2009 Items of Interest

2009 Spring Clean-Up Program

The City of Fort Scott will be providing a "Spring Clean-Up Program" during the month of May. The City will be conducting a one time only pick-up program. City crews will begin in the south end of Fort Scott and work their way north. Once they have gone through a certain section of Fort Scott, they will not return for additional pick ups.

Residents south of 6th Street should put their discarded items at the curb beginning Wednesday, April 29th through Sunday, May 3rd. No items should be placed at the curb after May 3rd. City crews will then begin pick up on May 4th.

Residents north of 6th Street should put their discarded items at the curb beginning Wednesday, May 6th through Sunday, May 10th. No items should b placed at the curb after May 10th. City crews will then begin pick up on May 11th.

The following items will not be accepted: whole trees, tree trunks or limbs over 8-inches in diameter, household trash, tires, batteries, commercial construction materials, hazardous chemicals, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and paint containers.

Only the following types of items will be collected: white goods (this includes washers, dryers, dishwashers and hot water tanks), metal items, bulky household items such as furniture, TVs and brush and limbs if cut in 4-foot sections, properly bundled and stacked separately from the other items to be discarded. Leaves will also be accepted but must be bagged and also stacked separately from the other items to be discarded. City crews will be doing this pick up during the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.

If anyone has any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact City Public Works at 620-223-4360.

Approaching Personal Property Deadline

Judy Orton, Bourbon County Appraiser, reminds personal property owners and commercial property owners that their assessment forms are due in the office by Monday, March 16th. Rendition forms were sent out earlier this year. Anyone with trucks running over a 12M tag, boats, mobile homes, or golf carts are required to report these to our office, or a penalty will be applied. Commercial personal property owners should provide a copy of their depreciation schedule or a complete listing of all machinery and equipment used in their business. If an extension is needed, a written request needs to be filed before the March 16th deadline.

2009 Holidays	2009 Election Information	Approaching Personal Property Deadline
	Spring Clean-Up