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Tonganoxie Council approves pump replacement, insurance renewals and street change order
Summary
At its May 4 meeting, the Tonganoxie City Council authorized an $8,989 pump equipment purchase for a lift station, approved 2026–27 employee group insurance renewals and HSA incentives, and approved a $120,160.10 change order for Front and Ridge Street improvements.
The Tonganoxie City Council on May 4 approved several staff‑recommended actions affecting city infrastructure and employee benefits.
Staff recommended replacing variable frequency drive pumps at a southern lift station serving the Tonganoxie Business Park, citing frequent downtime and lightning damage. Porter said staff received two quotes and recommended Capital Electric as the low bidder at $8,989, to be paid from sewer operating and sewer capital funds. Mister Wilkie moved to authorize the purchase not to exceed $8,989; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
On benefits, Porter outlined renewal quotes for the 2026–27 plan year. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas submitted an age‑rated renewal about 12.2% higher than current rates; staff also recommended continuing Delta Dental of Kansas and MetLife vision coverage. Porter described an HSA incentive analysis showing an employer contribution up to $4,000 for individuals (up to $7,000 for families) could, in many scenarios, still produce net savings per participant and encourage enrollment in a lower‑cost high‑deductible plan. Miss Stevens moved to authorize the recommended group insurance offerings and contribution levels effective July 1, 2026; the motion passed.
The council also approved resolution 05‑26‑01 to authorize change order #2 with Kansas Heavy Construction LLC, adding $120,160.10 to expand the Front Street and Ridge Street scope to include additional sidewalk connectivity, curb replacement and stormwater inlets. Jason Hoskinson of BG Consultants reviewed the proposed sidewalk routing and crossings and reported the contractor plans to pave Front Street imminently, then move to Ridge Street.
No dissenting formal votes were recorded on these matters during the meeting.
