July 29, 2021 (5th Thursday) - No Hays City Commission Work Session

July 29, 2021 is a 5th Thursday; therefore, there won't be a Hays City Commission Work Session that evening.

STORMWATER SAFETY

The City of Hays wants to confirm its Citizens are aware of the dangers associated with stormwater.  According to the National Weather Service, as little as 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.  During and after r...

Water Conservation Measures Implemented in Hays

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 18, 2021

Contact:        Holly DickmanWater Conservation SpecialistCity of Hays(785) 628-7350                   &a...

2021 Holidays - City of Hays Offices Closed

Below is a list of holidays in 2021 when City of Hays offices will be closed.

Jan 1, 2021 (Fri) – New Year’s Day

May 31, 2021 (Mon) – Memorial Day

July 5, 2021 (Mon) – Celebrating Independence Day

Sept 6, 2021 (Mon) &am...

Test SMS Link

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Outdoor Water Restrictions

In response to a request made by the City of Hays, the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Water Resources has issued a control order restricting the watering of lawns and other vegetation from private wells between noon and 7:00 p.m. from June...

North Vine Street Corridor Improvements

City staff and engineers have been working with Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) on a concept that would replace the traffic signals in the corridor with roundabouts. This, along with a few other changes in the corridor would improve traffic flo...

Events

Discover what's happening around town. Checkout the Convention and Visitors Bureau Calendar of Events!

Parks & Facilities

Check out area parks, facilities, and a list of their amenities.

City Commission

Hays has a commission-manager form of government which was adopted by the City in 1919, the third city in the state to operate under this plan. In 1966, the city switched from a three to a five-person commission.

Ordinance No. 4000 allowing the use of utility type vehicles on City of Hays streets.

Ordinance No. 4000 allowing the use of work-site utility vehicles/utility task vehicles and micro-utility trucks on City of Hays, Kansas streets.

Notice of Intent to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate

CITY OF HAYS NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCEED REVENUE NEUTRAL RATE

This is notice that the City of Hays intends to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate of 24.322 mills set in the Ellis County Clerk’s budget information for the 2022 budget dated Ju...

Rescheduled - Public Hearing for rezoning of 210 W 13th St

There is a rescheduled public hearing by the Planning Commission from 07-19-2021 to 08-16-2021 at 6:30 p.m. at 1507 Main for the rezoning of 210 W 13th Street from "P-I" Public and Institutional District to "R-M" Residential Multi-Family District.

Hays PD Media Release: Registration Process for Utility Type Vehicles

MEDIA RELEASE

FROM:Don ScheiblerChief of PoliceHays, KS 

CONTACT PERSON:Don ScheiblerChief of PoliceHays Police Department(785) 625-1030dscheibler@haysusa.com  

DATE: July 26, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SUBJECT: Registration Process for Utili...

Hays PD Media Release: Drug Overdose Awareness

MEDIA RELEASE

FROM:Don ScheiblerChief of PoliceHays, KS

CONTACT PERSON:Don ScheiblerChief of PoliceHays Police Department(785) 625-1030dscheibler@haysusa.com 

DATE: May 13, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SUBJECT: Drug Overdose Awareness

In the past 50 hour...

Street Maintenance - Seal Coat

Beginning Thursday, July 22nd, various city streets will receive a seal coat.  See attached map for locations.  Seal Coat is spray applied in two coats with a dry time of 2 to 3 hours per pass, so the streets being sealed will be tempora...

Concrete Repairs - 500 Block of East 20th Street

On Wednesday, July 14th, Morgan Brothers Construction will begin reconstructing a portion of 20th Street between Milner and Vine Street.  The street will be closed to traffic for 2-3 weeks during construction.  See location map. &nbs...

230th Ave and 55th St Construction - Phase 2 - July 19th

On Monday, July 19, construction will begin on Phase 2 of 230th Avenue and 55th Street intersection project, which consists of new curb and gutter, and concrete pavement for the intersection  and 230th Avenue approximately ¼ mile north...