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The director recommended reappointment to a two-year term. Kim Fisher was not present. A commissioner moved to accept the reappointment; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The chair announced “motion carries.” No further comment was recorded.

The appointment will be recorded and Fisher will serve another two-year term on the district advisory board per the county's process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Finney County Commission Regular Session (08-18-2025)","oneSentenceSummary","The board voted to reappoint Kim Fisher to a two-year term on the 25th Judicial District Community Corrections Advisory Board.","taxTitle","Finney County, Kansas","taxId",70642,"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},6485683,"Commissioners approve lease-purchase to finance building heating and cooling upgrades totaling $2.81 million",730,3930000,4660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5594768-a58d9e3491b0000384f4e3ee7bc770d3&start=3930&end=4660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5594768-a58d9e3491b0000384f4e3ee7bc770d3/thumbnail_3930000.jpg","/articles/6485683/Finney-County/Kansas/Commissioners-approve-lease-purchase-to-finance-building-heating-and-cooling-upgrades-totaling-281-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485683-0e8f83e7d6e82b9597a460c5dbb95e81/orig.mp4?Expires=1773700491&Signature=PaHf98StffQ7DW4VFuPsOTVVueBG9TbmcsvMKpG~8oJMqMgembq-tT3AehriR3hepSxltB7RjUMBatQ8GJl~9x3AOrLVXpc6qlAod2V9U1HSTfpuu1ekVtWfOc8esDkrnb4FrVu6geWUyb4GSgHSRBq5jB0HQ0tqusVqkMmzySOdrJOytZbKNfoxQJjBAHNOUouZKKh~Pl1q-FjWZaxbFpkI4eZ2RkuCOJrPqKG~fAoX7Q8Yjpp1nWTwh0aBgbZnouK6ZEuYZFlh4MBHospYcxHBR1PQsl3dplnXY4NiDxNz9vu9wnym1BNka7CsqGoxVPPyQC6IdxxeevS6FP1ZFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Finney County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 22-2025 to authorize a lease-purchase agreement financing approximately $2,810,000 for upgrades to heating and cooling systems in four county buildings.

Interim County Administrator Gary Meager summarized the project background: Integrated Consulting Engineers (ICE) recommended HVAC improvements to extend life and efficiency for the administration building, the county attorney building, the courthouse and the library. Following design work and contractor bids, the county had previously authorized a lease-purchase resolution; refined costs after bidding reduced the project estimate to $2,810,000 from an earlier $3.1 million estimate.

Brett Shogren, financial adviser with Stifel, outlined the financing structure. The county previously placed a 2017 energy-efficiency lease purchase at about 2.58% interest. Because the earlier lease pledges the original equipment, a straightforward subordinate lease would be difficult or expensive. Stifel negotiated a private-placement “wrap” with Bank of America: Bank of America will purchase the new subordinate lease at a competitive rate of 4.226%, and the structure levels payments across the old and new leases with only five additional years added to the overall term. The blended interest rate across both financings was presented as 3.376%.

Shogren said the private-placement approach reduces issuance costs and avoids public-bond market fees. The resolution, prepared by bond counsel Gilmore & Bell and reviewed by county counsel and administration, authorizes the county to enter the lease-purchase financing and execute related documents. The commission approved the resolution by roll call; the clerk recorded “aye” votes and the resolution was signed by commissioners present.

County officials said documents will be finalized for closing, targeted in September, and proceeds will be used to purchase, equip and install the HVAC improvements. No litigation or competing financing options were recorded in the meeting. Commissioners directed staff to finalize documents and to coordinate project pre-construction meetings.","The board adopted a resolution authorizing a lease-purchase agreement to finance HVAC upgrades across county facilities; Stifel structured a wraparound arrangement with Bank of America to preserve the county’s earlier low-rate financing.",{"_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},6485687,"Finney County agrees to split $5,000 marketing cost for relocation/recruitment videos with CVB",2088,2180000,4268000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5594768-a58d9e3491b0000384f4e3ee7bc770d3&start=2180&end=4268","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5594768-a58d9e3491b0000384f4e3ee7bc770d3/thumbnail_2180000.jpg","/articles/6485687/Finney-County/Kansas/Finney-County-agrees-to-split-5000-marketing-cost-for-relocationrecruitment-videos-with-CVB","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485687-46ba421f0cf029a67ce2b4c8ec6b6bf8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773700491&Signature=e3OsZMMVrswechm3TOJizRqpvUNcFD86JUeyua1yHUFwniMHut60kvUeBgOMsphhG8b0XbOjXFdjKSYLpY7bUHgeZfHH6bg7qL7jFpKCD-O1M8HX9ucBsIJBHcOh9eEnN7epv1e5f4XRzlCoHZMNLJrUHfqhH2kkhnSPYfYwgyd~~40I9l0KOnx3vQPsy4jn5ooT4UIFIrYDDvOfqglw8mHxpwJAgQGgvZw-8U~GkRnDQBx8bBh2HaOGcPRq35NfKIRyOtOY7qK~vk5qSt2O4Rleb3DmMirqvtiqerTxLnIPsUI5N7NSVmVQgrsBTdn8zg2UKnG7Wy9G6KID5NSqJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Finney County commissioners authorized paying half of a proposed $5,000 marketing campaign to promote four new recruitment and livability videos produced with the Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce, splitting the cost with the county’s Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).

Cheyenne Wooster, the county’s communications and engagement coordinator, presented four finished videos created with Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce and Collins Media to promote livability, essential services, retail/restaurant options and recreation. Wooster said the initial grant funds covered production costs and left no budget for paid distribution; she presented four alternatives, including a no-cost social sharing plan and multiple levels of county spending and matching.

Micah Bunch, president of the Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce, told commissioners the business community could use the videos as recruitment tools and said the chamber had some marketing dollars available. Finney County Economic Development staff also described the county’s status in the Kansas Rural Opportunity Zone program and emphasized digital distribution and targeted ads as efficient ways to reach potential new residents.

Commissioners debated whether the county should provide seed funding and whether partner entities (city, school district, community college, hospital, employers) should be asked to match county funds. The motion carried to fund one-half of the proposed $5,000 campaign from county sources and one-half from the CVB. Commissioners asked staff to coordinate with partners and bring back specifics on partner contributions and deployment plans. The county will also proceed with a no-cost distribution plan through county and partner social channels.

The county emphasized the videos are intended primarily as recruitment and economic-development tools rather than tourism-only materials; staff will create a distribution “toolbox” and propose next steps to the commission.","Commissioners agreed to fund half of a proposed $5,000 paid marketing push for four recruitment/livability videos and to pursue partnerships with local entities; staff will coordinate partners and distribution.",{"_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},6485691,"Finney County commissioners authorize $62,916 for additional design work on Ravana Bridge replacement",1160,1610000,2770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5594768-a58d9e3491b0000384f4e3ee7bc770d3&start=1610&end=2770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5594768-a58d9e3491b0000384f4e3ee7bc770d3/thumbnail_1610000.jpg","/articles/6485691/Finney-County/Kansas/Finney-County-commissioners-authorize-62916-for-additional-design-work-on-Ravana-Bridge-replacement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485691-77112b224ae82860d57534b3d41853b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1773700491&Signature=E36~hRyx93gXftVU9vELnmHRWeOyAPyMD13EW1ftbqHedA8pnfEc815vhhVDhsKnbtxpGyPJw-HZ7081XcRx90Lqql5gnxtkEydq9EPjUTtkAC6VtJtnPoDyL5vWxjlyaDVK5FEKJy9hjLKJn~lIq3Rbuns2~1j6YrfoqAKZV3O3Kj4E4ejRjAbHyKOQMTSXcT~KMFmgcJp2b~~PJufrwUwGE8FXlKiBvDZC12g5g-tkAahtVclnKGvu10J36guNFMXGwaQI89RTnwBflWXv25izgLK~R~x02YFiYAbz3uxXFgiUe~FwQUjyuWGThAGsb8BjD77UqBFH3Yiy99d1gA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of County Commissioners voted to authorize a supplemental agreement with Wilson and Company to complete additional preliminary engineering work for the Ravana Bridge replacement under the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) off-system bridge program.

Mackenzie Phillips, development administrative coordinator, told commissioners Finney County was awarded $900,000 in KDOT off-system bridge funds for construction and construction engineering for the Ravana Bridge, but the grant does not cover design, utility relocation, or right-of-way acquisition. Wilson and Company previously completed a preliminary design in 2024 before the county had KDOT funding; KDOT requires additional plan submittals and reviews when federal funds are involved.

Jeff Holstee of Wilson and Company explained that the supplemental agreement covers the additional plan review submittals (field check, office check, and PS&E) and minimal design revisions required to meet KDOT’s process. The supplemental agreement totals $47,916.01; Phillips said the county’s additional anticipated fiscal impact, including estimated utility relocation (~$10,000) and right-of-way (~$5,000), is approximately $62,916.01 and that the original preliminary-design contract for $61,407 had already been paid.

County staff recommended approval. Commissioners asked whether funds were available and were told the cost could be paid from either the broader bridge fund or the special highway fund; the commission moved to and approved paying the $62,916.01 from the special highway fund. The motion carried with no recorded dissent.

Phillips noted the KDOT award covers 100% of construction and construction engineering up to $900,000, but the county remains responsible for preliminary engineering, utility relocation, and right-of-way costs. No construction contract was executed in the meeting; this action authorized the supplemental design agreement and the county funding source.","The board approved a supplemental agreement with Wilson & Company for additional preliminary engineering needed to meet KDOT federal grant requirements and voted to pay the county share from the special highway fund.",{"_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},6485696,"Garden City resident urges Finney County to repair alley connecting Massey Ferguson and Boots roads",862,435000,1297000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5594768-a58d9e3491b0000384f4e3ee7bc770d3&start=435&end=1297","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5594768-a58d9e3491b0000384f4e3ee7bc770d3/thumbnail_435000.jpg","/articles/6485696/Finney-County/Kansas/Garden-City-resident-urges-Finney-County-to-repair-alley-connecting-Massey-Ferguson-and-Boots-roads","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485696-bfc0f366073c89b589bf2c84f6c100f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1773700491&Signature=RSk2r2EjLR5DuFfFpGgPO5QQEZL64xg9NsKGX7PrF9Hf8~VNY45~FsRo19-GLNTJ~vpwykHFtMteojzCzdv239ssbtuSd2zwSHJgGCsMffNQFBKPUlKc~Cgj6t80pHjLJyCSJZBbZNmmSXg22yqKNzLBKPZy7KZuejVwqC99MSEBD9gWygtDJfl~Cuccr6JGqmKDi9PtYvt1BbVuhbKQbEMKSZhUh~MYWP5KyS54NOWBpyPon0rWKL9zXYHzAfbPWNM93U0BTaEnlxCLwh5qX9beu9~DIBE59eQ2DfDT6jjposSL4yUDYi3frm7esSQIL6lgx-8HxsCCddXkzKDGQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ruth Johnson, a property owner in Finney County, told the Board of County Commissioners that an alley connecting Massey Ferguson Road and Boots Road has not been maintained for years and is causing hardship for residents of an adjacent mobile home park.

Johnson said she and her husband have used the alley and adjacent county roads for more than 40 years and that maintenance declined after the mobile home park changed ownership. “They said they could grade the west exit of the alley because the trailer park was required to have two exits, but they weren't going to do the east end of it,” Johnson said. She added county staff previously told her the road was private; she said it is not and that she has repeatedly sought repairs since October of the prior year.

The county sent a grader at one point, Johnson said, but the machine did not work on the alley; she said a county worker told her “we're not supposed to do that, that that's not a county right away.” Johnson also said a county representative who inspected the site agreed the condition was bad but that no repairs followed. “All I can get is excuses and, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. We'll fix it. And they don't do a thing,” she said.

Johnson showed photographs to the commission illustrating deep ruts and an informal roadway through her property where mobile home park residents had driven to avoid holes. She said some trees now force a drift in the road and questioned why tax dollars were not resolving the problem for residents with limited route choices.

The commission heard Johnson during the public-comment portion of the meeting; no immediate directive or formal action was recorded on the transcript. The commission acknowledged her presentation and thanked her for appearing.

The transcript shows multiple previous contacts and exchanges between Johnson and county staff, including reference to conversations with a county staff member named Kenneth Jones and another staff member who inspected the site but did not complete repairs. The county has not recorded a timetable or commitment for repairs in the meeting record.","A longtime property owner told the Finney County Board of Commissioners the county has failed to maintain an alley used by a nearby mobile home park for more than a year and asked for action.","actionData","errors"]

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