September 1, 2026 City Commission Meeting

The City Commission meeting of Garden City, Kansas, held on September 1, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of material bids totaling approximately $617,534 for infrastructure improvements related to the Starbond Phase 2 refinery fields project and Thompson Point Apartments. The commission also approved the rejection of a $92,258 bid for the 523 North Main Street alley improvement project, with plans to rebid later. Additionally, the commission authorized preparation of a grant application for the State Water Infrastructure Grant to help fund the design of the northeast sewer interceptor project, with a design task order valued at $1,175,000. A settlement agreement was approved with Conco LLC to address construction defects at the Police Department shooting range, with repairs to be completed at no cost to the city. The commission approved the 2027 budget certificate allowing a property tax levy of 38.502 mills, exceeding the revenue neutral rate, and appointed the existing sales tax oversight committee to also oversee the 2025 county sales tax ballot issue. The meeting also addressed neighborhood revitalization program eligibility, solicitation waivers for fire department fundraising, and a street name change request. No new contracts were awarded for professional services or technology procurement during this session.