City Departments
CODE
ENFORCEMENT
The City of Caldwell has adopted City Codes (laws) specifically designed to address blight, nuisances, and to maintain a clean environment for all citizens in our community. The City of Caldwell does this by working in partnership with the people of Caldwell.
The mission of the City of Caldwell Code is to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and working environment. We help maintain and improve the quality of our community by administering a fair and unbiased enforcement program to correct violations of municipal codes and land use requirements.
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Facilitate voluntary compliance with City laws and codes.
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Empower community self-help programs.
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Develop public outreach programs.
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Establish community priorities for enforcement programs.
If you would like to report a violation or submit a complaint, please send a detailed email to khutsler@caldwellkansas.com or call 620.845.6514
FIRE
DEPARTMENT
The Caldwell Fire Department is a volunteer fire/rescue organization with a purpose of protecting life and property of the citizens and visitors of the City of Caldwell. The dedicated members of this Fire Department have committed themselves to fighting for the well-being and safety of this City.
The Caldwell Fire Department is 100% volunteer. There are 20 volunteers, including Scott York, Fire Chief.
Current Caldwell Fire Department Volunteer Members are listed as follows:
Scott York, Chief January 1990 to Present
Chris Koch February 2008 to Present
Travis York February 1997 to Present
Nathaniel Zulkoski December 2009 to Present
Josh Vanek June 2001 to Present
Sharon York June 2004 to Present
Trevor Stevenson June 2010 to Present
Trent Stevenson October 2011 to Present
Ken Whaley November 2011 to Present
Joe Struble October 2012 to Present
Bryan Weems March 2014 to Present
Devan Whaley January 2016 to Present
Daniel Turek March 2016 to Present
Alex Davis March 2016 to Present
Michael Smith March 2018 to Present
Jamie York July 2018 to Present
Anton Reynolds November 2019 to Present
Tanner Lamb April 2019 to Present
Lloyd Henry
Chief
Rebekah Rickstrew
Sergeant / Mounted Patrol
Brett Thomas
Part Time Patrol Officer
Dusty Helms
Patrol Officer
Dal Astle
Part Time Patrol Officer
Elizabeth Hess
Submit-a-Tip is a way individuals who may have information that can help solve or prevent a crime to report the information anonymously. Officers will routinely encounter individuals who want to help but will not directly provide information out of fear of retaliation, reluctance to get involved or indifference. Because Submit-a-Tip is anonymous, citizens are given the opportunity to provide information without directly speaking to police or having to testify in court. Personal Information and contact information is not required to submit a tip unless the tipster wishes to.
If any of the information you are provided occurred outside of the City of Caldwell please go to Wellington / Sumner County Crime Stoppers website.
If you are a mandated reporter with the State of Kansas you will also need to comply with the Mandated Reporting guidelines and submit a report to the Department for Children and Families. This may be done by calling 1-800-922-5330 or completing online through the Mandated Reporter Portal
IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY CALL 911
Sergeant Thomas is a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and is here to help you with your Car Seat needs!
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POLICE
DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Caldwell Police Department is to better the quality of life for the residents and visitors' experiences through effective crime reduction, preservation of the peace, and responsiveness to social changes in the community accomplished through proactive policing and crime prevention.
The Caldwell Police Department is charged with protecting and serving the citizens of Caldwell. The department enforces federal, state, and municipal laws while protecting all citizens’ civil rights.
The department is made of up three full-time officers and two part-time officers who respond to calls and concerns of citizens, enforce traffic laws and provide routine patrol of the community. Members of the department work to connect with the community through various community policing activates.
SERVICES PROVIDED
ANIMAL CONTROL
The Caldwell Police Department provides a range of animal complaints that include dog at large, stray pick up, animal welfare checks, and dog bite. The City of Caldwell requires dogs to be restarted with the city annually.
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CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY
Have a young child? Not sure if you are using the proper car seat? Wanting to be prepared for your new arrival? Caldwell Police Department is please to have Child Passenger Safety Technician on staff to help you.
What does a Child Passenger Safety Technician Do? They are car seat experts who have taken courses by NHTSA to learn the ins and out of car seats, installation options, vehicle differences, harnessing procedures and more.
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FINGERPRINTS
Officers are available to record ink fingerprints for individuals who require this service for licensing, pre-employment, adoption, ATF applications, etc. The fee for this is $15.00 per person. It is best to call ahead to ensure someone is available.
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what you will need to bring and the process:
RECORDS REQUEST
The Caldwell Police Department will respond to all requests for records as soon as possible, but no later than three (3) business days following the date the request is received by the records custodian. Please note if there is a fee associated with the request, the record(s) will not be printed or mailed until the fee is paid in full to the City Clerk.
Click on the image link to see the Records Request Fee Schedule:
Follow the link here to print Records Request Form: Records Request Form
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES
The City of Caldwell Ordinance Number 1475 makes it legal to operate a Special Purpose Vehicle, also known as an SPV, on the streets of Caldwell provided the SPV is registered with the City of Caldwell.
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Follow the link here to print your registration form: SPV Registration Form
VACATION HOUSE WATCH
Going on vacation or leaving town for a few days? You may provide information to the Police Department, and officers will conduct extra patrol in the area of your home while you are away. Please complete the online form and the information will be provided to the patrol officers.
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VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORT
The Caldwell Police Department has partnered with CARFAX for all accident reports.
Click on the image link to request an accident
report through CARFAX:
VIN INSPECTIONS
Officers are available to conduct VIN Inspections on Clean Out-of-State Titles for individuals who require this service prior to registering a vehicle purchased out of the state of Kansas. The fee for this is $20.00 per inspection. It is best to call ahead to ensure someone is available. Please note you will have to contact the Kansas Highway Patrol for salvage, rebuilt and antique titles.
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COMMUNITY POLICING
The goal of community policing is to build relationships with the community through interactions with a member of the public, creating partnerships & strategies for reducing crime and disorder.
Programs such as S.A.F.E., Popsicle Patrol, Shop with a Cop, and D.A.R.E. are just a few examples of how the Caldwell Police Department works together to help build these relationships with the community.
POLICE MONTHLY STATISTICS
The Caldwell Police Department compiles a monthly report that includes activity and statics accomplished during the preceding month. This information is provided to the City Commission and through this website, the public.
Please note that the crime data is preliminary and may not exactly match the final KBI Kansas Crime Index (the CPD puts this information out as timely as possible in this report and some information may change after official validation, the official KBI data is not released until at least six months after the end of the year).
Reports are provided in PDF format.
Current Year Past Years
MUNICIPAL COURT
Court is held on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am.
If you have questions about your case or an upcoming court date please contact the Municipal Court Clerk.
Kristin Sandoval – khustler@caldwellkansas.com
Physical Address
Caldwell Municipal Court
113 South Main Ave.
Caldwell, Kansas 67022
Telephone
(620) 845-6514
Remit Payment to:
Caldwell Municipal Court
c/o City Hall
14 West Central Ave.
Caldwell, Kansas 67022
CONTACT US
If you need immediate assistance,
please call 9-1-1
Caldwell Police Department
14 West Central Ave.
Caldwell, Kansas 67022
Non-Emergency
(620) 845-2323
Fax
(620) 845-2313
STAY CONNECTED
PUBLIC
WORKS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Josh Vanek - Supervisor jvanek@caldwellkansas.com
Arcine Thompson: arcine@caldwellkansas.com
Jack Schmidt: jschmidt@caldwellkansas.com
Landon Dvorak: ldvorak@caldwellkansas.com
Trevor Stevenson: tstevenson@caldwellkansas.com
The Public Works Department is located at 113 South Main Street. Although the building is closed to the public, you may reach the department by calling 620-845-6676. You may also call City Hall at 620-845-6514.
CEMETERY
If you are interested in purchasing a plot in the Cemetery, please contact City Hall. The prices are currently as follows:
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$275.00 per space for people who own land within the City limits
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$425.00 per space for people who do not own land in the City limits
SWIMMING POOL
Take a break from the summer heat at the Caldwell Swimming Pool. With recent updates, the City Pool is a favorite summertime hangout for both area youth and adults.
Pool Admission Charges:
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Single Admission $50.00
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Family of Two $90.00
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Addt'l family member $15.00 each
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Daily Single Admission $3.00
In 2018 the City of Caldwell proudly opened the Caldwell Splash Pad which is operational from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm during the summer months. This Splash Pad was brought to Caldwell from generous donations from the Hedrick Family, Community Members, and Caldwell lovers to enjoy free of charge.
PARKS
The City Park spans two blocks and houses a public basketball court, children's playground equipment, a small stage, and the City's swimming pool. For your family or organization gatherings, Park Place is available for rent in the park. Caldwell's S.H.A.R.E Group renovated this building, which was formerly the Border Queen Museum, into an air-conditioned and heated rental spot for families and groups to enjoy. Contact City Hall at (620)845-6514 for rental information.
Heritage Park is a lovely resting area found in the heart of town. The bricks that surround the gorgeous covered gazebo are engraved with past and current citizen's names. These bricks can also be purchased if you want to make a forever impression.
To purchase personalized bricks contact Courtney at caldwellkschamber@gmail.com
UTILITIES
Water
If you suspect a water leak, please call Public Works at 620-845-6676 or City Hall at 620-845-6514. If it is after business hours, please leave a message and someone will make contact with you.
Minimum charge for first 1,000 gallons:
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Residential & Commercial consumers within the City limits $27.00
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Residential & Commercial consumers outside the City limits $37.00
B. Up to 49,000 gallons $5.75 per thousand gallons
C. All usage in excess of 50,000 gallons $5.60 per thousand gallons
Rural Water District #7:
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For all water usage $3.43 per 1,000 gallons
SEWER
Although private property sewer lines are the owner's responsibility, you may call the Public Works Office at 620-845-6676 to have the sewer main inspected if you are experiencing sewer problems.
The sewer rate that a customer is charged is based on their water usage in the months of December-February.
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0-2,999 gallons $21.30
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3,000-5,999 gallons $23.30
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6,000-10,999 gallons $25.30
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11,000-20,999 gallons $27.30
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Over 20,999 gallons $29.30
STORM WATER
The stormwater utility is a flat fee charged to the resident that will help to repair the current condition of the City’s stormwater drains.
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Residential $1.00
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Commercial $3.00
For billing questions on water, sewer, or stormwater please contact Jacki Cink at 620-845-6514 or jcink@caldwellkansas.com
OTHER UTILITIES
Telephone:
KanOkla Networks 620-845-5682 www.kanokla.com
Electric:
Wheatland Electric 620-896-7090 www.weci.net(City Hall is a payment center only for Wheatland Electric, billing questions should be directed to Wheatland)
Natural Gas:
Atmos Energy 1-888-442-1313 www.atmosenergy.com
Internet:
KanOkla Networks 620-845-5682 www.kanokla.com
Waste Link 316-838-5465 or Waste Connections 316-838-4920