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The council approved the second reading of an ordinance updating the city’s rain‑sensor rules to allow newer technologies such as smart automatic sprinkler controllers and soil moisture sensors. City staff told council the amendment contains no code language changes from the first reading and is intended to reflect technological advances since the ordinance’s 2008 adoption; the measure passed 7‑0 on second reading.

The council also authorized the police department to purchase two patrol vehicles and associated equipment for up to $131,709.07. Police Chief Brandon Russell described the purchase as one replacement unit and one expansion vehicle approved in the current fleet plan. The approved package includes a patrol interceptor, a Durango Pursuit vehicle, and two optional safety devices to be fitted to the new vehicles for evaluation: a vehicle‑mounted perimeter breach warning system (Federal Signal’s Pathfinder perimeter alarm) and a vehicle‑mounted thermal/optic system intended to improve occupant‑detection during park checks and vehicle stops. Council members discussed retrofitting other vehicles in future budget years if the equipment performs well; the motion passed 7‑0.

On capital projects, council approved a $2,317,594.25 construction contract with APAC Kansas for the 2025 pavement rehabilitation project, which will include full‑depth pavement reconstruction in targeted segments, mill‑and‑overlay sections, patching and curb replacements to improve drainage. Staff said the project was bid in three parts; APAC was the lowest responsive bidder and staff will use surplus from one bid package to cover minor overages in the others. The contract passed 7‑0.

Council also authorized the city manager to enter into an agreement with Traffic Control Services in the amount of $258,135 for the 2025 pavement‑marking program, a routine annual pavement‑striping contract that staff said improves regulatory compliance and pedestrian and vehicle safety; that motion passed 7‑0.

Votes at a glance

- Rain‑sensor ordinance (second reading) — result: approved 7‑0; summary: allows smart controllers and soil moisture sensors; no code language changes specified.

- Police vehicles and equipment — result: approved 7‑0; summary: purchase not to exceed $131,709.07 for one interceptor and one Durango Pursuit with perimeter alarm and thermal optic devices for evaluation; procurement from Rusty Eck (interceptor) and Davis Moore Automotive (Durango Pursuit) as low bidders or local vendors was noted in staff materials.

- 2025 pavement rehabilitation (APAC Kansas) — result: approved 7‑0; contract amount: $2,317,594.25.

- 2025 pavement markings (Traffic Control Services) — result: approved 7‑0; contract amount: $258,135.

Council members made and seconded motions in open session; recorded vote tallies were 7 in favor, 0 opposed, for each item.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Derby - City Council Meeting - Mar 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its March 11 meeting the Derby City Council approved a second reading updating the rain‑sensor ordinance, authorized the purchase of two patrol vehicles with added safety equipment, and awarded contracts for pavement rehabilitation and pavement markings; all votes were 7‑0.","taxTitle","Derby, Sedgwick County, Kansas","taxId",56179,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6640514,"Derby public works director reviews projects, water and wastewater plans, parks upgrades",2170,225000,2395000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2555918-14b04eb7ff05dff6231dc289182c7a1d&start=225&end=2395","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2555918-14b04eb7ff05dff6231dc289182c7a1d/thumbnail_225000.jpg","/articles/6640514/Derby/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Derby-public-works-director-reviews-projects-water-and-wastewater-plans-parks-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6640514-8b78d077b8a8e50e33746055547b1e7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178148&Signature=MFECqKFYnkRUavTA9ix7nmcN1XP6mkbbVOkQcHRrBnwT8qYBaLmJNKltsuzXEiIAGpJhmkQeH4cF9yae5XTWWGW3xt89Dd4RMPhJB-AirngAygTjVMQF9wW-YDasChzgtYvbmPUaD1iDwjhLoo1X2eUd2Z8LQTAEcMxWTSO26ZTTrvTyOBRHwbCCK-rPuYarMwDgewS1O1Z0dKQdsPwauHes0zwx7knAlzSBJ4rw9LEUCjI2CCcGN-bxAH-MtuNoOFgL0xLJHN6gOPxtW3lsW6Oswk~zy3VBH-m0A89HZ10UIpCXdiRaooguLPpMVSt9yUT0y3v0cpYZCnSXHratcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Robert Mendoza, Derby’s director of public works, told the City Council on March 11 that his department is focusing on asset management, water‑use efficiency and a slate of park and infrastructure projects while expanding a work‑based learning apprentice program.

Mendoza opened the annual public works presentation by summarizing the department’s scope and staff: “If you drive on it, play on it, walk on it, flush it or drink it, it’s us,” he said, describing a team the presentation counted as about 63.5 employees and multiple divisions including streets, utilities, parks, forestry and fleet.

The presentation outlined near‑term and multi‑year projects. Mendoza said Cartograph asset‑management Phase 1 (facilities, utilities and administration) is complete and Phase 2 (streets, fleet and parks) is under way. He described ongoing work at the wastewater treatment plant (Phase 1 and Phase 1a) aimed at equipment replacements and process upgrades; the slides presented a new bar screen and biofilter as components intended to improve treatment and odors over multiple years.

Mendoza highlighted parks investments including planned Hyde Park improvements (schematic design underway) and Dukarski Park Phase 2 construction. He said Hyde Park design work will include a large spray/splash pad, expanded playground, new parking and relocation of an existing shelter. Other items called out were a new skate‑park half‑pipe, a D’Arc (state park space) project with equipment arriving on site, and additions such as more restrooms and pickleball courts tied to the Derby Difference sales tax program.

On water and utilities, Assistant Director Dylan Curtis’s slides showed roughly 8,045 service orders handled in the past year, 75 new water services, 128 line repairs and about 151 miles of water main in the system. Mendoza and Curtis said the wastewater plant currently produces roughly 1,800,000 gallons of treated effluent per day; council members asked whether that effluent could be captured for irrigation. Curtis said reuse is feasible but requires dedicated infrastructure and investment, and Mendoza estimated a reuse system would be a substantial capital project (he referenced a prior million‑dollar estimate discussed in council workshops).

Mendoza also reviewed operational statistics: streets crews performed 181 asphalt repairs and 20 curb/gutter repairs; street sweeper crews drove more than 2,000 miles and removed about 400 tons of debris; sign and signal crews completed 97 sign repairs and replaced about 321 signs; code enforcement recorded 1,120 environmental cases, 82 zoning violations and 50 vehicle‑on‑property cases; parks staff manage roughly 20 developed parks, 14 green spaces and about 510 acres; facilities staff processed about 1,289 maintenance requests; and fleet consumed about 94,897 gallons of fuel. Forestry work included about 51 trees planted, roughly 2,100 pruned and about 848 removals (the removals were primarily in creeks and streams to mitigate blockages).

Mendoza described the department’s work‑based learning apprenticeship with USD 260 as a recruitment pipeline: seven graduates in the first year and four students currently participating across utilities, streets and parks, with at least one apprentice expected to become a full‑time hire.

The presentation noted ongoing energy‑management work with Schneider Electric (building automation system controls), and a number of professional recognitions for staff who serve on industry committees. Council members praised the department’s “culture” and responsiveness during recent snow events.

Mendoza closed by asking for council input on upcoming public engagement for park designs and saying staff will continue to provide live data as the Cartograph system is populated.

Mendoza concluded the presentation and stood for questions.","Public Works Director Robert Mendoza briefed the Derby City Council on staffing, asset management, water and wastewater upgrades, parks projects and conservation efforts, and responded to council questions about reusing treated effluent water.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves rain‑sensor ordinance update, police vehicle purchase and pavement contracts

Derby public works director reviews projects, water and wastewater plans, parks upgrades