Citizen Newsletter City of Tonganoxie,KS March 2020
Infrastructure Sales Tax Projects
New Library
The new Tonganoxie Public Library is open for your patronage! The City took possession of the building following completion by JE Dunn; a project that came in on time and within budget. The Tonganoxie City Council approved a Lease Agreement with the Library Board at the March 2, 2020 City Council meeting. The Lease allows the Library Board to operate in the facility and to promote educational opportunities for the Community. The City will continue to cover the debt service for the bonds
issued to finance this project, which are scheduled to pay off in FY 2038, and in an amount of approximately $5.3M.
Street Maintenance
The 2019 Street Maintenance program was bolstered by $168,150 from special sales tax revenues. This additional funding allowed the following projects to be completed: Mill & Overlay projects – 9,152 linear ft, approximately 1.7 miles Chip & Seal projects – 9,249 linear ft, approximately 1.8 miles Replaced concrete & brick crosswalk at 4 th St & Bury St Improved drainage at 1 st St & Main with new concrete approach and ditch regrading
Development Activity—Investment in the Community
There were several new developments completed and proposed during FY 2019. In addition to the new Public Library, Casey’s constructed and opened it’s expanded store, with additional fuel pumps, larger square footage retail store including an expanded kitchen. Dan Lynch completed a redevelopment of the former Sutton Kolman commercial property, with a proposed Storage Townhomes, a 32 unit multi-family proposal near the new Library, was advanced by Sunflower Development Group and Prairie Fire Development; the $6.5M investment represents the first time either group brought capital investment to the County. City staff completed the scope of land development work associated with the new Business Park, funded by the $5M Economic Development grant from the County. Facility and a 72 unit duplex development known as McGee Meadows, representing a $9M investment. The Schoolyard
New Casey’s
$1.5M investment
McGee Meadows
72 new construction duplexes
FY 2019—167 Building Permits issued
General Building
Commercial
Residential
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100
150
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Commercial
General Building
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Police Department Statistics
The Police Department continues to promote community outreach through the Lead to Read initiative at the grade school, security evaluations for local businesses, active shooter education for businesses/churches, and the KC Crime Commission safety programs at the high school. In the chart to the right, TPD has compiled statistical data regarding crime rates with a comparison for years 2017 – 2019. TPD has also updated their webpage, please be sure to visit at: www.tonganoxiepolice.org
On March 2, 2020, KDOT and AAA presented TPD with the Platinum Award for Traffic Safety, the highest recognition possible. Congratulations TPD!
Fire Department Statistics & Initiatives The Fire Department continues its dedication to the Community by promoting professionalism and training standards, reinstating and improving inspection processes. Of note, TFD conducted a total of 126 Fire Inspections for licensed local businesses. This free of charge service promotes the safety of business owners, employees and patrons, and often results in insurance savings for the property owner. During 2019, three TFD personnel were able to obtain certification as Fire Inspectors and Arson Investigators; and were able to establish an Infection Control Officer who oversees medical records for all public safety and public works staff.
Calls for service
FY 2019
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100
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FY 2017
FY 2018
FY 2019
Fire calls
EMS calls
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How to Contact your Council Members
David Frese
Jake Dale
dfrese@tonganoxie.org Term expires in 2024
jdale@tonganoxie.org Term expires in 2024
Lisa Patterson
Loralee Stevens
lpatterson@tonganoxie.org Term expires in 2024
lstevens@tonganoxie.org Term expires in 2022
Rocky Himpel
Chris Donnelly
rhimpel@tonganoxie.org Term expires in 2022
cdonnelly@tonganoxie.org Term expires in 2022
Water Park Job Openings The City of Tonganoxie is looking for energetic individuals with outstanding customer service skills to work at the Tonganoxie Water Park during the 2020 season. The following positions are available:
Pool Passes are
Now Available at City Hall!
Assistant Pool Managers
Lifeguards, minimum age 15
Admissions/Concession Clerks, minimum age 14 Employment opportunities @ www.tonganoxie.org
Code Enforcement—How to report a Code violation
Step 1: www.tonganoxie.org
Step 2: “I want to…”
Step 4: Complete & Submit
Step 3: “Report…” “Code Violation”
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