City to get progress report on wastewater treatment plant upgrade

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Hays wastewater plant reconstruction underway in Feb.(Drone picture courtesy city of Hays)

Hays city commissioners will hear an update on the progress of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Reconstruction Project during their meeting Feb. 28.

Eric Farrow with HDR engineers is scheduled to present the update.

The commission will also be asked to sign a letter of support for Overland Property Group, Leawood, which plans to redevelop the former Washington Elementary School, 305 Main, and construct income-qualified housing.

As part of the process to apply for federal tax credits, OPG must have a Resolution of Support from the local governing body. City staff is recommending the commission approve the resolution.

A low bid recommendation will be considered for purchase of a new double drum asphalt compactor for the Service Division. The low bid of $34,445.91 is from Murphy Tractor and Equipment, Great Bend; budgeted amount was $37,000. The equipment will be for asphalt and base compaction as well for asphalt and concrete projects.

Holly Dickman, Water Conservation Specialist, will provide an update to the commission on the Water Conservation Program and results from 2018.

The complete agenda is available here. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.