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Jun 12, 2024
General Services Schedule for Juneteenth
On Wednesday, June 19th, Sanitation crews will be providing regularly scheduled collection; however, the landfill will close at 4:30 p.m. and the Household Hazardous Waste, Salina Drive-thru Recycling Center and General Services facilities will be closed. All standard h
Jun 11, 2024
Water Billing System Switchover Update
The Water Department is currently open for in-person payments (cash, check or money order only). Online and phone payments will be available on Thursday, June 13. If you are enrolled in automatic payments, you will need to RE-ENROLL when online service resumes on June 1
Jun 11, 2024
Ordinance No. 24-11209
ORDINANCE NUMBER 24-11209
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SALINA CODE CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE I, DIVISION 1 BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-1-903.2.9 AND SALINA CODE CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 1 BY ADDING SECTION 14-3-1-903.2.9 TO SIMULTANEOUSLY CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR SELF-SERVI
Jun 11, 2024
Ordinance No. 24-11210
ORDINANCE NO. 24-11210
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2024‑A, OF THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AN ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE PRINCI
Jun 11, 2024
Resolution 24-8216 Setting Public Hearing Date
RESOLUTION NUMBER 24-8216
A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME AND PLACE TO APPEAR TO SHOW CAUSE WHY A CERTAIN STRUCTURE SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED AND ORDERED REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED.
WHEREAS, the Building Official has filed with the Governing Body a written statement th
Jun 11, 2024
KENWOOD PARK DRIVE TO BE CLOSED DURING THE SMOKY HILL RIVER FESTIVAL
Kenwood Park Drive will be closed on Thursday, June 13, at 3 pm through Sunday, June 16, at 9 pm to allow pedestrians safe access to and from the Smoky Hill River Festival as they enter the park on the Event Center Bridge.
From the North, the public is encourage
Jun 11, 2024
REMINDERS FOR THE 2024 SMOKY HILL RIVER FESTIVAL
As Festival-goers prepare to enjoy the Smoky Hill River Festival’s “Epic Arts Party” this week, here are some reminders about the event and what to bring and what to leave at home:
The Smoky Hill River Festival occurs in scenic Oakdale Park, one of Salina’s olde
Jun 11, 2024
Resolution 24-8213 Setting Public Hearing Date (2nd Publication)
RESOLUTION NUMBER 24-8213
A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME AND PLACE TO APPEAR TO SHOW CAUSE WHY A CERTAIN STRUCTURE SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED AND ORDERED REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED.
WHEREAS, the Building Official has filed with the Governing Body a written statement th
Jun 05, 2024
Notice of Public Hearing by Planning Commission
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission to consider the following application(s):
Application #Z24-3, filed by Pieter Miller on behalf of the Salina Airport Authority, requesting a chan
Jun 05, 2024
Salina Arts & Humanities Offices Closed on Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Salina Arts & Humanities offices will be closed to the public Wednesday, June 12, 2024, to prepare for the Smoky Hill River Festival.
The offices will re-open in the Headquarters trailer at the Festival in Oakdale Park on Thursday, June 13, 2024, on the fol
Jun 04, 2024
Ordinance 24-11206
ORDINANCE NO. 24-11206
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL EVENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR WITHIN THE SPECIAL EVENT BOUNDARIES
WHEREAS, Calvin Calp of Calvin’s Customs and Hot Rod Repair (the “Applicant”) has made application f
Jun 04, 2024
Ordinance 24-11207
ORDINANCE NUMBER 24-11207
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Findings. In relation to the fol
Jun 04, 2024
Ordinance 24-11208
ORDINANCE NUMBER 24-11208
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 8526, CODIFIED AS CHAPTER 42 OF THE SALINA CODE, AND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS BY REZONING AND PRESCRIBING THE PROPER USES OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY.
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Jun 04, 2024
Resolution 24-8213 Setting Public Hearing Date
RESOLUTION NUMBER 24-8213
A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME AND PLACE TO APPEAR TO SHOW CAUSE WHY A CERTAIN STRUCTURE SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED AND ORDERED REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED.
WHEREAS, the Building Official has filed with the Governing Body a written statement th
May 31, 2024
Annual Fire Hydrant Flushing May 28, 2024 – July 1, 2024
The annual flushing of fire hydrants is an important preventative maintenance activity which is necessary to maintain the integrity of the water distribution system and to ensure the delivery of high quality water to our customers. Flushing the water distribution system
May 29, 2024
Presentation on Ornate Box Turtles at the Smoky Hill Museum June 6
Join Dr. Benjamin Reed as he opens up the world of the Kansas state reptile, the ornate box turtle. He’ll discuss its history and uses, its importance and place in the Kansas ecosystem, including range, movement, behavior and more. He’ll also share the threats they face
May 29, 2024
REDUCED SPEED SCHOOL ZONES
USD 305 summer school will be held at Cottonwood and Sunset elementary schools, Mondays through Fridays, May 28th through July 2nd, except for the Wednesday, June 19th holiday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
While summer school is in session, the reduced speed school zo
May 24, 2024
General Services Memorial Day Hours
On Monday, May 27, sanitation crews will maintain their regular collection schedule. However, please note the following adjustments to facility hours:
- The landfill will close at 2:00 p.m.
- The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility, Salina Drive-thru Recy
May 22, 2024
Water Office Closed June 7-11
The Salina Water Customer Accounting office will be closed beginning at noon on Friday, June 7, 2024, and will remain closed June 10 and 11 for a billing system switchover. During this time, water bill pay in person and online will be unavailable. Bill pay under the n
May 22, 2024
City Offices Closed for Memorial Day
City offices will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024 for the Memorial Day holiday. Staff will return to the regular schedule Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
May 16, 2024
Resolution 24-8205
RESOLUTION NO. 24-8205
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE ADVISABILITY OF THE MAKING OF CERTAIN INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT THERETO; AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE MAKING OF THE IMPROVEMENTS IN A
May 14, 2024
Annual Water Line Free Chlorine Flushing May 22, 2024 – July 7, 2024
To maintain high water quality in the City’s water distribution system and Saline County RWD #3, the Utilities Department will temporarily modify the disinfection process used to treat our drinking water. This is a preventative maintenance process and consists of turnin
May 14, 2024
Pavement Sealing Work Continues
From May 14th through 17th, Circle C Paving & Construction of Goddard, Kansas will continue work on the City of Salina’s annual pavement crack sealing project by sealing cracks in the following streets, weather permitting.
5th, Grand to Pacific
9th, Kirwi