NICKERSON, Kan. — The Nickerson City Council came to a consensus on how a portion of the funds generated by the 1% sales tax should be spent during a special workshop on Monday.
“One of the projects we’re going to go forward with is getting some of our sewer lines repaired,” City Clerk April Beshears said. “We’re going to spend money on a four block section that didn’t get completed with the last sewer updates.”
The sewer line work will run along West Avenue D from Kent to Pierce Streets and along West Avenue E from Pierce to Speare. Beshears says an invitation for bids on the two projects will go out this week. Another portion of the funding will go to the city park.
“We’re also looking to add some equipment to the park as part of the first phase of spending this money,” Beshears said..
The City Council hopes to have some idea on playground equipment they want to purchase during their September 25th meeting. The city hopes to secure volunteer help to assemble the new equipment in order to save money.
The sales tax runs through 2022 and generates about $65,000 per year. Beshears says they will continue to look over the balance of the sales tax line item to determine how the remaining funds should be spent.