Welcome to Maize, Kansas
Maize is a unique, progressive city enjoying metropolitan
status in a rural surrounding. We are a civic-minded community with numerous
citizens who volunteer their time for an array of activities. Our city officials
and city staff continue to strengthen the value of teamwork and civic loyalty,
as we provide essential services ensuring all citizens a secure environment in
which to live, work and play. Excellent schools, low crime rate and easy access
to the entire metro area makes Maize a unique place to live. Maize, where
community counts. We welcome you to Maize and invite you to visit our local
businesses.
Clair Donnelly, Mayor
What's Happening in Maize...
Maize City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2010 in observance of Labor Day.
National "Take Back" Initiative - September 25
Do
you have any unwanted, outdated or potentially dangerous medications in your
medicine cabinets or cupboards that you wish to dispose of? The Maize
Police Department, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration will
accept it on Saturday, September 25 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in
the parking lot of Maize City Hall, 10100 W. Grady Ave.
You may dispose of medication in its original container or remove it from the container and dispose of it directly into the disposal box. You are encouraged to remove any identifying information from the label.
Liquid products such as cough syrup should remain sealed in their original container. Please be sure the cap is tightly sealed to prevent leakage.
Intravenous solutions, injectants and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazards posed by blood-borne pathogens.
Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative and should not be placed in the disposal box.
We will not count, inventory or log any medications. You must retain possession of your own medication during the process. We will not handle the medications at any time.
This program is anonymous. No questions or requests for identification will be made.
This effort will bring national focus to the issue of pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse. Please join us in helping to keep our community safe. Call your Maize Community Policing Officer at 722-1433 with any questions concerning this program.
New Home Incentive Package
The City of Maize and Maize Residential Developers have come together to offer an incentive package for newly constructed homes within the Maize City limits.
Packages range from $3,000 to $18,000 depending on development and value of home.
The City of Maize portion of the Incentive Package will be offered for the full year of 2010 on signed contracts of newly constructed homes for sale by builders
Developments include:
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CARRIAGE CROSSING (45th St. N. & K-96) Carriage Crossing Development, Inc. Phone: 259-2377 |
FIDDLER'S COVE @ PRAIRIE PINES (Entrance off of 37th St. N. through Watercress) Fiddler's Cove @ Prairie Pines Phone: 518-8205 |
| EAGLES NEST (45th St. N. & 119th ST. W.) Eagles Nest Development, LLC Phone: 722-1077 |
HAMPTON LAKES (North of 37th St. N. & Maize Road) Hampton Lakes Development Phone: 721-3366 |
| EMERALD SPRINGS (Just north of 45th St. N. & Tyler) Emerald Springs, LLC Phone: 640-2301 |
WATERCRESS (North of 37th St. N. between Maize Road & Tyler) Walker, Lane & Reed LLC Phone: 734-6785 |
Please contact the City of Maize for detailed information, 316-722-7561.
Home Fire Safety
Every year more Americans die in home fires than all other natural disasters
combined. But did you know that over half of those deaths could be avoided
by identifying and correcting fire hazards in your home. Sedgwick County
Fire District #1 has produced an eight minute
"Home Fire Safety" video to help educate citizens about such hazards and
precautions that can be taken to avoid fires in the home. For other fire
safety tips please visit Sedgwick
County Fire District #1's website.
Storm Water Management
In continuous efforts to protect our local waterways, the
City of
Please call 316-722-7561 to report any of the following:
- Individuals dumping anything in a storm drain, ditch, stream or creek.
- Individuals changing oil, antifreeze, rinsing paint brushes, or washing vehicles and allowing it to drain to the curb or storm drain.
- Excessive dirt or mud on roadways from construction sites.
- Polluted water (unnatural color, glossy sheen on water, dead fish).
- Overflowing sanitary sewer manholes.
- Illegal connections to storm drains such as processed water or wash water.
- Individuals sweeping large amounts of grass clippings or leaves into the street, storm drains, drainage ways, or creeks.
Callers will be asked to leave a detailed report to be investigated. Emergencies, such as chemical and fuel spills, should still be reported to 911.
The purpose of this is to decrease the amount of illicit dumping into our local waterways by investigating sightings and working with the community to enhance our quality of water. Water that runs through the storm drain is not treated before it reaches our creeks and streams. We can all do our part to keep our waterways clean!
Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
Looking for an Affordable Place to Live?
KSHousingSearch.org is a housing locator service sponsored by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation.
The website provides
detailed information on affordable rental housing available throughout Kansas
and allows people to locate housing that best fits their individual needs. In
addition property owners and managers, including Housing Authorities and private
landlords, can use this service to manage their property listings FREE of
charge. Listings can include pictures, maps, and information about nearby
amenities. Property owners and housing authorities can register and manage their
listings online or via phone and fax.
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:
- New furnaces/Refrigerators
- Wall/Attic/Foundation Insulation
- Sealing air leaks in the house
- Compact Fluorescent Lamps in place of light bulbs
Income Guidelines are:
- 1 person household $27,247
- 2 person household $35,630
- 3 person household $44,014
- 4 person household $52,397
- 5 person household $60,781
- 6 person household $69,164
Water
Bill Payments
Water bills go out approximately the 5th of every month. If you have not received a bill by the 10th, please call City Hall.
Water bills may be paid online at www.maizepayments.com or by phone at 1-800-487-4567 using your credit or debit card. Please note credit/debit card payments can only be made online or by calling the online payment center, and cannot be made in person at City Hall. A convenience fee will be applied to all phone and online payments.
Based on Maize City Policy, the water shut-off day is between the 28th and 2nd of each month. Maize citizens that have not paid their balance for the month by the due date of the 20th will have approximately 7 days to pay off their balance. If payment is made on or after the shut-off day a $50 reconnect fee as well as the past due balance must be paid in full before service is restored. If you have any questions contact Kasey or Sue at 722-7561.
Pay Your Traffic Tickets Online
While no one likes receiving a traffic ticket, the city of Maize Municipal Court now offers a convenient way to pay your ticket online by credit card. Click here to pay your traffic ticket online.
Mission Statement of City of Maize
Through the integration of its population into every aspect of quality education, civic improvements, community appearance, commerce and recreation, Maize shall preserve its small town atmosphere and become the Best Small City in Kansas.