City of Gardner, Kansas

Thu, July 24, 2008

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Welcome

167th Street Reopens
The City of Gardner has reopened 167th Street between Poplar and Center Street. For approximately a week, the road was closed due to rutting and road deterioration in the westbound lane. Public Works has made temporary repairs to the roadway surface, while waiting on finalization of reconstruction plans.
Click here for more information

You are Invited to the Grand Opening of Public Safety Station #2
Please join the members of the Gardner Public Safety Department in the Grand Opening Ceremonies of our newest Public Safety Station located at 29000 W. 183rd Street Gardner, Kansas 66030
July 26, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Click the picture for more information. Hope to see you there!

City Code Now Available Online
The City of Gardner is pleased to offer access to its' City Code online. The City adopted a new version of the City Code in May and as part of this update the City is now able to offer it online 24 hours a day. To view the Code go to Online Documents on left hand menu bar and select City Codes and Ordinances from the fly out!

City Council Approves Ordinance Regulating Idling and Compression Braking

During the spring of 2006, the City Council convened a group of citizens and business owners to study the potential impacts of the KC Logistics Hub project. The committee issued a report to the Council in June 2006, which contained a variety of recommendations. In May, 2008, the City Council approved two new ordinances based on these recommendations. To read more about these, visit our Transportation page located on the fly out from Resident Information on our left hand menu bar.


Minor Home Rehabilitation Program
Johnson County Housing Services is now accepting applications for the Minor Home Rehabilitation Program. This Federally funded program provides free home repair services for low to moderate income and elderly residents of Johnson County. To find out more information regarding this program, click here.

City Prepares for a Tight 2009 Budget

As the City begins preparation of its 2009 budget, it faces many of the same constraints you are probably experiencing. It has adjusted its operations and has also used some of its reserves or savings from the prior years.

As part of the 2008 budget, the City Council approved the use of nearly $1,000,000 of reserves. The City will be looking at a variety of cost saving measures to continue to hold its property tax rate at approximately 24 mills. It will also be looking at its capital improvements program and making adjustments to help maintain the City’s excellent financial health as noted by its A2 bond rating.

The City of Gardner invites you to provide thoughts, comments, or questions for consideration during development of the 2009 budget. Please email those comments to mmundt@gardnerkansas.gov or email the City Council. Council emails are available under the City Government section.