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Administration

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1. City Hall hours and location?

City Hall office hours are 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Mon - Fri and remains open through the noon hour.
City Hall is located in the Spring Hill Civic Center at 401 N. Madison, one half block West of Webster and Lawrence Streets. The building is the former elementary school and City Hall is positioned in the north end of the building.

2. Where can I find information on the municipal codes?

View the City of Spring Hill Municipal Codes.

3. Where can I get a No Soliciting sticker?

Stickers are available at City Hall and the Police Station.

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Cemetery Board

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1. How much is a burial plot?

For information on burial plots, please contact the Board President, Helen Hecke, at (913) 592-3419.

2. How can I find out if my relative is buried in the cemetery?

For information on burial listings, please contact the Board President, Helen Hecke, at (913) 592-3419.

3. Where is the cemetery located?

The Spring Hill Cemetery is located in the 800 Block of West Lawrence Street.

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Community Development

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1. Do I need a permit to build a deck, fence or put up a shed?

Yes, the Residential Building Guide will offer permit details for common homeowner projects. More...

2. Why do I need to hire a contractor who is licensed with Johnson County Contractor Licensing program?

Johnson County's Contractor licensing is required for contractors related to general, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits inside the City limits, even in Miami County. More...

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Finance

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1. What is Spring Hill’s Sales Tax amount?

If you are shopping on the Johnson County side of the City it is 8.025 percent, and if you are shopping on the Miami County side it is 8.05 percent. South Street (215th) is the dividing line.

2. What is the difference between the appraised value and assessed valuation of my home and property?

The appraised value is assigned by the county appraiser of the county you live within. It represents the market value of your home and property

The current assessed value for a residential property is 11.5 percent of the appraised value.

3. What is a “Mill” or a “Mill Levy”?

A Mill / Mill Levy is the tax rate that used for each $1,000 of a property’s assessed valuation to calculate the amount of taxes owed.

4. What does SPC or Special mean on my tax statement?

It means you live in a subdivision or area of Spring Hill where infrastructure services, such as sanitary sewer or water, were needed in order to build the homes.

Bonds were purchased by the City to finance the Special Assessments which provided the extension of the infrastructure to serve your home. Please contact the City Finance Department for more details regarding these Special Assessments (913) 592-3664.

5. Where can I get a copy of the Spring Hill Sales Tax Exemption Certificate?

You can download and print the Certificate here. Download Certificate

6. Where can I get a copy of the City of Spring Hill Form W-9

You can download the Form here. Download Form W-9

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Governing Body

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1. What is the process for placing an item on the agenda?

You may contact the City Clerk at (913) 592-3664 to request an item be placed on the City Council agenda.

2. How can I contact the Mayor and City Council?

The Mayor and City Council addresses and phone numbers are on the Governing Body Members page.
Governing Body Members

3. When is the next Council meeting?

Council meetings are the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Spring Hill Civic Center.

401 N. Madison
Room 15
Spring Hill, Kansas More...

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Municipal Court

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1. How do I get a continuance of my court date?

If you have never had a continuance, you may call the Court Clerk at (913) 592-3664 and request a continuance. You will be given the next available Court date.

If you have previously failed to appear for a scheduled Court date or have been granted a continuance, you must attend your currently scheduled Court date.

2. I can’t afford an attorney. Can I be appointed one?

It is your choice to have an attorney. If the City prosecutor is seeking jail time and you cannot afford an attorney, the Judge may appoint the public defender to represent you.

3. What happens at court?

Defendants are seated in the court room. The Judge will call cases on the arraignment docket in alphabetical order. The Judge reads the charges and asks the defendant for a plea. If a person pleas guilty, the judge will compete the sentencing. Upon hearing the charges and potential penalties a defendant may request a continuance for time to consult an attorney or gather needed paperwork.

When a fine amount is owed, the defendant will then proceed to the Court Clerk for payment options. If a defendant pleas “not guilty” the judge will set the case for trial and give the defendant the opportunity to discuss the case with the City prosecutor.

The prosecutor will read names from the plea docket alphabetically. The prosecutor has the authority to dismiss a case, seek penalties for guilty judgments, request jail time, amend charges and approve diversion plans.

Payment is expected after the judgment has been made. However, defendants may request additional time to pay their fines. The Judge or prosecutor may approve a payment plan or grant the defendant a new court date. Partial payments are only accepted if the defendant has been approved for a payment plan.

At the conclusion of the arraignment and plea dockets, the prosecutor will call the time to pay docket. This docket is comprised of all defendants who have previously pled on their case but have not paid their fines in total.

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Public Works

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1. Who do I contact if I have a street light outage in my neighborhood?

Contact Spring Hill Public Works at 592-3317, during regular business hours, with the address closest to the street light outage and the pole number that is posted on the pole. They will contact KCP&L or Westar Energy that same day and the outage will be fixed within 7 to 10 business days by the electric company who services that area.

2. What's the City's chlorine residual average for this week?

The chlorine residuals remain in the water distribution system once demand for chlorine has been met. This weeks residual is 3.8 mg/l. more...

3. How do I mark my city's utilities prior to digging?

It is required to call 592-3317 with your dig safe ticket number in order to dispatch a city worker to locate the utilities. More...

4. How do I reserve the gazebo at City Park?

The gazebo is used on a first come, first served basis. To access water and electricity, call 592-3317 during business hours.

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Recycling

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1. Do I need to sort my recycling?

No. Recycled items can be commingled loosely in the recycling bin.

2. Do I need to break down boxes before recycling them?

Corrugated cartons should be cut or reduced to 2' x 2' and placed under the recycling bin.

3. Do I have to rinse out my containers before placing them in the recycling bin?

Yes. Containers should be thoroughly rinsed before recycling.

4. Can I leave the labels on my recycled items?

Yes. Labels may remain intact on recycled items.

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Utilities

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1. When are water and sewer rates reviewed by City Council?

Annual rate studies will be presented to the City Council each year during the budget process. If rate increases are warranted, they will take effect in October of that same year.

2. How is sewer consumption calculated?

Sewer consumption is refigured every year, based on the average amount of water you use from approximately December 15th to March 14th. The new average goes into effect on the April bill and will not change until the following year. This average of the volume of water used in those three billing cycles is the amount used for the rest of the year to calculate the sewer charge. If you are a new customer, or have had a leak during the re-averaging period, we bill you for the median consumption. If you are set up at this median (4,900 gallons for example), but don’t use 4,900 gallons of water each month, then it is possible for your monthly sewer charge to be higher than your monthly water change. If this occurs, please contact City Hall to inquire about our appeal process.

3. What optioins do I have if I can't pay my bill?

For payment assistance, please contact the Johnson County Multi-Service Center at (913) 592-2304. If you recieve assistance from any agency, please contact City Hall to let us know you're seeking assistance. Payment arrangements with the City are available in certain situations, Please contact City Hall to discuss options at (913) 592-3664. Multi Service Center