> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Ark City Commission Summary - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/ark-city-commission-summary-11/ - Published: 2026-09-28T21:50:52.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-28T21:50:52.000Z - Description: Week of September 16, 2026 - Author: Cronkite - Tags: Ark Valley, #summary, dnn # City nears final design, financing for new Fire-EMS station # Well No. 16 online, water treatment plant upgrades continue # City pursues $2.8 million in grants for East Pressure Zone improvements # Madison Avenue mill and overlay slated for mid-September # F Street bridge replacement pre-construction set to begin # Bids to open soon for Wilson Park playground equipment # Mayor proclaims Oct. 6 as National Night Out # CDBG housing rehabilitation projects to open for bidding --- ### City nears final design, financing for new Fire-EMS station ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — City officials announced that design plans for the new Arkansas City Fire-EMS station are 95 percent complete. City Manager Randy Frazer and Finance Director Jennifer Waggoner recently met with financial advisors and are currently in discussions with bond counsel to finalize financing for the project. Officials expect to present the total costs and a proposed funding package to the City Commission in the near future. Concurrently, the city is exploring preliminary engineering costs for water and sewer line extensions to service the new facility. --- ### Well No. 16 online, water treatment plant upgrades continue ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Arkansas City's Well No. 16 is now completely finished and online, marking a significant milestone for local water infrastructure. Meanwhile, progress continues on water treatment plant improvements, with a new green sand filter vessel currently under construction. Installation of the filter is anticipated by the beginning of next year. Additionally, officials are securing property trades and easements for further water system improvements. --- ### City pursues $2.8 million in grants for East Pressure Zone improvements ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Arkansas City has applied for two major grants to help fund improvements to the East Pressure Zone water system, including an $800,000 Community Development Block Grant and a $2 million grant from the Kansas Water Office. City officials noted that the project is already factored into existing utility rate structures, meaning utility bills will not increase to fund it. However, securing the competitive grants would significantly reduce the city's borrowing needs and allow funds to be redirected to other areas of the municipal water system. --- ### Madison Avenue mill and overlay slated for mid-September ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — A mill and overlay project on Madison Avenue, stretching from Eighth Street to the Walnut River bridge, is set to begin in mid-September. The city plans to keep the road open to traffic during construction, likely reducing it to a single lane. Crews are attempting to coordinate the work schedule to minimize conflicts with upcoming local events, including the city's annual Last Run Car Show. --- ### F Street bridge replacement pre-construction set to begin ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Construction on the F Street bridge replacement project is officially kicking off with a pre-construction meeting scheduled for Sept. 22\. City officials will meet with the contractor, Kansas Concrete, LLC, and the Kansas Department of Transportation to establish project timelines, outline construction phases and determine scheduling responsibilities before breaking ground. --- ### Bids to open soon for Wilson Park playground equipment ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The timeline for replacing the playground equipment at Wilson Park is moving forward, with contractor bids scheduled to be opened on Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Following the City Commission's selection of a winning bid, the new equipment will be ordered. Installation of the updated playground is expected to be completed by March 2027. --- ### Mayor proclaims Oct. 6 as National Night Out ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Mayor Tad Stover issued a proclamation declaring Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, as National Night Out in Arkansas City. To celebrate the annual community-building and crime-prevention campaign, the Arkansas City Police Department will host a kickoff party from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, at Wilson Park. *(Editor's Note: While National Night Out is traditionally held in August, Arkansas City and several other regions across the country officially observe the event in October.)* The event aims to foster police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. --- ### CDBG housing rehabilitation projects to open for bidding ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Arkansas City is preparing to seek bids for home renovations funded by a Community Development Block Grant. The South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD) is handling the bidding process and hopes to involve local contractors, though officials noted the $25,000-per-project cap and specialized repair requirements can make local participation challenging. --- [Click here for local obituaries](https://cjus.me/avcj-obit?ref=citizenjournal.us) [Click here for local jail logs](https://cjus.me/avcj-jail?ref=citizenjournal.us) --- --- Found a mistake? Have a news tip or feedback to share? Contact our newsroom using the button below: [Contact Us](https://www.citizenjournal.us/contact/) --- [![Job Board](https://rosebud-ads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/JOB.png)](https://gregl72.github.io/job/?ref=citizenjournal.us)