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(KNZA)--The Hiawatha Police Department will be getting a new vehicle and several derelict houses in the community will be coming down following action taken at this week’s City Commission meeting.
The Commission accepted the low bid submitted by Lewis Chevrolet Buick, of Atchison, for the purchase of a 2016 Chevy Impala for the police department in the amount of $20,766. Bids were also received from Hiawatha Ford and Nemaha Valley Motors in Seneca.
The Commission awarded the bid for the demolition of five derelict properties to Soden Construction, of Hiawatha, in the amount of $14,750. It was the lowest among four bids received.
Being demolished are four houses and a shed.
City Administrator Mike Nichols says demolition of the structures is to be completed within 20 working days, weather allowing.
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