Posted on: April 7, 2021
Want to serve your community? Here's your chance.
The City of Spring Hill is seeking applicants for a recently vacated City Council position. Councilmember Andrea Hughes recently announced her resignation to the Spring Hill City Council....
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Governing Body of Spring Hill, Kansas
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Posted on: March 26, 2021
Our Spring Hill Aquatic Center will reopen for the 2021 season and we can’t wait to share it with you! This season will look a little different to comply with Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Here’s a breakdo...
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Spring Hill Aquatic Center website
City News Center
Posted on: March 19, 2021
The Spring Hill City Council is seeking feedback on whether to permit chickens in the city limits.
At the March 11 City Council meeting, the Governing Body discussed the subject of whether or not to allow chickens in the Spring Hill city limits. It was the...
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City News Center
Posted on: March 1, 2021
Help us serve you better!
The Spring Hill Utility Billing desk is asking all utility customers — water, sewer and trash — to be sure their contact information is updated.
The City is working to provide new ways to notify custom...
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City News Center
Posted on: March 1, 2021
Theft is a crime of opportunity. To someone trying to break into your vehicle, visibility means vulnerability. Make their work risky and difficult and you stand a good chance of stopping them before they can break in.
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City News Center
Posted on: November 1, 2020
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...
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View seasonal positions or apply today
City News Center
Posted on: November 18, 2020
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,...
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City News Center
Posted on: February 1, 2021
Several projects are underway in Spring Hill that may impact you!
At the Jan. 14 City Council meeting, City Engineer Dan Miller provided an update on upcoming 2021 projects.
- 199th and Ridgeview roundabout
- A roundabout at 199th Street and ...
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City News Center
Posted on: January 29, 2021
Our staff member with the longest tenure has retired.
Trent Wempe, Code Enforcement Officer and lifetime Spring Hill resident, retired Jan. 29 from the City of Spring Hill after a 33-year career.
In June 1988, nearly fresh out of high school, Tren...
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City News Center
Posted on: February 22, 2021
Important information from JCDHE regarding COVID-19 vaccinations
By the end of today, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment will have vaccinated more than 50,000 people either at its own clinics or through our health care system partners. Pro...
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City News Center
Posted on: January 1, 2021
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.
- WEBSTER STREET — Webster Street will see impr...
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City News Center
Posted on: February 1, 2021
City extends reservation cancellationsThe City is not accepting facility reservations at the Spring Hill Civic Center or Spring Hill Community Center at this time. All those who reserved space through March 31, 2021, have been notified and canceled.&n...
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City News Center
Posted on: January 30, 2021
Dr. Sanmi Areola, director of the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE), announced Jan. 28 the following vaccination plans for the week of Feb. 1:
• Health care workers who are due for the second dose of ...
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City News Center
Posted on: January 15, 2021
The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) is ready for individuals who are in Phase 2 of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Plan to express their interest in receiving the COVID-19 vaccina...
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City News Center
Posted on: December 14, 2020
The state of Kansas has partnered with GoGetTested.com to bring fast, easy, accurate COVID-19 testing to all Kansans. Miami County has been selected for a site and testing will be taking place at the Paola Adult Education Center, 1710 Industrial Road, Pao...
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City News Center
Posted on: December 1, 2020
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...
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Heroic Acts Proclamation
City News Center
Posted on: November 15, 2020
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...
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COVID-19 updates impacting Spring Hill
City News Center
Posted on: November 13, 2020
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...
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Legacy Park details
City News Center
Posted on: October 30, 2020
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...
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K-9 Team
City News Center
Posted on: November 1, 2020
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...
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Spring Hill History Resources
City News Center
Posted on: October 28, 2020
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...
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City News Center
Posted on: November 25, 2020
The City is not accepting facility reservations at the Spring Hill Civic Center or Spring Hill Community Center at this time. All those who reserved space through Jan. 31, 2021, have been notified and canceled.
Meetings of the Governing Body, Pla...
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City News Center
Posted on: November 20, 2020
The Miami County Commissioners have agreed to have one final round of grant applications for small businesses in Miami County. The portal will reopen by 5 p.m., Nov. 20. It will close at noon, Dec. 4.
There are three categories of grants that are available...
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City News Center
Posted on: November 15, 2020
Nov. 15
On Friday, Nov. 13 the Kansas State Finance Council met to consider a request of the Recovery Office to approve reallocations from the Coronavirus Relief Fund and a request of the Governor to extend the state of disaster declaration to Dec. 15.
Beca...
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City News Center
Posted on: November 5, 2020
Johnson County is giving businesses $10,000 as a grant – no repayment.
Businesses in Spring Hill must:
- Be located in Johnson County – Document this with some government-issued document i.e. lease agreement, business license, utility bil...
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City News Center
Posted on: August 25, 2020
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...
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City News Center
Posted on: August 18, 2020
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...
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Current utility rates and assistance
City News Center
Posted on: October 12, 2020
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...
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COVID-19 updates impacting Spring Hill
City News Center
Posted on: August 28, 2020
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...
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COVID-19 updates impacting Spring Hill
City News Center
Posted on: August 12, 2020
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...
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COVID-19 updates impacting Spring Hill
City News Center
Posted on: June 29, 2020
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,...
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City services impacted by COVID-19
City News Center
Posted on: June 11, 2020
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,...
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City News Center
Posted on: May 27, 2020
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...
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City News Center
Posted on: May 15, 2020
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...
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City News Center
Posted on: April 30, 2020
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...
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Johnson County COVID-19 updates
City News Center
Posted on: April 21, 2020
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 ...
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City services impacted by COVID-19
City News Center
Posted on: April 13, 2020
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...
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City services impacted by COVID-19
City News Center
Posted on: March 27, 2020
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...
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City services impacted by COVID-19
City News Center
Posted on: March 24, 2020
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 7th and April 21st have been rescheduled as follows:
- Tuesday, April 7 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 5 at...
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City services impacted by COVID-19
City News Center
Posted on: March 19, 2020
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...
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City News Center
Posted on: March 21, 2020
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...
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City of Spring Hill services impacted by COVID-19
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Posted on: March 12, 2020
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.&...
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City News Center
Posted on: February 28, 2020
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 ...
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ROI document
City News Center
Posted on: March 20, 2020
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 ...
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City services impacted by COVID-19
City News Center
Posted on: March 13, 2020
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...
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City services impacted by COVID-19
City News Center
Posted on: February 1, 2020
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...
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More information
City News Center
Posted on: January 24, 2020
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...
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City News Center
Posted on: August 1, 2019
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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City News Center
Posted on: November 27, 2018
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 ...
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Additional Info...
City News Center
Posted on: February 16, 2018
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...
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City News Center
Posted on: December 27, 2017
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...
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City News Center
Posted on: November 22, 2017
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...
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City News Center
Posted on: November 1, 2017
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...
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City News Center
Posted on: October 1, 2017
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...
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City News Center
Posted on: August 1, 2017
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...
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