[{"_1":2,"_111":-5,"_112":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87,99],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6623948,"mediaKeyId","2769249-2a06afb53c01a24121b356eb4391540d","parentId",2769249,"title","Votes at a glance: council approves senior center GMP, zone change, crack sealing, water main replacement and bond sale resolution","audioSeconds",7961,"startMs",170000,"endMs",8131000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769249-2a06afb53c01a24121b356eb4391540d&start=170&end=8131","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769249-2a06afb53c01a24121b356eb4391540d/thumbnail_170000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6623948/Derby/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Votes-at-a-glance-council-approves-senior-center-GMP-zone-change-crack-sealing-water-main-replacement-and-bond-sale-resolution","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623948-36891fe4d98d7c43e49829ef939efec3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770415245&Signature=L1qdK0s8tj0~Cpkwd3TTlaNbF34RRctPeFN1~EkNIPHQ0XHvG9VHEINzgbwGobqV0~0phv~pdKf6js3IcKWfGw22vqMP3NaUcJKciwLGu3uZ3PeuSmgeBuqVO4pncQ9wZ26yaMDmiPkxUsJJqi0p1J6LRFAAT6KJWHk~kT7Co7wBHOMaedcCpEUz879A6qGHLKpLI4WKD33fXngFKqw73-mgpw3LcoUazSJEllVBU2fDQG520WdJNu4EEXnBYIVR6ZXtbKIFrs56q59D7jtd~EYG~HPy9mVSG5lGf9OIxfzlkjWk3ZPMzbuNgCvVxiDwhUup30pzfxYQTTerV2eerA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Derby","date","2025-03-25T00:00:00Z","article","Derby — The Derby City Council took the following formal actions at its March 25, 2025, meeting. All votes recorded on the transcript were unanimous.

Votes at a glance

1) Agenda approval — Adopted. Motion to approve the meeting agenda as presented carried (motion by Councilman Bridal; second not specified). Vote recorded on the audio: “Motion carries 8.” Outcome: approved.

2) Consent agenda — Adopted. Council approved consent items including the March 11 minutes and the annual assessment ordinance for sanitary sewer and stormwater assessments (assessment total on the record: $4,976.87 across 27 properties); motion by Councilmember Engel. Outcome: approved (voice vote recorded as carried).

3) Zone change — Adopted ordinance rezoning property north of 50th Street South and west of Rock Road from R‑1 (single‑family) to R‑2 (two‑family) and B‑3 (general business) except for the west 150 feet of the subject parcel, which will remain single‑family. Motion by Council member Engel, second by Council member Coleman. Vote: 8–0. Outcome: ordinance adopted; publication to be withheld until the plat is recorded (within one year as instructed by council).

4) Senior center construction and financing — Approved. Motion by Council member Molt to: authorize construction of the senior center; authorize the city manager to enter a GMP agreement with Hutton Corporation for $7,087,396; authorize Schneider Electric installation up to $74,983; and authorize purchases from Galaxy Business Equipment totaling $220,992; and approve a project resolution to proceed with temporary note issuance for the senior center (to be paid off later via GO bond). Vote: 8–0. Outcome: authorized; staff directed to finalize contracts and proceed to preconstruction activities.

5) 2025 crack sealing contract — Awarded. Motion by Council member Coleman to authorize the city manager to enter an agreement with Innovative Road Composites LLC in the amount of $56,000 for the 2025 crack‑sealing project and to authorize staff to negotiate additional work with that vendor up to the approved budget of $155,000. Vote: 8–0. Outcome: contract awarded and staff authorized to proceed; city staff noted the vendor’s rolling work‑zone method and product claims during discussion.

6) 2025 water main replacement project — Awarded. Motion by Council member Stanton to authorize execution of an agreement with NoWAC Construction in the amount of $784,598 for construction of the 2025 water main replacement project (Market Street and Crosswood/Springwood areas, plus valve ad alternates). Vote: 8–0. Outcome: contract awarded; staff noted coordination with planned Market Street pavement rehabilitation to avoid re‑cutting a new road.

7) Resolution authorizing sale of GO bonds and temporary notes — Approved parameters. Motion by Council member Engel to approve a sale resolution setting parameters for a competitive sale (maximum bond principal $20,000,000; bond true interest cost no more than 4.5%; maximum note principal $8,400,000; note TIC no more than 4.25%). The competitive sale is scheduled for April 17 and results will return to council on April 22 for ratification. Vote: 8–0. Outcome: sale parameters approved.

8) Apostle Water Company board action (separate board meeting following council session) — Authorized dividend. The Apostle Water Company board, meeting as the city’s utility board, authorized a dividend payment of $106,745.69 to the City of Derby; motion carried 9–0.

Notes and context: Several of the actions above tie to Derby Difference sales‑tax projects or to planned pavement and water work. Staff repeatedly emphasized coordinating underground work (water main replacement) ahead of road reconstruction and using Derby Difference funds to expand annual maintenance programs (e.g., increased crack sealing and striping budgets). Several items directed staff to finalize contracts, return paperwork for bond sale ratification and proceed to preconstruction scheduling.

Ending: All recorded council votes at the meeting were unanimous; staff will return with financing sale results and with contract documents as they are finalized for the council to ratify or to accept.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Derby - City Council Meeting - Mar 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its March 25 meeting the Derby City Council approved a series of actions including rezoning near Rock Road, a senior center GMP contract, a crack‑sealing contract, a water main replacement contract and parameters to proceed with a general obligation bond and temporary note sale. All council roll votes recorded in the meeting were unanimous.","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},6623952,"Planning and Engineering reports growth in housing permits, infrastructure projects and next‑phase water work",1575,4714000,6289000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769249-2a06afb53c01a24121b356eb4391540d&start=4714&end=6289","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769249-2a06afb53c01a24121b356eb4391540d/thumbnail_4714000.jpg","/articles/6623952/Derby/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Planning-and-Engineering-reports-growth-in-housing-permits-infrastructure-projects-and-nextphase-water-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623952-d110c046476a4cb26e16171f18e6f98b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770444704&Signature=QIA~ZeSi~5lG7hsZHL-4M7ItNHNEjWOLk2BbpiBTbSrDe3rOeFrFkdAnnFsCvuGqyVSUwo1sY6M2HxcgR3g9tWt617z-KdnF3LSmsVZOMBbCVPV3KsFV58uwxdVaInXUJZ7sp8AY3d6qLDOz7-IILxR~jrCx9u7qqpn9DBhcWCwqLinsVNm84pi-QG8bmYWtOO~M4HAqS8GmLF2LFzKqS0NSS2jKiVB4wmyVrSzh2OipBWft4QTlXXbRaeKrU8zenLtsTZp4a3TNgskU~VJoi6y~2nKrXX~1dkeTcIUGoyqnrUrPqLpV23Mq0FCynb9x-zXwl5wWMKhRc6RzpCd4kA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Derby — Dan Squires, Derby’s development director, told council on March 25 that the planning and engineering department issued a range of permits and completed plans in 2024 while moving into major infrastructure work, including sewer lift station and water‑treatment planning.

Squires said the department permitted 64 new single‑family homes in 2024, 31 commercial building permits valued at about $17.5 million and 86 new dwelling units overall. He said the city issued 1,773 permits and performed 5,131 inspections during the year. The department also generated revenue from inspections performed under contract for Rose Hill, which produced roughly $600,000 and about 1,100 inspections for that neighboring jurisdiction.

Infrastructure and projects: Squires reviewed several projects and priorities. He said Nelson Drive improvements are roughly a $7.5 million investment for the West End with about $5.5 million in federal funding already secured. The North Area sewer project will serve roughly 280 acres around Sky Ridge and Greenwood Village and includes an 1,800‑gallon‑per‑minute lift station, nearly two miles of force main and an interceptor sewer; Squires said the city expects about $4 million in star bond receipts to help pay for that infrastructure.

Water planning and treatment: Squires said Derby is working toward increasing local water production and eventual direct potable reuse feasibility; he told council that awarding a construction contract for a new water treatment facility could come late this year or in early 2026. He also discussed McIntosh reconstruction and other Derby Difference tax projects slated for coming years.

Housing and policy notes: Squires summarized housing activity — Sterling East, Fox Fire phases, Greenwood Village, Sky Ridge and infill projects such as Village Lake multifamily and Oak Forest duplexes — and reiterated that the city’s housing study identified a longer‑term need for about 200 new dwelling units per year. He credited municipal policy changes and cost‑sharing approaches with enabling development in some previously constrained areas while noting material costs and interest rates also affect construction pace.

Ending: Council and Squires discussed regulatory changes including updated building and plumbing codes and progress toward online permitting. Squires said the city was working to align permit renewals, to update codes following MABCD guidance and to continue using outside funding sources when available.

No action was required; the presentation served as the department’s annual update to council.","Derby’s planning and engineering director told council the city issued more permits in 2024, designed $48 million in engineered projects and is moving toward major water and sewer construction including Nelson Drive improvements and a north‑area sewer lift station funded partly by state star bonds.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6623958,"Derby Recreation Commission reports record attendance at Rock River Rapids and growth in youth programming",769,203000,972000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769249-2a06afb53c01a24121b356eb4391540d&start=203&end=972","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769249-2a06afb53c01a24121b356eb4391540d/thumbnail_203000.jpg","/articles/6623958/Derby/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Derby-Recreation-Commission-reports-record-attendance-at-Rock-River-Rapids-and-growth-in-youth-programming","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623958-0438e051045ec40c8ba78050853a7304/orig.mp4?Expires=1770444704&Signature=aCFoEQ1x7KuS3ww4mG7OZLQZVh9HVYfgjaZNbVKEUvbncm-tzyr8zv4llIl6dnRzWxqRwzOwk3boQ6POR4W4WXlVoVjCHxF2WxXZ0~dRKxgcl14YTtkZ8Vxs23rvR7sCx8O0UOZbwXgzpQyY-GbryBeRZA99RFTOfqYxnx4Th~hfuKgOlT4XfxlqVPoiWtIGy7Z6JiJJPtD5aGAb9avJOwuOlY2w~SmthQHx1eLPliSsKcVnBOFyl6dkk~9pSRJ~~12kvCh2IC8hunGndE4zCRb5vhV8iNbJU9Zc8Jc0jyzrTljPnsw-NVM7PyqofNbUoTNlU-AeeDZ46Uc9p69uqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Derby — The Derby Recreation Commission reported to the City Council on March 25 that 2024 was a strong year for programming, with Rock River Rapids recording more than 131,000 visitors and the commission reporting rising membership and program participation across the system.

Chris Drum, DRC superintendent, introduced the presentation and said the commission’s staff and board prepared the annual report for the council. Board member Ken Buti led a review of use and financial highlights and said Rock River Rapids “was the busiest we've had in recent history with a total attendance of over 131,000,” ranking the third highest in the park’s history.

Officials said DRC recorded roughly 7,370 average monthly members and more than 165,000 program attendances in 2024. The commission said it provided swim instruction to more than 500 second‑grade students during the year and listed increases in personal training packages, 6,700 youth and adult sports registrations and more than 165,000 attendances to DRC programs.

Financial details: Ken Buti and board members told the council that calendar‑year grant revenue declined by about $180,000 after a childcare sustainability grant ended. The DRC board also reduced its mill levy by 0.25 mills last year to provide taxpayer relief amid rising appraisals, and the board reported capital investments including roughly $180,000 in reroofing at the Derby Recreation Center and the purchase of a used bus to replace an aging vehicle.

Economic impact: The DRC presented two outside estimates of tournaments and park economic impact. The Kansas Recreation and Parks Association (KRPA) estimate, using standard daily‑spending multipliers, put annual economic impact at about $3 million; a Wichita State University Center for Economic Development and Business Research estimate that included construction and operational multipliers put the impact closer to $11 million. The commission noted assumptions behind both models and described them as complementary perspectives.

Council questions and board responses covered membership detail and program counts, including a follow‑up that roughly 80% of DRC members are Derby residents. Board members also discussed Oak Lawn Activity Center programming, the Lord’s Diner partnership that served more than 25,000 meals, and work to refocus Oak Lawn’s use after the COVID‑era downturn.

Ending: Council members thanked the DRC board and staff for the report. No council action was required; the presentation served as the annual update on recreation programming and finances.","The Derby Recreation Commission told the council its 2024 season saw record attendance at Rock River Rapids, expanded youth services and program growth that officials say generated measurable economic impact; the board flagged a $180,000 decline in grant revenue tied to childcare sustainability funding.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6623963,"Derby council approves $7.09 million guaranteed‑max price to build new senior center",1350,4098000,5448000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769249-2a06afb53c01a24121b356eb4391540d&start=4098&end=5448","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769249-2a06afb53c01a24121b356eb4391540d/thumbnail_4098000.jpg","/articles/6623963/Derby/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Derby-council-approves-709-million-guaranteedmax-price-to-build-new-senior-center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623963-c572a831a6991621e2569b5ae29de10e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770444704&Signature=R5p99QY4DTMQ3x5KkMNnOpTiB6fw7vAxPPoe65Qfp7m4vr4-IF~Tf4h8sfk0bl1UNBUOoYJ9UlS~eA7G71bi5joRQJocWCMKvbhIiCQC6vkFkkcZ~vB57IIgF2TTHBztMvufXMEwcILx6Djux4FHON3tFpTcml7I0NY7oFARoCow0Ta1do5PSEZrdZjyFvNKS-LIgfJozMMyfn7rnHIngOWaAU163Ts0kc-XXhq6f-YRZCGIEBOYaLvDUtUIC2k3hU2TU8ghn4GPQ2nPpHdkRMS1s-RRPVjxyA1nhc1gHr0Aw~D-koxLkQftLvU692HlCmul2aaRmY7E6Kt6U7d6hA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Derby — The Derby City Council on March 25 approved construction of a new senior center, awarding a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract of $7,087,396 to Hutton Corporation and authorizing related purchases and financing. The council voted 8–0 after presentations from staff and the project design team.

City officials said the new center will be about 13,750 square feet and include a multipurpose room that “will serve a capacity of over a hundred,” a game room, quilting and sewing space, a computer/IT lab, fitness/aerobics space and a warming kitchen sized to support Meals on Wheels rather than full commercial catering. Assistant Public Works Director Tom Collier, who presented the item, said the project’s total cost including indirects and furnishings is $7,383,371.

The council’s action authorized the city manager to enter a GMP contract with Hutton Corporation for $7,087,396, a Schneider Electric contract not to exceed $74,983 to install a building automation system, and purchases of site furnishings and appliances from Galaxy Business Equipment totaling $220,992. Collier told the council the GMP includes a contingency equal to approximately 2% (about $134,500) and that the bid climate drove some higher‑than‑expected HVAC pricing.

Why it matters: Council members said the center is intended to serve Derby’s growing senior population and to provide a flexible facility that can adapt as program needs change. Collier told the council the facility was designed to meet short‑ and long‑term needs and to expand the range of services available to older residents. The council also approved a project resolution that will allow the city to issue temporary notes to finance the center while final design and future related projects (city hall and police facility phases) are completed.

Supporting details: Collier said site clearing was planned for early April, with construction starting soon after and an anticipated completion date of Feb. 27, 2026. Council members noted a design element that will preserve and highlight the donation from Cross of Glory church: a dedicated, lighted display area in the building’s fireplace/entry element.

Council discussion and reaction centered on the facility’s programming and long‑term value. Council member Kyle Molt, who moved the resolution, said he appreciated the team approach to designing a space that can grow with future needs; Council member Jean Coleman called the new center “the best senior center in the state, if not the nation” in tone and welcomed the project. Several council members commended Hutton and staff for incorporating accessibility and flexible spaces such as the quilting and game rooms.

Financing and next steps: The council approved issuing a temporary note for the senior center and related design costs; city staff said those costs and the note will be folded into a general obligation bond issuance in the next year when the city is ready to finance city hall and police department work together. The council approved the construction contract and financing components as part of a single motion; the vote was 8–0.

The council was explicit that solar panels were not included in the GMP presented that night; Collier and the design team said solar remained an option for future consideration but was not part of the approved contract.

Ending: With the motion approved, the city will move toward a preconstruction meeting in early April and begin site work; staff said they expect the new center to be available to Derby residents in early 2026.","The Derby City Council approved a guaranteed maximum price contract with Hutton Corporation for construction of a new 13,750‑square‑foot senior center, authorized related equipment purchases and a temporary note to finance the work. Council voted 8–0 to move the project into construction with a planned completion in early 2026.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Votes at a glance: council approves senior center GMP, zone change, crack sealing, water main replacement and bond sale resolution

Planning and Engineering reports growth in housing permits, infrastructure projects and next‑phase water work

Derby Recreation Commission reports record attendance at Rock River Rapids and growth in youth programming

Derby council approves $7.09 million guaranteed‑max price to build new senior center