The Manhattan City Commission has a full agenda for its Tuesday work session, including discussion of adjusting Evergy, Kansas Gas Service and wastewater fees.
Commissioners will consider updates to the city’s wastewater rates and charges for 2027 and provide guidance to city staff. They will take no vote on any of the agenda items next week.
The city’s 20-year gas and electricity franchise agreements are set to expire in 2027. Both are set at a 4% franchise fee. State law governs cities regarding franchise agreements and the fee they can charge for occupying right-of-way and easements. The maximum fee allowed per state law is 6%. The current fee generates roughly $730,000 from Kansas Gas Service and $3,000,000 from Evergy.
