Trash Pick Up Delay
Due to the extreme cold temperature there will be a delay in trash pick up this week. Please be patient as our City Crew works in these current conditions.
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City of Galena Inclement Weather Updates
The City Clerks office and Court Clerks office will be closed today, 02/09/2021 due to inclement weather. Payments can still be made online at galenaks.gov or our drive thru drop box.
Probation scheduled for tonight 02/09/2021 is rescheduled for March 09 at 5:30pm.
Trash Service is running today but will be delayed due to icy road conditions.
Trash Service Suspended due to Inclement Weather
Trash service on 02/08/2021 is suspended due to inclement weather. Trash service will reconvene as soon as possible.
Patrol Officer Position
The City of Galena, KS is looking for professional, self-motivated, community oriented, individuals to apply for Police Officer positions.
TYPE: Full Time & Part Time
SALARY: Depending of Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must be 21 years of age, a United States Citizen, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and good moral character. Applicant cannot have felony or domestic violence arrests. Law Enforcement certified preferred but not mandatory.
The City of Galena is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants will be required to successfully pass a background investigation, psychological, physical, and drug and alcohol testing.
OBTAINING AN APPLICATION: To obtain an Application; Print from City Web Site: www.Galenaks.gov or request and return to: City Clerk’s Office at (620)783-5265, 211 W 7th Street Galena, KS 66739.
Taking Down DUI (New Year)
Beginning December 26, and continuing through January 3rd, The Galena Police Department will join many other police agencies across the state, including the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office & Kansas Highway Patrol, in the Taking Down DUI traffic enforcement campaign, sponsored by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).
The winter holidays are upon us, but this winter holiday is different. We are in the middle of a COVID pandemic. While we are all aware of the effects COVID has had on us, it has had a dramatic and devastating effect on our roads as well.
Marijuana, opioid, and alcohol use have increased substantially in general during the pandemic, but also with motor vehicle drivers. These impairing substances now identified in nearly 25% of serious and fatal crashes. Remember, these crashes do not just affect the impaired driver- these crashes involve others that share the vehicle and road with us –passengers, other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Impaired driving crashes are completely preventable.
According to KDOT, in comparison with other holidays, the New Year’s Holiday period outranks most of the other holidays in number of crashes in which at least one of the drivers is impaired by alcohol and/or other drugs. Your choice to drive or to take other safe transportation rests solely with you.
A DUI will change your life forever. A DUI arrest and conviction results in jail time, the suspension or permanent revocation of driver’s license, thousands of dollars for fines, bail, court costs, attorney fees and increased insurance costs.
“If you plan on using an impairing substance over the holiday season; Line up a ride with a sober acquaintance or other safe transportation BEFORE you go out. On the drive to zero, you are in the driver’s seat.”
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Patrol Officer Position
The City of Galena, KS is looking for professional, self-motivated, community oriented, individuals to apply for Police Officer positions.
TYPE: Full Time & Part Time
SALARY: Depending of Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must be 21 years of age, a United States Citizen, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and good moral character. Applicant cannot have felony or domestic violence arrests. Law Enforcement certified preferred but not mandatory.
The City of Galena is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants will be required to successfully pass a background investigation, psychological, physical, and drug and alcohol testing.
OBTAINING AN APPLICATION: To obtain an Application; Print from City Web Site: www.Galenaks.gov or request and return to: City Clerk’s Office at (620)783-5265, 211 W 7th Street Galena, KS 66739.
Thanksgiving Safe Arrival
Beginning Friday, November 20, through Sunday, Nov 29, 2020 the Galena Police Department will join many other law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Kansas Highway Patrol, in the Kansas Thanksgiving Safe Arrivaltraffic enforcement campaign. A grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will support overtime enforcement efforts. While all Kansas Traffic Laws will be enforced, this extra provision will be aggressively targeting and removing impaired drivers from our roads.
According to KDOT, the day before Thanksgiving sees more impairment-related crashes than any other day of the year. Those who choose to drive under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, are a danger to all they share the road with–their passengers, other motorists and their passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Impaired driving crashes tend to be more severe. On average, across Kansas, three persons are injured every day, and one person is killed every four days in alcohol/drug-related crashes. Vehicle occupants in alcohol- or other drug-related crashes are over 2 ½ times more likely to be injured or killed than those involved in crashes where alcohol or other drugs were not a factor.
Each week across Kansas, over 250 drivers are arrested for choosing to drive impaired
(Driving Under the Influence). A DUI conviction will result in jail time, the suspension or revocation of driver’s license, a fine of $500 to $2,500, participation in an alcohol or other drug treatment program and, where alcohol is cited as a contributing factor, the purchase and installation of an ignition interlock device by the offender. This device prevents the vehicle from starting if alcohol is present in the driver’s breath. All of this is in addition to thousands of dollars more for bail, court costs, and attorney fees.
“Keep in mind that if you are going to be drinking; Arrange to ride with a non-drinking acquaintance BEFORE you go out.”
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or both is a choice YOU make. Make the right choice. On the drive to zero, YOU are in the driver’s seat.
Up to $5000 in rental assistance available per tenant household
Dear Partners and Friends,
Home has never been more important. Our homes have always provided shelter, but in the midst of the COVID pandemic, home has become so much more. Home is where we receive our health care, educate our children, conduct business, and connect virtually for worship services, community meetings, and social gatherings.
The economic impact of the pandemic has left many Kansans unemployed or underemployed, uncertain how they will pay rent. While moratoriums provide temporary protection from eviction, rent continues to accrue each month, leaving tenants unsure how they will pay arrears, and leaving landlords without monthly income to pay bills and manage maintenance and upkeep.
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) has worked closely with the Kelly administration, the Office of Recovery, and the Department of Children and Families to create the Kansas Eviction Prevention Program (KEPP) .
KEPP is designed to decrease evictions and increase housing stability by assisting landlords and tenants experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID pandemic.
Through the KEPP program, landlords and tenants apply for up to $5000 per household to pay delinquent rental payments dating as far back as April 1, 2020. Payments will be made directly to the landlord, who must agree not to evict the household for nonpayment of rent or to charge late fees for the months KEPP assistance is received.
The KEPP program is funded through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act. Program funds are limited and only available for a short time, and applications will be processed in the order received. Submit your application as soon as possible to increase your likelihood of receiving assistance.
Ready to learn more and apply? Visit the KEPP web page to get started: Kansas Eviction Prevention Program
Please reach out to your contacts, colleagues, and community members who may benefit from this assistance and encourage them to apply.
We appreciate your partnership as we work to preserve home and support Kansans in need.
Questions? Please contact KEPP@kshousingcorp.org. |
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation | 611 S Kansas Ave., Suite 300 | Topeka, KS 66603
City Wide Garage Sales
City Wide Garage Sale has been set for October 24th. Get your $5.00 permits at City Hall Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm.
There will be roll off dumpsters available October 26th through October 30th for Galena Residents Only behind City Hall for all trash items that will not fit in your regular trash service. Public Works Department will not be picking up items left at the curb. No paint, tires, or chemicals.