Arkansas City Commission Approves Insurance Renewal, Park Alcohol Ordinance at April 7 Meeting

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Commission approved several measures at its April 7 meeting, including a municipal insurance renewal, a new alcohol ordinance for Wilson Park and a series of environmental and public services expenditures.

The commission approved the renewal of the city's municipal insurance program through EMC Insurance, as presented by Insurance Center Inc., for the policy period of April 1, 2026, through April 1, 2027, at a total estimated premium of $456,869.

Commissioners also approved an ordinance allowing the sale and consumption of alcohol in a designated area of Wilson Park during Tacolalah on May 2.

In other action, the commission approved the allocation of $4,940.75 in unpledged healthcare sales tax funds to SCK Health to help offset the cost of uncompensated care provided to community members, and approved a temporary extension of licensed premises for Gloria's Bar to host a cornhole tournament April 25, including use of adjacent public space with required safety measures.

A public meeting was scheduled for the Governing Body to also serve as the Land Bank Board of Trustees on April 21.

Under Environmental Services, the commission approved a change order for water tank cleaning services, bringing the total project cost to $32,364; approved the purchase of a new 2026 Grasshopper mower to support maintenance operations; and approved rehabilitation work at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, including improvements to the wet well elevator.

Under Public Services, the commission approved the purchase of a 2019 Altec bucket truck to support infrastructure and maintenance work across the community.

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