Great Bend City Council meeting
June 2 - 6:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
The council meeting will be livestreamed for the public to view on the city council Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/gbcitycouncil/.
Agenda
Opening: Pledge of Allegiance
A. Consent agenda
B. Old business
C. Recognition of visitors and announcements
The public is free to comment on items not listed on the agenda. Comments should be limited to three minutes.
D. New business
1. Councilmember reports
2. Administrator's update
3. Economic Development report
4. 2024 audit report
Sean Gordon with Gordon CPA will present the audit report.
5. 2025 Kansas Region E Hazard Mitigation Plan
The City of Great Bend has been conducting meetings with the county regarding the 2025 Kansas Region E Hazard Mitigation Plan over the past several months. The Kansas Homeland Security Region E Hazard Mitigation Plan was prepared to provide sustained actions to eliminate or reduce risk to people and property from the effects of natural and man-made hazards. A motion will be presented to approve the resolution for the 2025 Kansas Region E Hazard Mitigation Plan.
6. Manhole rehabilitations
The city is seeking approval for the repair and rehabilitation of 14 manholes and boxes in their sanitary storm sewer system. A motion will be presented to approve the bid of $49,120 from Mayer Specialty Services.
7. Airport runway grant application
A series of three grants for airport projects will be offered for the city's approval over the next month or so. This agenda item is a programmed amendment to the city's work order #1 with Garver. The original master agreement and work order #1 were signed by the city in August of last year. If approved by the council, the amendment will complete the federal grant offer process. The city will then receive the programmed offer of $469,538 toward the rehabilitation of the primary runway 17/35. A motion to approve the work order amendment #1 for $65,000 with Garver will be presented.
Adjournment
Following the close of the city council meeting, the governing body will conduct a work session to discuss 2025 agency budget requests.