Alese Hageman911 Director
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City of Russell
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Russell.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Russell, KS
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Russell.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
164870
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
4,286
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Russell
The Council received presentations regarding new staff members, water source status updates, and a discussion on the 2027 Budget for Enterprise Funds. Key actions included the approval of a multi-year service agreement for security cameras at the play park, amendments to the Holland Hotel housing and development agreements, and a contract extension request for a CDBG project. The Council also approved the purchase of a new server, a technical correction for a community grant, and a resolution regarding alcoholic liquor consumption on public property. Additionally, the Council reviewed department reports and held executive sessions regarding real property acquisition and non-elected personnel.
The council discussed various items including a presentation by the Russell Rural Champion, the proclamation of Russell County Area Community Foundation Day, and a Community Impact Award presentation. Key discussions focused on water source production and conservation, the draft 2027 budget, and the potential installation of security cameras at Play Park. Several legislative actions were taken, including passing an ordinance to make traffic regulations permanent, scheduling a public hearing for the creation of a Community Improvement District, and adopting a resolution for the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds for a convenience store and fuel station facility.
The Council meeting included a presentation on community transformation strategies and an update on water source status. The governing body addressed several financial and administrative matters, including the adoption of the 2026 amended budget for a TIF fund, the review of the 2025 financial audit, and the approval of a City Manager employment extension. Legislative actions included declaring a Stage II Water Warning, approving the Kansas Airport Improvement Program agreement, and authorizing a special event application for the Bricks, Broncs, and BBQ event. Additionally, the Council scheduled public hearings regarding the Neighborhood Revitalization Program and dangerous structures, approved a work order for waterline improvements, and authorized a grant application for water infrastructure funding.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Russell meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Russell.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
