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Hiawatha to seek state loan for sewer project

By Greg Bebermeyer

10/16/2024

(KNZA)--The city of Hiawatha will seek a loan through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to fund improvements to the city's sanitary sewer system.

Following a hearing Monday evening drawing no public comment, the Hiawatha City Commission approved a resolution authorizing the filing of an application with KDHE for a $5.5 million loan.

The city is seeking funding through the low interest State Revolving Loan Program.

The funding will be used for improvements to the south sewer lift station and associated sanitary sewer piping for peak flow management.

In other business, the Commission approved an extension for completion of the north sewer lift station improvement project. A change order was approved for Irvinbilt Constructors, extending the project to February 17, 2025 for substantial completion and May 17, 2025 for final payment.

The Commission adopted an ordinance updating the purchasing policy for the city of Hiawatha. The city administrators spending authority will be increased from $5,000 to $10,000. The Commission approved adding the updated policy to the employee's handbook.

The Commission also approved designating October 29 and October 30 as Trick-or-Treat nights in the city of Hiawatha.

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