KDHE and EPA are making changes to the sewer permit process. Excerpts that apply to the City of Howard are summarized in the documents found by clicking on "Public Notice" above. Note: this is not changing anything the City is currently doing, only the way permits are approved. The full 14 pages of documents including a draft of the permit and monitoring schedule are available for review at the city office or at KDHE online by searching the Public Notice No. and Kansas Permit No. noted on the documents.
The City of Howard is seeking a full-time Utility worker to join our team. All City employees must cross-train in all City departments. This is an hourly position and requires the employee to work every 3 rd weekend and holiday on a set rotating schedule. The starting wage is $18. Employees must live within 15 minutes of Howard. Experience with machinery operation and maintenance is preferred. Full-time employee benefits include KPERS, optional health insurance, 9 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick time. Application and job description are available at Howard City Office, 110 N Pine, Howard, KS, or request by email howardcityclerk@gmail.com. Pre-employment background check and drug screening are mandatory. The City of Howard is an equal opportunity employer.
Howard City Council meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 pm at the Howard City Office 110 N Pine. Dates may be rescheduled as needed
Your City bills can be paid from your bank account on the 10th of every month. There is no charge for this service. We must have a signed form on file. You will still get a copy of your bill as usual. Call or come in the office for details!
Please remember that our city gas and water meters are read near the 15th of each month, so your bill due Sept 10 is paying for your utilities from about the 16th of July to the 15th of August.
Several bills have been reported lost in the mail, please remember we have not control over that and WATCH for your billing near the first of the month if you get paper bills. Using Email to receive your bill is the fastest delivery option.
Most people think that water leaks are someone else's problem, until they check! Water leaks inside your home can account for as much as 10% of your water bill, and waste 50 cents or more a day if the source is a hot water tap.