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Welcome
As
Mayor I'd like to welcome you to our site and to the City of Goddard, Kansas.
Goddard is located in the Southcentral part of Kansas just west of Wichita on US-54/400 Highway in Sedgwick County. Goddard is a fast growing community and was recognized as the fastest growing city in Kansas by the U.S. Census in 2007. As a city we strive to provide the best in quality to our residents, both in community as well as city services. Whether you are a current resident, visitor, or considering moving to Goddard, our city staff and employees are ready to serve you. It's all about quality!
Very Truly Yours,
Marcey Gregory, Mayor
News & Announcements
Goddard City Offices will be closed Thursday & Friday,
November 26 & 27 for Thanksgiving
Operation Holiday & the Goddard Mitten Tree
At this season of peace and goodwill we are grateful for the opportunity to familiarize you with Goddard Operation Holiday and the Goddard Mitten Tree program sponsored by the Goddard Lions Club with the strong support of our school community and area businesses. Each year applications are taken for a family with a child or children in need who live in the Goddard School District that may not otherwise receive a gift this Christmas. If your family needs help during the holidays, and lives in the Goddard School District, please fill out an application and return to a Goddard school by Friday, November 13, 2009.
Each child's name will then be added to a mitten on the tree located at White's Foodliner in Goddard starting Thursday, November
19. Unwrapped gifts need to be returned by Monday, December 7. We invite anyone who would
like to participate to "adopt" a child from the Mitten Tree to provide the needs
requested. Please take less mittens and fill all needs rather than taking
several mittens and only partially completing the list.
H1N1 / Swine Flu
H1N1
Influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus
that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Swine flu viruses cause
high levels of illness but low death rates in pigs. Swine influenza viruses may
circulate among swine throughout the year, but most outbreaks occur during the
late fall and winter months similar to outbreaks in humans. Human cases of
swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in Kansas as well
as four additional states and internationally. This situation is of high concern
for public health officials because it is a novel virus – one that we have never
seen in humans before – so it is unlikely that anyone has a natural immunity to
it.
CDC has activated its emergency operations center to coordinate the agency’s emergency response. CDC’s goals are to reduce transmission and illness severity, and provide information to help health care providers, public health officials and the public address the challenges posed by this swine influenza virus. The CDC has also issued a travel warning recommending that people avoid non-essential travel to Mexico.
In addition the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has set up a Swine Flu website to help keep Kansas residents advised of the illness in Kansas.
Grant Money for Weatherizing Your Home is Available to Sedgwick County Residents
The South Central Kansas Economic Development District(SCKEDD) of Wichita offers the Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program (KWAP), which uses grants to pay for:
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New furnaces/Refrigerators
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Wall/Attic/Foundation Insulation
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Sealing air leaks in the house
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps in place of light bulbs
Homeowners and renters are eligible for KWAP. All types of housing units are eligible including Mobile Homes. Please call (785) 296-4990 to request an application for KWAP. SCKEDD will mail the application directly to you.
Income Guidelines are:
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1 person household $27,247
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2 person household $35,630
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3 person household $44,014
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4 person household $52,397
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5 person household $60,781
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6 person household $69,164
Building Permits Required
The city of Goddard requires building permits for certain types of construction projects in the city. Click here for a list and more information or contact Justin Givens, Director of Community Development at 794-2441.
Goddard on Twitter
The
city of Goddard is now on Twitter. Twitter is a service for friends,
family, co-workers, businesses, and communities to communicate and stay
connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to a simple question
or topic. The service comes at no cost and the city hopes to use it as one
more way of keeping our citizens informed about city government issues and
community events and activities. So join us as we
"tweet" on Twitter.
Goddard e-News
The
city of Goddard is happy to announce our e-News subscription
service. Have community news delivered directly to your e-mail
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citizens informed.
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Prairie Land Food
Prairie Land Food is a program that believes in
giving back to your community. Our program offers a nutritious
monthly grocery menu package
each which includes a wide assortment of frozen meats, fresh fruits and
vegetables, just like you see in major grocery stores in exchange for your
volunteer hours. Packages are offered at a low cost, helping to s-t-r-e-t-c-h
your food dollars.
