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The Kansas Open Records Act guarantees any person the right to inspect and obtain copies of all public records, unless the records are closed consistent with specific provisions of law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recognizes and protects the civil rights of people with disabilities.  Sedgwick County strives to make our facilities and services available to all citizens including those with disabilities.
Sedgwick County ADA Self Evaluation & Transition Plan

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Notice of Privacy Practices pertaining to protected health records of care provided by Sedgwick County and its employees, staff and volunteers.

Fast Facts About Sedgwick County

Population: 466,061 2005 est.
Founded: 1870
Area: 1008 Square Miles
Named for: John Sedgwick, United States Army Major-General
Abbreviation: SG County Seat: Wichita
State: Kansas
Area Code: 316
Sales Tax: 6.3%

525 N. Main  ●  Wichita, KS 67203  ●  Tel: (316) 660-9000
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Fireworks Public Meeting

Citizens who reside in the unincorporated areas of Sedgwick County are invited to a public meeting concerning fireworks laws in unincorporated Sedgwick County.

Laws regarding fireworks have changed over the years and have come up for discussion and public input again. Sedgwick County commissioners have discussed the possibility of revising the current law and will seek public input from the citizens who will be affected by the change.

The public meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m., December 1, 2009, at the Sedgwick County Zoo Cargill Learning Center auditorium (seating capacity 350). At the meeting, Sedgwick County Fire District #1 Fire Marshal Tim Millspaugh will outline three options under consideration and those in attendance will have the opportunity to speak and/or submit their preference via survey. Click here for more information.

What's Happening this Week?

November 23 - 27, 2009

Board of Sedgwick County Commission Meeting for November 25 has been cancelled due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Open Meetings

• The commission staff meeting will take place at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24 in the commission meeting room, 525 N. Main, third floor.
• The Mental Health Advisory Board will meet at noon, November 24 at 635 N. Main.
• The Board of Bids and Contracts will meet at 2 p.m., November 24 in the commission meeting room, 525 N. Main, third floor.

Please click here to access information about advisory boards and contact Sedgwick County Communications and Community Initiatives with questions about these meetings and events - 660-9370.

H1N1 Flu

Click here for up-to-date information on H1N1 for Sedgwick County.

H1N1 Influenza Sedgwick County Response phone number: 316-660-5558.

H1N1 is currently circulating in our community.  Thankfully, H1N1 flu vaccine is available in Sedgwick County. The Health Department's FREE H1N1 Vaccine Clinic will be open Monday-Thursday, from 2-7 p.m. and Friday - Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (unless vaccine runs out). The Vaccine Clinic is located at the Wichita Mall (4031 E Harry Street, 67218). The Vaccine Clinic will serve individuals in the following groups:

• Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
• Pregnant women
• Persons age six months through twenty-four years
• Household contacts and caregivers of infants younger than six months of age
• People age twenty-five through 64 years who have chronic medical conditions that compromise their immune systems

If you are interested in volunteering to help in vaccination clinics, click here for an H1N1 Response Volunteer Application. Volunteers who speak languages other than English are also needed. See below for a volunteer fact sheet in Spanish and Vietnamese.

• Ofreciéndose como Voluntario para Responder a la Nueva Gripe H1N1 (Spanish)
• Tham gia tình nguyện cho Phản ứng với bệnh cúm H1N1 mới (Vietnamese)

Transparency in Sedgwick County Government

For many years, Sedgwick County has worked to find ways to make county government more open and transparent.  We have many tools available to accomplish this goal:

• Access the Sedgwick County Checkbook here. Search and review Sedgwick County government's financial records.
• Watch videos of the meetings of the Board of Bids and Contracts. Watch the bid and recommendation process for Sedgwick County contracts.
• View legal notices. Sedgwick County is required to post legal notices in the official newspaper, The Wichita Eagle, and has extended this service to include postings on the Web site.
• Browse the Economic Stimulus Tracker site. Track the progress of projects funded in whole or in part by federal stimulus dollars.

Public Safety

Around the County

FIREWORKS PUBLIC MEETING

Citizens who reside in the unincorporated areas of Sedgwick County are invited to a public meeting concerning fireworks laws in unincorporated Sedgwick County.

Laws regarding fireworks have changed over the years and have come up for discussion and public input again. Sedgwick County commissioners have discussed the possibility of revising the current law and will seek public input from the citizens who will be affected by the change.

The public meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m., December 1, 2009, at the Sedgwick County Zoo Cargill Learning Center auditorium (seating capacity 350). At the meeting, Sedgwick County Fire District #1 Fire Marshal Tim Millspaugh will outline three options under consideration and those in attendance will have the opportunity to speak and/or submit their preference via survey. Click here for more information.

Emergencies In Sedgwick County

When an emergency effects the Sedgwick County area such as severe weather, flooding, and other disasters, Emergency Management will have spotters and units in the field reporting the latest information and developments to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). You can monitor these reports via Sedgwick County's Online Emergency Log.  Sedgwick County Emergency Management also encourages citizens to invest in a NOAA weather alert radio and to tune into local television and radio stations for information on emergencies effecting Sedgwick County.

Kansas Coliseum RFP Presentations

In the 2010 adopted budget, Sedgwick County Commissioners approved $584,989 for continued operations of the pavilions at the Kansas Coliseum. Historically, the pavilions have housed events such as dog and horse shows, flea markets and gun shows, and will continue to do so in 2010. The commission requested to initiate an request for proposals (RFP) process to gauge market interest and discover potential uses for the Kansas Coliseum Complex.

On October 27, 2009, the groups that submitted responses to the RFP presented their plans to the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners. Use the links below to view videos of those presentations.

• NORAM, a partnership with Law Kingdon/The Law Company
• Heritage Development Group, a partnership proposal with Walz Harman Huffman and Adventureland RV
• Hartman Arena - withdrew proposal

If you have an opinion about the Kansas Coliseum RFPs, the Sedgwick County Commissioners want to hear it! Click here to access the online public hearing where you can enter comments and read other citizens' comments regarding this topic.

Use the links below to review the proposals submitted by each group:

• RFP Response Summary
• Hartman Arena proposal - withdrew proposal
• North American Management - Kansas LLC proposal
• North American Management - Kansas LLC supplemental
• Saddle Rock Rodeo Resort proposal
• Saddle Rock Rodeo Resort addendum

Commissioners' Corner

what are the commissioners doing in the community? 

Visit "Commissioners Around the County" where you can see photos of the Sedgwick County Commissioners taking part in various community activities and read Second District Commissioner Tim Norton's "A Word in Edgewise" column.

The Commissioners recently visited the construction sites of the INTRUST Bank Arena and National Center for Aviation Training.  See more photos of the INTRUST Bank Arena construction and the NCAT construction.

sign up for e-news from your commissioner

Sedgwick County is improving the way we communicate with you.  Visit our new e-News Subscription Service to subscribe to county news.  Our new service allows us to send newsletters directly to your e-mail inbox.  And, you can now subscribe to receive news directly from your county commissioner.  Just check one or all of the commission districts you are interested in when you subscribe to the service.  Sedgwick County is working to keep you informed about government business, public events, and community issues.

2009 legislative platform

On January 28, the commissioners approved the 2009 Legislative Platform to be used as a guide between Sedgwick County, its citizens and legislators during the 2009 session.  Legislative priorities are issues of primary importance to Sedgwick County and may involve the county introducing legislation and/or taking the lead on guiding such legislation through the legislative process.

Keep Up with County News

news releases

Sedgwick County departments are always working for you, so there are always new developments and information to learn about.  Use the link below to stay updated on what's taking place throughout the county.  Click here to read Sedgwick County news releases.

Videos

Sedgwick County makes it easy to find out what county departments doing in the community through the ease of video.  Click here to view Sedgwick County videos.

Environmental Tip

cool breeze without the tight squeeze

As the weather begins to cool, remember to turn up or off your air conditioner and open a window while you are home to let in a fresh, cool breeze.  This not only helps reduce energy usage, it should help loosen the squeeze on your wallet by reducing cooling costs.

For more tips, visit Sedgwick County Environmental Resources online.

Recreation in Sedgwick County

exploration place 

How to Make a Monster - the Art and Technology of Animatronics

Film buffs beware: your curiosity about how movie monsters are made will be quenched as you investigate behind-the-scenes visual effects that are used to make these creepy creatures. Such techniques as sculpting, fur blending and the design/installation of animatronic components will make you want to create your own creature feature!

Exhibit Highlights

• Be a puppeteer as you maneuver “Junior” the dinosaur, and investigate how its internal mechanisms work.
• Create different moods and tone using lighting effects such as color, direction and UV.
• Learn the intricate steps it takes to create an always-fascinating animal: the werewolf.
• Touch the guts – we dare you – of an alien from the movie Pitch Black.
• Control your own site gag and discover how stunt work, animatronics and split-second editing produce a scene.

Visit www.exploration.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

sedgwick county zoo

Do something wild!  Become a member of the Sedgwick County Zoo!

At SCZ, members get:

• One year, unlimited free admission
• Reciprocity at more than 140 other zoos
• Early entrance March 1 through October 31
• Discounts on group events, shopping and education classes
• Free ZooTracks publications, wall calendar and electronic communications
• Making Tracks program allows you to earn prizes while you walk your way to health
• Wet-n-Wild Fridays and Kid’s Club
• Summer late nights – Twilight Tuesdays June through August

Visit www.scz.org for more information and to purchase your membership.

Health Alerts

healthy recipes

Need an idea for a healthy dinner option? Try this Turkey Burger recipe. At under 300 calories per serving, this recipe is great for the whole family!