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Osawatomie, Kansas
Tucked between the Marais des Cygnes River and Pottawatomie Creek in southwest Miami County, Osawatomie pairs a storied Free State past with a downtown that sits at Mile Zero of the Flint Hills Trail, the longest trail in Kansas. It is a place where a weekend ride, a round at the lakeside golf course and a stop at a state historic site can all fit into one easy afternoon.
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Osawatomie is a Miami County, Kansas city. So far in 2026, 71 single-family homes sold through the MLS at a median of $192,000, about $151 per finished square foot. The median annual property tax on those homes was $3,256, an effective rate of 1.68% of the sale price.
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What’s new in Osawatomie
What the city is approving, building and planning
Pulled from council and planning agendas, city news and local reporting, checked November 7, 2026. Older items move to our Update Archive.
Your utilities
October 2026
Council adopts 2027 fee schedule with higher water rates
On Oct. 22, 2026, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1401, the 2027 fee schedule, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. The staff proposal adopted as presented raises the residential water meter fee from $41.64 to $49.75 and usage from $0.99 to $1.19 per 100 gallons, ahead of the new water treatment plant. The temporary electric hookup deposit also rises from $100 to $200.
Source: City of Osawatomie (Nov. 12, 2026 packet, Oct. 22 minutes) →
Data centers
November 2026
Data center rezoning heads to Nov. 30 public hearing
A public hearing is set for 5 p.m. Nov. 30, 2026, on a request to rezone five parcels, two of them owned by the city, from R-1 residential to I-1 industrial for a proposed data center. The Planning Commission will be asked to recommend a Digital Infrastructure Overlay District for them, and related code changes would allow data centers in I-1 only where that overlay is approved.
Road work
November 2026
Five streets lined up for 2027 mill-and-overlay
The city manager’s Nov. 12, 2026 report lists 2027 repaving candidates: Main Street from 12th to 18th, Walnut from 7th to 12th, Lom Vista, Brown Circle Drive, and Carr from 1st to 6th. Carr will wait until its water line is replaced. Staff hope to bid a couple of the projects in early spring 2027.
Library
November 2026
Library expansion plans priced at $272,250
Preparing construction-ready plans and managing construction for the Osawatomie Public Library expansion is estimated at $272,250, according to the city manager’s Nov. 12, 2026 report. The city will keep pursuing grants while the library board continues fundraising.
Downtown
October 2026
City floats two-hour parking limit on downtown Main Street
City staff asked the council on Oct. 8, 2026 to consider restoring a two-hour parking limit, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., in the 500 and 600 blocks of Main Street; overnight parking would stay unrestricted. Staff said earlier limits were removed to accommodate second-story apartments. The council took no action, and no ordinance has been adopted.
Water plant
November 2026
Council to weigh change to water plant builder’s contract
The Nov. 12, 2026 City Council agenda lists a resolution amending the construction manager at-risk (CMAR) contract with Bowen Engineering, the firm on the city’s new water treatment plant project. No dollar amount is listed on the agenda. The item is on the agenda; the vote result has not been published.
Council vote
October 2026
City trades floodplain parcel for three buildable lots
On Oct. 8, 2026, the council approved Resolution 1399, trading the city’s last floodplain parcel, a long, unbuildable lot on the north side of the Marais des Cygnes River, to a private owner. In return the city receives three buildable lots inside city limits on East Pacific and Chestnut streets. The swap follows an earlier easement and land exchange with the same owner.
City buildings
October 2026
$571,695 in hail-damage roof repairs approved for 17 city buildings
The council approved Resolution 1400 on Oct. 8, 2026, awarding $571,694.52 in hailstorm roof repairs across 17 city buildings to four contractors, including City Hall, the Auditorium, Memorial Hall and the police station. Staff estimated a city funding gap of about $11,677 beyond the expected coverage, and about $45,000 of work at eight buildings was left unbid.
Data centers
September 2026
Data center deal scaled back as two parcels are annexed
On Sept. 24 the City Council approved an amendment to the Alcove pre-development agreement that cuts the projected water need from 1,000,000 to 80,000 gallons per day, drops the requested power from 50-150 MW to 0 MW, and removes industrial revenue bonds and the up-to-50% property tax abatement. The council also annexed two parcels on W. 335th Street that are part of the proposed site, on the condition that the project receives its approvals and permits. Staff said in October that zoning applications are expected within four to six weeks.
Water plant
October 2026
Water plant engineering contract set for $741,920 cut
The Oct. 8 agenda includes Resolution 1398, which would reduce BG Consultants’ design and construction-observation contract from $6,272,648 to $5,530,728. Staff said the contractor’s guaranteed maximum price shows the city can replace fewer water mains than first hoped, which shrinks the observation work. The city manager’s report puts mobilization at June 22, 2027, and substantial completion at March 1, 2029.
Historic reuse
September 2026
Council backs new tax-credit bid for West Elementary Lofts
On Sept. 10 the council unanimously approved Resolution 1392, which supports Alcove Development’s application to the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation for Housing Investor Tax Credits. The credits would fund the West Elementary Lofts apartments in the former Swenson Building, which is already rezoned to R-3 and listed on the state and federal historic registers. Staff said the project cannot start without this financing.
Trails
September 2026
Shared-use trail project breaks ground
Construction on the city’s Transportation Alternatives trail project began September 28 and is expected to run through mid-December, with Killough Construction as contractor and funding from a KDOT grant. The $1.5 million project adds about 2.7 miles of shared-use paths, sidewalks and gravel trail linking neighborhoods, parks, historic sites and the Mile Zero Trailhead of the Flint Hills Trail.
Utilities
August 2026
Water treatment plant estimate released
The city shared a preliminary construction estimate of $34 to $35 million, plus a $3 to $4 million construction-manager-at-risk fee, for a new water treatment plant. City officials have said a new 3-million-gallon-per-day plant is the most cost-effective long-term option compared with connecting to Rural Water District 2.
New homes
June 2026
First homes near completion at 5th Street Terrace
At 5th Street Terrace, a city-owned parcel platted for 24 moderate-income single-family homes, all infrastructure is complete and the first four homes are nearing final completion. The project is supported by a Rural Housing Incentive District approved in 2022.
Data centers
June 2026
Proposed data center campus under review
The city signed a preliminary development agreement giving Lawrence-based Alcove Development exclusive rights to study land the city acquired from the state for a possible data center campus. Mayor Nick Hampson told KSHB 41 that no applications, permits or council votes on the project had taken place as of early June 2026.
Historical property tax
Osawatomie property taxes: 10 years of real bills
The typical Osawatomie home that sold in 2026 (year to date) carried an annual property tax bill of about $3,256, or 1.68% of its sale price. In 2017 it was $1,640 (1.67%). Appraisals tend to rise faster than anyone budgets for, so check the actual bill on any home you like.
10 years of real tax bills
Median property tax on Osawatomie homes that sold, 2017–2026
What buyers actually inherited: the full annual tax bill (city, county, school and all other levies) on single-family homes sold each year. Effective rate = tax ÷ sale price.
See the numbers
| Year sold | Median annual tax | Median sale price | Effective rate | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1,640 | $84,000 | 1.67% | 69 |
| 2018 | $1,460 | $95,000 | 1.42% | 67 |
| 2019 | $1,573 | $99,500 | 1.51% | 69 |
| 2020 | $1,640 | $130,000 | 1.34% | 55 |
| 2021 | $1,829 | $134,000 | 1.36% | 61 |
| 2022 | $1,786 | $165,000 | 1.15% | 84 |
| 2023 | $2,326 | $170,000 | 1.41% | 86 |
| 2024 | $2,866 | $176,900 | 1.57% | 111 |
| 2025 | $3,263 | $198,500 | 1.76% | 87 |
| 2026 | $3,256 | $190,500 | 1.68% | 70 |
Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales, DataMaster SLIM exports of October 25, 2026, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team. Tax figures are as reported in MLS at sale and may reflect the prior tax year; bills under $300 (land-only or missing) are left out. Not a tax quote.
10-year lookback
Price per square foot, subdivision by subdivision
Median sale price per finished square foot for single-family homes in the 4 busiest Osawatomie subdivisions, by year sold. Darker gold means pricier per foot. Scroll sideways on a phone.
| Subdivision | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osawatomie571 sales | $64 | $79 | $79 | $95 | $103 | $131 | $140 | $150 | $160 | $149 | +134%2017–26 |
| Miami County36 sales | · | $117 | $113 | $113 | $128 | $171 | $192 | $152 | · | $209 | +80%2018–26 |
| Smith21 sales | · | · | $78 | $75 | $109 | $117 | $144 | · | $149 | $179 | +129%2019–26 |
| Rural Miami19 sales | $75 | · | $136 | · | $173 | $127 | · | · | · | $281 | +277%2017–26 |
Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales, DataMaster SLIM exports of October 25, 2026, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team. A year is shown only when at least two homes sold; subdivisions with fewer than 8 sales in these years are left out. Small neighborhoods can swing a lot year to year. Methodology.
Osawatomie subdivisions
5 Osawatomie neighborhoods with recent sales
Osawatomie subdivisions with at least three single-family sales in the last ten years, A to Z, with their sales counts. Tap one to see what is for sale there now.
Subdivision names as entered in the MLS. Source: Heartland MLS closed single-family sales, DataMaster SLIM exports of October 25, 2026, compiled by Wingman Real Estate – The Shopper Team.
City rules
Can I do that in Osawatomie?
The questions buyers ask before the fence goes up, from Osawatomie code, permit pages and local reporting. Rules change and HOA covenants can be stricter, so confirm with the city before you build.
Chickens
Hens are allowed with an annual city fowl permit ($250 first year, $25 renewal, renewed by December 31). Limits are 5 hens on lots under 1 acre, 10 on 1 to under 2 acres and 15 on 2 acres or more. Applicants need signed approval from the property owner and all adjoining neighbors, and roosters are not allowed inside city limits (Ordinance 3878, January 2026).
Fireworks
Fireworks may be set off June 29 through July 3 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on July 4 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Fences
Under the city’s building code amendments, fences up to 7 feet tall do not need a building permit. Taller fences need one, and exempt work still has to follow other city rules, so check placement with City Hall first.
Sheds
A one-story detached storage shed or similar accessory building of 120 square feet or less does not need a building permit. Anything larger requires one. Detached decks of 200 square feet or less and no more than 30 inches above grade are also exempt.
Trash & recycling
The city contracts trash and recycling service, currently with Waste Management. Residential trash is billed once a year on the property tax bill. The city also holds seasonal curbside yard-waste pickups and a city-wide cleanup day, when residents can set out up to five bulky items (no tires, appliances or hazardous materials).
Pets
Osawatomie requires a city license for all dogs and cats over six months old. Proof of rabies vaccination and/or a microchip number is required; call City Hall at (913) 755-2146 for fees.
Home businesses
Home occupations must stay incidental to the residence and may use no more than 25 percent of the floor area of any one floor. Only residents of the home may work in the business, all materials and equipment must be stored inside an enclosed structure, and any sign must be non-illuminated and no more than 2 feet in any direction. Tourist homes are not allowed as a home occupation, and a bed and breakfast requires a special use permit.
RV parking
Boats, boat trailers and camping trailers may be stored in rear yards and established side yards when placed on a hard or soft surface improvement. Outdoor parking of commercial trucks or buses over three tons is not allowed as an accessory use. An RV may be used as a temporary overnight residence only with a $15 city permit good for 7 days, renewable once.
Pools
Private swimming pools are allowed in rear and side yards but must sit at least 10 feet from the nearest property line. An enclosure at least 4 feet tall is required, placed no closer than 4 feet from any edge of the pool; a pool bathhouse may be up to 216 sq ft.
Burning
To burn inside Osawatomie city limits, contact the Osawatomie Fire Department first at (913) 755-6941. Properties outside city limits in Miami County use the county’s online burn permit, or call (913) 294-3232, option 4.
Rental registration
Owners of every rental dwelling in Osawatomie, including single-family homes and rented units in owner-occupied homes, must file a written rental registration application and pass a city inspection. The first inspection is included; re-inspections after critical failures cost $100, then $300, and a unit failing a third time is posted Do Not Occupy.
Sidewalk snow removal
Owners or occupants must clear all snow and ice from the public sidewalk next to their lot within 12 hours after snowfall stops (or within 12 hours after the next sunrise for overnight storms). Sand or ashes count as compliance when ice is too hard to remove, and putting snow from private property onto a street, alley or sidewalk is not allowed. Violations carry a 25 dollar fine, and the city may clear the walk and bill the cost to the property taxes (Sections 13-401 to 13-405).
Lawn and weed height
Weeds and grasses on residential property are presumed to be a nuisance once they pass 12 inches tall (Section 8-101(kk)(6)), and owners or tenants are responsible for the area out to the street centerline (Section 8-304). After a notice of violation, owners generally have 10 days to correct it before the city may mow and bill the property; court fines run 50 to 100 dollars per offense (Sections 8-207 and 8-211).
Solar panels
Solar panels require a building permit and structural review. On pitched roofs, panels may not rise above the peak and may stand no more than 24 inches off the roof on the front or sides (4 feet on the rear); ground-mounted systems are capped at 8 feet tall, must meet setbacks and need underground wiring (Section 15-701).
Inoperable vehicles
Inoperable or abandoned vehicles may not be stored on private property outside an enclosed building. One inoperable vehicle is allowed for up to 15 consecutive days, and weeds growing around a vehicle can be treated as evidence it has not moved (Section 8-401).
Accessory dwelling units
A secondary home on a residential lot (called echo housing in the zoning rules) requires a special use permit with a public hearing and Planning Commission review. A 2023 approval required the unit to sit in the rear yard at least 10 feet from the rear lot line, match the main home in style while being smaller in height and bulk, keep lot coverage at or below 75 percent and have at most one off-street parking space (Resolution 1165). Conditions are set case by case, so confirm with City Hall.
Building permits
Under Sec. 4-105(a), a permit is required to build, enlarge, alter, repair, move or demolish a building, and for electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing work. Exempt work includes retaining walls of 4 feet or less, finish work such as painting and flooring, playground equipment, and prefabricated above-ground pools less than 24 inches deep (Sec. 4-105(b)).
Water restrictions
During a declared drought, the city can move from a voluntary Water Watch to a Water Warning, which asks customers to limit lawn watering, pools and car washing, and then to a Water Emergency with mandatory limits or rationing. After a written notice, violations can lead to water shutoff ($50 to $300 reconnection fees) and mandatory fines of $100 for a first offense and $200 after that (Code Ch. XV, Art. 6).
Yard and street parking
Vehicles may not park in front or side yards except on a driveway or required parking surface, new street-access parking areas must be paved, and vehicles may not be stored on vacant residential lots. Vehicles left on a public street for 48 hours or more can be towed, and fines run from $30 to $100 per day (Code Ch. XIV, Art. 7).
Moving in
Osawatomie utility providers
Who to call to turn things on. Providers can vary by address, so confirm before closing.
City of Osawatomie Utilities
The city runs its own electric utility and buys about 99% of its power through the Southwest Power Pool and other agreements. To report an outage, text OUTAGE to 913-557-8777.
City of Osawatomie Utilities
The city treats and distributes water and is planning a new water treatment plant.
City of Osawatomie Utilities
The city handles wastewater collection and treatment.
Waste Management (city contract)
Billed once a year on the property tax bill. The phone number is the city utility office.
Local guide
Where to eat, shop and see a doctor
Named places in and near Osawatomie. Hours and ownership change, so call ahead. (Nobody paid to be on this list; we just like to eat.)
Where to eat
- Whistle Stop Cafe — Down-home American cafe a short walk from the downtown shops, at 901 6th St.
- Chris’ Cafe — A longtime downtown cafe at 537 Main St.
- La Hacienda — A local favorite for Mexican food.
- China Restaurant — Chinese and Asian dishes at 1230 6th St.
- Sonic Drive-In — Drive-in burgers and shakes at 319 E Main St.
Where to shop
- Oz Mart — Downtown convenience store that opened in 2025 and stocks fresh fruit, vegetables and household staples.
- Downtown flea markets — A cluster of flea-market shops in downtown Osawatomie, close to Whistle Stop Cafe.
- Dollar General — Everyday essentials at 306 6th St.
- Dollar Tree — Household basics and party supplies at 601 Brown Ave.
Doctors & clinics
- Osawatomie Medical Pavilion (The University of Kansas Health System) — Family medicine with same-day appointments and on-site lab and X-ray, at 100 E Main St; (913) 588-1227.
- Paola Hospital Emergency Department (Miami County Medical Center) — 24/7 emergency care about 10 miles north at 2100 Baptiste Dr, Paola; (913) 445-6655.
- Dr. Dennis Barden, DDS — Dental office at 301 E Main St; (913) 755-3014.
Living in Osawatomie
Osawatomie history, jobs and parks
A little history
Osawatomie was founded in October 1854 by Free State settlers brought west by the Emigrant Aid Society, and it quickly became a flashpoint in the Bleeding Kansas era. In 1856 abolitionist John Brown made the town and the Adair cabin his base, and on August 30 of that year the Battle of Osawatomie ended with the town looted and burned, leaving only three buildings standing. The town recovered and in 1859 hosted the first convention of the Kansas Republican Party. The railroad arrived in 1879 and made Osawatomie a supply center and a Missouri Pacific division point until 1985. On August 31, 1910, Theodore Roosevelt delivered his “New Nationalism” speech here, proof that this little town has never been shy about a big conversation.
Where people work
Osawatomie State Hospital is the city’s best-known employer, with 533 authorized positions in fiscal year 2024 and an estimated 628 jobs supported in 2023. The city itself is another local employer, running its own electric, water, wastewater and golf course operations, along with Osawatomie USD 367. Many residents also commute north along U.S. 169 to jobs in Paola, Gardner, Olathe and the wider Kansas City area.
Parks & outdoors
The Flint Hills Trail Mile Zero Trailhead, at 1400 South St behind the Karl E. Cole Sports Complex, is the eastern starting point of roughly 96 finished miles of trail to Council Grove, open dawn to dusk for biking, hiking and horseback riding. John Brown Memorial Park, a state historic site, preserves the battle site and the Adair Cabin. The 18-hole Osawatomie Golf Course sits beside City Lake, where people come to fish, and a new lakeside clubhouse is planned. The Karl E. Cole Sports Complex hosts baseball, softball and soccer, and the O-Zone sport and fitness center offers indoor and outdoor pools for anyone who believes every season is swim season.
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Sales tax
How Osawatomie’s sales tax compares
Osawatomie’s combined state, county and city sales tax is 9.75% inside city limits, and 3.25% on groceries (Kansas dropped its state tax on food in 2025, so only local tax is left on groceries). Here is how that stacks up against nearby cities, lowest to highest. Same sandwich, different zip code, different receipt.
| City | County | Sales tax | Groceries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Quivira (no city sales tax) | Johnson | 7.975% | 1.475% |
| Bucyrus (no city sales tax) | Miami | 8.0% | 1.5% |
| Fontana | Miami | 8.5% | 2.0% |
| Mission Woods | Johnson | 8.975% | 2.475% |
| Prairie Village | Johnson | 8.975% | 2.475% |
| Westwood Hills | Johnson | 8.975% | 2.475% |
| Lane | Franklin | 9.0% | 2.5% |
| Leawood | Johnson | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Mission Hills | Johnson | 9.225% | 2.725% |
| Paola | Miami | 9.25% | 2.75% |
| Lenexa | Johnson | 9.35% | 2.85% |
| Overland Park | Johnson | 9.35% | 2.85% |
| Gardner | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| Merriam | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| Olathe | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| Roeland Park | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| Spring Hill | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| Westwood | Johnson | 9.475% | 2.975% |
| La Cygne | Linn | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| Louisburg | Miami | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| Wellsville | Franklin | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| Shawnee | Johnson | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| De Soto | Johnson | 9.725% | 3.225% |
| Mission | Johnson | 9.725% | 3.225% |
| Osawatomie | Miami | 9.75% | 3.25% |
| Edgerton | Johnson | 9.975% | 3.475% |
| Fairway | Johnson | 9.975% | 3.475% |
Source: Kansas Department of Revenue city rate file, October 2026. Homes outside city limits pay the county rate instead. Rates can differ by address, so check the KDOR address lookup before you budget. This is sales tax; property tax is in the tax history above.
Osawatomie FAQ
Osawatomie, KS: the questions people ask most
Is Osawatomie a good place to live?
Osawatomie offers a historic downtown, city-run utilities, an 18-hole golf course on City Lake and direct access to the Flint Hills Trail, all within the Kansas City metro area. Recent city projects include new shared-use paths, the restored Memorial Hall and a planned water treatment plant.
What county is Osawatomie in?
Osawatomie is in southwestern Miami County, Kansas, along U.S. Route 169 and Kansas Highway 7.
What is Osawatomie known for, and what is there to do?
Osawatomie is known for its ties to John Brown and the 1856 Battle of Osawatomie, which are preserved at John Brown Memorial Park and Museum State Historic Site. It is also home to Mile Zero of the Flint Hills Trail, the longest trail in Kansas, plus a golf course, City Lake and the annual John Brown Jamboree festival.
What is the property tax rate in Osawatomie?
Property taxes in Osawatomie combine levies from Miami County, the City of Osawatomie, USD 367 and other taxing districts, so the total depends on the property. Miami County reports it has cut its own levy by almost 13 mills since 2016; check the Miami County Treasurer and Appraiser for a specific parcel.
How far is Osawatomie from Kansas City?
Osawatomie is about 61 miles southwest of Kansas City, Kansas, and about 10 miles south of Paola via U.S. 169.
Is there new construction in Osawatomie?
Yes. 5th Street Terrace, a city-backed neighborhood platted for 24 moderate-income single-family homes, had its first four homes nearing completion in mid-2026, and the city reports growth in other housing developments and individual home builds. A new $3.5 million golf clubhouse and event center is planned for completion in spring 2027.
What school district serves Osawatomie?
Osawatomie is served by Osawatomie USD 367, which operates Swenson Early Childhood Education Center, Trojan Elementary, Osawatomie Middle School and Osawatomie High School.
What is the sales tax rate in Osawatomie?
9.75% inside city limits as of October 2026 (state, Miami County and city combined), and 3.25% on groceries (local tax only; Kansas dropped its state sales tax on food on Jan. 1, 2025). Nearby, rates run from 7.975% in Lake Quivira to 9.975% in Fairway. Rates can differ by address. Look up any address with the Kansas Department of Revenue rate locator. Source: Kansas Department of Revenue, October 2026.
When will Osawatomie’s new water treatment plant be finished?
As of the city manager’s Oct. 8, 2026 report, construction mobilization is scheduled for June 22, 2027, and substantial completion for March 1, 2029. The project deadline is Sept. 30, 2029.
Are Osawatomie water rates going up?
Yes. On Oct. 22, 2026, the City Council unanimously adopted the 2027 fee schedule (Resolution 1401), effective Jan. 1, 2027. The staff proposal, adopted as presented, raises the residential water meter fee from $41.64 to $49.75 a month and usage from $0.99 to $1.19 per 100 gallons. Staff said these rates are expected to stay in place until the new water treatment plant is complete. Confirm your bill with City Hall.
How many new homes have been built in Osawatomie in 2026?
The city’s September 2026 permit report shows 8 new home starts year to date, out of 829 total permits worth about $12.3 million in construction value. Residential building permits are $0.35 per square foot, with a $40 minimum plus utilities as required.
Does the City of Osawatomie provide electric service?
Yes. The city runs its own electric, water and sewer utilities. The 2027 fee schedule on the Oct. 22, 2026 council agenda proposed raising the residential electric meter charge from $9.00 to $11.75 a month and the rate for the first 500 kWh from $0.111 to $0.119, effective Jan. 1, 2027.
How much is the utility deposit in Osawatomie?
The residential utility deposit is $100. The proposed 2027 fee schedule on the Oct. 22, 2026 council agenda would raise it to $200 and raise the customer service fee from $15 to $20 plus tax, effective Jan. 1, 2027 if adopted.
When and where does the Osawatomie City Council meet?
Regular council meetings are held Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Memorial Hall, 411 11th Street; recent meetings were Oct. 8, Oct. 22 and Nov. 12, 2026. Agendas and packets are posted in the city’s online Agenda Center, and people who want to speak during public comments must sign up by email before noon on the Wednesday before the meeting.
Is a data center being built in Osawatomie?
A data center is proposed but not yet approved. A public hearing is set for 5 p.m. Nov. 30, 2026, on rezoning five parcels, two of them city-owned, from R-1 residential to I-1 industrial. The request would also need a Digital Infrastructure Overlay District.
Which Osawatomie streets are planned for repaving in 2027?
The city’s 2027 mill-and-overlay candidates are Main Street (12th to 18th), Walnut (7th to 12th), Lom Vista, Brown Circle Drive, and Carr (1st to 6th, after its water line is replaced). Staff plan to bid some of these in early spring 2027.
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