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City staff cited the City of Park City municipal code requirement for an annual review and said the increase would raise average residential combined bills by $8.88 per month and bring an estimated $715,000 in annual revenue to the utility fund. Staff detailed proposed residential changes: water base from $21.42 to $23.70 and water consumption from $3.50 to $4.00 per 1,000 gallons; sewer base from $29.00 to $31.90 and sewer consumption from $5.40 to $6.00 per 1,000 gallons. Commercial base and consumption rates were also proposed to increase (full schedule provided in staff packet).

Councilman George Glover said he was concerned about the equity impact on fixed-income residents and questioned whether mandatory watering restrictions — which the staff said are in effect — would reduce usage and therefore revenue. \"That $8 rate could mean a lot to them,\" Glover said of the monthly increase. He recorded a “no” vote on the final motion.

Councilman Charles Schwenke argued the city remains competitive compared with neighboring utilities and noted Park City is \"third from the bottom on the rate schedule\" among nine cities in the staff comparison, supporting a modest increase to maintain utility equity.

Staff said the Chisholm Creek sewer-plant project cost estimate increased from $10 million to $21 million and that Park City's share was conservatively modeled at 60% for the staff projection. Staff also noted a roughly 27% reduction in peak-month consumption after water restrictions began and said projected revenue assumes growth in new accounts will help offset conservation-driven declines. The staff recommended the new rates be reflected on the May 2025 billing cycle.

The final vote passed 6-2; Councilman Charlie Davidson and Councilman George Glover voted no. Council members asked staff to monitor consumption and revenue impacts and report back as necessary.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - March 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","By a 6-2 vote, Park City approved higher water and sewer base and consumption rates to cover sewer plant upgrades, personnel costs and water-tower maintenance; councilmembers raised concerns about impacts on fixed-income residents and the effect of mandatory watering restrictions on revenue.","taxTitle","Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas","taxId",70778,"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},6104816,"Park City council renews property and workers' comp insurance at $292,562",114,1014000,1128000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2790167-dee80524b5fb212fa2f76b420371dfee&start=1014&end=1128","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2790167-dee80524b5fb212fa2f76b420371dfee/thumbnail_1014000.jpg","/articles/6104816/Park-City/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Park-City-council-renews-property-and-workers-comp-insurance-at-292562","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104816-0c14848b5755a5da99798ff69d96bede/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200069&Signature=nyZnH5Nz~w6jDuyoOuug14iSJMIXPHLueTQ73Itm5brZJ0i30opRnmGMHuHXKLrMzQ-SVh5pCOpfkylSh8PahII2Z8uOh4kzV~mYmfD19f9UgJtx5gi9QWiZWF4Q7Sm4DuLlUduXN~kw5~yb9PCL~c~PiTjFlnm~7uYJL9CBSuxswdJwepFWZksE4iI~itX00vs1IDatQvIscnUcZ6d~cF3U7MxFO20WEH82AFnxvL2mDmVwZUg4qL2wb2GZSjVkIjpbI4nWf7JLQsSXWn-FUvImARtcKGpS3wOwA6fN81oOXje2R5Wbpt9ux0V7JdCjKHOgsHvqztwCaICHilcwyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented the annual property, casualty and workers' compensation insurance renewal and the council approved the recommended policy renewal.

Staff reported the renewal quote of $292,562, a 13% increase from the 2024 quote, driven by higher property valuations, acquisition of new equipment and a rise in general liability claims. The staff presentation noted the city historically receives an annual dividend from EMC (Employees Mutual Casualty Company) in June; the three-year average dividend was reported as $27,808.93.

Councilman Jim Schrader moved to approve the proposal from Employees Mutual Casualty Company for $292,562 effective April 1, 2025; the motion was seconded and passed 8-0.

Staff said the city added $5,000,000 in coverage compared with the prior year; no changes to deductibles were reported. The approval authorizes staff to proceed with the renewal for the stated coverage and effective date.","Council approved a one-year insurance renewal for property, casualty and workers' compensation coverage totaling $292,562, citing higher property values and increased claims as drivers of a 13% premium increase.",{"_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},6104820,"Park City approves engineering contract for Champtown infrastructure",60,897000,957000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2790167-dee80524b5fb212fa2f76b420371dfee&start=897&end=957","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2790167-dee80524b5fb212fa2f76b420371dfee/thumbnail_897000.jpg","/articles/6104820/Park-City/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Park-City-approves-engineering-contract-for-Champtown-infrastructure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104820-dca0dfeab6a609e65e32d4e4c07b659c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200069&Signature=dLaSTIuaOFYH2l4tgv3u063Pc0V8eX7wtZ9uO2gilvSgFT9jzy8nHTuZaX2N5GieenjUd4BFL5qn3XWULUI71cHDE4povKCJWpjZT20UxwCQ7jskfRnz137SKn-dIbU3sB5cpGUVkIdMitcJaTsGeQ~IHmDSVUmVP00JPRxjELObVVUy~MeKgaV4fUzYDmYhliUw4bh3-whyEQepasBx4omfaMHy3jihqthLGMTlVlhwn8Ho3~Rgz7odwN1w64mV6qr2jW8mtQH8e0XRTy4WP3xbIpFyiGaXFwlqQPy0eLMz-Zmsp-MriXL9RZ2cq7s191wVDjmqhOod6Qg7jXFLng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Park City staff presented a contract with Baughman Company for design engineering and construction inspection services tied to Champtown utility and paving improvements, and the council approved the agreement with contingencies.

John, a city staff member, told the council the contract total is $486,800 and broke the scope down by system: $52,500 for sanitary sewer, $66,500 for waterline work and $367,800 for street improvements. \"The total cost of the contract is $486,800,\" John said.

Councilman Jim Schrader moved to approve and authorize the mayor to execute the contract with Baughman Company not to exceed $486,600, contingent on recording the final plat, with funds to come from the capital projects fund. Councilman Charlie Davidson seconded the motion. The council recorded the vote as 8-0.

Staff noted the construction contract for paving had already been approved and that the engineering contract carries the same contingency: final plat mylar must be signed and filed with the county before the design/inspection contract takes effect.

The council's action authorizes staff to finalize the agreement and proceed when the contingency is satisfied.","Council authorized a design and inspection contract with Baughman Company for Champtown sanitary sewer, water and street improvements not to exceed $486,800, contingent on final plat recording.",{"_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},6104825,"Park City council appoints Linda Westhoffer to Ward 3 seat",102,630000,732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2790167-dee80524b5fb212fa2f76b420371dfee&start=630&end=732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2790167-dee80524b5fb212fa2f76b420371dfee/thumbnail_630000.jpg","/articles/6104825/Park-City/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Park-City-council-appoints-Linda-Westhoffer-to-Ward-3-seat","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104825-ed50e184019ccc276afd5237dbf73291/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200069&Signature=Wm-eMDUQ9TUG9caXhupIqUqhBLnHUdlKDIS5DCgEwsBo6dRTEV~kQjiA-q9y0zzpRt7MO1vekTU3Oc-bLzDniFg25w46eUaqKLbesPkBiabztREiVaXzVhtPM-vKtLhC7zdbUnk6rQ4Gs1FCWhMEhYSx3D0TSWE-1oJGr4I~USHfs0qBTAIFp5dLlHZAMfAeIItrs~0Tw66~vydgfl8l6qYp3eyW9TKHV8vlrsC-xkj37TYt~5H4DnNMizt-0a8xQVIAIqLUffYN14BYem-4INhaAADwiCakMxpP65FHsHMJtXJXvh7Z-JT4xVNRjUdvAHWOqadwzkUikJRzz1aXJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Park City Council voted unanimously to appoint Linda Westhoffer to the Ward 3 council seat with a term expiring Dec. 31, 2025.

Councilman Charlie Davidson moved to approve the appointment, saying Westhoffer had an \"impressive resume\" and noting she is a long-time Park City resident. Troy Hill seconded the motion. The council vote was recorded as 7-0.

After the vote, council members welcomed Westhoffer to the dais and administered the oath of office. Westhoffer thanked the council and said, \"I appreciate the appointment up here. I'm excited to get started. I appreciate all of you welcoming me to the council and I look forward to what we can do in the future.\" The swearing-in and photo opportunity followed the formal action.

The appointment filled the Ward 3 vacancy; no other council action was taken in connection with the appointment.","The Park City Council unanimously appointed Linda Westhoffer to fill the Ward 3 seat through December 2025 and sworn her in during the March 25 meeting.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6104830,"Park City senior center reports steady membership, flags transportation gap",275,141000,416000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2790167-dee80524b5fb212fa2f76b420371dfee&start=141&end=416","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2790167-dee80524b5fb212fa2f76b420371dfee/thumbnail_141000.jpg","/articles/6104830/Park-City/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Park-City-senior-center-reports-steady-membership-flags-transportation-gap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104830-f28634e3cce8b0b57e206e31e7db03ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200069&Signature=NstVXsGvud~46HkNoHIT2yQOuSKj3KYWMoaqZlhLuMmdq1g7~pJ7PLuCpTRGV9~eNUL5qZ1FZeU3QyHNHQV78VVGdkZhKHqJIF1m1ofYVZIhOyDgK17jVDCL4HoBka-BUNi2WqBi3QDu0yaeQLRMXCfOdB04wbihFckXc5bXD8pafIkpt5yJqMGmcgHsMRHqnhogVBhMZp-4Y-FW2jBGQRJI-MNCfjvaCcn2mIa501BbAFVTDZbmBa8MnqQ2WAUICZzUVqF6ifUR3e01U1qaKi5ugomnCMCpz5vk-KgS7bQGj509FTRhxBLSYvL0HJ1WYE9WbQuB~Fuz9uMxSGFbIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Madison, a senior-center staff member, told the Park City Council on March 25 that the center is open to Sedgwick County residents age 55 and older and that participation this year already meets contract requirements with the county.

Madison said the center recorded 230 unduplicated active members through Jan. 1 and averaged about 37 people per day. \"So far this year, per our contract with Sedgwick County ... we are required to have a 51 to 200 in the year. So we've already met that,\" she said.

The staff report listed program targets required by the county and progress to date: baseline recurring activities (exercise classes, weekday lunch service), 15 of 40 required educational programs, and 10 of 15 required special events. Upcoming offerings include an Arthritis Foundation \"Walk With Ease\" program, van outings to Tanganyika and an arboretum, a volunteer appreciation dinner in April, a fraud-prevention seminar, pickleball lessons in May, monthly movie matinees and craft workshops, and Medicare consultations for those turning 65.

Madison told the council a persistent gap is nonmedical transportation for seniors. \"Transportation for seniors, especially non medical transportation ... is essentially non existent,\" she said, adding that many seniors lack easy access to a computer or smartphone to arrange rides.

Council members asked logistical questions. Councilman George Glover asked whether the center still offered VITA/AARP tax assistance; Madison said AARP Tax-Aide has limited the number of facilities it serves since the COVID pandemic because of volunteer shortages. Councilman Jim Schrader and others described community enthusiasm for planned senior housing and the new senior center. Madison said she had been reappointed to the Sedgwick County Advisory Board on Aging and Disability Services and that she is involved in planning a new senior center and senior living opportunities in Park City.

The presentation was informational; no formal council action was taken on the report.","City senior-center staff said membership and program participation are on track, outlined upcoming events and identified nonmedical transportation as a major unmet need for older residents.","actionData","errors"]

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