PUBLIC NOTICES
Level Payment Application Cycle Now Open
The City of Washington offers a Level Payment Plan option for utility customers. To find out more about the level payment plan, click HERE to read the policy. To be considered for the plan, you must notify City Hall NO LATER than March 15, 2012.
Sealed Bids
The City of Washington is offering for sale by sealed bid: 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva, VIN #1G3NL55D4SM328622 & contents.
Paperwork will be made available for application for title work. Purchasers will be responsible for taking the paperwork to their County Treasurer to obtain a title. Items available for inspection by appointment by contacting City Hall.
Bid sheets may be obtained at Washington City Hall or downloaded here. Bids must be clearly marked “Sealed Bid” and submitted to City Hall, Attention City Clerk, PO Box 296, 301 C Street, Washington, KS, 66968 by 4:00 p.m. March 1, 2012.
The City of Washington reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Now Accepting Applications
HELP WANTED: The City of Washington is accepting applications for the following positions: Summer Help, Lifeguard, Pool Manager, and Assistant Pool Manager. Job descriptions are available at City Hall. Pick up application, download one by clicking HERE, or send resume to: City Hall, PO Box 296, 301 C Street, Washington, KS, 66968. Applications due February 2, 2012. EOE.
PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
The City Council has established guidelines and permit requirements which allow for citizens to use portable outdoor fireplaces, aka "fire pits", inside the city limits.
There is no cost for the permit. Permits may be downloaded here or picked up at City Hall. Guidelines for use may be downloaded here or picked up at City Hall.
Please complete permit and return to City Hall prior to using any portable outdoor fireplace or "fire pit".
LIMB/BRUSH SITE NOW OPEN
City of Washington Limb/Brush Dump Site, located at 1008 D Street, is now open and ready to accept limbs & brush ONLY.
YARD WASTE COMPOST FACILITY NOW OPEN
City of Washington Yard Waste Compost Facility, located at 908 D Street, is now open and accepting yard waste from Washington city residents only.
Site Hours are Monday - Saturday 8am - 5pm.
The ONLY items accepted are GRASS CLIPPINGS & LEAVES.
No other items will be accepted.
All transporting containers must be removed. NO PLASTIC BAGS OR TRASH ALLOWED.
The success of these programs depends on everyone.
Help keep the facility open and available by avoiding disposal of prohibited materials.
The site will be under video surveillance, and violators will be prosecuted.
For questions, contact City Hall at 785/325-2284.
Now Accepting Debit/Credit Cards
You can now pay your City of Washington account with debit/credit cards or electronic checks in person or online. Convenience fees will apply. Click here for details. Payments take approximately 48 hours to process. If your payment is not deposited into the City's account by the due date, penalties will be applied to your bill.
PRESS RELEASE
The City of Washington has issued a press release concerning ways to reduce your energy consumption.
