Kansas Municipal News
Effort launched to coordinate federal infrastructure funds for Kansas
At the end of June, Governor Laura Kelly announced the creation of the Kansas Infrastructure Hub, which will coordinate Kansas state agencies and local entities as they administer and apply for funding available through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The Hub will identify statewide and regional infrastructure priorities, strategize as to how to maximize investment opportunities, and promote best practices in securing and distributing funding. Kansas is set to receive close to $3.8 billion in direct funds for transportation, water, energy, and broadband projects. Kansas could potentially receive more by applying for competitive grants. “Infrastructure creates opportunities, powers businesses, keeps us safe, and connects people to places and each other. It’s the backbone of a healthy economy,” Gov. Kelly said. “By working to ensure we bring the most money possible to Kansas – and that, once we have it, we distribute it effectively and efficiently – the Kansas Infrastructure Hub will have lasting impacts on our state.”
Source: Derby Informer | Area
Merriam approves redevelopment of former Kmart site
The City of Merriam has approved the redevelopment of a former Kmart building. The former Kmart site, located at 8703 Shawnee Mission Parkway, just east of Interstate 35, has sat vacant since the store closed in 2013. Plans for the $136 million mixed-use project include four restaurants, two apartment complexes, retail space and a parking garage. The developer was asking for $30 million in incentives to help subsidize the project. The existing Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Krispy Kreme in the northwest corner of the property will remain, as will the La Petite Academy in the southeast corner of the property.
Source: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 – WDAF
Lenexa considers redesigned Indian Trails Aquatic Center
A new design for the Indian Trails Aquatic Center in Lenexa that prominently features a lazy river, slides and diving boards has begun to take shape as the city considers how to increase attendance and cost recovery at its four swimming pools. What’s going on? City councilmembers recently took a look at a conceptual plan offered by architectural firm Confluence. The plan is the product of more than four years of study and public input that also included a survey of 430 school children. According to the answers from students at five elementary schools, the top most requested feature was a lazy river, followed by slides and diving boards. And also – good food at the concession stand.
Source: Prairie Village Post
Dodge City eliminates enrollment fees for all students K-12
Some Kansas families will not have to pay enrollment fees this school year. On Monday, the Dodge City Board of Education voted in favor of eliminating them for all students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, effective immediately. This includes fees for textbooks and learning materials. The superintendent says the decision came after a discussion about the large number of families who qualify for free or reduced meals, adding that this could help ease the financial burden for many. “I’m certain that it will be appreciated far and wide by a large majority of our community, and it has to benefit families, especially in the times we’re dealing with now. And we care very much about all of our families, and we want to do the best we can,” said Fred Dierksen, USD 443 Superintendent.
Source: KSN-TV
Lawrence parks host honeybee rescue program that finds safe homes for swarming bees
High in a tree in Lawrence’s South Park, a wooden box is secured to a branch, offering a home for honeybees that would otherwise have trouble finding one. The swarm rescue boxes have recently been placed in 16 City of Lawrence parks, so far helping to catch and relocate 17 swarms of honeybees. Leading the effort is Robert Brooks, who has a Ph.D. in entomology, or the study of insects, and proposed the bee rescue program to the city and volunteers his time to the project. A single swarm can contain thousands of bees, and Brooks said the program is helping to save and relocate valuable and endangered pollinators.
Source: LJWorld
Finney County Museum’s Flea Market Festival draws vendors, community
The 13th annual Finney County Historical Museum’s Flea Market Festival was well attended. The Historical Society’s largest event of the year was held Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. just south of the museum inside Lee Richardson Zoo. Steve Quakenbush, executive director of the Finney County Historical Museum, said he estimates approximately 3,000 people came through the gates on Saturday. A little past the four-hour mark, Quakenbush said it seemed like the crowd was turning over periodically and they were seeing more and more people.
Source: GC Telegram
Municipal Bond Trends for July 11, 2022
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.
Fed’s Bostic confident economy can handle another jumbo rate hike
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said the U.S. economy can cope with higher interest rates and repeated his support for another jumbo move when the central bank meets later this month. “Right now I’m pretty comfortable,” he told reporters in a conference call Monday. “I’m confident that the economy will be able to withstand this next move. I would support a 75 basis-point” increase. Policy makers pivoted to aggressively lifting interest rates this year as they work to tame the hottest inflation in four decades, a shift they acknowledge could slow U.S. economic growth and weaken the labor market.
Source: The Bond Buyer
Fed’s George warns raising rates too fast risks ‘oversteering’
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George, who dissented last month against the central bank’s jumbo 75 basis-point increase in interest rates, cautioned that rushing to tighten policy could backfire. “Communicating the path for interest rates is likely far more consequential than the speed with which we get there,” she said Monday in a speech to the Mid-America Labor/Management Conference in Lake Ozark, Missouri. “Moving interest rates too fast raises the prospect of oversteering.” George, whose vote at the June meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee was the first dovish dissent of her career, said she understood the desire to raise rates rapidly to dampen surging inflation but was concerned it could do more harm than good.
Source: The Bond Buyer
City, board to discuss potential change in building codes
On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, the City of McPherson Building Inspection department will meet with the McPherson Construction Advisory Board of Trades and Board of Appeals. The meeting, aimed at discussion of moving from the 2009 International Building Codes to the 2018 codes…
Source: McPherson, KS – News Flash
Wichita police use Narcan to save woman’s life after fentanyl overdose
For the fourth time since Wichita police started carrying Narcan, officers have saved the life of a person overdosing on fentanyl. The department said on Facebook that an officer responded just after 12 a.m. Friday to an overdose call in the 400 block of S. Webb Rd. The officer got to the scene before EMS and found a 29-year-old man who said that he and a 26-year-old woman had taken fentanyl. The officer found the woman unresponsive and not breathing in a hotel room. The officer administered Narcan, saving the woman’s life. “The Wichita Police Department wants to remind everyone the dangers of illicit drug use,” WPD Facebook post says. “Especially regarding an increase of counterfeit fentanyl pills being brought into our community.”
Source: KAKE – News
Kansas announces new module for Law Enforcement
Kansas announced recently its plan to implement a new module in police training focused on investigating missing and murdered indigenous persons. Kansas AG Derek Schmidt says the training was developed in accordance with the bipartisan passage of House Bill 2008 during the 2021 legislative session, which took effect July 1, 2021. The office says they sought assistance and input from federally recognized Native American tribes in Kansas, as well as the Native American members of the Legislature who sponsored the bill.
Source: KOAMKOAM
Miniature artwork featured at Miami County museum
Artists from all over the United States and six countries submitted paintings and sculptures for the 17th annual Heartland Art Guild International Miniature Painting and Sculpture Art Show at the Miami County Historical Museum. Jean Cook, member of the Heartland Art Guild and chairperson for the show, introduced Mayor Leigh House and thanked everyone for coming to the show Saturday, July 9. Mayor Grandon announced the winners. There is one more award to be announced, the People’s Choice Award, which will be announced near the end of the show to allow more people to vote. The exhibit will continue to be on display through the end of July. The exhibition features 73 artists who entered 228 paintings which are on display at the Miami County Historical Museum in Paola. The show has artwork from across the United States as well as pieces from England, Wales, South Africa, Australia, Belgium and Scotland.
Source: Local News | republic-online.com
Leawood may seek resident feedback on Johnson County’s last pitbull ban
Leawood residents may soon have a chance to weigh in on the city’s pit bull ban, the final such ban still on the books in a Johnson County city and one of the last ones in the wider Kansas City metro. Following some resident’s concerns voiced during the public comment period of last week’s Leawood City Council meeting, city leaders discussed the city’s dangerous breeds ban and raised the possibility of surveying the community about it.
Source: Prairie Village Post
New banners brighten up Sabetha Main Street
When you drive down Main Street, you may notice the new banners on the light posts encouraging Sabetha patrons to shop local. “We wanted to brighten up Main Street while advertising and promoting our local businesses using the #BeSabetha, #ShopSabetha, #EatShopSipPlayBeLocal campaign,” said Sabetha Chamber of Commerce Director Gina Murchison. Murchison said the Sabetha Chamber of Commerce has been saving funds for the Main Street banners for awhile. “We have been saving for the banners for several years from the profits of the golf tournaments,” Murchison said. “We designate the profits from the tournaments for City Beautification and community benefits like the Christmas wreaths on Main and the Downtown PA system. We just finished up the Owl Sign last year.”
Source: Sabetha Herald
Zillow analysis: Wichita is place to move for singles looking for love
Wichita’s affordability makes it tops among the 100 largest U.S. metros for singles relocating and looking to meet others who are single. That’s according to a new analysis from Zillow, the Seattle-based national real estate and rental marketplace. “Remote work has opened up housing possibilities all over the country,” said Amanda Pendleton, Zillow home trends expert, in a news release. “If untethered from an office, singles can move to places that offer more affordability and a vibrant singles scene. Metro areas like Wichita, where your housing dollar stretches further, are particularly appealing at a time when, nationally, rents are nearly 16% higher than last year.” Although Wichita did not have a singles population level toward the top of U.S. metros, its rent affordability compared to other cities powered it to the top.
Source: Wichita Business Journal
Tiny food pantry in Overland Park hopes to expand to help more people
A tiny food pantry in Overland Park is hoping to expand and serve more people. “Extension cords running across the yard,” said Jennifer Parker, of the Tiny Pantry Times. Parker admits the early months of her tiny neighborhood food pantry were interesting. “It looked really tacky,” she said. But it did the trick, and she said her little space in Overland Park quickly became a popular stop to drop off food donations and a lifeline to those in the community who needed the help. “They’re holding down multiple jobs, but they’ve got families to feed,” she said. Parker said that nearly three tons of donations go in and out of this 35-foot-square box monthly and storage has become an issue.
Source: KMBC.com
Kansas election officials prepare for record high turnout in Primary
The clock is winding down to register to vote for the Primary election in Kansas. Some election offices in the state Capitol are seeing a spike in voter registration, as the “Value Them Both” amendment is expected to draw large numbers to the polls. Shawnee County Election Officer Andrew Howell told Kansas Capitol Bureau in an interview Monday that there’s been a “significant uptick” in voter registration for the past few weeks. “We have more registered voters in Shawnee County now, than I think we’ve ever had that I’m aware of,” he said “We’re at 115,000 registered voters…”
Source: KSNT 27 News
Attend the Kansas Infrastructure Summit – July 13 – 14
Cities, counties and the private sector are encouraged to attend the Kansas Infrastructure Hub’s Infrastructure Summit July 13 – 14 in Wichita to learn about the many grant opportunities available under BIL, discuss strategies for preparing winning grant applications, and share input on infrastructure priorities in Kansas. Click here to see the Summit agenda. There is no fee to attend, however registration is required and is limited to the first 500 people.
Negative fans contribute to Kansas shortage of officials
Kurt Loesch and the rest of the officiating crew were walking off the field after a Friday night football game, a hotly contested conference rivalry. A voice from the stands rang out, “I hope you get home safe tonight!” Loesch couldn’t tell if it was just a joke or an actual threat but said it — and similar encounters — are becoming more common. This fall, Loesch will mark 26 years as a Kansas State High School Activities Association official. He officiates multiple sports and said fan interaction has gotten worse in recent years.
Source: CJonline
Municipal Bond Trends for July 8, 2022
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.
Hillsboro youth working and playing in the garden
The Hillsboro Elementary Community Garden Club has been having fun while working hard on cleaning up the garden and harvesting all the growing vegetables. They have been giving away a lot of fresh veggies to community members. “Thank you so much to the City of Hillsboro for helping make the garden club successful,” said President Emerson Corby.
Source: Hillsboro Free Press
Grant allows low-income people to get free rides in Harvey County
People with low incomes can breathe a little easier for a while because they can apply for taxi ride aid through the Harvey County Department on Aging. That’s thanks to a grant from the Newton Community Foundation Impact Fund, according to Lona Kelly, Department on Aging director. The grant is for Newton residents, and to quality, a household of one can have an income of $17,667 at the most each year, while a household of two is allowed an annual income of $23,803. Fees for OT Cab Company increased from $7.50 to $12 in March, according to information discussed at a county commission meeting at the time. The cab service is the only reliable form of public transportation in the county outside of Harvey County InterUrban.
Source: Harvey County Now
Local Law Enforcement to Hold Town Hall on Fentanyl Crisis Thurs. July 14th
Wichita Police, The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office and Drug Enforcement Administration will be holding a town hall meeting next Thursday, July 14th to discuss the fentanyl crisis in Wichita. The event is free and open to the public. It will begin at 6 p.m. on the 14th on the WSU campus at Beggs Hall’s Rhatigan Student Center (1845 Fairmount St.). There will be a Q&A with speakers from the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center, Sheriff’s Office, Wichita Public Schools, and DEA among others.
Source: 101.3 KFDI
Voter registration resumes for city of Atchison residents
All citizens residing in Atchison County, including residents of the City of Atchison, may still register to vote in the primary election on August 2, 2022. Registration will close on July 12, 2022. Following guidance from the Kansas Secretary of State, and in accordance with State Law, Atchison County previously closed registrations for residents of the City of Atchison, on account of a special election called by the City for July 14, 2022. Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab, in his capacity as chief state election officer under the National Voter Registration Act, has now recommended that Atchison county allow any Atchison County resident, otherwise eligible to vote, to have their ballot accepted, if they attempt to register up to July 12.
Source: Atchison Globe Now
First 50 daily pool passes free every day through July 31 in Holton
Two local businesses have offered to cover the first 50 admission fees on Wednesdays and Thursdays through the end of July at Holton’s municipal swimming pool in Rafters Park — and that means the first 50 people who come to the pool any day of the week will be admitted free. GNB Holton has offered to cover the first 50 passes to the pool on Wednesdays and Barrow Tooling Systems has announced that it will cover the first 50 passes on Thursdays. With the commitments of those two businesses, the first 50 visitors to the pool on any day of the week will be admitted free until Sunday, July 31. Additional businesses are invited to help cover a day also, as there is no limit to the number of businesses that can participate.
Source: Holton Recorder
With megaprojects on the table, De Soto simplifies zoning rules for battery manufacturers
With at least one $4 billion megaproject under serious consideration, De Soto has updated its zoning code so manufacturers in some high-tech industries can more easily win approvals for new factories in town. Depending on the area, De Soto’s code previously could require a pair of city approvals for prospective builders of electronics, computer product or battery plants — for industrial land rezoning as well as a special use permit allowing that manufacturing onsite.
Source: Kansas City Business Journal
City of Girard hosts CDL training
If you’ve ever wanted to get the training needed to operate a semi-truck, a local town is providing it. The city of Girard, Kansas is offering CDL license training to people who are interested. The city’s CDL instructor, Michael Clark, says there is a theory test you must pass before testing for the CDL license.
Source: KOAMKOAM
Frontenac Mining Days makes return to SEK community
A Southeast Kansas community is spending the weekend highlighting the city’s history. Frontenac Mining Days has made its return. It’s the city’s annual homecoming celebration which has been going on since 1986. It took a break for a couple of years before making its return in 2016, and officially adopted the Mining Days name last year.
Source: KSNF/KODE
Olpe Downhome-Days festival hosts day of activities to support longtime park improvement project
Efforts to build a new splash park in Olpe received a tremendous boost Saturday thanks to the annual Olpe Downhome-Days festival. Activities included breakfast at the Olpe United Methodist Church to begin the day before residents launched into a series of games, activities and competitions. From a 5K run and walk, bike ride, fishing derby, sidewalk chalk decorating, prize drawings and barbecues there was no shortage of activities to take part in. Organizer Jennifer Kimberlin says the Downhome festival elevates the sense of community that Olpe is known for.
Source: KVOE Emporia Radio
Sedgwick County prepares for launch of new 988 mental health hotline
For several years Sedgwick County has had a higher average suicide rate per 100,000 people than the national average. In 2020 Sedgwick County recorded its highest rate, according to data from Sedgwick County and KU School of Medicine-Wichita. During a year of lockdowns, isolation and closures, there were approximately 20.4 suicides per 100,000 Sedgwick County residents, which equates to 105 individuals. Mental illness was linked to more than half of those 2020 deaths, with 55% of the individuals who died having a known history of mental illness.
Source: Wichita Eagle
Arkansas City police launch safe return program
The Arkansas City Police Department would like to introduce the citizens of Ark City to a new initiative that it is implementing to better serve the most vulnerable members of the community, called Safe Return. This program is already a success in other parts of the country, including the Bedford Police Department in Texas. Safe Return is a community resource program for the members of vulnerable populations who reside within the City of Arkansas City. These community members include children and adults who suffer from Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Autism, Down Syndrome or any other developmental disorder.
Source: The Arkansas City Traveler
Neosho County Commission debates hiring freeze
Looking to address a potential million-dollar budget shortfall, Neosho County Commissioners continued to debate the merits of an across-the-board hiring freeze at Thursday morning’s budget workshop. …Providing some clarification on the matter, 2nd District Commissioner Nic Galemore indicated that department heads must budget accordingly and have the green light to make hires if the funds are available within their budget. If not, additional employment slots should not be added.
Source: The Chanute Tribune
Johnson County, KS man becomes state’s first presumptive positive monkeypox case
A Johnson County man has tested “presumptive positive” for monkeypox, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The KDHE said this is the first presumptive positive case in Kansas. Health officials said the man recently traveled out of state. The KDHE said he is working with health officials to identify any recent contacts who might have been exposed. “The risk of monkeypox spreading in Kansas remains low,” Janet Stanek, secretary of KDHE, said. “If you are experiencing symptoms of monkeypox illness, it’s important to stay home and contact your health care provider as soon as possible to avoid spreading the disease to others.”
Source: KMBC.com
Delaware Township v. City of Lansing
When an interlocal agreement governing the operation and management of a fire district is terminated by one of the parties under the terms of the agreement, and the district’s assets are allocated under those terms, the fire district itself is not altered or dissolved as a legal entity. Provisions in such interlocal agreements permitting termination and asset allocation after sufficient notice are not void for violating public policy.
Read the full Kansas Supreme Court opinion.
Leawood Police Department Adds Tesla Model Y To Fleet
The latest force to add an EV to its fleet was Leawood Police Department, Kansas. The PD added a Tesla Model Y Long Range to its patrol division. Leawood PD had been exploring the possibility of adding an EV to its lineup for over a year before finally deciding the Model Y was its best option. The primary reason for the decision to go electric was running costs. At current gas prices, a Ford Explorer would cost in excess of $6,000 a year to run. Meanwhile, a Model Y would set the PD back around $700 provided the majority of charging was done at the police station and not on public infrastructure. Given police cars stay in service for several years and often clock up over 100,000 miles in the long run gas savings will be substantial, even if prices are to return to normality. In this case, Leawood PD wants to keep the Model Y for roughly four years. In that period, it could potentially save the PD in excess of $20,000 versus an ICE vehicle.
Source: InsideEVs
KC region strategizes on long-term potential of $1.2T infrastructure law
The federal government has offered up $1.2 trillion for infrastructure spending, and entities across the country — including in the Kansas City area — are excited for the potential. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed in November, targets critical infrastructure — the types of projects that meaningfully affect people’s everyday lives, spanning transportation, power, water, broadband internet access and more. Kansas and Missouri are slated for more than $12 billion over the next five years. However, reaping true, long-lasting benefits from those funds will require cooperation across geographic and political boundaries and across the public and private sectors, plus a thoughtful vision of the future… While the five-year spend is huge — “really the largest in a generation” — not all of those dollars are up for grabs, said Julie Lorenz, secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation and IIJA infrastructure coordinator for the state. About 60% of the money made available through the IIJA will flow through federal agencies to lower levels of government. But 40% of the money is discretionary, meaning entities must apply. There’s a temptation to apply for everything all at once, but that’s not the most effective approach.
Source: Kansas City Business Journal
Municipal Bond Trends for July 7, 2022
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.
Fed officials Waller and Bullard back another big interest rate increase in July
The Federal Reserve is well on its way to another sharp interest rate hike in July and perhaps September as well, even if it slows the economy, according to statements Thursday from two policymakers. Fed Governor Christopher Waller left little doubt that he believes increases are necessary if the institution is to meet its duties, and the market’s expectations, as an inflation fighter. “I’m definitely in support of doing another 75 basis point hike in July, probably 50 in September, and then after that we can debate whether to go back down to 25s,” Waller told the National Association for Business Economics. “If inflation just doesn’t seem to be coming down, we have to do more.” In June, the Fed approved a 75 basis point, or 0.75 percentage point, increase to its benchmark borrowing rate, the biggest such move since 1994.
Source: CNBC – Bonds
Atchison E-Community Program Renews
Atchison E-Community Program has been offering gap financing loans since 2017. The loans are for small business start-ups, expansions and acquisitions. Businesses like laundromats, coffee shops, wine bars, contractors and hair salons have used this locally controlled, revolving loan fund as gap financing to make their small business ideas work. In the past five years of operation the Atchison E-Community Program has now closed over 30 loans totally nearly $1.5 million in gap financing for local small businesses. Currently, the Atchison E-Community’s loan portfolio has no failed loans and no accounts past due.
Source: City Government | atchisonglobenow.com
Derby updates employee pay matrix for 2022
Per a move to more routine pay studies, an updated pay matrix was brought before and approved by the Derby City Council at its June 28 meeting. The first pay studies of 2022 – with plans for a second round in the fall – looked at 26 positions and compared employee pay with that of similar positions in 11 different cities and counties based on population, proximity to Derby, etc. The average population of the nine similar cities was 29,358.
Source: Derby Informer | News
Sedgwick police chief becomes interim city administrator
For the next six months, Brian Daily will be both Sedgwick’s police chief and its city administrator. The city council voted Wednesday to hire Daily as interim city administrator, effective through Jan. 1, 2023. He will continue with his duties as police chief, a position he’s held since June of 2020. “It’s going to be busy, without a doubt,” he said. “But I think there’s a degree of overlap already between the positions.” He noted that over the past year, he had already been taking on more administrative responsibilities. “It’s going to be a lot to accomplish, but we have a good vision, and the truth is we have great staff at the city and excellent department heads,” Daily said. “If I give them the support they need, things are going to go very well.”
Source: Harvey County Now
Bomb threat closes Dodge City Community College campus
On Thursday, Dodge City Community College was closed due to a bomb threat. According to a press release from Dodge City Community College, at 1:04 p.m. they received a call from a person saying there was a bomb in the art room. They say the caller described the bomb, described its location in the back of the classroom and that it would go off in just over an hour. Police, Fire and EMS responded and coordinated with campus security to evacuate the area and sweep the stated location. They did not find anything. It was also learned that the same report had been made at multiple campuses across the nation. Each ending the same way, with nothing being found.
Source: KAKE – News
Prairiefire sets date to pay outstanding Overland Park bond interest
An Overland Park mixed-use heading into its development home stretch later this month will settle up on bond interest it has owed, in part, for more than two years. UMB Bank has scheduled July 22 as the date to pay $286,465 in bond interest, on which Prairiefire previously had defaulted, with a special record date set for Monday, according to a June 30 event notice. The bank is trustee for $14 million in community improvement district (CID) revenue bonds issued by Overland Park in 2012 to help finance Prairiefire through sale tax revenues generated at the development. Prairiefire is located between Lamar and Nall avenues, south of 135th Street.
Source: Kansas City Business Journal
Roeland Park moves toward offering curbside glass recycling program
The Roeland Park City Council took further steps Tuesday night toward offering curbside glass recycling to residents. The council authorized city staff by a 6-1 vote to create a draft agreement with Ripple Glass of Kansas City, Missouri, to provide glass recycling for an estimated $94,500 a year. …In a Roeland Park citizen survey last year to rate support for a curbside glass recycling program that would cost $3.50 a month per household (regardless of participation), 34% said they were very supportive of such a program and 34% said they were not supportive. The city approved a six-month pilot program in August 2021 for Ripple Glass to provide biweekly curbside glass recycling services and paid the company $9,000 for the program.
Source: Prairie Village Post