06/02/26 City Commission Meeting

The City Commission meeting of Manhattan, Kansas, held on June 2, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of an ordinance amending school zone signage with associated costs, and authorization of special event permits involving alcohol sales for community concerts. A significant agenda item was the approval of a memorandum of agreement with the State of Kansas to receive a $300,000 cybersecurity grant (with a $60,000 city match) to develop an operational technology master plan for water and wastewater systems, including issuing a request for qualifications for professional services. Additionally, the commission approved the selection of Bartlett and West Construction LLC for pre-construction services at $15,000 and authorized an amendment for professional engineering services at $77,620 for a critical sewer trunk main project, aiming to address capacity issues and improve infrastructure. The meeting also addressed a resolution opposing the incorporation of the city of Green Valley, but this was not procurement-related. Overall, the meeting focused on infrastructure improvements, cybersecurity planning, and community event support with several contract approvals and budget allocations.