Beginning July 1, 2012, Kansas cities are now allowed to publish summaries of regular ordinances in their official city newspapers if full versions of ordinances are made available to the public on City websites (HB 2166). This legislation was passed to save on publication costs. This legislation applies only to regular ordinances. Charter ordinances must still be published in their entirety for two consecutive weeks pursuant to Article 12, § 5 of the Kansas Constitution.

City of Lansing ordinance summaries and other required notices are published in the Leavenworth Times.

Click on the Ordinance numbers below to view the full version. Please contact City Clerk Amber McCullough at 913-727-3036 for Ordinances passed prior to July 1, 2012. 

Recent Ordinances:

Ordinance No. 904:  Sewer and Trash Disposal Assessments (published in the Leavenworth Times in its entirety)

Ordinance No. 905 Summary:  On August 2, 2012, the City of Lansing, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 905, repealing Ordinance No. 890, setting the Fine and Bond Schedules established by the Municipal Court Judge. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www.lansing.ks.us or at City Hall, 800 First Terrace, Lansing, KS 66043. This summary certified by Gregory Robinson, City Attorney.

Ordinance No. 906 Summary:  On August 2, 2012, the City of Lansing, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 906, repealing Ordinance No. 891, setting the service charges and fees for the departments and divisions of activity center, administration, community center, community development, finance, parks and recreation, and public works. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www.lansing.ks.us or at City Hall, 800 First Terrace, Lansing, KS 66043. This summary certified by Gregory Robinson, City Attorney

Ordinance No. 907 Summary: On August 16, 2012, the City of Lansing, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 907, vacating a portion of South Third Street. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after publication unless one or more interested parties files a written protest in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Lansing, Kansas before the expiration of such time. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www.lansing.ks.us or at City Hall, 800 First Terrace, Lansing, KS 66043. This summary certified by Gregory Robinson, City Attorney.

Ordinance No. 908 Summary:
On October 18, 2012, the City of Lansing, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 908, revising Division 2000 – Concrete, pages TS/20-1 – TS/20-2, of the Technical Specifications. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www.lansing.ks.us or at City Hall, 800 First Terrace, Lansing, KS 66043. This summary certified by Gregory Robinson, City Attorney.

Ordinance No. 909 Summary:
On September 6, 2012, the City of Lansing, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 909, adopting the Codification of Ordinances of the City of Lansing, Kansas. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www.lansing.ks.us or at City Hall, 800 First Terrace, Lansing, KS 66043. This summary certified by Gregory Robinson, City Attorney. 

Ordinance No. 910 Summary:
On December 20, 2012, the City of Lansing, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 910, adopting the financial plan and user charge rate schedule for residential and commercial customers in the city of Lansing, Kansas. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www.lansing.ks.us or at City Hall, 800 First Terrace, Lansing, KS 66043. This summary certified by Gregory Robinson, City Attorney.

Ordinance No. 911 Summary:
On October 18, 2012, the City of Lansing, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 911, Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012-A; Providing for the Levy and Collection of an Annual Tax for the Purpose of Paying the Principal of and Interest on Said Bonds as they Become Due; Authorizing Certain Other Documents and Actions in Connection Therewith; and Making Certain Covenants with Respect Thereto. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www.lansing.ks.us or at City Hall, 800 First Terrace, Lansing, KS 66043. This summary certified by Gregory Robinson, City Attorney.

Ordinance No. 912 Summary:
On October 18, 2012, the City of Lansing, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 912, Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012-B; Providing for the Levy and Collection of an Annual Tax for the Purpose of Paying the Principal of and Interest on Said Bonds as they Become Due; Authorizing Certain Other Documents and Actions in Connection Therewith; and Making Certain Covenants with Respect Thereto. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www.lansing.ks.us or at City Hall, 800 First Terrace, Lansing, KS 66043. This summary certified by Gregory Robinson, City Attorney. 

Ordinance No. 913 Summary:
On December 6, 2012, the City of Lansing, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 913, declaring and establishing ward boundaries within the City of Lansing, Kansas. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www.lansing.ks.us or at City Hall, 800 First Terrace, Lansing, KS 66043. This summary certified by Gregory Robinson, City Attorney. 

Ordinance No. 914 Summary:
On December 20, 2012, the City of Lansing, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 914, amending court costs under Chapter 10, Article 1, Section 108 of the Code of the City of Lansing, Kansas, 2012 Edition, and amendments thereto. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www.lansing.ks.us or at City Hall, 800 First Terrace, Lansing, KS 66043. This summary certified by Gregory Robinson, City Attorney.

Ordinance No. 916 Summary:
On March 7, 2013, the City of Lansing, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 916, granting to Westar Energy, Inc. an electric franchise including the right to construct, operate and maintain electric transmission, distribution and street lighting facilities within the corporate limits of the city of Lansing, Kansas. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www.lansing.ks.us or at City Hall, 800 First Terrace, Lansing, KS 66043. This summary certified by Gregory Robinson, City Attorney.

Ordinance No. 915 Summary:
On March 21, 2013, the City of Lansing, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 915, amending Chapter 1. Administration, Article 1. General Provisions, Section 1-113 Meetings, of the Code of the city of Lansing and repealing all ordinances in conflict with the terms hereof. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www.lansing.ks.us or at City Hall, 800 First Terrace, Lansing, KS 66043. This summary certified by Gregory Robinson, City Attorney.

Ordinance No. 917 Summary:
On March 21, 2013, the City of Lansing, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 917, amending Chapter 1. Administration, Article 8. Economic Development Committee, Section 1-801 Committee Established, Membership, of the Code of the city of Lansing and repealing all ordinances in conflict with the terms hereof. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www.lansing.ks.us or at City Hall, 800 First Terrace, Lansing, KS 66043. This summary certified by Gregory Robinson, City Attorney.

Ordinance No. 918 Summary:
On March 21, 2013, the City of Lansing, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 917, amending Chapter 13. Parks/Public Property, Article 3. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Section 13-301 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Section 13-303 Establishment of Parks and Recreation Board, of the Code of the city of Lansing and repealing all ordinances in conflict with the terms hereof. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www.lansing.ks.us or at City Hall, 800 First Terrace, Lansing, KS 66043. This summary certified by Gregory Robinson, City Attorney.

Ordinance No. 919 Summary:
On March 21, 2013, the City of Lansing, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 919, annexing land to the city of Lansing, Kansas. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www.lansing.ks.us or at City Hall, 800 First Terrace, Lansing, KS 66043. This summary certified by Gregory Robinson, City Attorney.

Recent Charter Ordinances:

All Charter Ordinances are published in their entirety in the Leavenworth Times for two consecutive weeks.

Charter Ordinance No. 2-2012: Relating to Sewage Disposal Works Improvements and the Issuance of Bonds

Recent Resolutions:

Resolution No. B-1-12: Authorizing Conditional Notice of Prepayment Loans Related to Sewer System and Street Improvements

Resolution No. B-2-12: Setting out the Findings and Determinations of the Governing Body on the Advisability of Certain Street and Sanitary Sewer Improvements

Resolution No. B-4-12: Authorizing Improvements to the Sewerage System of the City; and Providing for the Payment of the Costs Thereof

Resolution No. B-5-12:  Authorizing the Improvement of a Main Trafficway within the City of Lansing, Kansas; and Providing for the Payment of the Costs Thereof

Resolution No. B-6-12:  Authorizing the Improvement of a Main Trafficway within the City of Lansing, Kansas; and Providing for the Payment of Costs Thereof

Resolution No. B-7-12: Authorizing the Offering for Sale of General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2012-A, of the City of Lansing, Kansas

Resolution No. B-8-12: Establishing a Tax-Exempt Financing Compliance Procedure for the City of Lansing, Kansas

Resolution No. B-9-12: Prescribing the Form and Details of and Authorizing and Directing the Sale and Delivery of General Obligation Bonds

Resolution B-10-12: Prescribing, Authorizing, and Directing the Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012-B

Resolution B-11-12: Kansas PRIDE Program Entry

Resolution B-1-13: Supporting Angel Falls Trail