City of Canton

Due to water tower maintenance all areas of town are affected with either no water or no pressure at this time. At this time water pressure is continuing to climb back to normal pressure. Once normal pressure has been reached all areas of town will resume having water and normal water pressure. Thank you for your patience at this time.

Rubble Site Winter Hours effective November 4th, 2024.

Water tower maintenance will take place Monday October 28th through November 1st. During this time water pressure may be low. Once maintenance is completed water pressure will resume too normal.

The Public Works Department has been placing orange reflective markers throughout the City, where there are divots in the road and or curb/gutter. This is to help ensure that these areas are not hit with the snowplows during the winter months. Please do not remove these markers, Public Works will collect the markers when the winter season is over.

The City of Canton, South Dakota is seeking qualified candidates for a City Administrator. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the City of Canton to the extent authorized by SDCL Chapter 9-9. https://jobs.ourcareerpages.com/job/917916?source=ccp&key=PpXNj92tGaKR9lvMnNUCry7ETr%2b297Wo%2fSjlVu98LUs%3d

REMINDER: DECLARATION OF NUISANCE TREES AND ORDER FOR REMOVAL To the owner of, occupant of, person in charge, or other persons responsible for the property. Pursuant to § 97.09 of the City of Canton Ordinances, any tree, sapling, or growth of Genus Fraxinus, commonly known as ash, located within the city limits of Canton, is declared to be a dangerous tree and a nuisance unless treated with Emamectin Benzoate on or before September 15, 2023. Removal of all untreated Genus Fraxinus trees, saplings, or growth of Genus Fraxinus located within the parking strips and boulevard within the city limits by the adjoining property owner is ordered to occur on or before November 1, 2024. Removal of untreated Genus Fraxinus is necessary to preserve public health and safety and to prevent the spread of disease or insects to public trees and places.

Due to a hydrant being hit in relation to the project, there is no water at this time south of Seventh Street and Blair Street. Crews are currently working to fix this issue, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Starting tomorrow (10/16/24), jetting of the sewer lines in the area south of Fifth Street and east of Main Street will begin. If you notice a strong smell in your house after jetting has been completed, please run water in ALL drains.

There is a gas main break at Ninth Street and South Pleasant Street. Please avoid this area at this time.

City offices will be closed Monday, October 14th in observance of Native American Day.

The City's bulk water salesman located at the City shop, where bulk water can be purchased for a quarter, has been fixed and is back to being operational.

News Release South Dakotans Have One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakotans in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties impacted by this summer’s severe storms have one week remaining to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline is October 15, 2024. How Individuals can Apply for Disaster Assistance Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov for English, or DisasterAssistance.gov/es for Spanish. Use the FEMA mobile app in English or Spanish. Call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 anytime from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are available. Shorter wait times are more likely in the mornings or evenings. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at https://www.sba.gov/disaster. Call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services) or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Disaster Recovery Update Since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota on August 15, federal agencies have approved $13,970,610.76 in grants and loans to assist in recovery (as of Oct. 6). To date, a total of 1,370 people in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties have applied with FEMA for assistance. FEMA has approved $8,440,710.76 through the Individuals and Households program, consisting of $5,734,872.33 in Housing Assistance for home repairs and rental expenses, and $2,705,838.43 in Other Needs Assistance for repair or replacement of personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, moving expenses and other disaster-related needs. In addition, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved $5,529,900 in low interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses. Stay in Touch with FEMA If you have already applied for disaster assistance with FEMA, it is important that you stay in touch and keep your contact information updated. FEMA may need additional information from you in order to process your assistance or determine your eligibility. Please note that calls from FEMA may come from an unknown number on your caller-ID.

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CANTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION & EXP DEVELOPMENT BREAKS GROUND ON NEW 64-ACRE LIBERTY ADDITION HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN CANTON, SD CANTON, S.D. – Monarch Development Partners, LLC broke ground on a new 64-acre housing subdivision that has been in the planning stages for the past three years. EXP Development, the primary developer on the project, teamed up with Canton’s local economic development organization to bring a housing buildout that will bring much-needed single-family homes and multi-family units to the community. “Canton Economic Development Corporation has been working on this project for the past three years and I am extremely proud to be part of the board that will be able to bring this development to fruition. This housing development will not only be beneficial to our local businesses, our school, but our but our entire community and help us grow for the future,” said Scott Larson, Board President of the Canton Economic Development Corporation. EXP Development, the lead developer on the project is excited to be working in the Sioux Metro region and becoming a partner in helping to grow Canton. "EXP Development is profoundly pleased to partner with the Canton Economic Development Corporation and the City of Canton to present the Liberty Additions, a community where affordability, quality, tranquility and enjoyability coalesce,” said Charles Yi, owner of EXP Development. This development will include a single-family housing inventory of start-up, step-up and third tier housing options. There likely will be limited availability of ready build lots too. The multi-family options will include traditional units, along with potential ownership availability of select units. The buildout is being demand driven and as such will likely include an inventory of twin-homes, row homes, villas and more traditional builds. “I know all stakeholders want to thank the South Dakota Housing and Development Authority and the South Dakota State Legislature for the opportunity to secure $3.3 million in grant funding through the Housing Infrastructure Finance Program,” said Jeffery Tanner, executive director of the Canton Economic Development Corporation. “It should be mentioned how honored I am to work with the CEDC Board of Directors. They have had both the vision to see paired with the will to do. That is a unique and special combination. It’s what makes great things happen. I also want to send a special thank you to EXP Development for their commitment to excellence and to our Board President who has walked with me every step of the way resulting in us having a development today.” EXP Development is a multi-national housing developer with experience in developing housing globally to include buildouts in smaller, rural communities located in South Dakota. They also have a global development footprint in retail, dining, and entertainment with over thirty years of development experience.

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News Release South Dakotans Have Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakotans in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties impacted by this summer’s severe storms have two weeks remaining to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline is October 15, 2024. How Individuals can Apply for Disaster Assistance ▪ Visit a Disaster Recovery Center in person. To search for Disaster Recovery Centers, visit www.fema.gov/drc or text DRC and your Zip Code to 43362 for a list of centers closest to you ▪ Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov for English, or DisasterAssistance.gov/es for Spanish. ▪ Use the FEMA mobile app in English or Spanish. ▪ Call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 anytime from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are available. Shorter wait times are more likely in the mornings or evenings. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhIU.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) ▪ Apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at https://www.sba.gov/disaster. ▪ Call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services) or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Disaster Recovery Update Since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota on August 15, federal agencies have approved $12,866,243.04 in grants and loans to assist in recovery (as of Sept. 29). To date, a total of 1,310 people in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties have applied with FEMA for assistance. FEMA has approved $8,255,543.04 through the Individuals and Households program, consisting of $5,617,087.97 in Housing Assistance for home repairs and rental expenses, and $2,638,455.07 in Other Needs Assistance for repair or replacement of personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, moving expenses and other disaster-related needs. FEMA News Release Learn more at fema.gov September 2024 2 In addition, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved $4,610,700 in low interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses. Stay in Touch with FEMA If you have already applied for disaster assistance with FEMA, it is important that you stay in touch and keep your contact information updated. FEMA may need additional information from you in order to process your assistance or determine your eligibility. Please note that calls from FEMA may come from an unknown number on your caller-ID.

News Release FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Soon Closing in South Dakota – Help Will Still be Available. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in South Dakota are soon closing permanently. The Mitchell location will end operations on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. The Canton and North Sioux City locations will end operations on Friday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. Hours of operation up until the permanent closures are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. The Centers are closed on Sundays. DAVISON COUNTY (PERMANENTLY CLOSING SEPT. 28, 4 P.M.) Davison County Fairgrounds 3200 West Havens Ave Mitchell, SD 57301 LINCOLN COUNTY (PERMANENTLY CLOSING OCT. 4, 6 P.M.) Canton Depot 600 W. 5th St. Canton, SD 57013 UNION COUNTY (PERMANENTLY CLOSING OCT. 4, 6 P.M.) 305 S Derby Lane North Sioux City, SD 57049 After the Disaster Recovery Centers close, personalized assistance with FEMA-related questions will still be available to residents over the phone and virtually. Many of the services that have been available at the Disaster Recovery Center are available through DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA mobile app or by calling the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-FEMA (3362) anytime from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Shorter wait times are more likely in the mornings or evenings. Multilingual operators are available. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. Individuals can do the following online or by calling the helpline: Apply for federal disaster assistance Provide a change of address, telephone and bank account numbers, and insurance information to avoid disaster assistance processing delays. Receive information about FEMA home inspections Ask questions about a letter from FEMA Learn how to appeal a FEMA decision

News Release FEMA is Hiring in South Dakota SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – FEMA has an immediate need for temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts in Sioux Falls, SD. Local Hire employees are typically local residents who aid in recovery and help their fellow residents in the recovery process. FEMA is currently seeking people with experience in media relations, digital communications, and writing & editing. These positions may last up to 120 days or longer, depending on the operational needs of the disaster. FEMA Local Hire employees are eligible for the following benefits: Health insurance for individual or family coverage. Employer contribution is 75% of premium. Local Hire employees are eligible for enrollment in health insurance coverage as of the official hire date/employment date with FEMA. Flexible spending accounts Federal long-term care insurance Ability to earn 4 hours of paid sick leave per pay period. Holiday pay Worker’s compensation Applicants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years of age or older, and must possess a high school diploma or GED. Individuals will be required to pass a background investigation that includes fingerprinting and credit check, be able to provide their own transportation to and from work and live within 50 miles of the Sioux Falls office. Employees are also required to participate in mandatory direct deposit/electronic funds transfer for salary payment. Current job openings include:  EA Digital Communications Specialist (closes 10/01/24) o https://www.usajobs.gov/job/809354800  EA Creative Specialist (closes 10/02/24) o https://www.usajobs.gov/job/809375600  EA Media Relations Specialist (closes 10/02/24) o https://www.usajobs.gov/job/809367500 The jobs will close when FEMA has received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing dates listed.

News Release Free Legal Help Available for South Dakotans Affected by Summer Storms SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A Disaster Legal Services hotline is now available to provide legal assistance to South Dakotans impacted by this summer’s severe storms and flooding. The hotline connects residents in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties with free legal services for those who cannot afford an attorney. Residents can reach the hotline at 605-444-3719 during business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Callers can also leave a message outside of business hours, and a representative will return your call. The hotline may provide help with legal issues such as: Home repair contracts and property insurance claims Redoing wills and other important legal documents destroyed in the disaster Price gouging, scams, or identity theft Landlord and tenant problems, or threats of foreclosure Disability related access to federal state and local disaster programs FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration financial benefits The hotline cannot help in all cases. For example, they cannot take cases where a settlement could include legal fees or an award, but they may refer those cases to other legal help. The service is a partnership between the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, FEMA, and East River Legal Services.

Due to the increase in truck traffic during harvest season the intersection of 5th Street and South Dakota Street will be closed starting Friday September 27th until further notice.