CITY OF BURLINGTON, KANSAS

CITY DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES

New Resident Contact List
Administration/City Clerk’s Office
American Disabilities Act (ADA)
Animal Control: Information, Tags, Adoption, Fees
Building Permits/Fees
City Departments
City Utilities
Events
Electric Department
City Fee Schedule for Customer Services
Fire Department
Flood Insurance Program
Grass/Weed Nuisances
Housing
Nuisance Structures
Parks Department
Police Department
Programs and Services
Recycling
Street Department
Trees
Voter Registration
Wastewater (Sewer) Department
Water Department
Water Quality

Administration/City Clerk's Office

CITY CLERK
REGINA KEWLEY
P.O. Box 207; 301 Neosho Street
Burlington, KS 66839
TEL: (620)364-5334 
FAX: (620)364-2996
Email: ccburlington@mchsi.com 

PERSONNEL - Job Listings
The City of Burlington advertises all open positions, as well as posting these openings, at City Hall. The City is an equal opportunity employer.

NEW RESIDENT CONTACT INFORMATION:

Events

For Burlington and Coffey County Events / Activities / Activities SEE "Parks/Recreation/Attractions/Entertainment"

Programs and Services

AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) - Over forty-three million Americans (20% of the population) have one or more physical or mental disabilities; therefore, the nation’s goals regarding disabilities assure equality or opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency. The Americans with Disabilities Act gives civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities that are similar to those provided individuals on the basis of race, sex, national origin, and religion. The ADA guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications.

Applicants for new construction and renovation of buildings in the city of Burlington, Kansas must comply with the Americans Disabilities Act, 28 CFR Part 36, Title III. The ADA requires that any new construction or renovations of commercial facilities and places of public accommodation must be "readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities".

ZONING PERMITS/FEES - Fees have been established for planning and zoning applications and zoning permits which include building structures, fences, walls, sprinkler systems, propane tanks, etc. The Building Permits fee in the City of Burlington is penny per square foot. The City also requires sign permits for any type of sign and moving permits for moving structures. Individuals planning any type of construction or modification to their property should contact City Hall and ask what regulations and fees are applicable. The city’s fee schedule is listed a few items below on this page and a hardcopy is available at City Hall.  [Contact Zoning Clerk  620-364-5334 or Email: zburlington@mchsi.com ]

ANIMAL CONTROL- Information, Tags, Adoption, Fees:  

Licenses/Tags:  All dogs six months of age or older must be licensed. To purchase a license, bring current shot records to the Burlington City Hall, 301 Neosho Street. The license fees are listed below.

Licenses must be purchased prior to February 1st of each year.  Failure to license your dog may result in the issuance of a citation for violating the animal licensing ordinance. Licenses are available at Burlington City Hall, 301 Neosho Street, and must be filled out and returned with documentation showing current rabies vaccination receipt with expiration date and tag number.  

Information and Adoption:

Jessica Stice, Animal Control Officer for the City of Burlington, asks that if you see a dog roaming around loose in the City of Burlington, you contact her.  She will pick up the dog, try to find it's owner; and if that is not possible, she will try to find the dog a new home.  

Animal Control Officer Stice welcomes calls concerning abused or neglected animals.  She also handles calls about nuisance animals and will try to trap wild animals such as opossum, skunks, armadillos, and rabbits.  Please contact her for concerns and inquiries.  

                      Burlington Police Department
                       620-364-8757
                       Email:  jstice400@mchsi.com
                      The Animal Shelter is located at 719 S. 5th Street in Burlington. 

Fees for Tags, Adoption, Pick-up/Boarding: 

FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM - Burlington is in the National Flood Insurance Program. Elevation and/or floodproof certificates may be required before construction takes place in a designated special flood hazard area. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (F.I.R.M.) are available at City Hall for public review. [Contact Zoning Clerk  620-364-5334 or Email: zburlington@mchsi.com ]

GRASS/WEED NUISANCES - The City takes pride in our clean and attractive community. The Governing Body respectfully requests that citizens mow and trim their property as needed. If the City maintains private property, the minimum fee is $100 per hour, and a minimum $50 fee per hour for trimming. [Contact Burlington Police Department  620-364-8757  Email: pd_burlington@mchsi.com]

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HOUSING SERVICES

COFFEY COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY WILL ASSIST YOU IN FINDING ANSWERS TO YOUR HOUSING QUESTIONS FOR BURLINGTON AND OTHER CITIES AND AREAS IN COFFEY COUNTY.   Some information is listed below, including contact information.

Construction and Loan Interest Subsidy - Funds available to contractors and developers to assist with the interest payments on construction loans for speculative built homes.

Rehabilitation Program - Funds available in designated areas for the rehabilitation of homes owned by the elderly. Must meet income guidelines.

Home Assistance Program - The Coffey County Housing Authority has a new program, the Home Assistance Program, to assist people with home repairs. For more information call or visit the Coffey County Housing Authority at 313 Neosho Street in Burlington. (620-364-8895)

Rental Resource Guide - Weekly listing of all rentals in the county

Information and Referrals regarding:

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NEGLECTED STRUCTURES - Property owners are encouraged to maintain their structures. Dilapidated and neglected structures that devaluate surrounding property or cause a dangerous or unsafe condition will not be tolerated. The City will take prompt action to abate these conditions. 
[Contact Zoning Clerk  Email: zburlington@mchsi.com]

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RECYCLING - 

Household Hazardous Waste, Chemicals, and Asbestos:  Contact the Coffey County Noxious Weed Department./Coffey County Recycling Center [Telephone (620)364-8409] 

Metals & Metal Appliances:  Contact the RECYCLING TRANSFER CENTER to make arrangements for them to pick it up.  [Telephone (620)364-5793].

Paper, Cardboard and Other recyclable items  &  CURB-SIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM: The COFFEY COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER  is just outside of Burlington. Go east on Neosho Street out of Burlington; follow the signs. The Recycling Center is about a quarter of a mile west of the Coffey County Landfill. For more information, contact the Coffey County Noxious Weed Department. [Telephone (620)364-8409] [Location: 1430 12th Lane SE in the Noxious Weed Department building] [Mail to: Coffey County Noxious Weed Department, 1430 12th Lane SE, Burlington, KS 66839.]

TREES

Contact:
Planning & Zoning Clerk Nancy Raymer
301 Neosho St.; P.O. Box 207
Burlington, KS 66839
(Phone:(620)364-5334/FAX:620-364-2996)
Email: zburlington@mchsi.com 

TREE PLANTING ON CITY PROPERTY - The Burlington Tree Board has adopted an ordinance to protect and enhance the City’s community forest. A list of preferred trees has been established and is available for review at Burlington City Hall. The Tree Board requests that property owners get permission before planting trees on City-owned property. Trees planted without permission may be removed at the property owner’s expense. (See also "Tree Board Replacement Program".)

TREE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM - The City of Burlington and the Burlington Tree Board have set up the Tree Board Replacement Program to encourage removal of dead trees and planting of new trees. The objective is to make the City streets and sidewalks safe and to enhance the appearance of streets throughout Burlington. The City and the Tree Board will sponsor the purchasing and planting of fifteen trees per year not to exceed a total cost of $1000. City officials will determine which trees are dangerous and unsafe, what species may be planted, where they may be planted, and have the right to accept or reject any or all requests concerning this program. The City or authorized agent will plant, stake, mulch and fertilize the trees chosen from a pre-authorized list. After the initial planting, property owners shall be responsible for maintaining trees in accordance with Ordinance 590. (See "Tree City USA")

TREE CITY USA - The National Arbor Day Foundation has named  Burlington as a "Tree City USA" again this year.  The City of Burlington has now been honored with the status of "Tree City USA" for over a decade. Burlington has also been named as a "Growth Award" recipient.  

The Burlington Tree Board and community officials believe trees make a world of difference in our community. Trees have long been recognized for the beauty and value they lend to our homes, neighborhoods, parks and business areas. At the same time, these trees conserve energy, help clean air, protect rivers and streams, and provide a home for wildlife in Burlington.

Burlington takes tree-care responsibilities seriously. The Tree Board initiates the removal of dead and dangerous trees from the street right-of-ways, educates the public on proper tree maintenance, maintains trees in parks and street right-of-ways and recently adopted a tree replacement program to encourage property owners to plant trees within the City.

Persons interested in learning more about Burlington's Tree Maintenance Program or the Burlington Tree Board should contact Planning & Zoning Clerk at (620)364-5334 or Email: zburlington@mchsi.com. 
 (See "Tree Planting" and "Tree Board Replacement Program.")

VOTER REGISTRATION

Residents of Burlington may register to vote at either of the following locations:

CITY UTILITIES

ORDINANCE  671, "Utility Re-connection Fees":  On November 1, 2000, Burlington City Council adopted Ordinance 671 to raise utility reconnection Fees for customers whose utilities were disconnected for non-payment.  Customers who have had their utilities shut off for delinquency will be required to pay the utility reconnection fee prior to restoration of service. Reconnection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except city holidays will cost $25 per meter. At any other time the reconnection fee is $100 per meter.
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WATER RATES
 ORDINANCE 716
Effective January 11, 2004

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WATER QUALITY 

CITY OF BURLINGTON
Annual Water Quality Report - 2009

Covers Calendar Year 2008

This report is available at 

Burlington City Hall, 301 Neosho Street, Burlington, Kansas 6683.

The bottom line is that Burlington's water is safe to drink.

CITY DEPARTMENTS

Main Email Contact:  sburlington@mchsi.com 

ORDINANCE NO. 731  
[Items marked (Ord. 782) are revised by Ordinance 782]

1-801 INCORPORATION

The following named fees are adopted and declared to be the Fee Schedule of the City of Burlington which has been authorized to be prepared, revised, published and incorporated in the Code of the City of Burlington by the Governing Body of the City of Burlington, Kansas, on the 7th day of May, 2003.

1-802 PLANNING AND ZONING FEES

Zoning Permit and/or Occupancy Certificate *------------ $  20.00

Amendment to District ** -------------------------------- $100.00

Planned Unit Development District -----------------------  $125.00

Special Use ** ------------------------------------------- $100.00

Appeal (BZA) --------------------------------------------$  50.00

Variance (BZA) . ----------------------------------------- $  50.00 

Conditional Use (BZA) . . --------------------------------- $  50.00

Subdivision *** .------------------------------------------ $ 100.00

Lot Split -------------------------------------------------- $  20.00

Zoning Permit -------------------------------------- Penny Sq. Ft.

Fences / Walls -------------------------------------------- $   5.00

Sprinkler Systems ----------------------------------------- $ 10.00

Satellite Antennas / Aerials---------------------------------$    5.00

Communication Structures--------------------------------- $   5.00

Propane Tanks --------------------------------------------$ 20.00

Rack Mounted Solar Equipment ---------------------------$  5.00

Home Use Occupations . ----------------------------------$ 20.00

Commercial Parking Lots . --------------------------------$ 10.00

Swimming Pools .----------------------------------------- $ 20.00

Sign Permits . . --------------------------------------------$ 20.00

Moving Permit (Move Structures) . .-----------------------$   5.00

* This fee is not separately required if an application is concurrently made for a joint Zoning Permit and/or Certificate. Failure to apply for a Zoning Permit and/or Occupancy Certificate prior to commencing the construction, structural alteration, enlargement or moving of a structure or the establishment change to another, extension or enlargement of a use which upon investigation would otherwise have been permitted by these regulations, there shall be a $20.00 investigation charge added to the permit and/or Certificate fees. [Note: 2008: Zoning Permits now include what used to be Building Permits for structures.]

** If an amendment to a district and a special use are concurrently processed for the same zoning lot, only one fee is to be charged, which would be the higher of the two fees listed.

*** $5.00 addition for each lot over one base on the number of lots shown on the preliminary plat.

1-803 AMUSEMENT LICENSES AND FEES

Pool Table (Per Table, Per Year) .-----------------------------------------------------$   7.50

Music / Juke Box / Game Machines - Marble, Pinbox, Video (Per Machine, Per Year)- $   5.00

1-804 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Dance License (Per Year) .-------------------------------------------------------------$ 50.00

Cereal Malt License with State Stamp / Consumption on Premises (Per Year) . ---------$ 75.00

Cereal Malt License / Non-Consumption (Per Year) .---------------------------------- $ 65.00

1-805 PEDDLERS

Solicitor License – Application Fee (Investigated by Police) . --------------------------- $  5.00

Solicitor License (Per Day) . ----------------------------------------------------------- $  5.00

Transient Merchant (Per Day) .--------------------------------------------------------- $ 20.00

1-806 CONNECTION BY CITY AND COSTS

Water Meter Installation

Service Charge for 5/8" and 3/4 " .-----------------------------------------------------$ 400.00

Service Charge for 1" . ----------------------------------------------------------------$ 600.00

Service Charge for 2" (For Normal Installations) .--------------------------------------$2000.00

Sewer Hookup (Unless in Special Sewer District) .-------------------------------------$ 300.00

1-807 PLUMBERS

Plumber’s License . ------------------------------------------------------------------. $  50.00

Plumber’s Permit Fee -----------------------------------------------------------------$  10.00

Sewer Cleaning Machine (Minimum 1 Hour) .------1st Hour---$60.00     After 1 Hour:  $ 50.00

Jack Hammer / Air Compressor (Minimum 1 Hour) --1st Hour---$40.00  After 1 Hour  $ 25.00

Jack Hammer or Air Drill w/o Air Compressor (Min. 1 Hr.)---1st Hour-- $25.00     
                                                                                              After 1 Hour  $ 25.00

1-808 ELECTRICIANS

Electrician’s License ------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 50.00

Electric Permit Fee . ------------------------------------------------------------------. $ 10.00

1-809 DOG LICENSE

Natural Male (Per Year)--------------------------------------------------------------- $  5.00

Natural Female (Per Year) -------------------------------------------------------------$ 10.00

Neutered Male or Female (Per Year) --------------------------------------------------$   3.00

Duplicate Tag ------------------------------------------------------------------------- $   1.00

Dangerous Animal Permit (Per Year)--------------------------------------------------- $ 20.00

Second Animal .------------------------------------------------------------------------ $   5.00

Dog Pickup / Redeeming Fee .---------------------------------------------------------- $ 10.00

Board Fee (Per Day)

Cats .----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $  3.00

Small Dog .------------------------------------------------------------------------------$ 3.00

Medium Dog --------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 5.00

Large Dog ------------------------------------------------------------------------------$ 7.00

1-810 RATES FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICE

Trash Service (Residential Rate Per Month)----------------------------------------------$ 8.40

1-811 VEHICLE INSPECTION

Vehicle Inspection Fee (K.S.A.) .--------------------------------------------------------$ 10.00

1-812 MISCELLANEOUS

(Ord. 782) Abatement of Nuisance Property (Minimum 1 Hour – Per Hour)------------- $150.00

(Ord. 782) Administrative Fee (After the first initial contact) ----------------------------- $150.00

SECTION 2. VIOLATIONS

Any property owner, person or contractor violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a Class "C" misdemeanor as defined by the Uniform Public Offense Code of the City of Burlington, Kansas.

SECTION 3. Ordinance 589 is hereby repealed.

This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect on and after its passage and publication in the Coffey County Republican, the official city newspaper.

SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY

Any previous ordinances or codes of the City of Burlington establishing said fees in conflict herewith are hereby repealed; and if any provision of this ordinance is declared unconstitutional, or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the constitutionality of the remainder of the code and the applicability thereof to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

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COFFEY COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #1
[12/2006]

Fire protection for the City has been provided by the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department from its early settlement days. In 1989, the Burlington Fire Department became a district in Coffey County under the control of the Board of Trustees of Coffey County Fire District #1. For added protection, Coffey County Fire District Station #8, located in New Strawn, supports Burlington on all structure fires.  Burlington's current Insurance Services Office (ISO) of Kansas classification is 5.

For Further Information, contact:  
  Coffey County Fire Chief/Administrator Bill Walker and/or 
  Burlington Fire Station Chief  Bill Adams

  Coffey County Fire Dept.
  113 N. 5th St.
  Burlington, KS 66839
    Phone: (620)364-2305
    FAX: (620)364-3108
 

BURLINGTON ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT

Electric Utility Superintendent
Alan Schneider
P.O. Box 207; 119 S, 12th
Burlington, KS 66839
    Telephone:  620-364-5575     Fax: 620-364-2996    Email:  burlingtonelec@mchsi.com

Electric Plant/Production:  David Hoch, Senior Electric Plant Operator/Mechanic  (620)364-5514 
    Telephone: 620-364-5514    Fax: 620-364-2996    Email:  burlingtonep@mchsi.com

The Burlington Municipal Electric Company and Distribution System is owned and operated by the City.  Electricity is provided by the City-owned plant with interaction with a major power company to assure a more adequate power source for electricity improvements. Extensions have been made to the system to provide a reliable source of electricity for residential and industrial growth.

ELECTRIC RATES
 ORDINANCE 749
Effective August 4, 2006  

SEE "Capital Improvement Projects/Utilities"

BURLINGTON PARKS DEPARTMENT

Randall Brown, Parks Superintendent
P.O. Box 207;  522 Cross St.
Burlington, KS 66839
Tel: (620)364-3071  Fax: 620-364-2996
Email:  parksburlington@mchsi.com 

The City of Burlington Parks Department is responsible for the maintenance of all Burlington's park buildings and grounds.  For information on the many park and recreational areas throughout the City of Burlington and surrounding areas, please see:
"Parks - Recreation - Attractions - Entertainment" "Parks and Recreation"

                                       BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Chief of Police, Doug Jones
Burlington Police Department
625 South 3rd    
Burlington, Kansas  66839

Telephone: 620-364-8757   After hours: Coffey County Sheriff’s Office 620-364-2123
EMERGENCY:  9-1-1
FAX:  620-364-5635
Email:  pd_burlington@mchsi.com 

Public Safety is a fundamental service provided by the Police Department of the City of Burlington. Officers are on duty around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Protecting lives and property, enforcing laws, apprehending criminals, recovering stolen property, locating missing persons and traffic safety, as well as a wide variety of other types of calls, and maintaining a close working relationship with other public safety agencies is just a partial listing of our responsibilities and services.

The Burlington Police Department maintains its offices on the East side of Kelly Hall, which is located in Kelley Park at 625 South 3^rd Street.

Our regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM till 5:00 PM.
After hours dispatching is handled through the Coffey County Sheriff’s Office [620-364-2123].

The Police Department consists of five Patrol Officers, one Sergeant and a Chief, a full time Animal Control Officer and a Public Safety Clerk. Special duty assignments include a K-9 narcotics detection dog, and a commercial motor vehicle inspector.

BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR FUTURE OPENINGS

Burlington Police Department is accepting applications for an eligibility list for Patrol Officer for anticipated future openings. This list will be active for up to 1 year.

A Burlington Police officer performs general police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent, at least 21 years of age at time of appointment, and be a U.S. Citizen. Applicant must have or be able to obtain a valid Kansas driver's license prior to employment. Residence within 5 miles of the corporate limits of the City of Burlington is required at time of employment.

Qualifications include: Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC ) or equivalent certification and some college desired. No criminal record. Previous Experience a plus. Salary -  DOQ. Uniforms and all equipment furnished. The City of Burlington offers an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, payroll savings, uniform cleaning allowance and more.

Resumes must be accompanied by an application form.

APPLICATIONS may be obtained from the Burlington Police Department. 

NOTE:  The Animal Control Facility  has been relocated to 716 S. 5th Street in Burlington. Telephone the Animal Control Officer at the Police Department [620-364-8757].

NOTE: The Kansas Drivers License Examiners  office is located at the rear of the Parks Department building at 522 Cross Street. Testing is done on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. For information contact: (620) 364-2714.

BURLINGTON STREET DEPARTMENT

Doug Mast, Street Superintendent
P.O. Box 207; 901 South 10th
Burlington, KS 66839
Phone: (620)364-2703/FAX: (620)364-2996
EMAIL:  burlstreets@mchsi.com  

SEE "Capital Improvement Projects/Utilities"

BURLINGTON WASTEWATER  DEPARTMENT

Dennis Noonan, Water/Wastewater Superintendent
P.O. Box 287; 101 E. Miami St.; Burlington, KS 66839
Phone: (620)364-8332
FAX: (620)364-2996
EMAIL:  h2oburlington@mchsi.com 

SEE "Capital Improvement Projects/Utilities"

BURLINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT

Dennis Noonan, Water/Wastewater Superintendent
P.O. Box 287; 101 E. Miami St.; Burlington, KS 66839
Phone: (620)364-8332
FAX: (620)364-2996
EMAIL:  h2oburlington@mchsi.com 

The Burlington Municipal Water Plant is located on the Neosho River has been enlarged and modernized to provide a plentiful supply of water for the City. The Plant also serves four industrial parks, a commercial park, two large rural water districts and the cities of Gridley, LeRoy and New Strawn.  Both a City-owned dam on the Neosho River and the John Redmond Dam and Reservoir supplement the City’s water supply. Even during prolonged periods of dry weather, Burlington has not been threatened by water shortage.  

SEE "Capital Improvement Projects/Utilities"

Email: sburlington@mchsi.com

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