An annual report for 2024 discussing the city’s achievements, key priorities and other strategic priorities was presented at Monday’s City Commission meeting.
The report included the following:
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The assessed valuation for the city reached nearly $74.6 million in 2024, an increase of about $6 million from 2023 and $26 million since 2019.
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Code enforcement staff handled a total of 624 enforcement matters.
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Eudora saw 9 new housing starts in 2024 with an average value of approximately $409,000. A dozen homes were built in 2023, at an average value of $369,000.
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The city issued a total of 346 building permits throughout 2024.
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294 contractors’ licenses were processed.
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The municipal court processed 1,599 violations, a continued increase in case volume over the past four years.
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Across all ballfields, soccer fields and park shelters, the city recorded a total of 2,646 hours of total use across 1,356 reservations.
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The fitness center distributed 579 weekly, monthly and annual passes.
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The Parks and Rec Department recorded 1,631 total program registrations.
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The city was rated the safest city in Kansas.
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The police department responded to a total of 8,622 interactions, including emergency calls, community assistance and self-initiated enforcement efforts.
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Out of a total of 2,969 traffic stops, 901 resulted in citations, meaning that approximately 70% of stops were resolved with an issuance of a citation.
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Fire and EMS responded to a total of 798 calls.
In other business, Public Works Director Branden Boyd shared the pavement management program schedule:
Assistant City Manager Zack Daniel reminded the community that the city is preparing for another Citizens Academy this spring. Dates will be during April and early May. The form to apply is here.
The commission also approved the purchase of a new vehicle for the city’s fleet. The purchase will help with street maintenance.
A new 2025 Ford F-550 4-wheel-drive pickup from Laird Noller for a total not exceeding $58,257, as well as a purchase of a flatbed, western tornado sander and a western 10-foot snowplow from Knapheide for a total not to exceed $47,550 were both approved.
The funding for these items is coming from the equipment reserve fund, which has a balance of $120,048.
The commission also authorized Public Works to sell surplus vehicles and equipment in a Purple Wave auction. This gives the city a way to get rid of unused items while helping the budget.
The following are included:
1. 2017 John Deere 3 Wing 1600 Turbo Mower
2. 2011 International 4300 Sweeper Truck
3. 2013 Ford ¾ ton truck bed
4. Bucket from an electrical service truck
5. 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 flatbed
6. Aluminum sander
7. 2007 ¾ Ton Ford service truck
8. 2013 Ford Sedan PI Police Unit 15
The commission also saw a proposed 2026 budget development calendar. This will be officially set at a future meeting.
The commission also honored Trevor Cook as he moves on to a new position for the city of Leavenworth. Cook has been interning with the city through KU as a management fellow. Cook was helpful to the city in staying active on social media and getting more engagement to the city’s posts, City Manager Kevyn Gero said.
City staff will miss Cook and appreciated his willingness to do whatever was needed and his interest in many different realms, Daniel said.
“He’s a go-getter and works really hard and is interested in all the areas, and will do really well wherever he goes,” he said.
Cook helped launch the city’s farmers market, promote the citizens academy, curate the monthly newsletter, kept up with website content, updated current project pages, and researched policies and procedures.
