Civil Municipal - Oct 2023

152 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10 Comcast loves connecting communities to what matters most. That’s why we are excited that more than 50% of Spring Hill residents can now sign up for our smart, fast and reliable fiber-rich network. This $9 million investment by Comcast brings residential broadband speeds faster than 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) and business speeds up to 100 Gbps to 3,400 additional homes and businesses in the area and will be completed by early 2024. “As the world becomes increasingly digital, ensuring all Spring Hill residents and businesses have access to reliable, high-speed internet is a top priority for Comcast,” said Kalyn Hove, Regional Senior Vice President, Comcast. “We are proud to partner with Mayor Berkey, the city of Spring Hill and Miami County Economic Development on this exciting expansion.” Spring Hill residents will be able to take advantage of the company’s full array of entertainment, mobile and broadband products, including Comcast’s Internet Essentials program that provides low-cost, high- speed broadband for income-constrained households. Since its inception in 2011, the program has connected more than 6,400 Kansas residents. For local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of connectivity, cybersecurity, managed solutions and Comcast Business Mobile products designed specifically for their employee’s needs. Supporting the Spring Hill community is also important to Comcast and this year we will sponsor several community events with the City of Spring Hill and the Spring Hill Recreation Commission. For more information, visit: http://midwest.comcast.com SPRING HI LL , KANSAS collaboration, integrity, and ingenuity. The city’s leadership, deeply attuned to the needs and aspirations of its residents, fosters an environment where both businesses and individuals can flourish. A Tapestry of Growth and Community Spirit Spring Hill, a community that has gracefully straddled the line between tradition and innovation, finds its roots deeply embedded in the mid-19th century. “It was founded in the 1850s, around 1857, to be precise,” confirms Patrick Burton, the Director of Community Development. Today, the city boasts a population nearing 9,500, a number that Mayor Joe Berkey describes as an ode to the town’s magnetic appeal. But what makes Spring Hill unique is its geographical footprint. “We are actually in two counties. Johnson County covers the North half of the community, and the South half falls in Miami County,” explains Lane Massey, the City Administrator. This dual-county existence is not a mere accident but a result of strategic growth patterns. Numbers and geographical boundaries only tell part of the story. The soul of Spring Hill lies in its vibrant community culture, a blend of events and festivals that bring the town to life throughout the The city’s recreational offerings are not to be overlooked either.“Our pool hosts a lot of events that we partner with other organizations for.We might host a teen night or a family luau,” adds Boxman.