from Second Street south to Waterman. With the vote, the city plans to spend $300,000 on the project, which includes the installation of signal poles, signage and pavement markings. If funding allows, the city is exploring the option to extend the two-way configuration even further, from Central Avenue south to Dewey Street, or just before Kellogg — a one-mile stretch.
(Read more: Wichita Business Journal)

Ranson Financial2020-08-06T08:05:24-05:00August 5, 2020|News|

Walmart sets dates for temporary drive-in theater

Topekans will get have two chances to see a movie at the parking lot of south Topeka Walmart, the site of a former drive-in theater, and free tickets will be available Wednesday afternoon. As part of its national pop-up theater campaign, Walmart announced it will show drive-in movies at 160 of its stores nationwide, with the Topeka location’s dates set for Tuesday, Aug. 25, and Wednesday, Aug. 26. Gates will open at 6 p.m., with movies starting at 7:30 p.m. Movies will vary by location, but Walmart lists “Wonder Woman,” “Spy Kids,” “Space Jam,” “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” “Ghostbusters,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Black Panther,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and “Friday Night Lights” as potential options.
(Read more: Local News | Topeka Capital-Journal)

Ranson Financial2020-08-06T08:12:10-05:00August 5, 2020|News|

Cities adopt representation flags across the state

The city of Newton is just the latest in a host of Kansas towns working to adopt a new flag this year and in years just past. “We received 65 entries from Newtonians of all stripes — from kids to seniors, amateurs to professional artists,” a Facebook post at Newton Flag Project reads. “Thank you for having fun with this and celebrating our community with us!”… In southeast Kansas, Pittsburg citizens just completed a city flag design contest last month. Their winning design incorporates a pickax to pay homage to the city’s mining history, wheat to represent farming traditions, a Balkans banner representing the community’s heritage, and the red and gold colors to reflect the spirit of Pitt State University. Last year, Topeka adopted this new city flag that features a sunflower and pays tribute to the Sunflower State. The nine petals of the flower represent the nine founders of the city.
(Read more: News – Butler County Times Gazette)

Ranson Financial2020-08-06T08:02:59-05:00August 5, 2020|News|

Merriam tree sale closes Aug. 10, available for residents only

The city of Merriam is hosting a tree sale that will take orders until Monday Aug. 10. The tree sale is available only to Merriam residents, who can choose from a number of trees including maples, oaks, elms and flowering crabapples. Residents will get a $15 subsidy on the first two trees, with a maximum of $30 off their tree order.
(Read more: Shawnee Mission Post)

Ranson Financial2020-08-05T08:00:14-05:00August 5, 2020|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for August 4, 2020

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.

Ranson Financial2020-08-05T07:52:16-05:00August 5, 2020|News|

Roeland Park begins second phase of Roe 2020 with curb, sidewalk, and driveway replacement

The city of Roeland Park on Monday entered a new phase for the largest infrastructure project in its history, Roe 2020. Crews will remove curbs, sidewalks and driveways along Roe Boulevard at Johnson Drive and then move north to 51st Street during the project’s second phase. Temporary driveway access for residents along Roe will be created using gravel until curb construction and driveway installation is complete. Vehicles cannot drive on the new curbs or driveways for at least seven days after concrete pours. The construction crew will try to pour the curbs one day and the driveways the following day in an effort to limit the number of days a resident cannot drive on the concrete.
(Read more: Prairie Village Post)

Ranson Financial2020-08-05T07:48:44-05:00August 4, 2020|News|

Wichitans speak out about proposed city budget that includes police increases, cuts to the animal shelter

Several Wichitans spoke out Tuesday about the proposed city budget before the Wichita City Council. The total budget comes out to $630 million. The documents are available online at wichita.gov. The city says they are facing a revenue deficit of more than $11 million due to the COVID-19 pandemic. City of Wichita working on balancing budget amidst coronavirus pandemic Under the proposal, there is an increase for police to adjust for new hires, wages, pensions and IT costs. Century II operations would be based on contract management to put less burden on the city. The proposal also includes cutting the city’s animal shelter. Residents spoke out against several on the table.
(Read more: KSN-TV)

Ranson Financial2020-08-05T07:51:00-05:00August 4, 2020|News|

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Wind farm discussion includes tax issues

Russell City Council Approves Agreements to Accept Grant Funding for Airport Rehabilitation

Deciding how to distribute coronavirus aid

How converting a downtown Wichita street from one-way to two-way can spur development

Walmart sets dates for temporary drive-in theater

Cities adopt representation flags across the state

Merriam tree sale closes Aug. 10, available for residents only

Municipal Bond Trends for August 4, 2020

Roeland Park begins second phase of Roe 2020 with curb, sidewalk, and driveway replacement

Wichitans speak out about proposed city budget that includes police increases, cuts to the animal shelter

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