🌳 The City Crew Gets to Work! 🌳

Today, our trusty City Crew rolled up their sleeves and got busy, tackling fallen trees and trimming those that needed a little extra TLC after the recent gusty winds. 💨 But don’t worry – it’s not all about saying goodbye to trees! 🌱

In fact, we’ve got something exciting lined up! On Arbor Day, April 25th, we’ll be teaming up with the amazing 6th graders to plant some new green friends and keep our city looking beautiful and full of life. 🌿

Stay tuned for more updates – we’re all about growing together!

☀️ Now Hiring: Summer Help! ☀️

Looking for a summer job where you can soak up the sun, stay active, and earn some cash? 💵 The City of Oxford is hiring Summer Help!

🌿 Duties include: Mowing, weed eating, park & pool maintenance, and keeping our town looking its best!
🕗 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weekends & holidays off!)
💰 Starting Pay: $10.00/hour

Applications are available at the City Office or download the application below. Positions are open until filled—so don’t wait! Join our team and make this summer one to remember! 🌞🌾 EOE

🚰💦 Water Leak Fix in Action! 💦🚰

Our awesome utility crew is on the job today, tackling a sneaky water leak right in front of the Elementary School! 🛠️ But don’t worry – the good news is that school is out today for parent-teacher conferences! 🎉

While the crew is hard at work, you might notice a dip in water pressure or discolored water – but it’s all part of the fix! 🚧

Got questions or spotted another leak? Give us a ring at 620-455-2223 – we’re here to help! 📞

Thanks for your patience while we make everything run smoothly again!

🎉 Exciting News for Napawalla Park! 🎉

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Oxford City Council gave the green light to funding for brand-new playground equipment at Napawalla Park! 🛝✨

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the big reveal! 😊👦👧

Need a VIN inspection? We've got you covered! The Oxford Police Department offers VIN inspections Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for just $20. Simply bring your vehicle and proof of insurance, and we’ll take care of the rest!

Need a weekend or after-hours inspection? No problem! Just schedule an appointment by calling the City Office at 620-455-2223—just be sure to pay in advance. 🚗✅

The City of Oxford is accepting applications for the full-time position of City Treasurer. This role involves managing financial operations, assisting with court administration, and overseeing property condemnations and code enforcement. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills, office experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication abilities.

Key duties include preparing financial reports, balancing bank statements, maintaining accurate property records, issuing licenses, and managing court records. The position is 28-30 hours per week, with a wage range of $15-$18 per hour, depending on experience. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Applications can be obtained at Oxford City Hall, 115 S. Sumner, Oxford, Kansas, or found on the City's website under News & Information --> Documents & Forms. Completed applications and résumés can be mailed to P.O. Box 337, Oxford, KS 67119, or emailed to sbrister@oxfordks.org.

Dear Oxford Residents,

We would like to remind all residents that trash cans must be removed from the street after collection. Leaving cans on the street creates hazards for traffic, pedestrians and our city maintenance crew. To keep our community clean and safe, we kindly ask that all trash containers be pulled back to your property after collection day.

If you have any questions, please contact the City Office at 620-455-2223.

Sincerely,
City of Oxford

The building that sits on the SouthWest Corner of Sumner and Main in Oxford is set for Demolition in the coming days.  

City of Oxford Utility Crew is hard at work Friday morning fixing a water leak at the intersection of Ohio and Myrtle.  Water pressure might be reduced and residents could see brown water later today due to this leak.  Make sure if you see one of the City of Oxford Utility workers you give them a big THANK YOU for braving cold temps and wind to repair this leak!  

Residents in the NW section of town may have intermitent water service today due to construction on the west side of town for the US 160 Hi-Way expansion project.  The City was not aware these outages were occuring today and we apologize for any inconvience this may cause.  All services should be restored before the end of the business day.  If you are experiencing problems after hours please report it to 911 as a non emergency utility outage.

City Crew cleaning up newest round of snow!!

Stay up-to-date on the latest traffic and road conditions from KDOT

The following is from TL's Sanitation about the Holiday Trash Schedule.

A big Thank-You to Primarily Floral for the BEAUTIFUL Poinsettia that they brought by the City Office today! It has brightened up the Office and helps make it really feel like Christmas! Make sure to check out their shop in downtown Oxford for more festive items!! 

Everything you want to know about Average Bill Pay!! Click into the article to learn more!!

Oxford Elementary students made a spook-tacular visit to the City Office and Oxford Library, dressed head-to-toe in their Halloween costumes for a treat! From superheroes to spooky characters, the turnout was fantastic, with plenty of creativity and Halloween spirit on display! 🎃👻

Not all squirrels are aerial acrobats, but the ones in town sure think they are! While most prefer to zip along the electric lines like they’re on a high-voltage roller coaster, sometimes they miscalculate and cause a power outage. Our utility crew is always on standby, ready to rescue us from our dark, squirrel-induced dilemmas.

Just a heads up: it’s a busy season as squirrels stockpile snacks for winter, so if you see a furry little daredevil using the power lines as their personal highway, don’t be surprised!

If the lights go out during office hours, call us at 620-455-2223. After hours, please call 911—just make sure to specify that it’s a nonemergency outage and not a squirrel-related heist!

Stay powered up and keep an eye out for those furry aerialists!

Earlier this year the City of Oxford by direction of The State of Kansas sent out surveys to all the residents that have water service lines with the City of Oxford.  To stay in compliance with KDHE guidelines we are now sending out brochures based off the answers we recieved on those surveys.  If you recieve one of these brouchures they are just a information pamphlet and it DOES NOT mean that you have Lead exposure in your water.  The City of Oxford does do testing for lead and we have NEVER had a test come back positive for Lead.  

The Governing Body of the City of Oxford will meet on August 6, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 115 S. Sumner St., Oxford, KS 67119 for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of ad valorem tax. Detailed budget information is available at City Hall, 115 S. Sumner St., Oxford, KS 67119 and will be available at this hearing. Proposed Budget 2025 Expenditures and Amount of 2024 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2025 Budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation by Sumner County.

The attached document is the proposed 2025 Budget Summary showing the proposed Expenditures and Ad Valorem Tax.

With 4th of July fast approaching here are some quick reminders around fireworks.  Per city code fireworks are only allowed within city limits July 1st-July 4th.  Those days fall during the week this year meaning, fireworks can only be discharged until 10pm.  If you need to report fireworks being discharged after 10pm please call 911 and report it as a non emergency.   Remember to stay safe while having fun this 4th of July!

If you have changed your phone number since becoming an utility customer please contact Sarah at 620-455-2223 to update that information.  Your most up to date information needs to be on file so we are able to contact customers in case of emergency.  

This is a quick reference for Special Purpose Vehicle Regulations.  If you have further questions please contact the City of Oxford at 620-455-2223.