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2026 Budget Hearing
Water Rate Increase- Effective September 20th, 2025
We want to inform our customers that water rates will be increasing due to a recent rate adjustment by Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. 20, our wholesale water supplier.
Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. 20 has raised the cost of water purchases, which directly impacts our operating expenses. As a result, we must adjust our water rates to reflect this change and continue providing reliable, quality water service to our community.
Effective September 20th, 2025, the new rates will be:
* In city limits $50.50 minimum of 1,000 gallons.
* Outside city limits $56.88 minimum of 1,000 gallons.
This is a $5.00 increase on the minimum cost. We understand that any increase in utility costs can be difficult, and we remain committed to keeping rates as affordable as possible while maintaining the infrastructure and service levels you rely on.
As most are concerned about the increase to water rates the city would like to give you all a breakdown of the how they came up with the $5.00 increase.
The city has a minimum purchase agreement with Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. 20 of 2.77 million gallons of water per month. The original cost was $5.00 per 1,000 gallons at minimum coming out to $13,850.00 a month for purchase of minimum water usage. In March of 2025 Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. 20 voted to raise the minimum purchase from $5.00 to $6.00 per 1,000 gallons. With our purchase minimum charge increasing to $16,620.00 a month starting June 2025 for May usage. The city has been paying for the last four months an increase without increasing the water rates to the public. This creates a loss each month. A loss that will be detrimental to the city's water reserve.
13,850.00
-16,620.00
2,770.00 per month extra on minimum purchase
There are currently 620 meters for the city water system. If you take the extra minimum $2,770.00 divided by 620 meters you will get a total of $4.47 the city would need to increase each meter to break even on the increased change. The council decided to round that up to $5.00 as to have some increase for the reserve.
The water rates that are collected by the city does not just go to purchase the water from PWWSD#20, it goes towards the wages for city employees, maintenance for the water, water meters, equipment repairs, supplies for water lines, and water bond payment each year for the water line replacement project in 2019.
In addition to the rates increasing the public should know that with the minimum contract of 2.77 million gallons the city is required to pay each month, the city on average has used only 1.468 million gallons a month leaving the deficient of $23,540 of water that has not been used but purchased this year.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the rate adjustment, please contact city hall 620-725-3193
Welcome to a Small Town with a Big Heart
Sedan is situated on business US-166 and K-99 in the beautiful Chautauqua hills of south-central Kansas. Many visitors will visualize this region as the Kansas Ozarks since blue-stem grass and black jack oaks cover sandstone-capped rolling hills. Annually, more than 50,000 tourists visit the area to enjoy the natural beauty of Sedan.
As visitors explore Sedan, they will discover it feels like they never left home at all. Helpful shopkeepers and area residents make it a point to make people feel welcome with genuine hometown charm, a peaceful atmosphere, and friendly conversations. Be sure to experience Sedan because we have something for everyone!
Other attractions to see while visiting are:
Ackarman Hardware, 160 E Main - open since 1879
Chautauqua County Historical Society - 115 W Main
The Emmett Kelly Museum, 206 E Main – honors the famous clown Emmett Kelly (1898 - 1979) and his sad-faced character "Willie"
The Hollow, 104 N Sherman - a beautiful creek-side park in downtown Sedan
The Old St. Charles Schoolhouse – at The Hollow
(The beautiful photo on the home page is by JoLynn C Reed.)
Employment Opportunity
Police Chief
Police Chief – Full Time Position Starting Salary $48,000.00
The Sedan Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Chief.We are seeking a forward-thinking, trustworthy leader who is dedicated to serving the Sedan community with honesty, integrity, character, and respect.The City of Sedan offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package, including:
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Retirement plan
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Cell phone package
Applicants must be of good moral character sufficient to warrant public trust as Police Chief.Applicants must possess an active law enforcement certification through the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training (KSCPOST), an active certification from another state recognized by KSCPOST for conditional reciprocity, or have the ability to successfully complete the 14-week basic training program at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) in Hutchinson, Kansas.Minimum Qualifications
Must be a United States citizen
Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment
Must possess a high school diploma or GED
Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Must successfully pass a polygraph examination, reading and comprehension testing, medical exam, drug screening, and psychological evaluation
Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory experience
Proven leadership abilities
Proactive involvement in the community and department
Ability to effectively manage and carry out departmental responsibilities
Above-average written and oral communication skills
Additional Requirements Applicants must:
Not have been convicted of a felony, a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or any misdemeanor offense reflecting negatively on honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, or competence
Not have numerous misdemeanor convictions
Possess no physical or mental condition that would adversely affect the ability to perform essential law enforcement duties
Not have been found to lack moral character
Not have been discharged from the military under less than honorable conditions (medical discharge exceptions may apply)
Employment Opportunity
Police Officer
🚔Now Hiring: Full-Time Police Officer 🚔
Starting without certification $16.50 with certification $18.00
The Sedan Police Department is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time Police Officer. We are looking for a forward-thinking, trustworthy individual dedicated to serving the Sedan community with honesty, integrity, character, and respect.✅ Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits, including:
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation & sick leave
• Retirement plan
• Health, dental, vision & life insurance
• Cell phone package
Minimum Qualifications:
• U.S. Citizen
• At least 21 years old at time of appointment
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record
• Ability to pass polygraph, reading & comprehension testing, medical, drug, and psychological exams
• Successful completion of an extensive background investigation
Certification Requirements:
Applicants must have:
• Active law enforcement certification through KSCPOST, OR
• Certification from another state eligible for conditional reciprocity, OR
• The ability to complete the 14-week basic training program at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (KLETC) in Hutchinson, KS.
Applicants must demonstrate good moral character and meet all Kansas law enforcement standards.
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