HANNIBAL BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RESPONDS TO PROPOSITION S RESULT
04/03/2024
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HANNIBAL, MISSOURI [April 3, 2024] – The Hannibal Board of Public Works (HBPW) would like to thank the Hannibal community for placing their vote during the April 2nd Missouri General Municipal Election. With Proposition S failing to receive a favorable vote, HBPW’s next effort includes consulting with their Board of Directors as well as City Officials on identifying alternative strategies to fund the repairs and maintenance of Hannibal’s aging stormwater conveyance system.
“We are still tasked with and deeply concerned with the health and upkeep of our stormwater infrastructure. Unfortunately, the system will continue to degrade. However, we will strive to come up with a solution that the citizens of Hannibal will support.” says Darrin Gordon, General Manager of the HBPW. He adds, “We must generously thank the Concerned Citizens for Stormwater Improvements Committee for their tireless efforts to create the proposed tax structure, to educate the community on the need and reasoning for the proposition, and their herculean effort in spreading the word.”
A passing of Proposition S would have authorized the HBPW to implement a taxation method that would pay for critical repairs and provide long-term funding for the maintenance and upkeep of Hannibal’s underground stormwater system. However, due to a lack of funding, the HBPW will continue to reinforce infrastructure problems with a combination of steel plates, road closures, and other precautions to prioritize the safety of Hannibal citizens.
For more information about HBPW’s Stormwater Department, please visit www.hbpw.org.
HANNIBAL CITY COUNCIL COMPLETES SECOND READING OF STORMWATER UTILITY TAX BALLOT LANGUAGE RESOLUTION
12/19/2023
On Tuesday, December 19th, the Hannibal Mayor and City Council conducted the second reading of the proposed stormwater utility tax ballot language resolution. The ballot language resolution passed, officially placing the stormwater utility tax question on the April 2, 2024 ballot.
HANNIBAL CITY COUNCIL COMPLETES FIRST READING OF STORMWATER UTILITY TAX BALLOT LANGUAGE RESOLUTION
12/05/2023
On Tuesday, December 5th, the Hannibal Mayor and City Council conducted the first reading of the proposed stormwater utility tax ballot language resolution. The ballot language resolution passed by a vote of 6 to 1. A total of two readings are required to be completed and voted on by Hannibal City Council in order for the ballot language resolution to be placed on the next election ballot. The second reading for this resolution will be conducted at the next Hannibal City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 19th.
STORMWATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE SELECTS FUNDING MECHANISM TO PRESENT TO HANNIBAL VOTERS
09/14/2023
After several meetings throughout the spring and summer, the Stormwater Advisory Committee finally came to a consensus for a stormwater utility funding mechanism to present to Hannibal voters in early 2024. The committee chose a flat tax by electric meter classification - small, medium, and large to move forward with and place on the April 2024 ballot. The next steps for the committee includes community education and outreach leading up to the spring election.
HBPW HOSTS COMMUNITY STORMWATER WORKSHOP
02/23/2023
On Thursday, February 23rd, the HBPW hosted a community stormwater workshop with the goal of forming a committee of 15 citizens that will be called the Stormwater Advisory Committee. These citizens, who represent both commercial and residential properties in the city of Hannibal, will be responsible for selecting a funding mechanism for a stormwater utility that the citizens of Hannibal will vote on in either the November 2023 or April 2024 election. The 15 selected citizens will meet on Wednesday, May 3rd to hold their first official meeting as the Stormwater Advisory Committee.
HANNIBAL TO SEEK MS4 PERMIT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hannibal to Seek Permit Coverage for MS4 March 3rd, 2020 —The Hannibal Board of Public Works will be applying for coverage under Missouri Department of Natural Resources General Permit MOR04C – the comprehensive permit for municipal separate storm sewer systems. This… READ MORE...
BEAR CREEK CLEAN UP A SUCCESS
07/22/2019
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Hannibal Board of Public Works and Hannibal Parks and Recreation would like to send a most sincere thank you to the 60 volunteers that came out on Saturday July 13th to help clean up Bear Creek and Sodalis... READ MORE...
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BEAR CREEK CLEAN UP
06/26/2019
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Volunteers are needed for a special Stream Team Cleanup event on Saturday, July 13th along Bear Creek in Downtown Hannibal to help remove trash and debris that remains as flood waters recede. The even is cosponsored by... READ MORE...
THE SCOOP ON POO-LUTION
04/20/2019
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The scoop on Poo-lution April 20, 2019 - Hannibal, MO - Many people have inccorect beliefs about dog waste and the dangers it poses to your health and our environment, such as "If you just leave it out in..." READ MORE...
HANNIBAL BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RESPONDS TO PROPOSITION S RESULTS
04/03/2019
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HANNIBAL BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RESPONDS TO PROPOSITION S April 3, 2019 - Hannibal, MO - The Hannibal Board of Public Works would like to thank the Hannibal community for placing their vote during the April 2nd election. With... READ MORE...
CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTS BALLOT MEASURE: PROPOSITION S
01/16/2019
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City Council Accepts Ballot Measure: Proposition S On April 2nd, citizens of the City of Hannibal will vote whether or not the City will move forward with the implementation of a stormwater fee structure for the purpose of... READ MORE...
2018 BEAR CREEK TRASH BASH
10/23/2018
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2018 Bear Creek Trash Bash October 23, 2018 - Hannibal, MO - We are excited to announce this year, even with high creek levels, 78 volunteers from the community came together and collected 6,400 pounds of trash, and an additional 128 tired during our Fall Stream Cleanup event... READ MORE...
HBPW STORMWATER QUALITY SURVEY
08/31/18
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HBPW SEEKS STORMWATER SURVEY PARTICIPANTS August 31, 2018 - Hannibal, MO - The Hannibal Board of Public Works Stormwater Department is seeking public participation to complete their Public Outreach Survey... READ MORE...
HBPW INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
04/18/2018
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HBPW Invites Public Comments on Stormwater Management Plan April 18, 2018 - Hannibal, MO - The Hannibal Board of Public Works is seeking public comment on the City of Hannibal's Stormwater Management Plan... READ MORE...
TIPS AND INFORMATION FOR MINIMIZING STORMWATER POLLUTANTS
03/19/2018
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tips and Information for Minimizing Stormwater Pollutants March 19, 2018 - Hannibal, MO - Did you know that organic plant material like grass clippings, leaf litter, and shrub trimmings are a significant source of stormwater pollution?... READ MORE...
HBPW EMPLOYEES PERFORM STREAM TEAM CLEAN-UP EVENT
11/01/2017
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HBPW Employees Collect 8,880 Pounds of Trash during Stream Team Clean-Up Event November 1, 2017 - Hannibal, MO - On Friday, October 27th, employee volunteers from the Hannibal Board of Public Works braved the cold weather and spent the day collecting trash throughout Sodalis Nature Preserve... READ MORE...
HANNIBAL BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS HIRES STORMWATER DEPARTMENT
10/23/2017
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hannibal Board of Public Works Hires Stormwater Department October 23, 2017 - Hannibal, MO - Since the passage of the resolution by the Hannibal City Council in June authorizing the Hannibal Board of Public Works to implement a stormwater utility, HBPW staff has taken... READ MORE...
