City Commission Meets Accepts CDBG-CV Funds

The Liberal City Commission met on Tuesday, June 23rd at a special time of 2:00pm. Among the items on the agenda, the Commission accepted the donation of a Smith Prop jet to the Mid America Air Museum. Mr. Smith, of Johnson KS, built the aircraft himself, and the plane holds a value of $155,800.00

Commissioners also accepted a CDBG-CV Grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce in the amount of $132,000.

The Police Departments request for the purchase of SRO Response Kits and First Aid Kits was approved. Total cost is $6,845.50.

The City Commission appointed Clarissa Carrillo to the Library Board, and approved the purchase of a new paint striping machine in the amount of $10,000.66 from Sherwin Williams.

Roadwork at Arkalon Park was also approved with J&R Sand in the amount of $27,221.30. J&R Sand will donate $14,887 of the work with the City paying $12,334.30.