New Assistant City Administrator eager to get started in Spring Hill

A people person, team builder and proud Kansas Citian, Spring Hill’s newest leader has found a home in the Public Works and Community Development departments.

Jose Leon was appointed by Mayor Steven Ellis at the Nov. 8 City Council meeting to ful...

Fundraising open for Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund

It’s that time of year to give back to your community for the sixth annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund! 

All proceeds benefit four, local organizations:

• The Spring Hill Food Pantry, operated by Life Spring Church, provides groce...

Aquatic Center positions now open

Our Aquatic Center is known for its considerate, enthusiastic and dependable staff members who work together to create a positive and safe experience for our guests.

By joining this winning team, you can meet new friends, earn money, have fun and gain valu...

City addresses concern on Civic Center lectern

In response to a resident request and direction by Mayor Steven Ellis at the Nov. 8 City Council meeting, the City would like to provide the rationale behind the selection of the Civic Center’s new accessible lectern, housed in the Council Chamb...

Broadband Task Force, City still on pace with recommendation

The Broadband Task Force and the City are on pace to address Internet options after an October meeting.

The Broadband Task Force met Oct. 23 for an update from City staff on the timeline of the Task Force’s recommendation, which they made back in...

Hometown Holidays returns this year

 Hometown Holidays is set to return early in December. 

The annual Christmas event will be back at the Spring Hill Civic Center, 401 N. Madison St., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 to kickoff the holiday season. 

Simple and s...

City hires Assistant City Administrator

At the Nov. 8 City Council meeting, the Governing Body approved Mayor Steven Ellis’ appointment of Jose Leon to Assistant City Administrator of Public Works, Community Development and Physical Plant.

“The City of Spring Hill is very exc...

Snow season tips: What you need to know

1. Know the Emergency Snow Route

The ordinance prohibits residents from parking on any street in the designated Emergency Snow Route within 48 hours of a snowfall of more than two inches.  If accumulation of ice or snow appears imminent, the ordin...

How does K9 Niko stay comfortable?

 Being in a car most of his day, how does our K9 officer Niko stay cool and comfortable? 

Niko, a seven-year-old Belgian Malinois, has plenty of equipment in his patrol car to keep him cool. His kennel — which takes up half of t...

Holiday schedule set for City offices

Whether you want to believe it or not, we’re back in the holiday season! 

     City offices will be closed for a number of days this year due to various holidays. Check out our holiday schedule below: ...

City hosts area finance officers for training

More than 50 members of the Eastern Kansas Government Financial Officer’s Association listen to a presentation related to debt compliance and arbitrage by Ben Hart and Shelli Ness (not pictured) of Springsted, a public sector advisor, earlier th...

Connect with us online and by phone

Did you know we have different phone numbers for different departments? This is to ensure residents receive the assistance they need from the correct staff member in a timely manner. 

City Hall 

Main line (913) 592-3664

Utility billing and ...

Common code violations: Are you in compliance?

Vehicles/Trash Nuisance — Chapters 7-301 and 7-304

     Inoperable vehicle located on property within the City limits must be operational and display current tags.

Boats, Trailer, Motor Homes, etc. — Chapter 17...

Recipients feel the gift of Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund

Each year, neighbors help neighbors by donating to the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund, which benefits four local organizations — the Spring Hill Food Pantry, The BackSnack Program through the Spring Hill Rotary Club and Harvesters, the So...

2019 Operating Budget approved

  The annual city budget process is an opportunity to match a financial plan to the community’s needs. The City of Spring Hill’s 2019 budget, approved unanimously by the City Council at its August 23 meeting, achieves this bal...

Hittin’ the street: Meet our new superintendent

     You might notice a new face out on our streets. 

     Kevin Sawyer, our new street superintendent in Public Works, is here and ready to work, he said.

     Sawye...

New ordinance in place for downtown sidewalks

Bicycles, skateboards and other similar modes of transportation are no longer allowed on the sidewalks in Spring Hill’s downtown area. 

At the Aug. 9 City Council meeting, Ordinance No. 2018-12 was approved, determining the use of bicycl...

Recycling: Are you doing it right?

DO

• Do recycle all empty bottles, cans, paper and cardboard. No glass in bins!
• Do keep foods and liquids out of recycling.
• Do keep plastic bags out of recycling.
• Do recycle glass at Ripple Containers ONLY, located at Spring Hill Price Chopper.

DON'T 

• Do...

City offices to return to Civic Center this month

After a stay in a historic downtown Spring Hill building, we’re returning to the Spring Hill Civic Center this month!     In the early months of 2017, construction to renovate the decades-old Civic Center — f...

Some boats now allowed at City lake

Fishermen, get your boats out for an afternoon of fishing on Spring Hill City Lake!     Boats are now allowed on the lake, located near the Sycamore Ridge Golf Course.     However, there are some new r...

Municipal Court to hold Amnesty Day

Do you or someone you know have an outstanding warrant out of Spring Hill Municipal Court?  

Our first Amnesty Day, in conjunction with Johnson County municipal courts’ countywide amnesty event, is a way to get an issue resolved without ...

Hendershot named City Administrator

Growth, teamwork and excitement are on the mind of Spring Hill’s newly-appointed City Administrator.

At the June 28 City Council meeting, the Governing Body approved Mayor Steven Ellis’ appointment of Jim Hendershot to City Administrator, a position left v...

Lone Elm Road bridge to be repaired

As a part of a CARS Grant and Federal Fund Exchange, construction will soon begin on the Lone Elm Road bridge, which is sandwiched between U.S. 169 to the north and 207th Street to the south. Bids for the project were due June 27.

The repairs will be the c...

Dog park design named, approved by Parks Advisory Board

The dog park at the new Veterans Park has received a name: Melvin Murry Dog Park.

At their May meeting, the Parks Advisory Board approved the design of the new dog park and its name. The dog park is planned to feature fire-themed items to honor the former,...

Outdoor warning sirens upgrade complete

All five of our outdoor warning sirens have received upgrades.

In March this year, City Council approved upgrading the siren software and equipment.

The outdoor sirens — which are designed to alert people outside of an impending storm — ...

All-new equipment to be purchased, thanks to grant

With the Spring Hill Civic Center construction set for completion this summer, we’re in the process of purchasing equipment for the brand-new gymnasium, thanks to a generous grant.The City of Spring Hill was awarded a $106,000 grant from the Fir...

Fireworks dates set for 2018

Approved at the April 12 City Council meeting, fireworks for the Independence Day holiday can be discharged June 30 through July 4 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fireworks may also be lit 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on June 29. For New Year’s Eve, fireworks may b...

Parks Spotlight: Celia Dayton Park

Looking for the perfect amount of sun and shade?Head outside and over to our Celia Dayton Park, located on the corner of Franklin and Allen streets.Celia Dayton Park is a quiet oasis in the middle of busy Spring Hill. Amenities in this cute park include b...

Press release: Spring Hill terminates police chief

At a special meeting called by Mayor Steven Ellis on Thursday, May 17, 2018, the Governing Body of the City of Spring Hill terminated the employment of Police Chief Richard Mann.Lance Wipf is the acting police chief for the City of Spring Hill.All questio...

Spring Hill appoints acting police chief

The City of Spring Hill has placed Spring Hill Police Chief Richard Mann on administrative leave. Mayor Steven Ellis appointed Sergeant Lance Wipf as acting chief of the Spring Hill Police Department.

As always, in the event of an emergency, please call 91...

First Option Bank awards grant to City

The Spring Hill Civic Center revitalization just received a monumental step up.

The City of Spring Hill was awarded a $106,000 grant from the First Option Bank Trusteed Foundations: Velma Kelly Foundation and C. Lyman and Ingrid Smith Foundation at the Mar...

Construction to begin on US 169

Drivers, keep your eyes on the road this month as construction along U.S. 169 is set to begin.The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has two sections of 169 on its construction scheduled to begin April 3, according to the KDOT T-Works website.In J...

Burn ban in effect

Johnson County Fire District No. 2 has issued a burn ban for the city of Spring Hill from April 1 to May 1.This state-mandated burn ban is a regulation in support of the State of Kansas Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan that was formally adopted by the Ka...

Mayor proclaims April as Fair Housing Month

Mayor Steven M. Ellis proclaimed the month of April as Fair Housing Month. All residents are encouraged to join in this observance by resolving to fight discrimination by making themselves aware of the Fair Housing Act. Read the full proclamation from the...

Outdoor warning sirens to receive upgrade

All five outdoor warning sirens will receive upgrades this year.At the March 8 City Council meeting, the Council approved upgrading the software and equipment on the sirens — which are designed to alert people outside of an impending storm &...

Stormwater: What is it and what happens to it?

Stormwater is water that flows over land when it rains and enters our storm drains and local waterways including streams, creeks, ponds and Spring Hill Lake. This type of water has the potential to negatively impact the quality of our stormwater.What happ...

Police Department receives traffic safety award

The Spring Hill Police Department remains an award-winning agency in traffic safety.

                At the March 8 City Council meeting, Bob Hamilton, law enforcement liaison for the ...

Broadband Task Force makes final recommendation

The Broadband Task Force made their recommendation for Internet in Spring Hill to the City Council in a joint work session Thursday at the Community Center, 613 S. Race St.

Since August, the Broadband Task Force has worked with CTC Technology and Energy, a...

Veterans Park plan approved by Council

A plan is in place for Spring Hill’s newest park.At the Jan. 25 City Council meeting, members approved the Veterans Park design, created by Vireo. Veterans Park, located on the west side of Spring Hill City Lake, is the product of a 2008 sales t...

Trash rates to be adjusted this year

Trash rates will be adjusted, beginning with this month’s utility bill.As a part of the City’s contract with L&K Services, regular trash rates will increase 33 cents to $16.44. Senior rates will increase 25 cents to $12.57.The City...

Council seat natural fit for Hughes

Andrea Hughes knew her path early on.Hughes, a City Council member since 2015, said she’s always been very civic-minded.“I went to school for political science,” Hughes said. “I always knew I wanted to be involved in my community. This was a perfect oppor...

2018 preview/2017 review

For Spring Hill, 2018 will pick up where 2017 left off.

Projects benefiting parks, roadways, some City facilities and the future of broadband in Spring Hill are on the 2018 schedule.1. Lone Elm Road Bridge repair: As a part of a CARS Grant and Federal Fund...

New officers complete academy

John Merriman and Austin Ashe, front, smile after their graduation from the Johnson County Regional Police Academy Dec. 21. The new officers had to complete a minimum of 650 hours of basic police training, which includes law knowledge; patrol and investig...

Sewer, water rates to be adjusted in 2018

Residents will see a slight adjustment in their water and sewer rates beginning with the January 2018 utility bill, which will hit mailboxes in February.An internal rate study is prepared annually by City staff and presented to the City Council for consid...

Aquatic Center positions now open

Our Aquatic Center is known for our considerate, enthusiastic and dependable staff members who work together to create a positive and safe experience for our guests.

By joining this winning team, you can meet new friends, earn money, have fun and gain valu...

Broadband Task Force presented with first fiber options

The first of many potential fiber options were presented to the Broadband Task Force last week.

CTC Technology and Energy — a consultant hired to conduct a fiber feasibility study of a potential fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network — met with the Task Forc...

Broadband Task Force to hold special meeting

The Broadband Task Force will meet 7 p.m. Nov. 16 for a special meeting at the Spring Hill Community Center, 613 S. Race St.CTC Technology and Energy, a consultant hired by the City to conduct a fiber feasibility study, is collecting data to construct a c...

Broadband Task Force kicks off fiber feasibility study

The Broadband Task Force officially kicked off its fiber feasibility study with CTC Technology and Energy last month.

The Task Force met with CTC Sept. 7 and mapped out how the next six months will go during the study and what Internet options the Task For...

Council accepts bid for fiber feasibility study

Last month, the Spring Hill City Council considered a bid for a citywide fiber optic network feasibility study from CTC Technology and Energy.

The council accepted a contract with the consultant at its meeting July 27 at the Spring Hill Community Center, 6...