Harper: Public Hearing 2-23-26

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT APPLICATION

The City of Harper, Kansas will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 23, 2025, at 6:30 pm in the City Council Meeting Room located at 201 W Main, Harper, Kansas for the purpose of considering an application to be submitted to the Kansas Department of Commerce for Small Cities Community Development Block Grant funds under the Community Facility: Large Grant category. A specific application to be discussed will be the removal construction of a new community building to be built at approximately 118 W Main, Harper, KS. 

The specific breakdown of the improvements is as follows: Mobilization, 12,000 SF Demo of 4 existing buildings, site clearing and restoration, Shoring and repair of 2 party walls for adjacent properties, Construction of prefabricated metal building 15,000SF, 10,800SF multipurpose space, masonry for front exterior, exterior ADA entrance door/sidewalk, interior partition walls, flooring, wall/ceiling finishes, men/women restroom/locker room facilities, signage, toilet/shower/sink accessories,  concession area, mechanical area,  electrical/HVAC/plumbing installation, phone and data drops, fire alarm/security, pavement markings. All construction would comply with applicable International Building Codes, federal accessibility standards, and other governing regulations.

The estimated project cost is $4,221,369 with a grant request for $1,500,000 of the project cost.  Other project proposals introduced at the hearing will be considered.  Oral and written comments will be recorded and become a part of the Chase’s CDBG Citizen Participation Plan.

Reasonable accommodation will be made available to persons with disabilities.  Requests should be submitted to Tiffany Cooperrider, City Administrator, by February 20, 2026.