Construction on the new pedestrian trail along 56 Highway begins the last week of July. The new asphalt trail will run from 1st Street to 7th Street when fully complete, but work will be broken up into two phases. The first phase will connect 1st Street to Edgerton Elementary. The second phase runs from the school to 7th Street. The …
Edgerton residents encouraged to complete housing survey
Johnson County’s Community Housing Survey is underway through the end of the July. The survey will access the perception of and market for owner-occupied and rental housing in the area. As of July 8, only a handful of Edgerton residents have filled out the survey. We know that there is a need for new and affordable housing in Edgerton, so …
Save Water in the Summer
As we enter the hottest part of the summer, it’s a good time to think about water conservation. The City’s water rates encourage residents to use less water. Not only does it help your budget, but you’ll also help conserve a precious resource. Here are a few ways you can help reduce your water use during the summer: Use a …
Annual Pet Vaccination Clinic Rescheduled for June 27
The City of Edgerton is excited to bring back the popular low-cost animal vaccination clinic. This year, the event will be held at the shelter at Martin Creek Park on June 27 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Residents MUST sign up for a 15 minute time slot at petvaccinationclinic.eventbrite.com or by calling City Hall at 913.893.6231. Up to four …
City Hall To Reopen As Stay At Home Orders Lift
On April 30, Governor Kelly unveiled AD ASTRA: A PLAN TO REOPEN KANSAS to begin the phased reopening of our state. On May 11, Edgerton City Hall will reopen to the public following the lift of the Johnson County Stay at Home Order. During Phase I of the Governor’s Plan, individuals are strongly encouraged to wash your hands frequently, continue …
Edgerton Receives 9th Consecutive Clean Opinion Audit
The City of Edgerton has received a clean opinion audit for Fiscal Year 2019 from independent financial firm Varney & Associates, CPAs LLC. In a letter to the Mayor and City Council, auditors wrote that they found no sensitive accounting estimates, no fraud, no significant difficulties, and no disagreements with management. “The clean audit opinion is due to the work …
Events Canceled for May
The City of Edgerton is canceling all public events through the month of May due to the on-going coronavirus threat, including the Summer Kick-off Block Party scheduled for the end of the month. Parks and Recreation classes and activities will not be rescheduled. Anyone who has already registered will receive a refund. Please check your email for details. The City …
State Extends Stay Home Order To May 3
On Wednesday, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that she would extend the Stay Home Order until midnight on May 3. The peak of the COVID-19 disease is expected to hit in the coming days. Governor Kelly says her administration will use the next few weeks to come up with plans to gradually reopen the economy. The City of Edgerton continues …
Message from Fire Chief Rob Kirk
April 3, 2020 A message from your Fire Chief – As we continue to deal with the Covid-19 virus, I want to pass on a few very important messages. In order to keep your First Responders safe with calls continuing to increase, we cannot afford to have any of our firefighters off work or in quarantine. Please review and be …
Edgerton Temporarily Suspends Utility Shut-offs
UPDATE: Beginning with the utility bills due April 15, the City will not assess the 10% penalty fee for late payments. This is in effect until the State of Emergency issued by Governor Kelly ends or is rescinded. The City of Edgerton is temporarily suspending utility shut-offs. On March 17, 2020, Governor Laura Kelly ordered that all utility providers across …
