By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Hoping to reduce the risk of flooding within the Lincoln Draw watershed, Hays city commissioners will tonight consider a proposed engineering services contract related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study cost share agreement. Staff is recommending a contract with Olsson Associates for field services in the amount of $109,365. The study will look at potential locations for detention basins.

Another agenda item also involves water. The wastewater treatment plant is at the end of its useful life and more stringent environmental regulations have forced a major renovation project. Total cost of the improvements, including financing, is $30.26 million.

Staff has determined the Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan is the best source of funding for the project costs. Commissioners will consider approving the ordinance authorizing the SRF Loan agreement with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

Commissioners will also be asked to release $25,000 from the City Commission Financial Policy Projects fund for a fall marketing campaign for the Hays Regional Airport.

The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. tonight in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.

The entire Sept. 24, 2015, meeting agenda can be seen here.