2024 Budget Initiatives and Upcoming projects to be Aware of In September, following a 4 month process, the City Council adopted a budget for 2024 that included numerous community requests, operational and equipment needs presented by various City departments, infrastructure improvements, and property tax relief. The community agencies requesting and receiving funding include the Tonganoxie Arts Council, Tonganoxie Community Historical Society, Tonganoxie Business Association, Tonganoxie Farmers Market and funding to support Community events. Operational and equipment needs included two Chevrolet Tahoes to replace aging TPD fleet vehicles, stipend pay for an added certification for a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) on TPD staff, TFD adding part time personnel to bring staffing up to 3 firefighters to be in better compliance with National Fire Protection Association standards, and replacing a 22 year old Front Loader in Public Works. Numerous infrastructure projects upcoming, and include a replacement of the 4th Street bridge and increasing the capacity of the Wastewater Treatment facility.
4th Street Bridge replacement in 2024 The existing 4th Street bridge was constructed in 1976, and based on a detailed evaluation completed in 2021, carries approximately 800+ vehicles per day. Following the replacement of the Ann St bridge, the 4th St bridge is the next priority replacement in the City’s CMIP. Several factors lead into the full replacement of the structure, and include age, delamination, previous patching efforts, and chloride testing results. We are also excited to provide improved pedestrian access, and the new design will include an attached pedestrian crossing that ties into the existing sidewalk system. This $1.6M project is currently under design, and is expected to go out for bid in the Summer 2024 and construction beginning in 2024.
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