> ## 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. # Reno County Commission Summary - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/reno-county-commission-summary-16/ - Published: 2026-08-27T10:56:07.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-27T10:56:07.000Z - Description: Week of August 27, 2026 - Author: Cronkite - Tags: hutch, #summary, dnn # County commission authorizes eminent domain for power facility road project # Commissioners discuss impending data center zoning decisions # Commission corrects bid error on Turon Fire Station sale # Reno County launches online property tax calculator # Commission explores promoting rural Reno County lodging # Hutchinson Community Foundation opens grant-linked empowerment survey --- ### County commission authorizes eminent domain for power facility road project RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Commission voted 4-1 on Aug. 26, with all five members present, to pass Resolution 2026-33, authorizing eminent domain to acquire easements for the McNew Road and Mills Avenue construction project. The road expansion is necessary for a new Evergy power plant intended to support the regional grid. County Counselor John Settle noted the resolution allows the county to file petitions, though negotiations for the property may still succeed, and one specific tract requires a quiet title suit due to deceased ownership. The measure passed with one commissioner dissenting, citing concerns over personal property rights. --- ### Commissioners discuss impending data center zoning decisions RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Amid growing public concern and reported disputes in neighboring counties, Reno County commissioners expressed a pressing need to finalize zoning regulations for data data centers and battery energy storage systems. A commissioner urged the board to take a hard look at the issue and provide clear guidance to the planning and zoning commission, warning that indecision could lead to legal battles with constituents or energy providers. Commissioners agreed on the importance of conducting independent research and potentially hosting additional informational meetings before bringing the regulations to a binding vote. --- ### Commission corrects bid error on Turon Fire Station sale RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Commission unanimously voted to rescind a mistaken action from its previous meeting where it accidentally accepted a 10% earnest money deposit of $1,515.60 as the final purchase price for the former Turon Fire Station. Following the correction, the board unanimously approved the actual winning bid from the city of Turon for $15,156\. The commission authorized Chairman Ron Hirst to execute a warranty deed transferring the property and extended the city's deadline to make the final payment to Sept. 30, 2026. --- ### Reno County launches online property tax calculator RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County residents can now see exactly where their tax dollars go using a newly launched property tax calculator on the county's website. The tool, developed by the county's information technology department, allows users to enter their address and view a detailed breakdown of how their taxes are distributed among the state, county, cities, school districts and other taxing entities. County Administrator Randy Partington noted the tool is designed for informational transparency to help residents understand that only a portion of their total tax bill funds Reno County operations, such as the sheriff's office and road maintenance. --- ### Commission explores promoting rural Reno County lodging RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Commission held preliminary discussions with the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and local lodging owners about utilizing non-dedicated lodging tax funds to promote rural Reno County accommodations. The chamber has offered to facilitate meetings with lodging owners to explore promotional strategies outside of the funds discussed for the proposed Salt Lick destination golf resort. The commission expressed openness to collaborating with the chamber on the initiative. --- ### Hutchinson Community Foundation opens grant-linked empowerment survey HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jan Steen, senior program officer of the Hutchinson Community Foundation, announced the launch of the final installment of the three-year "Love Where You Live" Community Empowerment Survey. Residents across Reno County have until Sept. 30 to provide feedback on local leadership, the economy and community needs at renosurvey.com. The foundation uses the data to guide its grant cycles and is offering a $50,000 grant pool, which will be distributed to participating communities based on their respective response rates. --- [Click here for local obituaries](https://cjus.me/hutch-obit?ref=citizenjournal.us) [Click here for local jail logs](https://cjus.me/hutch-jail?ref=citizenjournal.us) --- --- Found a mistake? Have a news tip or feedback to share? 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