2021 preview/2020 review

2021 preview

After a tough 2020, we are looking ahead to 2021! Slated for this year are several projects including road improvements and new functions in our Community Development department. 

1. WEBSTER STREET — Webster Street will see impr...

City Council repeals pet registration

Residents will no longer be required to register their pets with the City.

The City Council approved repealing the dog and cat registration and fee at its Nov. 12 regular meeting. Residents will not be required to register their dogs or cats with the City,...

Now hiring: 2021 Aquatic Center positions

Need a seasonal job next summer? A position at the Spring Hill Aquatic Center is a great way to earn extra income, meet new people and add to your work experience!

Currently, we’re looking for assistant pool managers, deck attendants, swim instructors, lif...

Mayor honors teens for heroic efforts

Two Spring Hill brothers will be honored throughout December, thanks to their lifesaving efforts. 

John and Daniel Mitchell were presented with a proclamation from Mayor Steven Ellis for their heroic acts in an Oct. 10 dog attack, where they saved...

Get ready for snow season with tips from Public Works

Now that we’ve had our first snow of the season, more snow won’t be too far behind. Help us help you by following these simple tips in a snow event. 

• Clear your sidewalks
  • The City does not remove snow or ice from sidewalks. Driv...

Johnson County issues new public health order

The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners approved a new public health order, which will go into effect Monday, Nov. 16. 

This will impact the entirety of the Spring Hill city limits including the Miami County side. Per agreements between J...

Woodland Ridge park earns new name

The ponds at Woodland Ridge are now known by a new name: Legacy Park.

The City Council voted Nov. 12 to approve the Parks Advisory Board's recommended name change of the park to Legacy Park, 20705 Barker Road. The park was previously known as Melv...

City now accepting online donations to Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund

As the weather cools late each year, the warm generosity and kindness of Spring Hill residents is highlighted through their benevolent support of the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund.

Founded in 2013, The Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund raises don...

K9 Officer a valuable asset to department

It’s K9 Officer Niko’s birthday month!

K9 Officer Niko, a Belgian Malinois, will turn 9 on Nov. 2, his partner Sgt. Lance Wipf said. 

What exactly does our K9 officer do? Niko is trained in narcotics detection, tracking, suspect apprehension, build...

City seeking historic pictures for archives

Help us preserve the images of Spring Hill’s past! 

We’re seeking photographs and any information that goes along with those photos for our digital archives. Along with your photo, here’s what we need from you: 

— Date (1970s or older only...

City Council votes to craft Justice Center conceptual design

At its Oct. 22, 2020, regular meeting, the Spring Hill City Council voted to proceed with crafting a conceptual design for a proposed justice center to house the Police Department and Municipal Court. Once completed, this conceptual design will cost $1,50...

Mayor Steven Ellis addresses community

Fellow Residents,

As many of you know, earlier this year I asked the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office to investigate community-driven concerns regarding the selection process for a broadband provider for our city.  The District Attorney a...

Johnson County District Attorney finds no wrongdoing in broadband investigation

TRANSCRIPT OF LETTER FROM DISTRICT ATTORNEY STEPHEN M. HOWE, DISTRICT ATTORNEY

RE: Allegations of criminal conduct relating to the City of Spring Hill's procurement of broadband Internet service

Dear Mr. Ellis, 

On March 2, 2020, you made a decision...

City offering Internet throughout school year

Are you in need of Internet this year? The City is offering workspace and WiFi access for students and work from home residents.

Mayor Steven Ellis and the City Council are happy to announce the City of Spring Hill is offering workspace and WiFi access for...

City adopts 2021 budget, utility rates

The City’s annual financial plan was presented and approved last month. 

The City Council voted 4-1-0 to formally adopt the City Administrator’s recommended 2021 budget at the City Council meeting Aug. 13. The Governing Body also conditionally app...

Oct. 12: Miami County to distribute CARES funding

The Miami County Commissioners set aside $100,000 in Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES Act) Funds to assist businesses. There is the potential that additional funds may become available within the next 60-days. However, applicants should...

Sept. 16: KDHE issues Halloween guidance

Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued documentation outlining guidance and considerations for celebrating Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic. As typical Halloween celebrations do not allow for minimizing contact with non-household members...

Aug. 28: City applies for CARES funding

The City of Spring Hill has applied for reimbursement from Miami and Johnson Counties for COVID-related expenses. Miami County’s allocations are being submitted to the state for reimbursement (SPARK Grant) and Johnson County has its own allocati...

Aug. 12: Johnson County seeking feedback about COVID-19

Johnson County has an allocation of approximately $30 million in COVID Relief Funds to invest into our community. These funds are part of a larger federal distribution to the county, and make up Phase II of their CARES Act funding program. We have identif...

June 29: State issues face mask order

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that she will sign an Executive Order requiring that most Kansans in a public space must wear a mask, beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 3. 

“This is a simple, proactive step we can take to keep Kansans at work,...

June 11: Johnson County votes to follow Kansas recommendations and guidance

The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners voted that Johnson County will now follow the voluntary recommendations and guidance in the state’s Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas. This includes the following precautionary measures: washing your hands,...

May 27 update: Johnson + Miami Counties as well as City to recommend State plan

Johnson County won’t impose additional limits, strongly recommends adherence to Ad Astra Plan

On May 26, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed House Bill 2054 passed by the Kansas legislature that would have weakened the executive branch’s emergency power dur...

May 19 update: Kansas Governor moves state to modified Phase 2

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly issued Executive Order 20-34 to move the state into a modified Phase 2 of the "Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas" beginning Friday, May 22. 

In Spring Hill, this means all City playgrounds will open. If you plan t...

May 15 update: City Council weighing options for Aquatic Center

Due to the impact of COVID-19, we’ve been researching options for the 2020 season at the Spring Hill Aquatic Center. Last night, May 14, the Governing Body discussed options on what this season may look like. Factors for opening — or not opening — include...

Johnson County extends Stay Home order through May 10

NEWS RELEASE FROM JOHNSON COUNTY:

Johnson County Public Health Officer Dr. Joseph LeMaster signed an extension of Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s ’s stay-at-home order through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, May 10. The state’s order expires May 3. A phased reopening of busi...

May 14 update: Governor Kelly adds new 1.5 phase to “Ad Astra” plan

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly established a new phase to the “Ad Astra: Plan to Reopen Kansas.” The new “1.5” Phase, effective May 18, 2020, continues reopening efforts while preserving some data-driven restrictions necessary to prevent community transmission o...

New Broadband Internet page added to website

We have updated and added a Broadband Internet page to our website. 

This new web page allows for the latest updates, a Question and Answer page, Return on Investment Analysis and more related to the Spring Hill Broadband Project. 

You can...

April 30: Governor announces reopening plan; Johnson County extends Stay Home order

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced the state’s framework to reopen businesses and other institutions, Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas

NEWS RELEASE FROM JOHNSON COUNTY:

Johnson County Public Health Officer Dr. Joseph LeMaster signed an extension of Kansas G...

April 28: Miami County seeking resident input on community survey

Miami County Health Department is asking all Miami County residents to complete a short community health survey. 

The goal is to understand how many people in Miami County have or do not have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). Please accurately c...

April 21 update: Johnson County conducting round two of health survey

SURVEY NOW CLOSED. Thank you for participating!

Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCHDE) is again asking Johnson County residents to complete a short survey in order to help us understand how many people in Johnson County have or do not ...

April 15 update: Gov. Laura Kelly extends Stay Home order

UPDATE APRIL 30, 2020: Johnson County has extended this order through May 10. See updates here: www.jocogov.org/coronavirus-covid-19-update 

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has extended her statewide stay-at-home order for Kansas through midnight on May 3...

April 7 + April 10 updates: Clarification and survey

April 10 update

A message from Johnson County: There has been confusion regarding the legality of more than 10 people gathering together for the purpose of religion. Johnson County’s ban on gatherings of more than 10 people is still in effect. We implore y...

March 30 update: State of Kansas issues Stay at Home order

The State of Kansas issued a statewide Stay Home order. This remains in effect until April 19, 2020, or until the statewide State of Disaster Emergency proclaimed on March 12, relating to COVID-19 expires, whichever is earlier. The order may be extended a...

March 27 update: City Council votes to extend local emergency declaration

Mayor Steven Ellis’ State of Emergency declaration was extended by the City Council March 26. 

The emergency declaration relating to COVID-19 was extended until further action is taken by the Governing Body or until the declarations of emergency b...

March 24 update: Municipal Court rescheduled; Public meeting procedures

Municipal Court

As a necessary measure to protect the health and safety of court users and staff, the Spring Hill Municipal Court dates of April 7^th and April 21^st have been rescheduled as follows:

• Tuesday, April 7 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 5 at...

March 19: City facilities close + Letter from Mayor Ellis

We continue to evaluate the rapidly changing landscape of COVID-19 and implement strategies to minimize the risk of spreading the disease. In order to implement some of these changes it was necessary to declare a State of Emergency within...

March 21+22: Johnson County issues Stay at Home order

On March 21, the CORE 4 partners of Jackson County, Missouri, Johnson County, Kansas; the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and the Kansas City, Kansas, Unified Government, based on the urgency of the COVID-19 public health emergency and the imminent rapid p...

Investigation documents sent to District Attorney

Earlier this week, appointed special counsel sent related documents and information regarding the broadband investigation to the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office. This information was received by the District Attorney’s Office on March 10, 2020.&...

March 23 update: Mayor Ellis addresses community; Miami County issues Stay Home order

TEXT: A message from Mayor Steven Ellis on the evolving COVID-19 situationVIDEO: View the video message from Mayor Steven Ellis on the City of Spring Hill Facebook page.

In addition to Johnson County, Miami County now has issued a Stay at Home Order effect...

Return on Investment Analysis: City Facility Fiber Connection Capital Project

The City contracted with Suddenlink in 2014 to construct fiber between city facilities including City Hall, Police Department, Public Works, and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Suddenlink owns the fiber and therefore is the only internet service provider ...

March 20 update: Johnson County update; Large Item Day impact; Playground equipment closed

Parks

In an abundance of caution, we are closing the playground equipment at all six City parks. All parks remain open for other activities. This closure only affects playgrounds, not the entire park.

Large Item Day

• UPDATE MAY 12: Large Item Day will resume ...

March 18 update: Miami County declares state of local disaster emergency

Miami County declares a state of local disaster emergency

As a result, all Miami County offices are closed to the public until April 1 with the possibility to re-evaluate later. Residents are encouraged to utilize online options to complete transactions, m...

March 16 update: City services impacted by new directives

Following new directives from Johnson County, more City services are impacted to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

As of March 16, 2020, we are waiving the utility billing shut off process through April 15 in accordance with the Kansas Corporation Commission...

March 13 update: City services impacted by COVID-19 directives

A letter from Mayor Steven Ellis: 

Fellow Residents,

Like our surrounding communities we, too, have been closely monitoring and working with other units of government in establishing policies and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Johnso...

Family donates to park project

Veterans Park just got a big boost from a longtime Spring Hill family. 

Al and Pam Knaebel donated $100,000 to the Veterans Park project to kickstart donations for a veterans’ monument and other amenities. 

“We chose this opportunity to su...

A message from Mayor Ellis

Pursuant to the authority conferred in KSA 14-301, as well as the authority vested in me pursuant to city code, the City Attorney and I have appointed special counsel to deliver to the District Attorney of Johnson County, Kansas, allegations of impropriet...

City issues RFP for high-speed broadband

     The City of Spring Hill issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) Aug. 12 to convey its interest in partnering with a sophisticated and motivated partner to bring fiber-based, Gigabit-class broadband service to the city.

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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 February ...

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...

Financial analysis of fiber models presented to Broadband Task Force

The Broadband Task Force delved further into researching potential fiber options in Spring Hill 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 th...

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...