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REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR CITY ATTORNEY POSITION

THE CITY OF GALENA, KS INVITES THE SUBMISSIONS OF LETTERS OF INTEREST FROM QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH EXTENSIVE LEGAL EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF GALENA IN VARIOUS LEGAL MATTERS AS MUNICIPAL CITY ATTORNEY.

SCOPE OF SERVICES WOULD INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

  • LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENATION IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO MUNICIPAL LAW, GOVERNANCE AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.
  • DRAFTING, REVIEWING AND NEGOTIATING CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND ANY OTHER MUNICIPAL LEGISLATION.
  • REPRESENTING THE CITY’S INTEREST IN LITIGATION, ARBITRATION, ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND OTHER LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
  • OFFERING COUNSEL ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW, PERSONNEL ISSUES, BILLING, FINANCE AND PUBLIC RELATIONS.
  • ATTENDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS TWICE EACH MONTH.
  • ATTENDING SPECIAL MEETINGS WHEN REQUESTED.
  • PROVIDE LEGAL COUNSEL ON MUNICIPAL SPECIFIC LAW.
  • REVIEWING AND WRITING POLICIES, MUNICIPAL CODES, CORRESPONDENCES AND OTHER ROUTINE DOCUMENTS OF GOVERNMENT FUNCTION.
  • REPORT CHANGES IN FEDERAL, STATE OR COUNTY LEGISLATION THAT AFFECT THE CITY.
  • MAINTAIN AN ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CITY, INCLUDING RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY.
  • COMPLY WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND CITY CODES AND LAWS.

INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD EMAIL THEIR LETTER OF INTEREST TO CITY CLERK, TRACY ROBERTS, AT T.ROBERTS@GALENAKS.GOV OR DROP OFF AT GALENA CITY HALL AT 211 W. 7TH STREET, GALENA, KS 66739.

Notice of Hearing to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget Hearing

The governing body of City of Galena will meet on September 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm at City Hall for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of the ad valorem tax.

Detailed budget information is available at City Clerks Office and will be available at this hearing


BUDGET SUMMARY


Proposed Budget 2026 Expenditures and Amount of 2025 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2026 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation.

2026 RNR PublicationDownload

2024 Consumer Confidence Report Now Available

The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) rule is part of the 1996 Amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) which requires public water utilities to provide consumers more information on their drinking water and opportunities to get involved in protecting their sources of water.

Under the CCR rule, all public water utilities are required to provide consumers with an annual water quality report known as a Consumer Confidence Report. These reports must be delivered to customers by July 1 of each year. Copies of the Consumer Confidence Report may be viewed by visiting https://galenaks.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2024-CCR-1.pdf. Paper copies are available at City Hall located at 211 w 7th Street, Galena, Ks 66739. For more information, please contact us at 620-783-5265 ext.1.      

Preparation for Winter Weather

In preparation for winter weather this week, we wanted to make citizens aware of some schedule modifications if the predictions really occur:

  1. All city offices are already scheduled to be closed tomorrow, February 17th, for President’s Day. 
  2. The regular council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 18th, will be postponed to a later date (and will be published when a new date has been set). 
  3. Mondays trash is scheduled to be picked up on Tuesday due to being closed for President’s Day. We may be delayed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays routes due to snow and below freezing temps. Worst case scenario, we will be caught up on all regular trash days next week. We will not be charging anyone for trash overages for next week or the following week.

All updates and modifications will be posted on the City website and Facebook page. Dispatch will run 24/7 regardless of weather. Again, this is solely in anticipation for severe winter weather. If we do not get what is predicted then it will be business as usual. 

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we (hopefully) close out the winter season. Check in on your friends, family and neighbors during this cold stretch. And keep our first responders and city lot crew in your prayers as they brave these cold days. 

Take care,

Ashley Qualls Groves 

City offices closed for Thanksgiving

The city offices will be closed Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, 2024 for Thanksgiving.

Thursday Solid Waste Route will be picked up on Monday, December 2, 2024. Friday Solid Waste Route will be picked up on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

For utility emergencies please call 620-783-1991.

Seasonal Positions Available Now

The City of Galena, KS is looking for professional, self-motivated, community oriented, individuals to apply for seasonal positions with Public Works. Full time employment opportunities are available.

TYPE: Seasonal

SALARY:  Starting Pay $10.00

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must be 16 years of age and must pass a drug screen.

OBTAINING AN APPLICATION: 

Apply at the City Clerk’s Office, 211 W 7th Street, Galena, KS or print an Application Form from the City Web Site: www.galenaks.gov and/or mail resume to:  City of Galena, c/o Human Resource Dept., 211 W 7th Street, Galena, KS 66739 or email resume to t.roberts@galenaks.gov. 

 The City of Galena is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Council Meeting Minutes now available for download!

The City Clerk’s Office is happy to announce that after months of scanning, City Council Minutes from 1967 to 2021 are now available to view online or download. You can access the minutes at: City Council Minutes.

For all meeting minutes after 2021 please visit https://galenaks.frontdeskgworks.com/.