FAQs: Paving the Future

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The public has many ongoing questions about street improvements. All are encouraged to learn more about current and future projects. Conversations must continue to educate all about street concerns, road improvement projects and related costs. The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are an important resource and are presented by specific categories. For more information, contact the Public Works Department or the Commissioner of Streets at 620.245.2545.

SALES TAX & PROPERTY TAX

  1. What are the pros and cons for property tax vs. sales tax?
  2. What happens if the half-cent sales tax is not renewed?
  3. What’s the difference between the two current half-cent sales taxes?
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PUBLIC VOTE

  1. What will the ballot question specifically say?
  2. Why do the citizens have to vote on the half-cent sales tax again?
  3. If the half-cent sales tax is approved in November, when will the tax be implemented?
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STREET MAINTENANCE & RECONSTRUCTION

  1. What are the pros and cons of asphalt vs. concrete?
  2. What’s the difference between light maintenance and preventative maintenance?
  3. Who prepares the maps outlining street repair needs?
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CURRENT PROJECTS

  1. When will work on Grimes street begin?
  2. Does the Grimes Street project include addressing drainage issues and widening the road?
  3. Will improvements made to Grimes Street result in increased traffic patterns?
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PROPOSED PROJECTS

  1. How does the Street Department analyze the condition of a street?
  2. What factors help determine road repair priorities?
  3. How were the priority projects selected for each quadrant?
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SPECIFIC STREET CONCERNS

  1. When will road improvements be made on Wheeler Street?
  2. Are there plans for repairing South Front Street by Braum’s?
  3. Are there plans to repair the road leading from Champlin Street to Holiday Inn Express?
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SIDEWALKS

  1. How did the 10-foot sidewalk project along Avenue A evolve?
  2. What grant was available to assist with the 10-foot sidewalk along Avenue A?
  3. Are there plans to extend the 10-foot sidewalk currently being installed along Avenue A?
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STORMWATER UTILITY FEE

  1. What’s the difference between the stormwater utility fee and the half-cent sales tax?
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RAILROADS

  1. What can the City do about the railroad tracks next to the mill on Ash Street?
  2. How much leverage does the City have when it comes to road repairs adjacent to railroad tracks?
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INTERSTATES & HIGHWAYS

  1. How is McPherson benefiting from the new Mohawk interchange (Exit 63)?
  2. Can street lights and a stop sign be installed at the corner of Mohawk and Centennial Road?
  3. Can a sign be posted at the Mohawk exchange (Exit 63) to encourage trucks to use this exit instead of the Highway 56 exchange (Exit 60)?
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MISCELLANEOUS

  1. Is the collaboration between City and County to repair roads effective?
  2. Is the City responsible for Front Street?
  3. Are big trucks allowed to come down residential streets?
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