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Manhattan Parks and Rec mulls new cost recovery policy to generate more revenue

Manhattan Parks and Recreation officials want to raise fees for some programs with a new cost recovery policy. Parks and rec director Aaron Stewart on Monday told KMAN the proposed policy aims to focus on total cost recovery instead of operational recovery, which is the basis of the current policy. Stewart said the new policy would reduce the percentage of taxes used for operations by generating more revenue. “We’re looking to approach the city commission with a fully vetted cost recovery, which includes all fees and services to be set administratively based on this policy,” he said. Parks and rec also is looking to help those with financial barriers to accessing those services. Stewart said the goal is to implement an equity program with help from the Parks and Rec Foundation to help those who can’t afford things like pools, for example.
Source: themercury.com

Ranson Financial2024-10-15T12:24:31-05:00October 15, 2024|News|

Douglas County to consider new pay plans that would boost county employee pay above area averages

Douglas County government should create a new goal to pay its employees — everybody from custodians to administrators — well above the median wage of similar employees in the region, county commissioners will be told at their meeting on Wednesday. … a human resources group, recommends that the county create a “compensation philosophy” that aims to pay county employees at a rate equal to the 70th percentile of wages for similar positions in the area.
Source: LJWorld

Ranson Financial2024-10-09T12:31:24-05:00October 9, 2024|News|

Governor Kelly Announces Virtual, On-Demand Meeting as Part of Water Local Consult Outreach

Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a virtual, on-demand meeting is now available for Kansans who want to provide input on water issues in the state. The virtual meeting is part of a second round of local consult meetings to gather input on strategies to implement the 2022 Kansas Water Plan. “These local consult meetings are critical to finding and implementing sustainable solutions to address our state’s water concerns,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “By hearing directly from Kansans, we can make further progress on the goals of the 2022 Kansas Water Plan.” The recent in-person and new virtual meetings build on the first round of local consult meetings held this summer, as well as Regional Advisory Committee meetings. The virtual meeting mirrors the content from the eight in-person meetings held across the state in September.
Source: Governor of the State of Kansas

Ranson Financial2024-10-09T09:59:54-05:00October 9, 2024|News|

Increased prices contribute to continued housing shortage

Real estate agent Natalie Moyer has helped Kansas residents purchase homes for the past 16 years. But the housing market is so tight right now, it’s been very difficult for first-time homebuyers to find a house within their budget. The demand for a home has been much higher in recent years and there simply are not enough homes to go around. That shortage of supply is pushing up the costs of homes on the market, making it even more difficult for buyers to purchase an affordable or middle-market home. The trickle-down effect of the tight market is believed to be contributing to a lack of affordable housing and rising homelessness in the state.
Source: Derby Informer | Area

Ranson Financial2024-10-09T09:58:09-05:00October 9, 2024|News|

Plans being finalized for emergency room/hospital in Fort Scott

Bourbon County officials reported Monday that efforts to secure Freeman Health System’s plans to bring health care to the county are being finalized. Bourbon County Commissioners Jim Harris and Brandon Whisenhunt amended the meeting agenda to allow County Counselor Justin Meeks to speak on the topic of health care in the county. Commissioner Clifton Beth was not present for the commission’s second straight meeting within a week.
Source: Fort Scott Tribune

Ranson Financial2024-10-09T09:56:56-05:00October 9, 2024|News|

City Council approves steps for hotel, Expo

With a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and resolutions calling for two public hearings, the Great Bend City Council took preliminary steps Monday that will help a developer build an 80-room hotel and one or more restaurants on 10th St. The actions are also aimed at making the Great Bend Expo Complex a destination for tourism and entertainment using STAR Bonds. Improvements might include a drag racing museum and more seating at the drag strip; a banquet hall with multi-purpose courts for sporting events; an amphitheater; improvements to the existing rodeo grounds; and an additional hangar/restaurant.
Source: Great Bend Tribune

Ranson Financial2024-10-09T09:56:06-05:00October 9, 2024|News|

City cracking down on weeds

The City of Newton has been enforcing more environmental code violations lately. For all of 2023, it targeted 244 environmental violations for weeds. That number increased to 682 for this year up to the end of September, a 180 percent increase. The Newton City Commission saw a presentation of nuisance enforcement at its Oct. 8 meeting. “We are definitely trying to do what you asked us to do to send more notifications out to people,” City Engineer Suzanne Loomis said.
Source: Harvey County Now

Ranson Financial2024-10-09T09:54:41-05:00October 9, 2024|News|

Harvey County offers public hunting

As outfitters and leasing agents continue to gobble up access to private hunting land, there is still opportunity for public hunting in Harvey County. In 2018, the Harvey County Commission approved limited seasonal hunting at East Park. The agreement has been approved through the 2025-26 season. This seasonal hunting is restricted to archery deer, waterfowl and archery spring turkey. For those pursuing deer, they can hunt archery deer on the tracts known as Harvey County A and Harvey County C. Harvey County A is located north of Northeast 24th Street, and Harvey County C is located north of Northeast 12th Street. Only one hunter can use the area per day but may bring up to two additional people. Waterfowlers are allowed to use one of the five blinds on the northernmost section of East Lake. One person can reserve one blind per day but can bring up to three other people. Only waterfowl hunting is allowed on Harvey County B.
Source: Harvey County Now

Ranson Financial2024-10-09T09:50:38-05:00October 9, 2024|News|

Prairie Village changes how it picks the next council president — Here’s why

The city of Prairie Village is changing how it elects a council president. After nearly a decade of electing the most senior councilmember who has yet to serve as president, the Prairie Village City Council on Monday voted 11-1 to change those rules. Councilmember Inga Selders cast the lone dissenting vote. The new rules outline a more complex council president election process compared to the previous one, including a more detailed list of criteria for what is an eligible candidate. Council presidents generally run the governing body’s council committee of the whole meeting, during which no formal action can be taken. Other than that, council presidents stand in the mayor’s place when the mayor is unable to attend meetings.
Source: Johnson County Post

Ranson Financial2024-10-09T09:49:00-05:00October 9, 2024|News|

Overland Park OKs 1% special sales tax for Stanley Square revamp

Stanley Square, an aging shopping center in southern Overland Park, may use a tax incentive to help finance $7 million in planned improvements. Len Corsi, who leases out the shopping center via Johnson County Management, has applied for the formation of a 1% Community Improvement District, or CID. On Monday, the Overland Park City Council voted 11-0 to proceed with the incentive district petition to help pay for the renovation project at Stanley Square, located on the northwest corner of 151st Street and U.S. Highway 69. The vote doesn’t necessarily mean the special taxing district will be formed, but it does set up the process. Councilmember Jim Kite was absent from the city council meeting this week.
Source: Johnson County Post

Ranson Financial2024-10-09T09:47:41-05:00October 9, 2024|News|

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Manhattan Parks and Rec mulls new cost recovery policy to generate more revenue

Douglas County to consider new pay plans that would boost county employee pay above area averages

Governor Kelly Announces Virtual, On-Demand Meeting as Part of Water Local Consult Outreach

Increased prices contribute to continued housing shortage

Plans being finalized for emergency room/hospital in Fort Scott

City Council approves steps for hotel, Expo

City cracking down on weeds

Harvey County offers public hunting

Prairie Village changes how it picks the next council president — Here’s why

Overland Park OKs 1% special sales tax for Stanley Square revamp

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