Hays City Commission takes up bonds, sewer lining, budget review
The Hays City Commission this past fortnight considered or took up several major items, including the authorization of bonds for a housing development, a contract for sanitary sewer repairs, and an initial look at the 2027 city budget. Minutes from either meeting have not yet been published, so final outcomes are not known.
June 25 – Housing bonds, hangar purchase, insurance renewal
At its June 25 meeting, the commission was scheduled to vote on authorizing general obligation bonds to fund public infrastructure for the Tallgrass Phase 4 Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID). The bonds are intended to support roads, utilities, and other improvements tied to the residential development.
Other items on that agenda included:
- **Purchase of Hangar F-8** at the Hays Regional Airport from Glen Teel for $30,000.
- **Renewal of property and liability insurance** for the 2026/2027 policy year at a cost of $569,891.
- **Setting a public hearing** for the creation of a new RHID near Lincoln School.
The meeting was listed as an agenda only; official minutes have not been released.
July 2 – Sewer lining contract, bond sale, 2027 budget preview
On July 2, the commission considered awarding a $254,640 contract to Mayer Specialty Services for sanitary sewer lining and point repairs. The work covers 1,943 linear feet of sewer lining and 55 internal patches. A competing bid from CC Steel came in at $222,719.50, but the agenda did not specify why the higher bid was recommended.
The commission also took up:
- A resolution authorizing the sale of general obligation bonds to fund infrastructure for both **Tallgrass Phase 4** and the **Exit 161** interchange improvements.
- A presentation of the **proposed 2027 City Budget** for initial review. No details on overall spending or tax implications were provided in the agenda.
- A discussion on possibly changing the start times of work sessions and regular meetings.
Again, minutes from this meeting are pending, so no votes or decisions have been officially recorded.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed in the next two weeks. Residents should check the city’s website for any late-added sessions or schedule changes.
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