Late Fees Suspended in March

Kara BanksCity News

Edgerton utility customers will not be charged a late fee for any bill paid between March 16 and March 25, 2023.  The City heard numerous reports from residents that they did not receive their utility bill in the mail before the due date.  The City will not penalize customers for mail-related delays. As a courtesy to our customers, the 10% …

Weather Forecast Postpones Parks & Rec Scavenger Hunt

Kara BanksCity News

With rain and thunderstorms forecast for Thursday, March 16, Edgerton Parks and Recreation is rescheduling the city-wide Leprechaun Hunt to Friday, March 17 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. after the “It’s Not Magic Science Show.” Please dress appropriately for the chilly temperatures forecast on Friday. Instead of the scavenger hunt on Thursday, kids and families are welcome to come …

Rezoning Approved for The Greenspace

Kara BanksCity News

The Edgerton City Council formally approved the rezoning for a new public building in downtown called The Greenspace. The City-owned land at the corner of E. 3rd and Nelson streets had been zoned for Single Family Residential and Downtown Commercial.  Now it is all zoned for Downtown Commercial.  “The new zoning designation has design guidelines that are more appropriate for …

Three small yellow chicks on an orange blanket.

Backyard Chickens: What You Need To Know

Kara BanksCity News

Thinking about adding a chicken flock to your backyard? The City of Edgerton allows residents to set up a coop at their homes with a permit. Families can have up to six hens on properties under one acre. No roosters are allowed under the urban chicken permit. A chicken coop, run, or chicken tractor is required in your backyard and …

Photos of community members at various events throughout the year. The words All of us Together, State of the City 2023. Presented by Mayor Donald Roberts

State of the City 2023: All of Us. Together.

Kara BanksCity News

Mayor Roberts delivered the annual State of the City before the regular City Council meeting on Thursday, February 23.  The theme of the 2023 speech was “All of Us. Together” to spotlight the accomplishments that can happen when everyone works toward bettering the community. Mayor Roberts highlighted the success of the past year, including the announcement of a new 275 home …

Sewer Rehab Project Begins Feb. 27

Kara BanksCity News

A new sewer rehabilitation project starts Monday, February 27.  This is a continuation of the 2021 CDBG project that repaired sewer lines around the W. 7th and Nelson Street area.   Crews with Tetra Tech will begin assessing manholes in streets, alleyways, and backyards in the area between Nelson and Martin Streets from E. 5th to W. 4th streets.  They will …

President’s Day Closure

Kara BanksCity News

City offices will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of the President’s Day holiday. Municipal Court will be held as scheduled on Tuesday. Trash routes will run normally on Wednesday. If you have a road, sewer or water emergency, please contact City Hall at 913.893.6231 and follow the prompts to reach an on-call staff member. For all other …

New Payment Portal Available for Utility Customers

Kara BanksCity News

*Update 2/1/23 at 1:00 p.m.: If you logged in quickly on February 1 to pay your bill online, you may have been incorrectly charged a $1.50 municipal service fee. This fee will be credited back to your account. We apologize for the inconvenience. The City has typically absorbed this fee for our customers who want to pay online. The City …

New Payment Portal Launches Early February

Kara BanksCity News

The City’s new online bill payment provider launches in early February. All utility customers will receive a new account number with their February bills, which will be mailed to every resident. Customers who normally receive an electronic bill will also receive one emailed to the email address we have on file. IMPORTANT: For customers who use auto-pay, your February bill …

Snow Event Declared in Edgerton

Kara BanksCity News

Edgerton Public Works declared a snow event on Jan. 25 at 8:30 a.m. after more than 2 inches of snow fell overnight. This means that all vehicles must be removed from city streets within 2 hours, under City Code. If your vehicle is not removed, the Sheriff’s Office may be called and vehicles may be towed at the owner’s expense. The …