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The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities has announced it won’t disconnect customers for nonpayment through May 31. According to a spokesman, the BPU has extended the moratorium on disconnecting electric and water service to customers. It’s too early to tell right now how the BPU has been affected, said David Mehlhaff, chief communications officer for the BPU. There are some customers who are behind in their payments, he added. He is advising customers to do their best to keep up with their payments to avoid getting too far behind, and contact the BPU customer service office at 913-573-9190…

The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities Economic Development Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 21. The meeting will be conducted on the telephone and by internet. The meeting will precede the 6 p.m. regular session of the BPU board. In order to reduce the risk of exposure for the safety of BPU customers and employees, the BPU has closed all facilities to the public until further notice, according to a spokesman. The public may access this meeting through the telephone to listen in or if they have access to the internet, they can also click on…

BPU charity golf tourney raises $30,000 for Nativity House KC Committee members of the BPU Employees Charity Golf Corp. recently presented a check for $30,000 to Nativity House KC, sharing the proceeds raised in the 2017 BPU Charity Golf Tournament with this local organization. As part of its ongoing commitment to the community, BPU employees hold an annual golf tournament which, to date, has raised … Continue reading BPU charity golf tourney raises $30,000 for Nativity House KC Welcome to Wyandotte Daily!

The BPU Employee Charity Golf Corp. will hold its annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Dub’s Dread Golf Course in Kansas City, Kan. As part of its ongoing commitment to the community, BPU employees sponsor and hold this annual golf event which, to date, has raised nearly $500,000 for charities and nonprofits in Wyandotte County. The 2016 tournament kicks off with registration and a continental breakfast at 7 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The individual entry fee is $95, which includes greens fees, cart, a continental breakfast, refreshments on the course, and an…

Participating in a candidate forum for the Board of Public Utilities for the April 7 general election recently were, left to right, Chris McCord, running for BPU 3rd District, at large; Freddy Wilson Jr., running for BPU, 1st District; Murrel Bland, moderator; Norm Scott, running for BPU, 3rd District, at large; and Robert “Bob” Milan Sr., running for BPU, 1st District. (Staff photo) by Mary Rupert Two contested Board of Public Utilities positions are on the ballot for the general election, April 7. Chris McCord and Norman D. Scott are running for the BPU, 3rd District, at large position; there…

BPU budget workshop to be Wednesday, regular meeting follows The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities will review the 2020 proposed budget during a workshop to be held Wednesday, Dec. 4. The workshop will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the BPU administration building, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The Dec. 4 workshop will include budget reviews for … Continue reading BPU budget workshop to be Wednesday, regular meeting follows Welcome to Wyandotte Daily!

At the Wednesday night Board of Public Utilities internet and phone meeting, board members reacted to the idea of raising the PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) fee on BPU bills. None of the board members expressed support for the idea. Board member Rose Mulvany Henry said Wednesday that at a recent Unified Government Commission special session on the budget, it was mentioned that the PILOT fee could be increased. The UG is working on its budget, looking at revenue sources and hasn’t yet made a final decision on it. The PILOT is a fee, similar to a franchise fee,…

BPU members viewed a presentation during Wednesday evening’s board meeting in Kansas City, Kansas. Board members discussed the COVID-19 pandemic and actions it might take, as well as the lineman apprentice program. (Photo by William Crum) by William Crum Board members discussed various ways to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic at the March 18 meeting of the Board of Public Utilities. Board members discussed and asked questions about BPU employees who are working from home. Board members were sitting about six feet away from each other. The BPU also recently announced a temporary moratorium. It will not disconnect utility service…

The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Public Utilities on Dec. 21 approved a 2017 budget of $328 million, about $113 million less than the 2016 budget. It is a reduction of more than 20 percent. According to a BPU spokesman, the decreased budget is mainly the result of lower capital expenditures related to environmental projects addressing state and federal environmental mandates and maintaining existing staffing levels. The 2017 budget reflects the lack of a big capital improvement expenditure. According to David Mehlhaff, BPU spokesman, during 2017 there will not be a big major capital improvement, as BPU had with the…

The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities has won a national bronze award for its corporate communications program in the corporate responsibility category. The BPU was recently named a “Bronze Stevie” award winner in the 2020 American Business Awards. The awards are a national awards program for businesses. A panel of judges recognized the BPU for its continued efforts to better the community and the environment, according to a BPU spokesman. A spokesman stated that the BPU is committed to maintaining, investing in and protecting the local community, its customers and the environment. The BPU gives back to Wyandotte…