Goodland commission approves equipment purchases, MOU for 911 backup and housing support letter

The Goodland City Commission on March 18 approved a package of routine and capital items and took a formal position in support of a local housing developer’s tax-credit application.

Commissioners approved the consent agenda and then moved to several formal actions. The commission approved a recommendation to buy a park mower from American Implement and awarded a concrete materials bid for the Cherry Street project to M6 Concrete Accessories for $16,264.90. Commissioners also authorized staff to charge off long-uncollectible utility accounts under the city’s standard three-year policy.

On public-safety infrastructure, the commission approved a memorandum of understanding to host a 911 backup communications site at the Goodland Police Department. The motion was introduced and carried by roll call.

The commission also unanimously authorized the mayor to sign a letter of support for a KHITC tax-credit application by Golden Sunset Edition LLC — a time-sensitive request staff said arrived late in the agenda packet. Randy Speaker of the Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center and Jennifer House were identified as project contacts during the discussion.

Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (meeting minutes, appropriation ordinances): approved on roll call.
- Park mower purchase (vendor: American Implement): motion carried on roll call. Reported purchase amount was discussed in staff remarks.
- Street materials: awarded to M6 Concrete Accessories, $16,264.90; approved on roll call.
- 2024 utility charge-offs: approved on roll call; staff described the list as smaller than prior years.
- Memorandum of Understanding for 911 backup site (hosted by Goodland Police Department): approved on roll call.
- Letter of support for KHITC tax-credit application (Golden Sunset Edition LLC): approved on roll call.

Commissioners and staff said these decisions were routine and aimed at maintaining operations and supporting local development. The meeting ended after additional discussion items and routine reports.