UPDATED MARCH 16, 2020
Due to the escalating calls for caution and the strong recommendation from health agencies stressing social distancing, the City of Edwardsville will only be opening its facilities based on prior appointment. Public access to City Hall, the Edwardsville Police Department, and the Edwardsville Fire Department will be suspended effective 12:00 p.m., March 17, 2020. City staff remain at their posts and will be available during normal business hours via phone or e-mail. This closing will remain in effect through March 31, 2020. City staff will continue to monitor the ongoing situation on a regular basis and will consider modifying this policy, including possible extension, should the need arise.
In addition to the above measure, all late fees for the utility billing cycle which ended March 15, 2020 will be waived. Utility customers are still responsible for utility bills, but the fees associated with late payment will not be charged for this billing period only. Similar decisions regarding future utility billing cycles will be considered at a later date. To pay utility bills, visit www.municipalonlinepayments.com/edwardsvilleks, call 913-356-6001, or mail payments to Edwardsville City Hall, 690 S. 4th St., Edwardsville, KS 66111.
Below is contact information for City staff and departments:
City Hall
913-356-6000
hjones@edwardsvilleks.org zdaniel@edwardsvilleks.org
Call for: Utility bill payments, general questions, areas related to Public Works, ambulance payments, business licensing, building permits
Police Department
913-356-6054*
ekrauze@edwardsvilleks.org
Call for: Matters related to public safety
Municipal Court
913-356-6018
atate@edwardsvilleks.org
Call for: Municipal Court ticket payment, court-related questions, court scheduling questions
Fire Department
913-356-6074*
twhitham@edwardsvilleks.org bmorrow@edwardsvilleks.org
Call for: Burn permit questions, fire inspections, fire-related questions, general EMS questions
*These numbers will direct you to regular staff. In case of an emergency please dial 9-1-1
The City of Edwardsville will also be joining in with area communities to institute measures meant to help stop the spread and #FlattenTheCurve.
Per the recommendation of area public health departments and national recommendations, bars and restaurants will be limited to delivery, pick up, and drive-through service in the City of Edwardsville effective 12:01 a.m. March 17. This measure will be in effect for 15-days, at which time the decision will be reviewed.
ORIGINAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION FROM MARCH 13, 2020
Due to the emerging public health concerns regarding potential exposure to the Novel Coronavirus 19 (CoVID-19), Mayor McTaggart has officially proclaimed a state of local disaster emergency in the City of Edwardsville. This declaration shall remain in effect for a period of seven days unless terminated or renewed after review and approval of the Edwardsville City Council. Mayor McTaggart also supports similar measures undertaken by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas and the City of Bonner Springs.
In addition to this action, the City of Edwardsville is taking the following measures pursuant to recommendations from the Wyandotte County Public Health Department and federal guidelines:
- The Spring 2020 Soccer season has been cancelled. Refunds for signups will be processed in the coming days.
- Reservations at the Edwardsville Community Center have been cancelled and refunds and/or rescheduling are currently underway.
- No further bookings will be accepted for the Edwardsville Community Center or City Park shelter house until further notice.
- Cases set for the March 19th, 2020 Edwardsville Municipal Court have been rescheduled for a later docket and notices have been sent to the appropriate parties.
- Additional precautions may be considered by public safety departments when responding to emergency calls in an effort to limit potential exposure to both staff and residents.
City staff would also like to take this time to encourage residents to take advantage of online options to pay or conduct City business whenever possible. Currently, individuals have the ability to make utility bill payments and municipal court fine payments online at www.edwardsvilleks.org. These and other functions can also be processed over the phone by dialing 913-356-6000 (ext. 1) and speaking with the City Hall Office Administrator.
At this time, Edwardsville City Hall will remain open to the public. Any changes to the procedures or strategies outlined above will be communicated through similar releases and through the City’s various online outlets.