Sabetha
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Sabetha
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The City of Sabetha operates a territorial electric system serving not only the city but also a territory approximately six miles wide east and west and eighteen miles long north and south.
The City operates their own power generating plant with eleven dual fuel generator units. The capacity of the plant is 12,400 kW. The City is in the process of installing a 12th generator that will add 4,600 kW. In addition there is an interconnect with KPL to insure uninterrupted service.
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Water is provided by the City of Sabetha. The water source is an impounding reservoir located at the north portion of the city.
The City of Sabetha operates a wastewater treatment plant.
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Nemaha County consists of 20 townships. The county is governed by a three member Board of County Commissioners, elected by district for 4 year terms. The county seat is Seneca, Kansas, located 15 miles southwest of Sabetha.
The City of Sabetha a city of the second class. The city is organized under the Mayor - Commission - Administrator form of government. The Mayor and Commissioners are elected for four year staggered terms. The Administrator is appointed and serves at the pleasure of the Commissioners.
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The Sabetha Fire Department has 26 trained volunteer fire fighters who are dispatched through a 24 hour pager system. The Department also provides protection for areas outside the city limits through a rural fire district. The City has an Insurance Service Office class six rating and the rural area has a class nine rating. The City has 2 pumper trucks, 2 tanker trucks and one 4X4.
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The Sheriff's Deportment consists of the sheriff, 4 full-time, 2 part-time and 9 reserve deputies. The Sheriff's Department patrols unincorporated areas of the county. Two deputies are based in Sabetha. Two Kansas Highway Patrol officers are stationed in the county. A State Wildlife and Parks officer also serves the area.
The City Police Department consists of 5 full time officers. The Department provides direct line burglar and fire alarm hookup at the Emergency Dispatch.
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The Sabetha Emergency Medical Service provides 24 hour advance life support service in the area with two modular ambulances stationed in Sabetha. Each unit is staffed by state registered Emergency Medical Technicians. All emergency calls are dispatched through the City's Emergency Dispatch.
Life Flight and Medivac helicopters are available for emergency transfer to Topeka and Kansas City hospitals.
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In 1983 the City adopted a new comprehensive plan for the future development of the city. It included zoning and subdivision regulations.
The City has in excess of 68 miles of streets and alleys. 95% of all street surfaces are paved.
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