Description of Capability: Section 5 Manhole 112 72" depth
Telecommunications
Supplier: Epic Touch, AT&T, United Wireless, Zito Media, IdeaTek
Service Speed & Redundancy:
100 Mbps to < 1 Gig
Description of Capability: Wireless, fiber, cable, fiber to the premise
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Electric Service
Supplier: Southern Pioneer Electric
Ownership: Not for Profit
Phone: 620-624-6378
Website: www.southernpioneer.net
All Utilities Extend to Site: Yes
Nearest Substation: 4051' mi
Served By kV Line: 12 47 kV
Description of Capability: 300 KW 13.8 KV line
Water
Supplier: City of Liberal
Ownership: Municipal
Contact: Jose Rosales
Phone: 620-626-0138
Website: www cityofliberal org
Size of Line: 1 1/2""
Size of Main: 8"
Peak Capacity: 7,000,000+ gal.
Pressure: 55-65 psi
Landfill
Supplier: Seward County Waste Management
Contact: Brock Theiner
Phone: 620-629-0643
Website: www.sewardcountyks.org
Level: Subtitle D Landfill
Accepts:
Municipal solid waste
Construction and demolition materials
Wood
Trees
Special waste permitted through KDHE
Frontage
NorthFloor
North Floor
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Electric Service
Supplier: Southern Pioneer Electric
Ownership: Not for Profit
Phone: 620-624-6378
Website: www.southernpioneer.net
All Utilities Extend to Site: Yes
Nearest Substation: 5 miles
Served By kV Line: 13 8KV/480KV
Natural Gas
Supplier: Black Hills Energy
Ownership: Public Power
Contact: Nathan Smith
Phone: 620-655-5404
Website: www blackhillsenergy com
Size of Main: 2"
Pressure: 30 psi
Waste Water
Supplier: City of Liberal Ownership: Municipal Contact: Jesse Randles
Phone: 620-626-0185
Website: www.cityofliberal.org
Size of Main: 8"
Telecommunications
Supplier: Epic Touch, AT&T, United Wireless, Zito Media, IdeaTek Service Speed & Redundancy: 100 Mbps to < 1 Gig
Description of Capability: Wireless, fiber, cable, fiber to the premise
Water
Supplier: City of Liberal Ownership: Municipal Contact: Jose Rosales
Phone: 620-626-0138
Website: www cityofliberal org
Size of Main: 6"
Peak Capacity: 7,000,000+ gal.
Pressure: 55-65 psi
Landfill
Supplier: Seward County Waste Management Contact: Brock Theiner Phone: 620-629-0643
Website: www.sewardcountyks.org
Level: Subtitle D Landfill Accepts:
Municipal solid waste
Construction and demolition materials
Wood Trees
Special waste permitted through KDHE
Natural Gas
Supplier: Black Hills Energy
Ownership: Public Power
Contact: Nathan Smith
Phone: 620-655-5404
Website: www blackhillsenergy com
Size of Main: 6"
Pressure: 30 psi
Waste Water
Supplier: City of Liberal Ownership: Municipal
Contact: Jesse Randles
Phone: 620-626-0185
Website: www.cityofliberal.org
Size of Main: 8"
Telecommunications
Supplier: Epic Touch, AT&T, United Wireless, Zito Media, IdeaTek Service Speed & Redundancy: 100 Mbps to < 1 Gig
Description of Capability: Wireless, fiber, cable, fiber to the premise
AdditionalDetails
Electric Service
Supplier: Southern Pioneer Electric
Ownership: Not for Profit
Phone: 620-624-6378
Website: www.southernpioneer.net
All Utilities Extend to Site: Yes
Nearest Substation: Adjacent to Property
Served By kV Line: 13 8KV/480KV
Description of Capability: 12 MW
Water
Supplier: City of Liberal Ownership: Municipal
Contact: Jose Rosales
Phone: 620-626-0138
Website: www cityofliberal org
Size of Main: 10" and 12"
Peak Capacity: 7,000,000+ gal.
Pressure: 55-65 psi
Landfill
Supplier: Seward County Waste Management
Contact: Brock Theiner
Phone: 620-629-0643
Website: www.sewardcountyks.org
Level: Subtitle D Landfill
Accepts:
Municipal solid waste
Construction and demolition materials
Wood Trees
Special waste permitted through KDHE
Regional Demographics
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Segregated Treatment for Industrial Wastewater – The facility is designed to handle both municipal and industrial wastewater separately if needed, allowing for dedicated treatment trains and clarifiers This flexibility is beneficial for industries with specific wastewater treatment needs.
Advanced Biological Treatment (BioDenipho System) – The activated sludge process using deep tank diffused air ensures efficient organic matter breakdown and nitrogen removal, making it suitable for handling high-strength industrial wastewater.
Scalability & Expansion Capability – The plant is designed to accommodate future increases in flow and pollutant loads, making it a viable long-term option for growing industries.
Robust Pre-Treatment Process – The facility includes rotating drum screens, grit removal, and dewatering screw augers, which help industries pre-treat their wastewater, reducing their need for in-house treatment systems
Tertiary Treatment & UV Disinfection – High-level wastewater treatment ensures compliance with strict environmental regulations, which is critical for industries concerned about regulatory compliance
Efficient Sludge Management – The use of aerobic sludge holding tanks and centrifuge dewatering ensures responsible and cost-effective sludge disposal, which is beneficial for industries generating high sludge volumes
Handling of Wet Weather Flow – The extraneous flow basin allows temporary storage and gradual processing of excess water, making the system resilient against fluctuations in industrial wastewater discharge.
Regulatory Compliance & Permitting
– The facility operates under the Kansas Water Pollution Control Permit and NPDES guidelines, ensuring that industries connected to it remain compliant with environmental discharge regulations
Kansas Rural Opportunity Zones
Kansas is filled with the natural beauty, simplicity and communal bonds of rural life.We want you to experience the peace and joy of rural Kansas so much that we’ll even throw in some added bonuses.
The state of Kansas has designated 95 counties as “Rural Opportunity Zones,” which means moving there comes with significant added benefits Designated counties offer one or both of the following financial incentives for new full-time residents: Student Loan Repayment Assistance and/or 100% State Income Tax Credit
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
What is ROZ Student Loan Reimbursement Assistance?
ROZ Student Loan Reimbursement Assistance is administered By Kansas Department of Commerce
Partners with Counties, Cities, Employers, and Foundations
Provides up to $15,000 in Student Loan Repayment Assistance over 5 years
You May Be Eligible for ROZ Student Loan Reimbursement Assistance
You must have a newly established permanent address in a participating county (see map above), so long as that address was established after the county began participating in the program
Applicants must have an active student loan balance in their name, as well as an associate’s, bachelor’s or post-graduate degree prior to moving to the participating county
To apply, you will need to provide proof of domicile in the ROZ County, proof of previous permanent residency (prior to earning your degree), transcripts with degree dates and student loan balance with distribution dates.
ROZ 100% State Income Tax Credit
What is ROZ 100% State Income Tax Credit
ROZ Income Tax Credit is administered By Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR)
The credit is 100 percent of the taxpayer’s Kansas tax liability
The credit is limited to the amount of the taxpayer’s Kansas tax liability.
A resident individual may claim this credit for not more than five consecutive years following establishment of their domicile in a rural opportunity zone.This assumes the individual establishes domicile in a rural opportunity zone on or after July 1, 2011 and prior to January 1, 2026 and was domiciled outside this state for five or more years immediately prior to establishing their domicile in a rural opportunity zone in this state. If an individual establishes their domicile in a rural opportunity zone after January 1, 2019, the number of years for which they can claim the credit will be reduced.The last opportunity to claim the credit will be on the individual’s 2026 tax year return, which will be filed in 2027.
PEAK – Promoting Employment across Kansas: $750 application fee
Company retains 95% of the payroll withholding tax of PEAK jobs
Company must provide adequate health insurance coverage for full time employees and pay at least 50% of health insurance premium
PEAK eligible jobs, must meet 100% of the county median wage
Must create a minimum of 10 new PEAK eligible jobs, with in the first 2 years Company must ask for a PEAK proposal, through the business incentive questionnaire, working with the Regional Project Manager, prior to applying for PEAK.
Application and Application fee of $750 must be submitted, before PEAK eligible jobs can be counted.
Non-eligible industries include: gambling, religious, retail trade, educational services, public administration, food services and drinking places, unless applying as an international or national headquarters of administrative/back office facility
HPIP- High Performance Incentive Program: $750 application fee
A tax credit for capital investment, with a 16-year carry-forward, equal to up to 10 percent of the eligible investment that exceeds $ 1 million in Douglas, Johnson, Shawnee and Wyandotte counties; $50,000 in Leavenworth county Exemption from sales tax for eligible capital investments/services
A potential workforce training tax credit up to $50,000 per year on training expenditures above two percent of the company payroll Priority consideration for other assistance programs offered through Commerce, and KMS
Company must complete and submit an HPIP Project Description, prior to the project being committed to Company must pay above average industry wage
Invest in training/skill development equal to 2% of payroll, or participate in a state training program
Company must provide adequate health insurance coverage for full time employees and pay at least 50% of health insurance premium
Non-eligible industries include: agriculture, mining, construction and retailing.
Industries that are not manufacturers, at least 51% of revenue must be generated from sales to Kansas manufacturers, and/or out of state commercial; and/or governmental customers
Work Force Training – KIT/KIR: $500 application fee
Grant funds to help offset the costs of training for employees
KIT – training for new employees, hired after the KIT start date
KIR – training for current employees on new processes, technology, equipment; company must have a dollar for dollar match
Positions being trained must be paid an average wage that meets or exceeds the county median wage
Company must provide adequate health insurance coverage for full time employees and pay at least 50% of health insurance premium
Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC) and Welfare to Work Tax Credits
Encourage employers to hire job seekers who face the greatest barriers to employment for up to a $2400 federal tax credit per qualified hire.
Kansas Works Registered Apprentice Program
Available funding: Sponsors can be reimbursed for a portion of the RTI (Related Technical Instruction) per apprentice
International Trade Assistance
Assist Kansas companies with their global market development needs and exporting efforts
Local Development Programs
Property Tax Abatement
Businesses that purchase or expand property for the purpose of: a) manufacturing articles of commerce; b) conducting research and development; or c) storing goods or commodities which are sold or traded in interstate commerce may qualify for property tax abatement with proper approval of the City or County governing body, with final approval from the State Board of Tax Appeals. Certain uses financed by Industrial Revenue Bonds may also qualify for property tax abatements (This has to be approved by the State prior to the issuance).
Industrial Revenue Bonds
In Kansas, IRBs are issued by cities, counties and the Kansas Development Finance Authority. Proceeds from the sale of the bonds to private investors are made available to enable creditworthy companies to purchase land and pay the costs of constructing and equipping new facilities or the costs of acquiring, remodeling and expanding existing facilities.
Community Improvement District (CID)
Property owners may petition the City Commission to create a Community Improvement District (CID) for projects exceeding $200,000. Applicants may request special property tax assessments within the district, special sales tax up to 2% within the district or a combination of both. All property owners within the proposed CID must participate in the petition. Upon creation of a CID, revenue generated by these sources is available through a pay-as-you-go account. A CID can exist for a maximum of 22 years.
Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a real estate redevelopment tool applicable to industrial, commercial, intermodal transportation area and residential projects. TIF uses the increases in real estate tax revenues and local sales tax revenues to retire the bonds sold to finance eligible redevelopment project costs (K.S.A. 121770 et seq.) or to reimburse the developer on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP)
This plan is intended to promote the revitalization and development of certain areas within the City of Liberal in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and improve economic conditions which impair and arrest the sound growth of the community for the residents of the City The City will offer property tax rebates for certain improvements or renovation of the property with the designated areas in accordance with the provisions of K S A 12-17, 114 et seq
Façade Improvement Grant
The City of Liberal offers development assistance in the form of 50/50 matching grant money for commercial businesses and property owners located within the City of Liberal, Kansas City grants will be for outside façade improvements, parking lot improvements or sidewalk replacement on the exterior of the business20
Seward County
Development Corporation
Eli Svaty
Executive Director
620-655-2036 eli@swks org
City of Liberal
Scarlette Diseker
City Manager
620-626-2270
scarlette.diseker@cityofliberal.org
Local Contacts
Economic Development
Seward County
Development Corporation Raquel Arellano Director of Entrepreneurship
