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Utility Rate Reviews — for free?!
Among the many public finance services that we provide, our firm also performs utility rate reviews. We will complete a detailed review of past, current and future expenditures and revenues to produce an analysis that provides informed decision-making for governing…
Ottawa adopts new Impact Fee Policy
Ottawa recently adopted an Impact Fee Policy as part of their city code. As stated in the purpose section 13-701: The City of Ottawa encourages the development of each part of the City to its highest and best use for…
Township road grader operator rescues pair stranded in high water
A township road grader operator rescued two people in a car stranded in floodwater in Reno County Tuesday evening. Then firefighters conducted a second rescue – after the equipment operator dropped them at a nearby house, which was unreachable to…
Osawatomie Addresses Excess Water Issues Caused By Rainfall
With heavy rains affecting Osawatomie, please know the City of Osawatomie is closely monitoring its ponding areas near the levee as well as river levels. The city has received a tremendous amount of rain in a very short time. As…
Saline County Commission approves disaster declaration
The Saline County Commission approved a disaster declaration Tuesday morning in anticipation of potential flooding in North Salina, New Cambria and Mentor. The declaration covers all of Saline County and is effective for seven days. “The Board of County Commissioners…
Southwest Sedgwick County residents keep a close eye on rising Ninnescah River
The Ninnescah River was rapidly rising on Tuesday afternoon after heavy rains have inundated the area after the last few days. (Read more: Wichita Eagle)
Town of Sedgwick prepares for flooding
Residents of Sedgwick were sandbagging homes on Tuesday as Sand Creek started to flood the town. Ridge Road through Sedgwick was also closed due to high water. (Read more: Wichita Eagle)
Great Bend’s newly-designed disc golf course grand opening Oct. 23
Everyone is invited to the grand opening of the newly-redesigned disc golf course on October 23 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Grand Opening Celebration will include a Putting and Long Drive Challenges, a Disc Golf Tournament, and Eric…
Businesses to address domestic violence through partnership with Topeka mayor’s task force
Local businesses and the YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment are partnering with the Mayor’s Task Force Against Domestic Violence to reach more survivors in the workplace. The task force’s corporate engagement subcommittee will support businesses in reaching survivors through…
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