The Knox Board of Works will continue preparations for upgrades to Sandy Acres Park this morning.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Discuss Sandy Acres Park Project Bids Today
Knox BOW Members Receive Update about 6 North Pearl Street
Knox Board of Works members continued their discussion about a distressed property on Pearl Street when members met last month.
Continue readingKnox Water Superintendent Informs BOW about Money Saved from Building Maintenance
Knox Water Superintendent Tim Lindewald recently informed Board of Works members about how much money the Department is saving thanks to some minor adjustments that were made at their building.
Continue readingKnox Police Chief Discusses Hiring Process with Board of Works Members
The Knox City Police Department is currently accepting applications for a new full-time officer.
Continue readingKnox Street Superintendent Shares Leaf and Brush Collection Data with Board of Works
Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg recently informed Board of Works members about an annual report he’s required to put together.
Continue readingKnox BOW Members Award Sandy Acres Concrete Bid
The Knox Board of Works considered bids associated with some concrete work that will be done at Sandy Acres Park when members met last Wednesday.
Three bids were considered; they came in from Pete Kuchel Concrete, Ed Philip Concrete and Covenant Concrete.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Superintendent Reminds Residents of Items that Can Cause Issues
Knox Wastewater Department Superintendent Kelly Clemons alerted Board of Works members about a few problems they’ve had recently due to certain items making their way into the City’s system.
Continue readingKnox BOW Opens Bids for Community Crossings and Park Paving Projects
Bids related to 2020 Community Crossings projects as well as paving work expected to occur in Wythogan and Sandy Acres Parks were opened during the Knox Board of Works’ Wednesday morning meeting.
Continue readingKnox BOW Considers Special Leak Adjustment for Star Court Resident
The Knox Board of Works heard about a leak that recently occurred that resulted in a Star Court Resident receiving a bill that was remarkably higher than average.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Meets Today
The Knox Board of Works will open multiple bids when they meet in City Hall this morning at 9:30 a.m.
Continue readingCompany Working on Knox Wastewater Treatment Facility to Start Mobilization
The company expected to work on upgrades to the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant plans to start mobilizing equipment soon.
Continue readingKnox Police, Code Enforcement Officers Deliver Reports to BOW Members
Knox City Police Chief Harold Smith told the Board of Works members last week that several officers are experiencing medical issues which has plagued the department.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Department Saves Big on Furnace Repair
Knox Wastewater Superintendent Kelly Clemons recently told Board of Works members about how her Department was able to save more than $725 on a recent repair.
Continue readingKnox BOW Issues Order for Rehabilitation of Property on Lambert Street
The Knox Board of Works members voted to issue another order for rehabilitation of the home at 306 W. Lambert Street.
Continue readingKnox City Police Department to Purchase New Vehicle, Sell Surplus Vehicle
Knox BOW, City Council to Meet Thursday
With the holiday season upon us, the regular meetings of the Knox City Board of Works and the Knox City Council are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 26.
Continue readingKnox Police Chief Reports Good Turnout for Second Women’s Self-Defense Class
The Knox City Police Department is reporting success with its second women’s self-defense class of the year. The free training session was held at Knox High School on November 23.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Updated on Well Rehab
Well rehabilitation is currently underway in the City of Knox. Back in September, the board of works agreed to let well two be cleaned and refurbished. At the time, Water Superintendent Tim Lindewald said it was running about 150 to 200 gallons per minute under par, causing more wear and tear.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Updated on Broken Sewer Line
Repairing a broken sewer line is estimated to cost the City of Knox about $16,000.
Wastewater Superintendent Kelly Clemons told the board of works last week that a break happened in a 10-inch line about 14 feet deep, in the area between Delaware and New York streets, east of Heaton Street.
Continue readingFinal Preparations Underway for Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
Work will soon begin on upgrades to the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant. Back in September, the board of works chose Thieneman Construction to do the work for just over $1.6 million.
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