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Tonganoxie council approves property donation, sewer change order, firefighter PPE purchase; hears financial update
Summary
Council accepted a 2.71-acre donation adjacent to the Bark Park, approved a $28,595.50 change order for a sanitary sewer project (project total $284,729.69), authorized a PPE purchase up to $11,787 under a state/FEMA grant, and reviewed October financials and ARPA spending with a Dec. 15 public hearing planned on budget amendments.
At its Nov. 17 meeting the Tonganoxie City Council approved several consent and action items from the agenda packet.
Property donation: Staff presented a draft donation agreement with Mark and Jonathan DiPietree for an approximately 2.71‑acre parcel located between the Tonganoxie Bark Park and the Chieftain Trail pedestrian bridge over Tonganoxie Creek. Staff said title work is underway and that owners would obtain an appraisal for tax purposes; councilmember Donnelly moved to approve the resolution accepting the donation and the motion carried.
Sanitary sewer change order: Staff recommended Change Order No. 1 for the 2025 sanitary sewer improvement project with Westland Construction to add concrete surfacing and to perform point repairs near the Neopatra restaurant where the sewer main showed deterioration. The council approved a motion to add $28,595.50 to the project, bringing the stated project total to $284,729.69. The slide material in the presentation contained inconsistent larger figures, but the council motion and vote recorded $28,595.50.
Fire department PPE: Staff explained a grant reimbursement process through the Kansas State Firefighters Association and FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant that permits purchase and full reimbursement. Council authorized staff to use funds not to exceed $11,787 for personal protective equipment; Miss Stevens moved, Mr. Dale seconded, and the motion carried.
Financials: Staff reported financials through October 2025, saying the city has expended about $93,000 of ARPA funds this year and has approximately $356,000 remaining. Sales and use tax collections were reported "just under 5%" ahead of last year. Staff said a public hearing and budget amendment will be noticed for Dec. 15 to adjust capital projects and general-fund expenditures.
The meeting closed after mayoral remarks and a motion to adjourn.
