Article 1. General Provisions. 1

1-101... Code designated. 1

1-102... Definitions. 1

1-103... Existing ordinances. 2

1-104... Effect of repeal. 2

1-105... Catchlines of sections. 3

1-106... Parenthetical and reference matter. 3

1-107... Amendments; repeal. 3

1-108... Powers generally. 3

1-109... Ordinances. 3

1-110... Same; subject and title; amendment. 3

1-111... Same; publication. 4

1-112... Same; ordinance book. 4

1-113... Resolutions, motions. 4

1-114... City records. 4

1-115... Altering code. 4

1-116... Scope of application. 5

1-117... General penalty. 5

1-118... Severability. 5

Article 2. Governing Body. 6

1-201... Governing body. 6

1-202... Same; powers generally. 6

1-203... Meetings. 6

1-204... Quorum. 7

1-205... Powers of the mayor. 7

1-206... President of the council. 7

1-207... Vacancies on the governing body; how filled. 7

1-208... Incorporating code of procedure for Kansas cities. 8

Article 3. Officers and Employees. 9

1-301... Appointment. 9

1-302... Employees. 9

1-303... Removal. 9

1-304... Vacancy in office. 9

1-305... City administrator. 9

1-306... City clerk. 10

1-307... Same; fiscal records. 10

1-308... Same; seal; oaths. 11

1-309... Same; withholding agent. 11

1-310... Deputy city clerk . 11

1-311... City treasurer. 11

1-312... City attorney. 11

1-313... City engineer. 12

1-314... Appointment or employment in more than one position. 12

1-315... Conflict of interest. 12

Article 4. Oaths And Bonds. 14

1-401... Oath; affirmation. 14

1-402... Oaths filed. 14

1-403... Bonds required. 14

1-404... Same; premiums. 14

1-405... Condition of bonds. 14

1-406... Approval of bonds. 15

Article 5. Investment of Public Funds. 16

1-501... Purpose and goals. 16

1-502... Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories. 16

1-503... Definitions. 16

1-504... Investment of idle funds. 17

1-505... Procedures and restrictions. 19

1-506... Custody and safekeeping. 19

1-507... Sale or transfer. 19

1-508... Interest on time deposits. 19

Article 6. Open Records. 20

1-601... Policy. 20

1-602... Record custodians. 20

1-603... Local freedom of information officers. 20

1-604... Public request for access. 20

1-605... Facilities for public inspection. 21

1-606... Procedures for inspection. 21

1-607... Appointment of official custodians. 21

1-608... Appointment of local freedom of information officer. 21

1-609... Designation of additional record custodians. 22

1-610... Requests to be directed to custodians. 22

1-611... Fee administration. 22

1-612... Inspection fee. 22

1-613... Copying fee. 22

1-614... Prepayment of fees. 23

1-615... Payment. 23

Article 7. Revenue, Finance & Community Development 24

1-701... Capital improvement fund. 24

1-702... Municipal equipment reserve fund. 24

1-703... Neighborhood revitalization plan. 25

1-704... Economic development grant program. 25

1-705... Bad debt; administrative fees. 26

1-706... City sales tax; 0.50% for streets expiring after 5 years. 26

1-707... City sales tax; 0.50% for public improvements and mill levy support, effective January 1, 2025. 27

Article 8. Historical Society. 28

1-801... Creation and establishment of a community historical society. 28

1-802... Term of office. 28

1-803... Compensation. 28

1-804... Duties and responsibilities. 28

1-805... Operation. 28

1-806... Review by City Council. 29

1-807... Property ownership. 29

1-808... Funding. 29

Article 9. Joint Assistance/Mutual Aid. 30

1-901... Request for assistance. 30

1-902... Conflicts. 30

1-903... Available assistance. 30

Article 10. Tree Board. 31

1-1001.  Definitions. 31

1-1002.  Creation and Establishment of a City Tree Board. 31

1-1003.  Term of Office. 31

1-1004.  Compensation. 31

1-1005.  Duties and Responsibilities. 31

1-1006.  Operation. 32

1-1007.  Street Tree Species to be planted. 32

1-1008.  Spacing and distances. 32

1-1009.  Distances and clearance for planting. 32

1-1010.  Public tree care. 32

1-1011.  Permit required. 32

1-1012.  Tree topping. 33

1-1013.  Clearances over streets and walkways. 33

1-1014.  Dead or diseased tree removal. 33

1-1015.  Removal of stumps. 33

1-1016.  Interference with the tree board. 33

1-1017.  Access. 33

1-1018.  Arborist permit and bond. 33

1-1019.  Review by city council. 34

1-1020.  Penalty. 34