By BECKY KISER
Hays Post
Network connectivity at the new fire station, 1732 W. 41st, will be discussed at this afternoon's Hays city commission work session.
A dedicated fiber line will be constructed to the city's third fire station, according to information provided by Chad Ruder, IT director.
The fiber line will provide high-speed connectivity for the Hays Fire Department's and will also allow the city’s IT Department to move its network servers from city hall, 1507 Main, to the new station.
The new location will serve as headquarters for the fire department with staff needing access to network resources currently being utilized at the downtown (city hall) and airport fire stations.
"City hall is in a floodplain, and we have desired to move the servers to a new location for many years," Ruder said in a memo to commissioners.
The project will be done in coordination with Ellis County and the construction of its new public works facility, lowering costs for both entities.
Also to be discussed is the KCWI Addition final plat. This is an infill plat on the site of the former St. John’s Nursing Home in the 2400 block of Canterbury.
The plat allows for future development of multi-family housing on the property owned by KC Western Investments.
The Hays Area Planning Commission has already approved the final plat.
The complete Sept. 21 agenda is availably here. The meeting starts at 4 p.m. in Hays City Hall.