DPW reports deepening budget gaps, delayed equipment repairs and staffing shortages Gardner City DPW Director Arnold told the Public Service Committee the department faces budget shortfalls (overtime ~$17,000 over, snow & ice fund negative $811,000, equipment repairs negative $67,000), is down six staff, and will delay a $30,000 catch-basin-boom repair until after July 1 while prioritizing critical work.

The Gardner City DPW is facing a crippling budget crisis, forcing them to delay essential repairs and cut staffing, putting vital public services at risk.

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Gardner City reports new salt shed, wastewater upgrades and neighborhood paving City staff said a new salt shed is complete and ready for deliveries, the landfill leachate pump station is being upgraded, the city secured grants for paving including a $450,000 Pearl Street award, and a $4.6 million wastewater upgrade is entering a two-year planning phase.

Gardner City is gearing up for winter with a brand new salt shed and a $4.6 million upgrade to its wastewater treatment facility, promising smoother streets and better service for residents!

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