Current News:
City to Host a Mary Street Reconstruction Project Pre-Meeting with Impacted Businesses on Friday, August 27, at 1:15 p.m. - Posted 08/23/10
Local businesses are invited to a meeting this Friday, August 27th, at 1:15 pm in the second floor meeting room at the City Administration Center, 301 N. 8th Street, to discuss how your business or residence may be impacted by the upcoming reconstruction of Mary Street.Please click here to view the entire press release.
The Special Meeting of the City Commission Scheduled for August 24 has Been Canceled - Posted 08/20/10
Please click here to view the entire press release.
Neighborhood Improvement Project Schedules Clean-up for August 28th at Wagon Wheel Mobile Home Park - Posted 08/18/10
The Neighborhood Improvement Project has scheduled a graffiti paint over and trash cleanup at the Wagon Wheel Mobile Home Park (2401 W. Kansas Ave.) for 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 28th. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Garden City Fire Department to Host and Open House at Firehouse #2 on Sept. 11 - Posted 08/12/10
The Garden Cioty Fire Department is hosting an open house at Firehouse #2, located at 1605 East Mary St. from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 11. Please click here to view the entire press release.
City Commission to Host Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, August 31st, at the Finney County Public Library - Posted 08/09/10
The Garden City Commission has scheduled a Town Hall Meeting for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31, at the Finney County Public Library, 605 E. Walnut St. The agenda for the meeting will be dedicated to public comment. The City Commission is interested in allowing residents to bring forward issues that are impacting their lives.Please click here to view the entire press release.
City Welcomes New Prosecutor - Posted 08/03/10
The City of Garden City has hired Jake Cunningham as its new City Prosecutor. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Otter Dies Unexpectedly at Lee Richardson Zoo - Posted 07/22/10
"Weasel," a four year old, male river otter at the Lee Richardson Zoo passed away unexpectedly last Thursday afternoon. A post-mortem examination identified head trauma as the cause of death. Please click here to view the entire press release.
National Night Out is August 3rd in Stevens Park - Posted 07/22/10
National Night Out, which is sponsored nationally by Target and the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Garden City Polie Department, Garden City Fire Department and Finney County Sheriff's Department,is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd from 5pm to 8pm in Stevens Park. Target will provide dinner for all those who plan to attend.Please click here to view the entire press release.
A Wild Affair is Saturday, July 17 - Posted 07/12/10
What are you doing this weekend? Why not have a "wild time" while helping the Lee Richardson Zoo to raise funds for Cat Canyon? Please click here to view the entire press release.
Lee Richardson Zoo Closed for "A Wild Affair" - Posted 07/09/10
The Lee Richardson Zoo will be closed all day on Saturday, July 17, 2010, in preparation for "A Wild Affair" which wil be held that evening starting at 6:00 pm. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Lee Richardson Zoo to Stay Open Late on July 4th - Posted 07/01/10
The Lee Richardson Zoo will be open late Sunday, July 4th for the Municipal Band concert and fireworks viewing. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Camels and Alpacas Caravan to Texas - Posted 06/30/10
The Lee Richardson Zoo's two Dromedary Camels, April and Camille, and six alpaca offspring of varying ages, departed on a journey to a new home in Boerne, Texas Tuesday. Please click here to view the entire press release.
City Commission Reschedules July 6 Meeting - Posted 06/30/10
The Garden City Commission has scheduled its first meeting in July, originally scheduled for Tuesday, July 6, to Wednesday, July 14. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Child Safety Day Scheduled for July 10 - Posted 06/28/10
On July 10th between noon and 5p.m., emergency response personnel from around the area will be hosting a Chilod Safety Day to promote the protection of our most precious resource, our children.Please click here to view the entire press release.
City Commission to Hold Special Meeting on Monday, June 28 - Posted 06/25/10
The Garden City Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting for 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 28, at the City Administrative Center, 301 N. 8th St. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo's "A Wild Affair: Catch Scratch Fever" is Scheduled for Saturday, July 17 - Posted 06/23/10
Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo is pleased to announce that the 5th Annual "A Wild Affair" will take place Saturday, July 17, 2010 with the theme "Cat Scratch Fever".Please click here to view the entire press release.
"Flying 4 Food" Great Lakes Airlines' 2nd Annual Food Drive to Benefit the Emmaus House in Garden City - Posted 06/22/10
Great lakes Aviation, Ltd. is helping in the battle to fight hunger with their 2nd Annual "Flying 4 Food" campaign to benefit the Emmaus House in Garden City. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Street Sealing Scheduled for the Next Two Weeks - Posted 06/17/10
The City of Garden City will begin street sealing maintenance on streets throughout the community on Friday June 18th in an effort to maintain the quality of roads in Garden City. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Neighborhood Improvement Project to Clean up the H & H Mobile Home Park on Saturday, June 26. - Posted 06/16/10
The Neighborhood Improvement Poject has scheduled a graffiti paint over and trash cleanup at the H&H Mobile Home Park (4170 E. Highway 50) for 8:00 a.m. on Satruday, June 26th. Please click here to view the entire press release.
A "Mane" Attraction: Maned Wolves Debut at Zoo - Posted 06/10/10
Lorenzo and Diaz, two of the zoo's newest residents, mad a quiet public debut Wednesday in the South American Papas exhibit.Please click here to view the entire press release.
City Commission to Hold Town Hall Meeting at 7:00pm on June 29th at Florence Wilson Elementary School - Posted 06/09/10
The Garden City Commission has scheduled a Town Hall meeting for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, at Florence Wilson Elementary School, 1709 E. Labrador. The agenda for the meeting will be dedicated to public comment. The City Commission is interested in allowing residents to bring forward issues that are impacting their lives.Please click here to view the entire press release.
Mosquito Program to Spray in Evenings through June - Posted 06/07/10
The City of Garden City has experienced an elevated mosquito population this Summer. As a result, the City of Garden City Mosquito Control Program will be spraying for mosquitoes in locations around Garden City throughout the month of June. The chemicals used to combat the community’s mosquito problem are not harmful to humans, so please do not be alarmed if City staff is spraying in your vicinity.Please click here to view the entire press release.
Memorial Day Decorations Announcement - Posted 06/02/10
City of Garden City Cemetery staff will begin removing Memorial decorations left in the grass area from Valley View Cemetery and Sunset Memorial Gardens beginning on Monday, June 14. All decorations that were placed on concrete or granite foundations, on monuments or in vases will be left in place. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Fulton Street Reconstruction Begins June 1 - Posted 05/28/10
Reconstruction of Fulton Street from Main Street to Ninth Street will begin next Tuesday, June 1st. J-A-G Construction Company, Dodge City, will complete this $209,302 project. The project will replace the existing brick pavement with new concrete pavement. The project will take six to eight weeks to complete. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Neighborhood Improvement Project to Clean-up East Garden Village on Saturday, May 22. - Posted 5/10/10
The Neighborhood Improvement Project has scheduled a graffiti removal and trash cleanup at East Garden Village (4101 E. Highway 50) for 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 22nd.Please click here to view the entire press release.
FEMA Region VII Administrator To Visit Garden City and Tour Floodplain on April 19 - Posted 4/16/10
Federal Emergency Management Administration’s Region VII Administrator, Beth Freeman, has agreed to visit Garden City to discuss the issue of the proposed expanded floodplain with elected officials and their representatives from the local, state and national levels along with City and County staff on Monday, April 19 beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the Finney County Historical Museum, 403 S. Fourth Street. Please click here to view the entire press release.
The Garden City Police Department to Host Open House as Part of Celebration for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week - Posted 4/6/10
Garden City Police Department will be hosting an open house in the Communications Center on Wednesday, April 14th, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to see the Communications Center and all of the new equipment that has been installed over the last year, including a battery back-up system, 911 phone system with mapping, and the 800 MHz radio system. Motorola personnel will also be in attendance in recognition of the completion of the installation of the radio system in the dispatch center. Refreshments will be served. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Zoo Begins Summer Hours Today - Posted 04/01/10
The Lee Richardson Zoo will begin summer hours on Thursday, April 1, 2010. The zoo will open at 8:00 AM daily. Visitors may enter until 6:30 PM when the pedestrian and vehicle entrance gates close. The zoo closes at 7:00 PM. These hours will be in effect through Labor Day. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Premium "Zoo Doo" Compost Fundraiser for Zoo Rescheduled for Saturday, April 3rd - Posted 03/30/10
Let’s try this again! After being rained out last weekend, we’re going to try again this Saturday. Just in time for spring gardening, the zoo is selling premium exotic compost by the scoop or bag. The Lee Richardson Zoo will be selling its special blend of zoo doo compost this Saturday morning, April 3rd, from 9:00 AM until noon. Please click here to view the entire press release.
One Hump or Two? Bactrian Camel birth at Zoo - Posted 03/26/10
The Lee Richardson Zoo is delighted to announce another new addition to its family with the birth of a Bactrian, or “two-humped,” variety of camel. Born Tuesday morning, the silvery-grey male calf stands 4 ½ to 5 feet tall, and weighed in at 133 pounds. This is the seventh calf for the fourteen-year old mother and fifteen-year old father. Camels give birth every two years after a 13 month gestation. Please click here to view the entire press release.
City Asks Public to Remove Objects from Gravesites Prior to Grass Growing and Maintenance Seasos - Posted 03/22/10:
The City of Garden City’s Cemetery staff at Valley View Cemetery and Sunset Memorial Gardens is asking members of the public to please remove all decorations on the graves of family and friends so that staff can prepare the grounds for grass growing season. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Neighborhood Improvement Project to Conduct Community Clean-up on Saturday, April 3 - Posted 03/17/10:
The Neighborhood Improvement Project has scheduled a graffiti removal and trash cleanup at Towns Riverview South for 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 3rd. The Clean-up will begin with a group meeting at 5600 E. Hwy. 50 (Sunset Cemetery where participants will be provided a map and broken into clean-up teams. Please click here to view the entire press release.
City Commission to Hold Town Hall Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on March 30 at Gertrude Walker Elementary School - Posted 03/17/10:
The Garden City Commission has scheduled a Town Hall meeting for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, at Gertrude Walker Elementary School, 805 W. Fair. The agenda for the meeting will be dedicated to public comment. The City Commission is interested in allowing residents to bring forward issues that are impacting their lives. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Spring Clean-up To Begin on April 5, 2010 - Posted 3/17/10:
The City of Garden City will be conducting its 2010 Spring Clean-up program from April 5 through April 16. This free pick up service is intended for residential areas only.Please click here to view the entire press release.
Lion Cub Birthday Party, The Cubs are Turning 1! - Posted 3/4/10
Everyone loves a party and Lee Richardson Zoo is inviting the whole community to come share the fun as we celebrate the lion cubs’ first birthday with a party from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 6th.Please click here to view the entire press release.
Judge Rules to Drop FEMA Lawsuit - Posted 2/26/10:
On February 18, 2010, Federal District Court Judge, J. Thomas Marten, entered an order dismissing the lawsuit filed by the City of Garden City, Finney County, and three individual Plaintiff’s against FEMA. The judge determined that the lawsuit was moot because of actions taken by FEMA after the lawsuit was filed.Please click here to view the entire press release.
Southwest Kansas Coalition to meet Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Finnup Cener - Posted 2/24/10
The Southwest Kansas Coalition (SKC), a regional advocacy group consisting of the elected City Commissions of the City of Liberal, the City of Dodge City and the City of Garden City, will be meeting in Garden City at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February, 25 at the Finnup Center for Conservation Education (312 E. Finnup Dr.).Please click here to view the entire press release.
Animal Shelter to Open at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 2nd - Posted 1/28/10
The new Garden City/Finney County Animal Shelter, located at 124 Fleming Street, is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its grand opening at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 2. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, the public will be free to take tours of the new facility. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Schartz Resigns as City Prosecutor - Posted 12/28/09:
Kara Schartz has submitted her resignation from the position of Prosecutor for the City of Garden City, which she has held since August of 2006, to accept a position that will advance her legal career in the private sector.Please click here to view the entire press release.
City to Host Meeting to Hear Medical Student's Findings on Obesity in Rural Kansas - Posted 12/24/09:
The City of Garden City will be hosting a presentation by KU Medical Student and Garden City native, Brandon Pruitt, on Tuesday, December 29 at 3:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Meeting Room of the City Administrative Center. Brandon’s presentation will focus on his work gathering data for a statewide research project centered around determinants of health and obesity in rural Kansas. Please click here to view the entire press release.
City Commission to Hold Town Hall Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on December 29th at Victor Ornelas School - Posted 12/22/09:
The Garden City Commission has scheduled a Town Hall meeting for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29 at Victor Ornelas Elementary School, 3401 E. Spruce. The agenda for the meeting will be dedicated to public comment. The City Commission is interested in allowing residents to bring forward issues that are impacting their lives.Please click here to view the entire press release.
The Zoo Needs You! - Posted 12/22/09:
The Lee Richardson Zoo provides fun and unique educational programs about wildlife and conservation to over 30,000 students of all ages annually, and we need your help. Trained education volunteers called Docents assist the education division with animal presentations,walking tours, zoomobiles, special events, and day camps. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Finney County Economic Development Corporation Accepting Applications for Board Member Candidates - Posted 12/10/09
Applicants for this volunteer position must be at least 18 years of age, registered to vote, a resident of Finney County and have a passion for helping Finney County improve its economic base.Please click here to view the entire press release.
City of Garden City Recieves Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting - Posted 12/10/09
The Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Garden City by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the 14th time in the last 15 years. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Buffalo Dunes Announces Gold Membership - Posted 12/10/09:
GARDEN CITY – Buffalo Dunes Municipal Golf Course, voted 2009’s #1 Municipal Golf Course in Kansas by Golf Digest, is pleased to announce that it’s Gold Membership, which includes cart, range and green fees, is now available. Please click here to view the entire press release.
City to Begin Annual Citizens Academy on February 19 - Posted 11/11/09:
The City of Garden City Citizen’s Academy will begin on February 18th. Mayor Nancy Harness and the City Commission invite interested citizens to learn more about the role that the City of Garden City plays in their every day lives. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Neighborhood Improvement Project to Host Informational Meeting at Garden City High School - Posted 10/28/09:
The Neighborhood Improvement Project (NIP) will be hosting an informational meeting on Tuesday, November 3rd, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Garden City High School Courtyard. The meeting will introduce the public to the Neighborhood Improvement Project, a group that will serve to form alliances with individuals and business owners to achieve the goals of improving every neighborhood in the community and making Garden City one of the best places to live in Kansas.Please click here to view the entire press release.
Great Pumpkin at Lee Richardson Zoo - Posted 10/28/09:
Are your jack-o-lanterns the envy of the neighborhood? Are you looking for a way to express your creativity in playful pumpkins, great gourds, and silly squashes? Then enter the Lee Richardson Zoo’s first ever Great Pumpkin carving contest. Simply carve or create a festive pumpkin and drop it off at the Finnup Center for Conservation Education, 312 E. Finnup Dr., any time between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM on Thursday, October 29. Zoo staff will select the top three most creative pumpkins on Friday, October 30.Please click here to view the entire press release.
1st Annual Buffalo Chip at Buffalo Dunes - Posted 10/28/09:
Buffalo Dunes has scheduled the 1st Annual Buffalo Chip, a two person scramble that will assist the golf course in raising funds for improvements planned for the course as well as the Clubhouse, for Saturday, October 31st, 2009; with a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start. All proceeds generated by the event will be dedicated to improving the Clubhouse or the golf course, recently rated as the best Municipal Golf Course in Kansas.Please click here to view the entire press release.
AFAC Use of Alcohol Tax Fund Applications Available Online - Posted 10/27/09:
The City of Garden City is now accepting applications for its Alcohol Fund Advisory Committee’s (AFAC) use of Alcohol Tax Funds Program. The State of Kansas provides to cities and counties receipts generated from a special tax on liquor sales, for which a third can be used for general government purposes, a third can be credited to parks and recreation and a third is devoted to alcohol and drug treatment or prevention.Please click here to view the entire press release.
Community Grant Applications Now Available - Posted 10/27/09:
The City of Garden City is now accepting applications for its Community Grant Program. The Community Grant program is designed to systematically award funds to persons or organizations that undertake projects or begin programs that benefit the entire community or significantly benefit a targeted segment of the population. The Community Grant is intended to award money for projects or programs that would not customarily be funded through the annual City Budget, but serve to meet the identified goals and objectives of the City.Please click here to view the entire press release.
The Garden City Police Department Seeks Public Input on Texting While Driving - Posted 10/13/09:
The Garden City Police Department invites members of our community to participate in a survey about texting while driving. The survey is six (6) questions long and asks for your opinion on individuals using a cell phone to text while they are driving. Please click here to view the entire press release.
2009 Fall Clean Up Schedule Released - Posted 10/02/09:
Now would be a great time to clean up the old furniture and junk in the alleys. The Garden City 2009 Fall Clean-Up Program will be held during the first and second week of October 2009. The free pick up service, for Residential Areas ONLY, will begin on October 5, 2009 and run through October 16, 2009. Please click here to view the entire press release.
City of Garden City, Finney County and City of Holcomb Cancel Hearings to Consider FEMA Floodplain Adoption - Posted 09/16/09:
The City of Garden City, the City of Holcomb and Finney County have cancelled their previously scheduled hearings to consider the adoption of the revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency until further information is received from FEMA. Please click here to view the entire press release.
FEMA Rescinds Letter of Final Determination for Garden City and Finney County - Posted 09/01/09:
FEMA has made the determination that it will rescind the Letter of Final Determination pertaining to a Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate Map which were to become effective September 25, 2009. FEMA has indicated that it is rescinding the Letter of Final Determination as a result of an administrative error. Please click here to view the entire press release.
City, County and Property Owners File Injunction Against FEMA - Posted 08/27/09:
This morning, Finney County, the City of Garden City and three affected property owners jointly filed a Motion for Preliminary Injunction against FEMA in Federal District Court, Wichita, KS. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Southwest Kansas Coalition to Meet in Liberal - Posted 08/18/2009:
The Southwest Kansas Coalition (SKC), a regional advocacy group consisting of the elected City Commissions of the City of Liberal, the City of DodgeCity and the City of Garden City, will be meeting in Liberal at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August19th at the Rock Island Depot (4 Rock Island Road). Please click here to view the entire press release.
City and County Send FEMA Letters - Posted 08/17/2009:
The City of Garden City and Finney County mailed a letter yesterday to property owners with properties located within the new floodplain boundaries identified in the Federal Flood Rate Insurance Rate Maps prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Please click here to view the entire press release.
Plastic Bags Survey Release - Posted 07/16/2009:
The City of Garden City’s Environmental Issues Advisory Board has developed a survey that asks residents their opinion about how to address the issue of plastic bags. Residents have the opportunity to provide their input on hard copies of the survey which will be available throughout the community or take the survey on-line at the City’s website, www.garden-city.org. Please click here to view the entire news release.
FEMA News Release - Posted 07/14/2009:
City and County staff had a phone conference today with outgoing Ks. Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Adrian Polansky and other officials within the Department who have responsibilities associated with the FEMA map modernization process. The phone conference was in response to a letter sent by the Secretary last Friday in response to a letter sent in June by the City and County citing objections to the map modernization process and proposed maps. Click here to read more of this press release.
Southwest Kansas Coalition to Meet Monday at City of Garden City Administrative Center - Posted 05/08/2009:
The Southwest Kansas Coalition will meet on Monday, May 11th at 6:00 p.m. at the City of Garden City Administrative Center, 301 N 8th Street. The meeting will have a strong focus on transportation issues facing the region. Robin Jennison of Robin Jennison Government Services will be on hand to provide the Coalition members with an update of the 2009 Kansas Legislative Session and provide some insight into what the group may want to consider heading into the 2010 Session. Click here to read the official press release.
African Lion Cubs Debut, Need Names - Posted 05/05/2009:
A trio of eight-week old lion cubs (a female and two males) made their public debut to an appreciative audience on Wednesday at the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City. Under the watchful eye of their mother, the cubs explored their new world, becoming increasingly adventurous, attacking plants, climbing on logs, and entertaining onlookers with their antics. Frequent naps in the shade were also on their agenda as temperatures climbed into the 80’s. Click here to read more of this news release.
City to Plan for Community’s Parks and Recreation Future - Posted 04/29/2009:
The City of Garden City has scheduled two community meetings for Monday, May 4th, at the Finnup Center for Conservation Education to discuss Enhanced Parks and Recreation, which was identified by Garden City residents as a desired outcome of the Comprehensive Plan. The first meeting will take place from 3:30 to 5:00 and the second meeting from 6:00 to 7:30. Both meetings will cover the same material so it is not necessary to attend both meetings. Click here to read the entire press release.
City Announces Wassinger as Golf Pro - Posted 04/13/2009:
The City of Garden City announced today that Cole Wasinger will serve as Golf Professional for the Buffalo Dunes Municipal Golf Course. He was chosen after the City held a highly competitive, nation-wide, selection process including an assessment center designed to provide insight into candidates’ knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to golf course management and associated areas of financial management, marketing, communication, customer service and professional lessons for youth and adults. Please click here to view the entire press release.
Special Meeting of the City Commission - Posted 03/10/2009:
The City Commission of the City of Garden City has called a Special Meeting for Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 5:15 p.m. to review and consider a resolution supporting the submittal of applications to the Kansas Department of Transportation for transportation enhancement program funds set forth by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. To read the entire press release, please click here.
2009 Spring Cleanup - Posted 03/04/2009:
The City of Garden City will be conducting its 2009 Spring Clean-Up program from March 30 through April 10. This free pick up service is intended for residential areas only. To accommodate the needs of residents as well as the city collection crews, the City has been divided into eight collection areas to be addressed throughout the clean up period. Click here to view a map of pickup locations and to find the date in which your collection area will be addressed.
Golf Pro Resignation - Posted 02/05/2009:
Garden City – Tim Schiffelbein submitted his resignation on February 2 after five years as the Golf Professional at Buffalo Dunes Municipal Golf Course. Schiffelbein stated, “The main reason for my decision was to spend more time with family. It has been a pleasure to work for the City as the Golf Professional and to serve the golfing public of this community. Buffalo Dunes will always be special to me and my family.” Click here to read the entire press release.
SKC Meeting February 2, 2009 - Posted 02/05/2009:
Garden City – The Southwest Kansas Coalition (formerly the Tri Cities) will be meeting on Wednesday, February 4th, in Dodge City at the Mariah Hills Golf Clubhouse, 1800 Matt Down Lane at 6:00 p.m. to discuss issues impacting the southwest Kansas region. The Southwest Kansas Coalition is a partnership between the Governing Bodies of the City of Garden City, City of Dodge City and the City of Liberal to ensure mutually beneficial conditions within the region by advocating on behalf of a policy agenda promoting geographic, economic, population and other factors influencing the development needs of the region. Click here to read the official press release.
Community Grant Program - Posted 11/21/2008:
The City of Garden City is now accepting applications for its Community Grant Program. The Community Grant program is designed to systematically award funds to persons or organizations that undertake projects or begin programs that benefit the entire community or significantly benefit a targeted segment of the population. The Community Grant is intended to award money for projects or programs that would not customarily be funded through the annual City Budget, but serve to meet the identified goals and objectives of the City. Please click here to view the full press release.
Holidy Fire Safety - Posted 11/20/2008:
With the onset of the holiday season, it is important to focus on fire safety and prevention. The celebration of the season brings with it increased usage of electric lights, decorations, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree, all of which can be potential fire hazards. Additionally, cooking fires increase during the holidays as families and friends gather to celebrate. By following general fire safety precautions, potential holiday fires, deaths, and injuries remain preventable. Please click here to view Holiday Fire Safety Tips!
Candidate Forum for Finney County Commission - Posted 10/27/2008:
The Western Kansas Broadcasting Center and the Garden City Telegram will be hosting their annual Candidate Forum on Wednesday, October 29, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Members of the public are encouraged to attend as candidates for the Finney County Commission will hold a debate which will be followed by a question and answer session with representatives from USD 457 to discuss the proposed school bond issue that will appear on the November 5 ballot. The Candidate Forum will be held in the Garden City Commission Chambers on the second floor of the City Administrative Center, 301 N. 8th St. The Candidate Forum will also be televised on Channel 8. For more information contact Tanner Lucas, Communications Specialist for the City of Garden City, 276-1166.
FEMA Appeals Process Extension - Posted 10/16/2008:
The City of Garden City has notified the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of its request to extend the deadline for appealing the proposed expansion of the existing Arkansas River Flood Plain to include Drainage District 1 and Drainage District 2 of the City’s storm water collection system an additional six months. Click here to read more of this news release.
Annual State of the City Address - Posted 09/12/2008:
Mayor David Crase discusses a number of issues addressed by the City Commission during the last year, as well as some future challenges it will face, in his annual State of the City address. Click the video link below to watch:
City Commission Authorizes Tree Rebate Program Modifications - Posted 09/12/2008:
Garden City – The City of Garden City Commission has voted to modify the Tree Rebate Program, originally limiting tree plantings to a property’s front yard, to allow program users to plant trees anywhere on their property. Click here to read more.
25th Annual National Night Out - Posted 07/31/2008:
On Tuesday, August 5, 2008, neighborhoods throughout Garden City are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 25th Annual National Night Out—a crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and is co-sponsored locally by the Garden City Police Department, Target, and Aquila. In all, over 34 million people are expected to participate in America’s Night Out Against Crime. Click here for more information!
Planning and Community Development Director to Recommend Landlord, Tenant Education Program - Posted 7/22/2008:
The Planning and Community Development Department recently conducted a survey, along with personal interviews, of Garden City landlords to solicit their input on the potential development of a formal rental inspection program stemming from tenant and landlord complaints received by the office of Planning and Community Development. For more information please click here.
New Changes to City Link Bus Service - Posted 7/16/2008:
City Link busses began running extended route schedules on Monday, July 14. Busses now depart from the Finney County Senior Center (907 N. 10th ST) beginning at 6:00 a.m. and will continue to run their regularly scheduled routes through 6:00 p.m., with the last bus arriving at the Senior Center at 7:00 p.m. Updated brochures outlining the extended schedule as well as fare information are now available at the City Administration Center (301 N. 8th ST) and at the Senior Center. For more information regarding City Link, contact Finney County Transit at (620) 272-3626; also feel free to view the flyer by clicking here.
Superintendent of Wastewater Utility Needed - Posted 6/30/2008:
The City of Garden City, a progressive, culturally diverse city of 29,000 and the largest city in Western Kansas is seeking a Superintendent of Wastewater Utility (current salary range $43,014 to $60,640 DOQ, with excellent benefits and retirement plan). The position requires a degree in engineering, environmental science, business or public administration, and/or five or more year’s operational and supervisory experience in wastewater systems. Click here to view the rest of the article and click here to view the advertisement brochure.
City Commission Pegs Allen for City Manager - Posted 5/9/2008:
The Garden City Commissioners voted unanimously today to extend a conditional offer of employment to Matt Allen for the vacant position of City Manager. Allen, who has been serving as Interim City Manager since March 1, was selected after a nation wide search identified 10 other candidates for the position. Please click the here to view the rest of this article.
Drinking Water Week - Posted 4/25/2008:
May 5, 2008 – The American Water Works Association (AWWA), the authoritative resource on safe water, kicked off Drinking Water Week today, a celebration across North America of our most precious natural resource. “Drinking Water Week provides a natural opportunity for all of us to pause and consider the immeasurable value that a safe, reliable water supply plays in our daily lives,” said Gary Zimmerman, AWWA Executive Director. “We have some of the highest quality water in the world and this week we can all celebrate that achievement and also remind ourselves not to take it for granted.” To view the complete information on Drinking Water Week, please click here.
Crase Succeeds Mesa - Posted 4/11/2008:
David D. Crase was selected by his fellow Garden City Commissioners to succeed Reynaldo Mesa as Mayor of Garden City at the April 8th meeting of the Garden City Commission. Nancy Harness was elected to replace Crase as Garden City’s Vice Mayor. Click here to read more of this news release.
Tree Rebate Program Release - Posted 4/9/2008:
The City of Garden City has developed a Tree Rebate Program to celebrate its recent designation as a National Tree City USA and to celebrate Earth and Arbor Days. The program is designed to encourage residents around the community to plant trees on their property. There are special regulations associated with the program, so please take a look at our website, www.garden-city.org, or contact Alan Geier, Parks Superintendent at 276-1270 to learn more about the program. Click here to read more of this news release.
Cox Communications donates $500 to CTAG efforts - Posted 4/9/2008:
Reynaldo Mesa, Government and Public Affairs Manager for Cox Communications, presented the Citizens Totally Against Graffiti (CTAG) Council with a check for $500 on behalf of Cox Communications during the April 1 CTAG meeting. Click here to read more of this news release.
National Public-Safety Telecommunications Week - Posted 4/1/2008:
In recognition of National Public-Safety Telecommunications Week, the Garden City Police Department will be holding an Open House in the Communications Center on Tuesday, April 15th, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. All citizens are encouraged to come and visit the 911 Center during this time and meet the men and women who answer the community’s calls for service. The Open House is part of the events sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International which honor the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to the world’s citizens. Click here to read more.
Allen Takes over for Halloran as Interim City Manager - Posted 3/10/2008:
Garden City – The members of the City Commission voted unanimously at their February 12 meeting to appoint Assistant City Manager Matt Allen Interim City Manager following the March 1 retirement of 30 year City Manager Bob Halloran. Click here to read more.
13th Annual Cop Shop Classic - Posted 2/27/2008:
The Garden City Police Department will be hosting the 13th annual Cop Shop Classic 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. The event will be held at the basketball courts on the south side of the Garden City Community College dorms. It will take place on April 19, 2008 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Each team is allowed a team captain and 3 additional players. There are two age divisions: 13-16 year olds and 17 years old and up. First, second and third place teams will receive trophies. All players will receive a t-shirt for participating. Hot dogs, water and sports drinks will be provided. For more information including how to register for the tournament, please click the following link: 13th Annual Cop Shop Classic.
New City Website - Posted 2/6/2008:
The City of Garden City recently launched its website, www.garden-city.org, with a dynamic new look. The new site is designed to provide online visitors with dramatic improvements in navigation, uniformity, appearance and accessibility to important City information. Click here to read more.
Power Supply Agreement - Posted 2/6/2008:
The City recently completed negotiations on a new power supply agreement with Wheatland Electric. The new agreement should provide the goal of continued stable rates for City customers by negotiating new parameters for energy (KWH), power (KW), energy cost adjustment (ECA), which is the monthly calculation of the total cost of fuel and/or purchased power necessary to provide the electricity needed to serve the customer base and facility costs. Click here to read more.
Coming Distractions - Posted 2/6/2008:
Spring marks the beginning of a very busy 2008 construction season for the City of Garden City and our commuters. While we are making improvements, residents can expect some distractions related to the following projects scheduled for 2008. Click here to read more.