Council authorizes staff to apply for Kansas Water Office grant for wastewater plant design and construction funding

Spring Hill City Council on Thursday authorized staff to submit an application to the Kansas Water Office Grama Program seeking technical and construction funding for the city’s wastewater treatment facility program.

Ms. Abel told the council the state program offers up to $1 million for design‑phase technical assistance and up to $8 million for construction. Staff noted a $130 million budget cap currently programmed for the wastewater treatment plant and said the grant could reduce borrowing and interest costs if awarded. Ms. Abel said the application deadline is Sept. 30 and staff will submit the request by the due date; she also said, based on her review, the grant does not require a local match.

Councilmembers supported submitting the application; the motion to authorize staff to apply passed 4-0-0. Staff said they will return with any grant award details and required next steps if the application is successful.