Spring Hill council eyes 2027 budget, sewer benefit area, and wastewater plant options
Spring Hill's City Council dominated the past two weeks of local government activity, with work sessions and agenda items covering the 2027 city budget, a proposed sewer benefit area, engineering contracts for trails and streets, and a tour of the wastewater treatment plant. Note: minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings listed below, so outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available; the items reflect what was on each agenda.
City Council — 2027 budget and sewer benefit area (July 9)
The council had two scheduled sessions on July 9. A work session was set to discuss the 2027 City Budget. A separate meeting agenda included a public hearing on the Northeast Sewer Benefit Area Low, followed by consideration of Resolution No. 2026-R-xx to establish a Sewer System Benefit Area.
Also on the July 9 agenda:
- Task Order No. HDR-2026-14 for engineering design of the 223rd Street Loop Trail.
- Construction materials testing for the 2026 street program.
- Discussion of applying for a COPS Hiring Grant to fund additional police officer positions for FY 2027–2029.
- Approval of a temporary construction easement for the City Lake Dam project.
Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed which of these items were voted on or approved.
City Council — wastewater treatment plant tour (July 15)
The Governing Body was scheduled to meet at the Spring Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant, 22711 S. Woodland Road, for a facility tour. The agenda listed a project overview, proposed alternatives, and a financial analysis of wastewater treatment options. No minutes are available yet.
Planning Commission — special meeting canceled (July 8)
The Planning Commission special meeting scheduled for July 8 was canceled. The public hearing that was to be held at that meeting has been rescheduled to the regular meeting on August 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Spring Hill Civic Center, 401 N. Madison Street.
Cemetery Board — storm update and movie agreement (July 7)
The Cemetery Board agenda included approval of minutes and finances, public comments, and old business covering a cemetery storm update and a movie agreement. New business included discussion of a 1099 form. Minutes are not yet published.
Coming up
July 23 — City Council work session: Discussion of the 2027 City Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
July 23 — City Council regular meeting: The agenda includes a request to apply for a Kansas Water Office Grant Program grant to construct a new wastewater treatment facility; a resolution for North Webster Sewer Improvements using General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2025B; an agreement with Johnson County for the City Lake Dam Stormwater System Renewal Project; a construction agreement with The Havens Construction Co., Inc. for the Stormwater Condition Assessment Program; and Amendment #1 to Task Order 2024-10 with Lamp Rynearson for 191st Street & Hwy 169 traffic signal design.
August 6 — Planning Commission regular meeting: Rescheduled public hearing, 7:00 p.m. at the Spring Hill Civic Center, 401 N. Madison Street.
Residents seeking official records or confirmation of actions taken should consult the city's published minutes once available.