Arkansas City commissioners will consider a resolution Tuesday authorizing an agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC), to provide a housing master plan for a 101-acre city owned property on West Skyline Road. The proposed agreement is for an amount not to exceed $28,550. The city recently purchased the tract to reserve it for future housing development. Commissioners decided during a previous work session that a master plan was needed to determine the best types of housing for the site and the infrastructure needs. During the Friday work session, City Manager Randy Frazer said that PEC would provide the city with an overview of all of the things that are needed for housing in that area. “Infrastructure, pedestrian, vehicle traffic, utilities, all that kind of stuff,” he said. The consultant will work with the planning commission initially and then hold some public meetings. “The input of the planning commission and the public meetings will be put into the final plan, and would then come before the city commission for their approval,” Frazer said. Commissioners will also consider a resolution to accept a bid from Keeler Equipment, of Ponca City, Okla. for the purchase of a large sanitation dump trailer, for an amount not to exceed $12,250. The current trailer is available for rent and being utilized by citizens on a weekly basis and is in high demand.
Source: Cowley CourierTraveler

The Arkansas City residents or anyone who owes a fine or fee to the Arkansas City Municipal Court can now pay online. The court recently launched a secure online payment platform designed to improve accessibility and simplify the payment process, according to a press release from the city. Those who owe the court can submit payments electronically, eliminating the need for in-person transactions. To access the online payment portal, visit municipalonlinepayments.com/arkansascityks, enter the citation number and date of birth. People can also search by name or date of birth to access their information. Those who prefer to pay by phone can call (877) 817-9864 and enter their citation number. Online payment is also available at the Cowley County District Court. County Court Clerk Mandy Hockenbury said customers wanting to pay online can do so at paykscourts.com. Municipal Court Clerk Hillary Pappan said customers in Winfield can submit payments online at winfieldks.org.
Source: Cowley CourierTraveler