Shawnee County, KS
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Shawnee CountyKS averageUS Census ACS
Municipal budget
Total revenue$175.0M (FY2023)
Total spending$147.7M (FY2023)
Taxes$116.0M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$99.6M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$829 (FY2023)
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Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Board of County Commissioners
Work Session Agenda
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Commissioner Bill Riphahn, Chair
County Administrative Building Commissioner Kevin Cook, Vice Chair
707 SE Quincy, Topeka, KS Commissioner Aaron Mays, Member
I.
PRESENTATIONS
• Willis Towers Watson – Human Resources
• County’s IRB Policy – Counselor’s Office
II.
PUBLIC COMMENT
III. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County board to vote on tax relief, software renewals, salt bid, and more
The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with property tax relief resolutions, software contract renewals, and park projects, plus new business items including a de-icing salt bid, a contract amendment for jail communications, and design services for a clubhouse. The meeting is a regular business session with multiple decisions and acknowledgments.
- Resolution R2026074: property tax relief for Olawaseun LLC
- Resolution R2026075: property tax relief for Juana Larico
- Contract C2026302: Cisco Meraki license renewal, $10,743.12
- Contract C2026303: VMWare renewal, $19,878.00
- Contract C2026310: de-icing salt bid to Central Salt, LLC, up to 5,000 tons at $53.45/ton
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
In Commission Chambers
707 SE Quincy Street
AGENDA
August 27, 2026 9:00 AM
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Members
Commissioner Bill Riphahn
Commissioner Kevin Cook
Commissioner Aaron Mays
I.
PRESENTATIONS
A.
The Commissioners support proclaiming that Shawnee County has achieved the
Community Supporting Breastfeeding PLUS designation as established by the Kansas
Breastfeeding Coalition. — Health Department
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Consider approval of Resolution R2026074 providing property tax relief for Olawaseun
LLC pursuant to K.S.A. 79-1613. — County Counselor
B.
Consider approval of Resolution R2026075 providing property tax relief for Juana Larico
pursuant to K.S.A. 79-1613. — County Counselor
C.
Consider approval of Contract C2026302 with ConvergeOne for the renewal of a CISCO
Meraki Essential License and Support for the period August 2026 through August 2027, at
a cost of $10,743.12 with funding from the 2026 Court Administration budget. — Court
Administration.
D.
Consider approval of Contract C2026303 with SHI for the annual renewal of VMWare for
the 12-month period October 7, 2026, through October 6, 2027, at a cost of $19,878.00
with funding through the 2026 Court Administration budget. — Court Administration
E.
Consider approval of Contract C2026304 for the annual Adobe subscription renewal
through CDW at a cost of $23, …
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County commissioners attend grand opening of corrections behavioral health units
This is an off-site work session for the Board of County Commissioners, consisting solely of the grand opening of the Shawnee County Department of Corrections Behavioral Health Housing Units at 501 SE 8th Street. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Grand opening of Behavioral Health Housing Units at Shawnee County Department of Corrections, 501 SE 8th Street
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
August 24, 2026 - Off-Site Work Session
GRAND OPENING
Shawnee County Department of Corrections
Behavioral Health Housing Units
501 SE 8th Street – Begins 9:00 a.m.
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County board to vote on credit card, park police hire, and contract renewals
The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, including a new county credit card, filling a vacant Park Police Officer position, and several Parks + Recreation contracts. New business includes contract renewals for IT maintenance, a tuberculosis control grant, and a recruitment services contract. The meeting is largely administrative with no major policy changes.
- Resolution R2026073: $1,000 credit card for Priscilla Alexander (Weed Department)
- Fill vacant Park Police Officer position (Range 14, Step 2)
- Additional $1,787.50 for Rose Garden Shed Roof Replacement (total $7,808.50)
- Contract C2026297: Amendment #3 to extend It Takes A Village contract one year
- Contract C2026300: $3,000 KDHE grant for tuberculosis control
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
In Commission Chambers
707 SE Quincy Street
Members
Commissioner Bill Riphahn
Commissioner Kevin Cook
Commissioner Aaron Mays
AGENDA
August 20, 2026 9:00 AM
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I.
PRESENTATIONS
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Consider approval of Resolution R2026073 authorizing the issuance of a Shawnee
County credit card with a limit of $1,000.00 for official business purchases to Priscilla
Alexander. — Weed Department
B.
Consider a request to fill a vacant Park Police Officer position at Range 14, Step 2, with a
candidate of demonstrated expertise and experience. — Parks + Recreation
C.
Consider approval of an additional $1,787.50 in Gage Park Sales Tax Funds for the Rose
Garden Shed Roof Replacement project previously approved at $6,021.00. Total project is
$7,808.50. — Parks + Recreation
D.
Consider the request for granting a Temporary and Permanent Public Improvement
Easement proposed by the City of Topeka for sidewalk improvements near Meadow Wood
Park at NW Lyman Road. — Parks + Recreation
E.
Consider approval of Contract C2026297, Amendment #3 to Contract C212-2023 with It
Takes A Village, to extend the current term an additional year as allowed in the contract. —
Parks + Recreation
F.
Consider approval to award bid for grass seed RFP #026-26 and execute Contract
C20262 …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County canvassers to certify election results at Van Buren office
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting as the County Board of Canvassers to canvass and certify election results. The agenda contains only this single procedural item, with no other business listed.
- Canvass of election results at Election's Office, 3420 SW Van Buren Street
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Monday, August 17, 2026
County Board of Canvassers
9:00 a.m. at Election’s Office
3420 SW Van Buren Street
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County considers temporary moratorium on new data center applications
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a temporary moratorium on new data center applications, approve several contracts and expenditures, and continue budget discussions. The agenda includes a public hearing on a conditional use permit amendment for a warehouse and gravel storage yard, as well as various consent agenda items such as credit card approvals, contracts for instructors, and technology renewals.
- Resolution R2026071: Public hearing on major amendment to Conditional Use Permit for property at 1100 SW Auburn Road, Mission Township, to expand boundaries and allow warehouse, office, and gravel storage yard.
- Resolution R2026072: Temporary moratorium on new data center applications in Shawnee County.
- Contract C2026291 with Mirror Inc. for a Recovery Oriented Reentry Resource Center at $500,000 from the Municipalities Fight Addiction Fund.
- Contract C2026290 with Family Peace Initiative for community corrections services, capped at $17,599.68.
- Contract C2026294 with Logicalis for Meraki Systems Manager licenses at $18,772.17 and C2026295 for Cisco SmartNet support at $10,928.08.
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
In Commission Chambers
707 SE Quincy Street
AGENDA
August 13, 2026 9:00 AM
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Members
Commissioner Bill Riphahn
Commissioner Kevin Cook
Commissioner Aaron Mays
I.
PRESENTATIONS
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Consider approval of Resolution R2026070 authorizing the issuance of a Shawnee
County credit card with a limit of $5,000.00 for official business purposes to Allison Geist,
Director of Marketing at the SVEC. — Stormont Vail Events Center
B.
Consider approval of Contract C2026288, an Independent Contractor Agreement for
Services with instructor Carla Hayes, to instruct pottery classes and/or workshops. —
Parks + Recreation
C.
Consider approval to increase credit limits of credit cards for Parks + Recreation
employees to accommodate typical departmental spending needs. — Parks + Recreation
D.
Consider approval of Contract C2026289, an Independent Contractor Agreement for
Services with instructor Nicole Markey, to teach wellness and fitness programs. — Parks +
Recreation
E.
Consider approval to pay invoices for improvements to the Gage Park accessible field
restrooms ($3,850.00 estimated) with Gage Park Sales Tax Funds. — Parks + Recreation
F.
Consider approval of Contract C2026290, a Memorandum of Understanding between
Shawnee County Community Corrections (ISP) and Family Peace Initiative (FPI), for
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County board to recognize employee anniversaries and retirements
The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on August 10, 2026, featuring a presentation on the Second Quarter Anniversary/Retirement Recognition Program by Angela Lewis, Director of Administrative Services. The agenda also includes public comment, administrative communications, and an executive session. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Second Quarter Anniversary / Retirement Recognition Program presentation by Angela Lewis
- Public comment period
- Administrative communications
- Executive session
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Board of County Commissioners
Work Session Agenda
Monday, August 10, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Commissioner Bill Riphahn, Chair
County Administrative Building Commissioner Kevin Cook, Vice Chair
707 SE Quincy, Topeka, KS Commissioner Aaron Mays, Member
I. PRESENTATIONS
Second Quarter Anniversary / Retirement Recognition Program -
Angela Lewis, Director of Administrative Services
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County to consider contract for Maner Conference Center management
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a facility management agreement with YBR Properties WG Topeka LLC to operate the Maner Conference Center, deferred from July 30. The consent agenda also includes multiple contracts, resolutions for credit cards, and acknowledgments of ambulance compliance reports. New business items include a $376,132 renewal with Kansas Children's Service League and a $103,800 emergency chiller rental.
- Contract C2026276 with YBR Properties WG Topeka LLC for Maner Conference Center management
- Resolutions R2026068 and R2026069 authorizing county credit cards ($10,000 and $2,000 limits)
- Contract C2026278 with City of Topeka for $75,992 reimbursement for Lake Sherwood pump station
- Contract C2026279 renewal with Kansas Children's Service League for $376,132
- Contract C2026280 with P1 Service for $103,800 emergency chiller rental at Harley-Davidson
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|In Commission Chambers 707 SE Quincy Street|BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA August 6, 2026 9:00 AM Watch LIVE meetings at [https://www.youtube.com/user/ShawneeCountyKS|Members](https://www.youtube.com/user/ShawneeCountyKS|Members) Commissioner Bill Riphahn Commissioner Kevin Cook Commissioner Aaron Mays|
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|A. Consider approval of 30, 2026. III. CONSENT AGENDA A. B. Emergency Management C. Emergency Management D. will be paid out of budgeted funds.|Contract C2026276 Properties WG Topeka LLC to manage the Maner Conference Center. Deferred from July Acknowledge receipt and approval of Board of County Commission meeting minutes for June 4, 11, 18, 2026 and executive session for June 22, 2026. — County Clerk Acknowledge the Shawnee County Ambulance Compliance Report that American Medical Response is in compliance for May 2026 and AMR will be charged $1,190.00. — Acknowledge the Shawnee County Ambulance Compliance Report that American Medical Response is in compliance for June 2026 and AMR will be charged $3,440.00. — Acknowledge that Sheriff Hill has approved for representatives to attend the FBINAA 2026 Fall Retrainer that is being held in Osage Beach, MO. All costs associated with this training|, a Facility Management Agreement with YBR|
|E. Consider approval of F.|Resolutions R2026068 and R2026069 Shawnee County credit cards with a limit of $10,000.00 to be issued to Aaron Rivera, and a limit of $2,000.00 to be …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioners to discuss Capital Improvement Projects
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss Capital Improvement Projects with Audit Finance.
- Capital Improvement Projects discussion with Audit Finance
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Board of County Commissioners
Work Session Agenda
Monday, August 3, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Commissioner Bill Riphahn, Chair
County Administrative Building Commissioner Kevin Cook, Vice Chair
707 SE Quincy, Topeka, KS Commissioner Aaron Mays, Member
I. PRESENTATION
• Capital Improvement Projects Discussion – Audit Finance
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Commission considers $13.75 million in bonds for senior housing project
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss issuing revenue bonds for a senior housing facility and a sports center. The meeting includes various contract approvals for parks, health services, and public works. The board will also consider funding for Gage Park Play Land surfacing.
- Proposed $13,750,000 in taxable senior housing revenue bonds for Cedarhurst of Topeka Real Estate, LLC Project Phase II
- Proposed $437,238.61 for surfacing supplies and installation at Gage Park Play Land
- Sole source purchase of $89,940.00 from REKOR Systems, Inc. for RTCC Cameras
- Request to hire a Road Supervisor with an annual salary of $96,479.11
- Public hearing on intent to issue Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for 4BSC LLC 'Sports Center'
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
In Commission Chambers
707 SE Quincy Street
AGENDA
July 30, 2026 9:00 AM
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Members
Commissioner Bill Riphahn
Commissioner Kevin Cook
Commissioner Aaron Mays
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Request approval to permanently increase the credit card limit for the Clinical Services
Administrative Assistant, from $3,000.00 to $10,000.00 per month. — Health Department
B. Request approval to permanently increase the credit card limit for the Support Services
Supervisor, from $5,000.00 to $10,000.00 per month. — Health Department
C. Consider approval of Contract C2026260 to allow the assignment of the 2026 Let's Help
social service contract (Contract C488-2025) from Let's Help - Emergency Services to
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas (CCNEK). — Audit Finance
D. Consider Resolution R2026063, establishing the placement of a NO ENGINE BRAKING
sign on the northbound SE Shawnee Heights Road approach to SE 45th Street. — Public
Works
E. Consider Resolution R2026064, establishing the placement of ENGINE BRAKING
PROHIBITED signs on the northbound and southbound approaches to the City of
Rossville. — Public Works
F. Consider a request to hire a Road Supervisor at an annual salary, including benefits, of
$96,479.11. — Public Works
G. Acknowledge receipt and approval of Mission Township Treasurer's Bond. — County Cl …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Board to receive updates on elections and a cyclosporiasis outbreak
The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to receive updates from the Election Office and the Shawnee County Health Department regarding a cyclosporiasis outbreak. The meeting will also include a public comment period and an executive session.
- Election Office Update
- Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Update - SCHD Clinical Services Division
- Public Comment
- Executive Session
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Board of County Commissioners
Work Session Agenda
Monday, July 27, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Commissioner Bill Riphahn, Chair
County Administrative Building Commissioner Kevin Cook, Vice Chair
707 SE Quincy, Topeka, KS Commissioner Aaron Mays, Member
I. PRESENTATION
• Election Office Update
• Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Update - SCHD Clinical Services Division
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
No Commission Meeting July 23, 2026
(Cancelled 07-02-2026)
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Shawnee County commissioners to discuss drone technology
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss drone technology with the Sheriff's Office. The meeting will include public comment and an executive session. The session will be streamed live online.
- Presentation: Drones – Sheriff’s Office
- Public Comment
- Executive Session
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Board of County Commissioners
Work Session Agenda
Monday, July 20, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Commissioner Bill Riphahn, Chair
County Administrative Building Commissioner Kevin Cook, Vice Chair
707 SE Quincy, Topeka, KS Commissioner Aaron Mays, Member
I. PRESENTATION
Drones – Sheriff’s Office
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Commission to consider intent to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate
The Board of County Commissioners will review several contracts for parks, public works, and health services. The body is also considering a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate and will hold 2027 budget hearings following the meeting.
- Resolution R2026061 regarding the Notification of Intent to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate
- Contract C2026255 with KanEquip for a New Holland W80D Loader at $107,143.88
- Contract C2026257 with SouthWind Contracting LLC for North Annex parking and sidewalk repairs at $29,069.00
- Change Order #2 with Meri-Crete LLC for concrete slabs at Gage Park Play Land for $12,977.00
- Contract C2026253 with SHI International Corp for computer server support at $4,308.85
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In Commission Chambers
707 SE Quincy Street
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Members
Commissioner Bill Riphahn
Commissioner Kevin Cook
Commissioner Aaron Mays
AGENDA
July 16, 2026 9:00 AM
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PRESENTATIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Consider approval of Contract C2026253 with SHI International Corp for the renewal of a
support agreement for a computer server for a one-year period from September 25, 2026,
through September 24, 2027, at a cost of $4,308.85 with funding from the 2026 Court
Administration budget. — Court Administration
Acknowledge the Sheriff's Office will be sending representatives to Camp Dodge, IA, to
attend the Advanced Tactical Application Course. All training expenses will be paid utilizing
2026 budgeted funds.
Consider acceptance of the June 2026 bank reconciliation report. — Treasurer
Consider acceptance of the Treasurer's idle funds investment quarterly report ending June
30, 2026. — Treasurer
Acknowledge the Extension Office has submitted their 2027 Budget to comply with Kansas
Extension law. — Extension Office
Consider approval to pay invoices for ASAP locates and Next Generation Recinstallation
of play equipment related to the Gage Park playland project with Gage Park Sales Tax
Funds. — Parks + Recreation
Consider request to reject the bids (Q#023-26) for the refinishing of the Central Park
Community Center gym floor refinishing. — Parks + Recreation
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Board holds budget hearings for 2027 Shawnee County spending plan
The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners is holding work session budget hearings for the 2027 fiscal year. Departments including the District Attorney, Sheriff's Office, Emergency Management, Parks and Recreation, and others will present their proposed budgets in three time blocks. A public comment period precedes the hearings. The board will review and discuss these budgets but no final votes are expected at this work session.
- Budget hearings for District Attorney, Courts, Dept. of Corrections, Community Corrections, Sheriff's Office (9:00am–10:30am)
- Budget hearings for Emergency Mgmt incl. AMR, Safe Streets, Stormont Vail Events Center, Fair Association, Parks + Recreation, Land Use & Development, Elections Office (10:30am–Noon)
- Budget hearings for Appraisers Office, Register of Deeds, Public Works, Solid Waste Dept., Weed Dept. (1:30pm–3:30pm)
- Public Comment period at start of meeting
- No action items; work session only
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Board of County Commissioners
Work Session Agenda
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Commissioner Bill Riphahn, Chair
County Administrative Building Commissioner Kevin Cook, Vice Chair
707 SE Quincy, Topeka, KS Commissioner Aaron Mays, Member
I. Public Comment
II. Budget Hearings for the 2027 Shawnee County Budget
9:00am – 10:30am 10:30am – Noon 1:30pm – 3:30pm
• District Attorney • Emergency Mgmt incl. AMR • Appraisers Office
• Courts • Safe Streets • Register of Deeds
• Dept. of Corrections • Stormont Vail Events Center • Public Works
• Community Corrections • Fair Association • Solid Waste Dept.
• Sheriff’s Office • Parks + Recreation • Weed Dept.
• Land Use & Development
• Elections Office
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Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Commission considers $4.4 million price cap for Gage Park Carousel renovation
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a maximum price amendment for the Gage Park Carousel project and a permit for a new fire station in Soldier Township. The body is also reviewing several Sheriff's Office contracts and departmental service agreements.
- Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment of $4,441,026.00 for the Gage Park Carousel Project renovation
- Public hearing for Resolution R2026060 to establish a fire station on NW Topeka Boulevard
- Sheriff's Office maintenance agreement with CBS Manhattan, LLC for $38,857.00
- Contract C2026249 for Chaplain Services with Everett Ledbetter at $500.00 per month plus mileage
- Payment of $3,310.00 to Brown’s Tree Care for stump removal at Gage Park
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
In Commission Chambers at
707 SE Quincy Street
AGENDA
July 9, 2026 9:00 AM
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Members
Commissioner Bill Riphahn
Commissioner Kevin Cook
Commissioner Aaron Mays
I. PRESENTATIONS
A. 4H King and Queen Presentation
II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Acknowledge Contract C2026246, Amendment No. 2 to the City of Topeka Contract
49064 and to Shawnee County Contract C485-2020, to formally recognize the legal name
resulting from the merger of Valeo Behavioral Health Center and Family Service &
Guidance Center into a unified organization operating under the name Astra Mental Health
& Recovery, Inc. — Sheriff's Office
B. Acknowledge the Sheriff's Office is renewing their annual maintenance agreement,
Contract C2026247 with CBS Manhattan, LLC, for door access control and maintenance
at a cost of $38,857.00, utilizing budgeted funds.
C. Consider approval of a request to authorize a payment of $350.00 for the final expenses of
Paul Lowe (SN26-05-093). — Coroner
D. Acknowledge Contract C2026248, renewal of Contract C193-2023 with Kester Animal
Clinic, to provide veterinary service and boarding. The 3-year renewal and all necessary
expenses will be paid for out of yearly budgeted funds. — Sheriff's Office
E. Acknowledge the Sheriff's Office request to apply for the DOJ FY 2026 Bridging
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
No Work Session July 6, 2026
(Canceled 07-02-2026)
Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Board to hold public hearing on industrial revenue bonds for veterinary hospital
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider issuing taxable industrial revenue bonds for Veterinary Medical and Surgical Hospital of Topeka. Commissioners will also vote on a consent agenda including purchases, contracts, and grants, and consider new business items such as a resolution on solar energy conversion system fees, bridge engineering contracts, and a sheriff's office staff reclassification. Several park projects and technology subscriptions are also up for approval.
- Public hearing and resolution to issue taxable industrial revenue bonds for Veterinary Medical and Surgical Hospital of Topeka (R2026057)
- Resolution establishing application fees and escrow deposits for solar energy, data center, and energy storage conditional use permits (R2026059)
- Approval of two bridge engineering contracts with Finney & Turnipseed: $240,000 for NE 46th Street removal and NE Shaffer Road replacement, and $643,600 for six bridge repairs
- Sheriff's Office purchase of fingerprint systems from HID Global for $46,244.24 from the Conceal Carry Weapon fund
- Consideration to reclassify non-bargaining Emergency Communications Center supervisors up one pay range to address wage compression
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
In Commission Chambers at
707 SE Quincy Street
AGENDA
July 2, 2026 9:00 AM
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Members
Commissioner Bill Riphahn
Commissioner Kevin Cook
Commissioner Aaron Mays
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Acknowledge the Sheriff's Office is purchasing new fingerprint systems through HID Global
(Contract C2026225) to replace the fingerprint systems located in the Offender
Registration Unit and the Law Enforcement Center with GSA pricing at a cost of
$46,244.24, to be paid out of the Conceal Carry Weapon fund.
B. Acknowledge receipt of correspondence from the Sheriff's Office regarding the renewal of
Contract C450-2025 through Motorola for the Vigilant Solutions Investigative Data Platform
Software subscription, Contract C2026226. Cost of $14,790.00 to be paid out of the
departmental fund.
C. Acknowledge the Sheriff's Office request to apply for the COPS Fiscal Year 2026 Law
Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Grant. The project will continue
to build a law enforcement specific mental health and wellness program at the Shawnee
County Sheriff's Office.
D. The Sheriff's Office requests acknowledgment that they will be sending three
representatives, two from the Sheriff's Office and one from the Dept of Corrections, to the
2026 Offender Watch Symposium in New Orleans, LA. All expenses for this will be pai …
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Mon Jun 29, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
No Work Session June 29, 2026
(Cancelled 06-18-2026)
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
No Commission Meeting June 25, 2026
(Cancelled 06-04-2026)
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Board reviews 2025 Gage Park Improvement Authority annual report
The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation of the 2025 Annual Report for the Gage Park Improvement Authority by Jim Martin. After the presentation, the meeting includes a public comment period, administrative communications, and an executive session. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation of the 2025 Annual Report for the Gage Park Improvement Authority
- Public comment period
- Administrative communications
- Executive session
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Board of County Commissioners
Work Session Agenda
Monday, June 22, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Commissioner Bill Riphahn, Chair
County Administrative Building Commissioner Kevin Cook, Vice Chair
707 SE Quincy, Topeka, KS Commissioner Aaron Mays, Member
I. PRESENTATION
2025 Annual Report for the Gage Park Improvement Authority – Jim Martin
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Commission considers $820,000 contract for regional transportation study
The Board of County Commissioners will review several contracts for public works, parks, and law enforcement. Key decisions include funding for a transportation study near Auburn and a bridge easement on NW 78th Street.
- Contract C2026220 with Benesch for a Regional Transportation Study near Auburn not to exceed $820,000.00
- Payment of $11,200.00 for a permanent right-of-way easement for a bridge replacement on NW 78th Street
- Contract C2026223 for audio/visual equipment in the Courthouse Jury Assembly Room for $32,210.83
- Sheriff's Office software renewals with Cellebrite ($29,010.00) and Magnet Forensics ($37,370.00)
- Property tax relief for owners of 5719 SW Docking Road following a fire
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
In Commission Chambers at
707 SE Quincy Street
Members
Commissioner Bill Riphahn
Commissioner Kevin Cook
Commissioner Aaron Mays
AGENDA
June 18, 2026 9:00 AM
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I. PRESENTATIONS
II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Acknowledge the CDL Training Program Reimbursement Agreement (Contract
C2026216) for a new-hire employee. — Public Works
B. Consider acceptance of a permanent right-of-way easement relating to a bridge
replacement project on NW 78th Street over Halfday Creek, and authorization to pay the
agreed settlement amount of $11,200.00. Payment will be made using the county bridges
portion of the 2017-2031 1/2-cent Countywide Retailers' Sales Tax program. — Public
Works
C. Consider approval of Resolution R2026056 providing property tax relief for Chad R. and
Amanda R. Swift pursuant to Shawnee County Resolution No. 2023-32 on their property
located at 5719 SW Docking Road, Topeka, KS 66610 which was destroyed by fire. —
County Counselor
D. Consider approval of Contract C2026217, a Memorandum of Understanding with Cumulus
Media, for promotion of the July 4 Spirit of Kansas concerts and event including the
firework's soundtrack. — Parks + Recreation
E. Consider approval of Contract C2026218A1, Amendment #1 with Dawn to Dusk Disc Club
(DDDC) to allow for the extension of Contract C389-2022 for club programming and …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GraceMed annual report presented to Shawnee County Commissioners
This work session includes a presentation of the GraceMed annual report by CEO Dr. Julie Elder, followed by public comment, administrative communications, and an executive session. No voting items are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation of GraceMed Annual Report by CEO Dr. Julie Elder
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Board of County Commissioners
Work Session Agenda
Monday, June 15, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Commissioner Bill Riphahn, Chair
County Administrative Building Commissioner Kevin Cook, Vice Chair
707 SE Quincy, Topeka, KS Commissioner Aaron Mays, Member
I. PRESENTATION
A. GraceMed Annual Report – Dr. Julie Elder, Chief Executive Officer
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Commission considers zoning amendments for energy storage and data centers
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss updates to zoning regulations for utility structures and data centers. The meeting also includes decisions on road easements, public facility permits, and various department contracts.
- Text Amendments to Zoning Regulations regarding utility structures, energy storage systems, and data centers (HR2026003)
- Conditional Use Permit for a township office and shop at SE 69th Street in Monmouth Township
- Preliminary/Final Plat for Crow Hollow Subdivision at 6010 SW Douglas Road
- Right-of-way easement payments of $3,245.00 for NW 78th Street and $15,000.00 for Rochester Road
- Annual maintenance contract with CentralSquare Technologies for $98,299.19
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
In Commission Chambers at
707 SE Quincy Street
AGENDA
June 11, 2026 9:00 AM
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Members
Commissioner Bill Riphahn
Commissioner Kevin Cook
Commissioner Aaron Mays
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. The Sheriff's Office respectfully requests an exemption for the vacant Sheriff's Mechanic III
position (SH1157A), pursuant to Paragraph 6 of Resolution No. 2024-19. The position has
been vacant for more than 420 days but remains open to the public, and is operationally
necessary for the Sheriff's Office fleet.
B. Consider acceptance of a permanent right-of-way easement relating to a bridge
replacement project on NW 78th Street over Halfday Creek, and authorization to pay the
agreed settlement amount of $3,245.00. Payment will be made using the county bridges
portion of the 2017-2031 1/2-cent Countywide Retailers' Sales Tax program. — Public
Works
C. Consider acceptance of permanent and temporary right-of-way easements relating to a
road reconstruction project on Rochester Road, and authorization to pay the agreed
settlement amount of $15,000.00. Payment will be made using project allocated funds
from the 2017-2031 1/2-cent Countywide Retailers' Sales Tax program. — Public Works
D. Consider approval of two Emergency Management reclassifications after reevaluating the
positions: Emergency Planner position from Class …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioners to review regional transportation study for KTA connection near Auburn
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a regional transportation study. Public Works Director Curt Niehaus will present information regarding a new KTA connection near the City of Auburn.
- Presentation on Regional Transportation Study for KTA connection near the City of Auburn
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Board of County Commissioners
Work Session Agenda
Monday, June 8, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Commissioner Bill Riphahn, Chair
County Administrative Building Commissioner Kevin Cook, Vice Chair
707 SE Quincy, Topeka, KS Commissioner Aaron Mays, Member
I. PRESENTATION
A. Regional Transportation Study relating to a new KTA connection near
the City of Auburn – Curt Niehaus, Public Works Director
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Public hearing on bonds for Endeavor Hospitality; set official salaries
The Board will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to issue taxable industrial revenue bonds and enter a lease with Endeavor Hospitality Investments, LLC. Resolutions establishing salaries for elected/appointed officials and department heads, effective July 1, 2026, will also be considered. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts, such as software renewals, a storage room construction at the health department, and park equipment purchases.
- Public hearing on Resolution R2026050 for taxable industrial revenue bonds with Endeavor Hospitality Investments, LLC
- Resolution R2026051 establishing salaries for elected/appointed officials effective July 1, 2026
- Resolution R2026052 establishing salaries for department heads effective July 1, 2026
- Contract C2026204 with Elite Edge Construction LLC for $9,526 for storage room at health department
- Contract C2026203 with Aspire 2 Play LLC for $68,353 for grading and gravel at Gage Play Land
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
In Commission Chambers at
707 SE Quincy Street
AGENDA
June 4, 2026 9:00 AM
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Members
Commissioner Bill Riphahn
Commissioner Kevin Cook
Commissioner Aaron Mays
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consider approval of Contract C2026200 with Advantage Software Inc. for the annual
renewal of Anytime Support on EclipseVox for two (2) licensed users for the period July
29, 2026, through July 29, 2027, in the amount of $849.00 each for a total cost of
$1,698.00 with funding from the 2026 Court Administration budget. — Court Administration
B. Consider approval of Contract C2026201 with Mythics for the renewal of the Court's
Oracle Database Appliance Support. This renewal will run for a period of one-year from
August 31, 2026, through August 30, 2027, at a cost of $2,455.83 with funding through
the 2026 Court Administration budget. — Court Administration
C. Consider approval of Resolution R2026054 authorizing a Shawnee County Credit Card
with a $5,000.00 limit to be issued to Carla Hollis, Purchasing Specialist, for official
business purposes on behalf of the Sheriff's Office.
D. Consider approval of Resolution R2026049 providing property tax relief for Steven E.
LaCasse and Debera K. Dubree-LaCasse pursuant to Shawnee County Resolution No.
2023-32 on their property located at 10125 SW Berwyn Rd which was destroyed …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County to hear Tria annual review presentation
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session focusing on the Tria annual review presented by Administrative Services Director Angela Lewis. The agenda also includes public comment and administrative communications. No formal votes are scheduled.
- Tria annual review presentation by Angela Lewis
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Board of County Commissioners
Work Session Agenda
Monday, June 1, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Commissioner Bill Riphahn, Chair
County Administrative Building Commissioner Kevin Cook, Vice Chair
707 SE Quincy, Topeka, KS Commissioner Aaron Mays, Member
I. PRESENTATION
• Tria Annual Review -
Angela Lewis, Administrative Services Director
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Watch LIVE work sessions at https://www.youtube.com/user/ShawneeCountyKS
Thu May 28, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County considers $433K health grant and vehicle fleet replacement
The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners will consider a $433,450.95 grant contract with KDHE for early childhood health services, along with approval of vehicle replacement contracts via Enterprise Fleet Management that carry a $38,962 annual increase. The consent agenda includes routine items such as software renewals, out-of-state travel, and medical record destruction. New business also includes a $89,277 slide restoration contract and a $25,200 911 dispatch reconfiguration.
- Contract C2026197 with KDHE-DHCF for $433,450.95 in grant funding for early childhood health services
- Contracts C2026188-190 with Enterprise Fleet Management for vehicle replacement, annual increase $38,962
- Bid award to Safe Slide Restoration for $89,277 for slide restorations at Midwest Health Aquatic Center
- Contract C2026193 with AT&T for 911 dispatch reconfiguration, cost $25,200
- Resolution R2026048 authorizing destruction of 409 boxes of medical records from Health Department
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
In Commission Chambers at
707 SE Quincy Street
AGENDA
May 28, 2026 9:00 AM
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Members
Commissioner Bill Riphahn
Commissioner Kevin Cook
Commissioner Aaron Mays
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Consider approval of Contracts C2026188 through C2026190 with Enterprise Fleet
Management to take advantage of Resolution 2018-22, Early Order Strategy, to replace
vehicles that have reached the end of their lease or end of their useful life. The annual
increase is expected to be approximately $38,962.00 funded from the Department’s
Operating Budget. Deferred from May 21, 2026.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Acknowledgment of payment to Boys and Girls Club of Topeka from Diversion Fund
71DA000. — District Attorney Mike Kagay
B. Consider approval of payment for the annual Commander-One software renewal, Contract
C2026192 with Federal Signal Corporation for the outdoor warning sirens in the amount of
$5,512.50. — Emergency Management
C. Consider approval of Resolution R2026047 authorizing the issuance of a Shawnee
County credit card with a limit of $5,000.00 for official business purposes to Kasey Hanney.
— Stormont Vail Events Center
D. Consider approval of Resolution R2026048 for the destruction of 409 boxes of medical
records from the Shawnee County Health Department (SCHD). — Health Department
E. Consider approval for out-of-state travel t …
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Mon May 25, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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No Work Session May 25, 2026
Memorial Day Holiday
Thu May 21, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County to consider compensation study for all classified and unclassified employees
The Board will consider a consent agenda including bank reconciliation, a position reclassification, and several Gage Park projects funded by sales tax. Under new business, they will consider a compensation study by Evergreen Solutions, purchase of playground equipment at Garfield Park for $109,651.77, and replacement of county vehicles.
- Contract with Evergreen Solutions, LLC for a classified and unclassified compensation study
- Purchase and installation of playground equipment at Garfield Park for $109,651.77 from GameTime
- Purchase of picnic tables and trash receptacles for Gage Park for $40,093.79 from The Park Catalog
- Replacement of vehicles via Enterprise Fleet Management with annual increase of ~$38,962
- Reclassification of SW1005A Admin Officer (Range 15) to Office Manager I (Range 13) and authorization to fill
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
In Commission Chambers at
707 SE Quincy Street
Members
Commissioner Bill Riphahn
Commissioner Kevin Cook
Commissioner Aaron Mays
AGENDA
May 21, 2026 9:00 AM
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I. PRESENTATIONS
II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consider acceptance of the April 2026 bank reconciliation report. — Treasurer
B. Request to Reclassify SW1005A Admin Officer (Range 15) down to Office Manager I
(Range 13) and authorization to post and fill the position. — Solid Waste
C. Consider approval to pay invoices for the landscaping improvement project to the Gage
rock garden using Gage Park Sales Tax Funds. — Parks + Recreation
D. Consider approval to pay invoices for barricades, warning signs, and traffic control services
by Mather Flare Rental Inc. at Gage Park Playland using Gage Park Sales Tax Funds. —
Parks + Recreation
E. Consider approval to pay Cloverleaf invoice for excavation areas in Playland using Gage
Park Sales Tax Funds. — Parks + Recreation
F. Consider approval to use Gage Park Sales Tax Funds to purchase replacement plants and
landscaping material for the Gage Park, the Rose Garden, Playland and Rock Garden. —
Parks + Recreation
G. Consider approval to pay invoices related to the Playland Additions improvement project
($38,210.01 budgeted) with Gage Park Sales Tax Funds. — Parks + Recreation
H. Consider approval to …
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Mon May 18, 2026 · 09:00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Shawnee County Commission meeting cancelled
The Board of County Commissioners work session scheduled for May 18, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.
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No Work Session May 18, 2026
(Cancelled 05-07-2026)
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🌐 County-level context (Shawnee County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-34 people (-$22.7M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)3 ({"Severe Storm": 8, "Flood": 3, "Biological": 2, "Tornado": · last Sun Apr 28, 2024)
Traffic fatalities24 (4 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments3,959 (77,340 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$985/mo (2,414 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy17.3% (low numeracy 26% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$175.0M
Annual budget
$99.6M
Debt outstanding
464
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$175.0M
Spending$147.7M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$99.6M
Debt-to-revenue0.57×
Debt-load index39 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.