Dickinson County Commission Summary
Week of March 25, 2026
Commission tables Sterl Hall HVAC replacement to push insurance
Bridge repair project to close 1100 Avenue for 120 days
Single firm bids on $240,000 Safe Streets grant study
Free Homestead tax preparation available for eligible residents
Officials urge caution and notification during spring burn season
Commission tables Sterl Hall HVAC replacement to push insurance
DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. — The county commission unanimously tabled a motion to accept a $47,643 quote from a contractor to replace four rooftop heating, ventilation and air conditioning units at Sterl Hall, opting instead to press the county's insurance provider to cover additional damaged units. Following a hail storm last year, the county's insurance provider provided funds to replace four of the building's eight 20-year-old units. However, contractors identified hail damage on all eight units and recommended replacing them simultaneously to save on crane rental costs. The commission decided to hold off on paying the $47,643 out-of-pocket expense for the remaining four units, giving staff a week to negotiate further with the insurance company for full coverage.
Bridge repair project to close 1100 Avenue for 120 days
DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. — Commuters traveling on 1100 Avenue will need to find an alternate route starting Monday as crews begin a major bridge replacement project. Public works officials announced that L & M Contractors Inc. will mobilize on site, prompting immediate road closures and detours. The construction is scheduled as a 120-working-day project.
Single firm bids on $240,000 Safe Streets grant study
DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. — The county received only one qualified bid from an engineering firm to conduct a comprehensive intersection safety study funded by the federal Safe Streets for All program. Public Works Director Martin Tannahill reported that out of five firms contacted, only one submitted qualifications, with others citing heavy workloads. The $240,000 grant will be used to analyze accident data and identify dangerous intersections or curves, qualifying the county to apply for future federal construction funds. The commission is expected to formally approve the engineering contract at next week's meeting.
Free Homestead tax preparation available for eligible residents
DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. — The county clerk's office is reminding residents that free Homestead tax preparation assistance is available through April 15. The service is open to residents who are 55 or older, are on disability, or do not file federal income tax returns. Eligible citizens are encouraged to call the clerk's office and select option two to schedule an appointment or receive assistance before the upcoming tax deadline.
Officials urge caution and notification during spring burn season
DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. — With spring winds and dry conditions persisting, county emergency officials are reminding residents to adhere to proper agricultural burning protocols. While the county is not currently under an active burn ban, residents are still required to notify dispatch before starting a fire. Officials noted that fire chiefs can enact district-wide burn bans if conditions worsen, and citizens can check the burn map on the county website for real-time updates.
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