Larned (Kansas) Community Web Site

The City of Larned has owned and operated its municipal power plant and distribution system since 1916. Electrical power Is supplied to the City and some of the surrounding area. Along with electric power, the utility offers a full house lightning protection device for an additional charge of $4.50, and yard lights may be rented for $4.50 to $6.50 per month The power plant is located at 2^nd and S.W. Trail Street and can be reached at 285-8585 in an electric service emergency.

Deposits or a Letter of Credit are required for electric and water services. All bills are due on the 1^st of each month, past due on the 15^th of each month and subject to turn-off and the applicable charges after the 20^th of each month.

Utility payment contracts or deferred payment contracts may be granted by the City Clerk or City Manager when in their discretion good cause is shown. These must be obtained at the City Offices.

Utility customers have the option to pay their monthly bills with a direct debit service from their checking accounts. The City also provides a levelized program that averages your utility payments over the previous 11 months of service. Agreement forms can be obtained at City Hall.

Utility Roundup Program has been established for designated projects. The program allows customers to voluntarily participate by paying a little extra on their utility bill by rounding the bill to the next dollar. The extra amount is income tax deductible as a charitable contribution.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR UTILITY HOOK-UP CAN BE MADE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8 AM TO 5 PM AT THE CITY OFFICES.

ALL ELECTRIC AND WATER METERS ARE READ ONCE A MONTH AND BILLING IS PREPARED AT THE END OF THE MONTH.

The City also provides water to the city residents from five wells owned and operated by the City. The water department may also be reached by calling the power plant phone number.

Water rates are as follows: First 5.000 gallons $10.00 minimum, and $1.00 for every 1,000 gallons thereafter. Outside of the city limits the charge is an additional 25%. A state mandated water protection fee of 3 cents per 1,000 gallons is also added to each bill.

Larned maintains a sanitary sewer collection and treatment system for its residents. A modern treatment plant is maintained by the City and located near the river at 1^st and Rose Streets.

Sewer rates are a minimum charge of $10.00 and $1.25 per 1,000 gallons of water based on water used in January, February, and March of each year. (changes to the annual charge (based on the first 3 months of the year) Changes take place on the May bill.

Commercial and residential sanitation service is provided by the City and a private contractor. Citizens of Larned also have the option of transporting their refuse to the Pawnee County Sanitary Landfill located approximately two miles south and one mile east of Larned on Highway 19.

Billing for City sanitation service is provided for on your monthly utility bill. Residential refuse rates are $10.00 per month with $1.00 additional charge for carryout service with additional charges if extra amounts or extra service is needed. Commercial and business rates are $10.00 per month if on a regular route otherwise they are set by time pickup charges. Poly Karts are available for a charge of $1.90 per month.

The City also operates a recycling center located in the Industrial Park, 831 E. 14th St (K-156 at the Carlson Motors exit). The hours of operation are 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM every Tuesday and Thursday and 9:00 am to noon on Saturdays. Residents can help reduce the amount of trash transported to the Barton County Landfill by separating out plastic milk jugs, tin cans, paper, cardboard, and aluminum cans. Drop off bins have been added for after hours drop offs

Gas service to the City is provided by Kansas Gas Service and can be contacted by dialing toll free 1-800-794-4780.

Southwestern Bell provides Larned with telephone service (1-800-464-7928), Cox Communications located at 111 West 7^th St. (295-3151) serves the cable needs of Larned.

Internet access providers include Cox Communications, Southwest Bell Telephone (SBC), Wireless Frontier, and Hypervine.