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Administration
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You can submit your ballot in person at the Administration office or you can mail it to:
Administration Office
317 Houston St.
Civic City, KS 66502
Ph: (785) 587-1853 |
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You may contact the Administration Department at our office located at 317 Houston Street in Civic City, or call us at (785) 587-1853. |
Airport
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At Civic City Airport, the safety of our passengers is our top priority. It is for these safety reasons that a number of items are not allowed on board aircraft or onto the concourses. For a list of items that are commonly allowed or strictly prohibited by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), please view TSA Travel Tips. |
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Civic City Airport is committed to providing safe access to all areas of the terminal building for all users of the Airport. If someone is unable to use the stairs or the escalator, elevators are available to provide wheelchair assistance. Handicapped parking is also available for those who are certified. |
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Yes, for the safety of passengers, it is necessary to show a photo ID before you are allowed to board a plane. We recommend that you contact your airline for their specific procedures regarding acceptable forms of photo identification. |
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Airline policy for lost tickets differs according to the individual airline. Contact the airline you are flying with for specific information. |
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The airlines are requesting that passengers arrive at least an hour and a half to two hours before their scheduled departure due to increases in Airport security. We recommend that you check with your airline prior to your flight to determine what time you should arrive. |
Animal Control
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If you live in the Civic City limits please call (785) 587-5587 to report problems. |
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Contact your family doctor or go to the appropriate medical facility for treatment. Call Civic City Animal Control at (785) 587-5587 or the Police Department at (785) 587-1853. If the animal is wild, Animal Control officers will set a trap. If the animal is domesticated, Animal Control officers will check with the owner to determine if the animal is current on its rabies vaccination. If the animal is not current on its rabies vaccination, it will be transported to a licensed vet for a 10-day observation. If the animal has to be killed, the head will need to be sent off for rabies testing. |
Building Inspections
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Building permit fees are based on the project amount. In addition to the building permit fee, plan review fees and issuance fees are also charged. For more information, view fees |
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All general (construction) contractors are required to be registered with the State of Kansas. For more information on how to obtain this registration, contact:
Kansas Division of Labor
317 Houston St.
Civic City, KS 66502
Ph: (785) 587-1853 |
Cemetery
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New grave purchases should be made in person at the Cemetery Office at 317 Houston St., but can be done by phone at (785) 587-1853 or by using our Contact Us Form. |
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To schedule a burial, call the Cemetery office at (785) 587-1853, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Burial Arrangements |
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The Civic City Cemetery has regulations on what can be placed on graves based on the date. View the current Flower Regulations |
City Attorney
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No. The City Attorney’s Office does not represent individuals in private legal matters. Attorneys in the Office represent the City’s elected officials and staff, City departments, and the City’s independent boards and commissions. |
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The Civil Litigation Division is one of the three divisions within the Civic City Attorney's Office. The attorneys within the division prosecute and defend all civil claims on behalf of the City in state and federal court. Currently there are five Assistant City Attorneys and one supervising attorney assigned to the division. |
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It is possible to follow the progress of civil litigation once it is filed with the courts. In both state and federal court, events occurring during the litigation process are generally considered public information. Pending federal litigation can be tracked online by using a court file number. The federal courts charge a nominal fee for accessing this information. Inquiries into how to obtain such information should be directed to the courts. |
City Clerk
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Public records, City Council resolutions and ordinances, and other information can be requested by submitting the Records and Information Request Form to the City Clerk's Office. Historical information that is not available from the City Clerk's Office can be obtain from the Civic City Historical Society.
Records and Information Request Form |
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If you have sustained an injury or damage for which you believe the City or one of its employees is responsible, you may file a claim against the City.
Filing a Claim |
Code Enforcement
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Yes. We do not require that you provide any personal information. Remember that all information you choose to provide to the City, including names, phone numbers, or email addresses, is subject to the Public Record Laws. In other words, we must provide this information to anyone who asks for it. If you wish to remain completely anonymous, do not provide your personal information. |
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The Civic City Ordinance describes an unserviceable vehicle as any vehicle which is required to be licensed and registered by the State of Kansas and is not licensed and registered and is in such condition that it cannot be started or moved under its own power without repair. Derelict vehicles typically leak fluids such as anti-freeze, gasoline and other automotive fluids onto the ground, contaminating the local area. These vehicles also create an attractive nuisance to children by presenting an enticing, but dangerous, plaything. There are several documented incidents of children becoming locked inside a vehicle and succumbing to the extreme temperatures produced within the vehicle. Inoperative vehicles also detract from neighborhoods appearance and can invite an undesirable element into your community. |
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If you have any questions about what is required of you to achieve compliance with Civic City Code Enforcement, please contact the investigator assigned to your case. The investigator’s name is listed at the bottom of the notice you received. You can also call our main number at (785) 587-1853 and speak to anyone in the Department. The goal of Code Enforcement is to preserve the quality and value of public and private property and maintain a high standard of living by eliminating conditions that threaten the life, health, safety, and general welfare of the public. The Department recognizes that this goal is most effectively achieved through the education of, and cooperation with, the citizens of Civic City. |
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When a property is found to be in violation at a code enforcement hearing, an Order Imposing Fine is issued, stating the case facts and giving the violator time to come into compliance with said ordinances. If the property is not brought into compliance within the time ordered, a fine per day may commence. The Order Imposing Fine may be recorded in the Public Record and will constitute a lien against the property in violation and against any other real or personal property owned by the violator. The fine will continue to run daily until the property is brought into compliance. Once compliance is achieved, the fine will stop increasing, but the fine total, which is a lien, remains against the property until satisfied. |
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The amount of the fine is determined by the Code Enforcement Board and can range up to $1,000 per day for each day that the violation continues to exist. In the case of repeat violators, or those who have been found guilty of the same violation by Code Enforcement in the last five years. The fine can range up to $5,000 per day. A fine which has continued to accrue for 90 days is forwarded to the Civic City Attorney’s Office for possible legal action. |
County Attorney
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No. The County Attorney advises the Board of Commissioners and various county departments. The County Attorney cannot give legal advice or answer legal questions for the public. |
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It is possible to follow the progress of civil litigation once it is filed with the courts. In both state and federal court, events occurring during the litigation process are generally considered public information. Pending federal litigation can be tracked online by using a court file number. The federal courts charge a nominal fee for accessing this information. Inquiries into how to obtain such information should be directed to the courts. |
County Clerk
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Passports cost between $85 and $160, depending on your age and when you need the passport by. For more information, please view our Fee Schedule |
Court Clerk
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Municipal Court is held every Tuesday at 1:30 pm at City Hall, located at 317 Houston Street. If you do not appear for Court on your scheduled date, and your fine is unpaid, a warrant will be issued for your arrest. |
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Civic City’s Driver License Exam Site is located at 317 Houston Street. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm. For more information, call (785) 587-1853. |
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You must bring the proof of insurance to the City Clerk's Office, located at 317 Houston Street. The proof of insurance must list the exact car and the exact time frame of the ticket. This must be done before noon on the day of your scheduled court appearance. For more information, please visit About My Ticket. |
District Attorney
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If you have witnessed a crime, you can call our Victim / Witness Hotline at (888) 228-2233 to schedule an appointment with a legal advocate. This service is free and confidential. |
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The Civic City District Attorney's Office has volunteer opportunities in the Crime Victim and Witness section. If you are interested in volunteering, call the District Attorney's Office at (785) 587-1853. |
Economic Development
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The current population of Civic City is 200,000 people. |
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Yes, the City has the Civic Shuttle and other cost-effective methods of public transportation. |
Engineering
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You may view and bid on open projects for the city visiting Bid Postings. |
Environmental Services, Eco Food-Ware
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Compostable food serviceware can be collected along with food scraps and yard trimmings and transported to a large-scale composting facility. It is ground up and composted in long piles at high temperatures and then sold as a high-quality soil amendment to farmers and landscapers. |
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Most of it is now. Compostable products, such as corn starch utensils, can be purchased at some local grocery stores and from wholesale distributors. Encourage your retailer to carry these products and other items that make our community more sustainable. For a complete listing of retailers, view the following document. Wholesale Distributor List |
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To stop climate change it is crucial to keep compostable material out of the landfill. Under compaction, it turns into methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Only compostable material that has been collected separately in our homes and businesses can be made into organic soil products for food crop production. |
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Instead of being made with petroleum, compostable products are made from plant sources and come in two types – paper and “bio-plastic.” Paper products, such as coated or uncoated paper containers or plates can be made from trees, sugarcane, and bamboo. Bio-plastic products, such as cups, containers, and utensils are
made from plant-based starches like corn, rice, or potatoes and can appear identical to regular plastics. Look for "compostable” product labeling. View the following document showing our wholesale food-ware distributor list. Wholesale Food-Ware Distributor List |
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Non-compostable plastics such as polystyrene and polyethylene end up in landfills, waterways, and the ocean. They break down into smaller and smaller pieces which are often mistaken for food and ingested by marine mammals, birds, and fish. Regular plastic food serviceware is difficult to recycle and medical evidence also suggests that chemicals such as styrene in some plastics are carcinogenic and may leach into food or drink. |
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The food vendor must use compostable food serviceware, unless the City finds that a compostable alternative does not exist for that item. Additionally a food vendor may apply to the City Manager for an exemption based on undue hardship. Food pre-packaged outside the City and sold in Civic City is also exempt. Recyclable food serviceware such as aluminum foil may also be used. For more information, please contact us at (785) 587-1853. |
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Violations can result in fines:- First violation = $100
- Second violation = $200
- Third and each subsequent violation = $400
Enforcement is done by Civic City , not the County Health Inspector. Enforcement is complaint-driven, meaning anyone may notify the City of violations. To make a complaint call us at (785) 587-1853. |
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Food vendors can allow customers to bring their own mugs for drinks and can use reusable dishes and cups instead of disposable ones for eat-in customers. Food vendors can sign up for organics recycling service at the business to turn used food packaging and food scraps into compost. |
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For this and any other questions regarding the ordinance, recycling services, or other environmental issues, please call Civic City at (785) 587-1583. |
Finance
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Vendors who are interested in selling products and services to the City can find the requirements and opportunities from Purchasing Services |
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If you have any questions or concerns regarding payroll, contact the Payroll Office at (785) 587-1853. |
Fire Department
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In the case of life-threatening emergency, we will dispatch a fire truck along with an EMS unit to provide extra assistance since all of our personnel are trained to provide at least Basic Life Support. |
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Normally, citizens are allowed to burn small piles of leaves or small limbs as long as the fire is out by sunset and the resident obtains a burn permit by calling the Fire Marshal at (785) 587-1853. |
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Our average response time within City limits is five minutes. |
GIS
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Current paper maps come in a variety of sizes, ranging from 8.5" x 11" to 34" x 42".
View Paper Map Pricing |
Health Department
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The only persons eligible to obtain birth records are:
- The registrant or a parent or legal guardian of the registrant
- A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order, or an attorney or a licensed adoption agency seeking the birth record in order to comply with legal requirements
- A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business
- A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner of the registrant
- An attorney representing the registrant or the registrant's estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the registrant or the registrant's estate
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The persons eligible to obtain the death records of an individual records are:
- A parent or legal guardian of the registrant
- A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order, or an attorney seeking the record in order to comply with legal requirements
- A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business
- A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner of the registrant
- An attorney representing the registrant or the registrant's estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the registrant or the registrant's estate
- A funeral director ordering certified copies of a death certificate on behalf of an individual
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You can get information on communicable diseases by contacting the Health Department Office at (785) 587-1853 or by viewing the communicable disease page. |
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Currently, a limited number of immunizations are provided by the City. The City offers immunizations for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Tetanus. Prescriptions and referrals are available for other needed vaccinations. If you would like to schedule an appointment to receive your travel vaccinations, please call the Civic City Health Department at (785) 587-1853 or come by our office located at 317 Houston Street in Civic City. |
Homeland Security
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Please report all suspicious activity to the Civic City Police Department at (785) 587-1853. If you suspect someone of potential terrorist activity, please contact the Department of Homeland Security. |
Human Resources
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You can view all open job opportunities within the City by viewing our job postings. |
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Each application received by the City will be held on file for 90 days from the submitted date. |
Information Technology
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No, the Civic City IT Department maintains all City desktop equipment, provides network infrastructure to support City computer operations and information transfer, and supports radio and telephone communication for City Departments. |
Library
Mayor
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Call the Main Office number at (785) 587-1853 and tell the staff what it is you need to talk about with the Mayor. Often, problems and concerns can be better handled by other City staff who have direct oversight for that particular area of concern. Also, sometimes it is more appropriate to be talking to your City Council representatives. The Mayor's office staff will help guide you through the process. |
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The Mayor is currently sponsoring the Education, Invest Civic City, and Central Corridor initiatives. For more information, please view Initiatives. |
Municipal Court
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Fines are due in full on the day of sentencing. The Civic City Municipal Court accepts cash, check, money orders, cashier's checks, Mastercard, and Visa. For more information, please visit Payment Options. |
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If you fail to appear in court as ordered, the court will issue a warrant for your arrest and you can be jailed and/or fined. For more information or if you have questions, please contact us at (785) 552-6173. |
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A claim for restitution can be submitted to the Victim Services Division located at 317 Houston Street. Restitution can be ordered by a judge. For more information, please view Recovering Your Losses. |
Parks & Recreation
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You can register for classes online. |
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We have a wide range of rooms and facilities available. We can accommodate your wedding reception, family party, or business meeting. View Facility Rentals. |
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The Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety classes and camps throughout the year. For a complete listing, please view Classes and Camps. |
Planning and Zoning
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Zone changes and General Plan amendments require Planning Board review and the approval of the City Council. Zone changes require a General Plan amendment if the proposed zoning district is not consistent with the General Plan.
Applications to amend the General Plan are accepted during the months of January and June. For more information, please visit Planning Board. |
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The term setback means the required distance separating a building or structure from a property line. Setback regulations for buildings are included in the Zoning Ordinance under Title 18. Setback regulations for accessory structures are included in the Zoning Ordinance under Chapter 18.45. For more information, please view the Civic City Title 18. |
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First, determine the zoning district your property is located in by checking the City's zoning map or calling the Planning Division at (785) 587-1853.
Next, look up the permitted uses for your zoning district. If your use is not listed in the permitted use section, check the conditional use section to determine if your use requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUOP).
Some general uses that typically require a CUP include drive-through restaurants, gas stations, childcare facilities, and educational facilities. For more information, please visit Zoning Location. |
Police Department
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Driving records are maintained by the Kansas Department of Public Safety (KDPS). To obtain a certified copy of your driving record, contact KDPS at (785) 587-1853. |
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For a copy of an accident report, please contact the Records Division at (785) 587-1853 or come by the Police Department at 317 Houston Street between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. |
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No, however, the Civic City Police Department will assist you in obtaining the services necessary, such as certified locksmith, to unlock your vehicle. |
Public Information
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The Civic City Newsletter is the official newsletter for the City, published every month and mailed to every Civic City resident.
The newsletter is also available online |
Public Works
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Contact the Public Works Department at (785) 587-1853 to establish new utility service. The consumer will need to submit an application with two forms of identification and pay adequate deposits based on their personal credit history. |
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Residential streets within the Civic City limits are swept two times per year. For more information, please visit Street Cleaning. |
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If you are having problems with your cable or internet service, please contact the Public Utilities Service Center's Cable / Internet Unit at (785) 587-1853. |
Senior Services
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For information for Health Care For All, Dentistry For All, and Medicaid, please visit Health Insurance. |
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Alternative types of living (adult communities, nursing homes, and assisted living), in-home care, and home healthcare are all available in Civic City. For more information, please visit Homecare and Housing Options. |
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Civic City hosts several volunteer organizations geared towards assisting seniors, including Faith in Action, the Senior Medical Escort Program, and Assisted Living. For more information, please visit Volunteer Help. |
Sheriff's Department
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Bring the case number, suspect's last name, victim's last name, date, time, and location of occurrence to our main office at:
556 Main St.
Civic City, KS 66502
You will be required to fill out a request form prior to obtaining the report and pay $20 for a copy of the report. |
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You can check to see if someone is in custody by calling our office at (785) 587-1853 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. |
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You can call the Civic County Civil Division at (785) 587-1853. |
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