This Week in Sedgwick County - Dec. 18, 2024 

 

Board of County Commissioners

  • Commissioners accepted the resignation of Deidre Manis from the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board.
  • The BoCC approved the transfer of ownership of surplus County property, 7.59 acres near 45th North and Broadway Ave., to TJ’s & More, LLC, in exchange for 9.8 acres adjacent to the M.S. Mitchell Floodway near Central and Winterset Lane, with no monetary value included. The exchange of property protects the floodplain from future development and allows the Broadway property to be developed, increasing tax revenue for Sedgwick County.
  • Commissioners approved a resolution adopting policies and procedures regarding large events on County property.
  • The BoCC adopted the 2025 Legislative Platform.
  • Commissioners voted to add an off-agenda item and then approved the renewal of a lease agreement for COMCARE’s Sedgwick County Offender Assessment Program (SCOAP) at 1720 E. Morris, Suite 101, for three years.
  • The BoCC voted to add an off-agenda item and then approved an amendment to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Subrecipient Agreement with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), extending the completion date for construction of the South Central Kansas Regional Psychiatric Hospital to Nov. 30, 2026.
  • Commissioners approved recommendations from the Board of Bids and Contracts’ regular meeting on Dec. 12, 2024.
  • No binding action was taken in executive session.

 Governing Body of Fire District 1

  • The Governing Body of Fire District 1 accepted the resignation of Carl Amerine from the Fire District 1 Steering Council.

  Upcoming Events

  • First-half tax payments, included solid waste fees, are due Dec. 20, 2024, for Sedgwick County property tax bills mailed on Nov. 26. Residents can pay in person at the Treasurer’s Office, 100 N. Broadway, Ste.100, or at any County tag/tax office, online or over the phone at (833) 303-6683 using a credit card.
  • Wild Lights continues at the Sedgwick County Zoo Wednesdays–Sundays until Dec. 22. Journey through an enchanting world of lights, including a magical forest filled with plants, animals and other creatures. Tickets are available at Wild Lights – Sedgwick County Zoo (scz.org).
  • Sedgwick County offices will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, respectively. Emergency services are available by dialing 9-1-1.
  • Sedgwick County and Wichita law enforcement, firefighters and EMS are teaming up again for the 30th anniversary of the American Red Cross Battle of the Badges, a friendly rivalry to see which agency can bring in the most blood donations now through Dec. 31, 2024. Make an appointment at Donate Blood, Platelets or Plasma. Give Life | Red Cross Blood.
  • Discover an immersive world where classic toys become super-sized in Toytopia at Exploration Place. The exhibit is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. until Jan. 12. For more information, visit Toytopia | Special Exhibit at Exploration Place, Wichita, KS.
  • Sedgwick County students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to submit a design for the “I Voted” sticker that will be given out during the 2025 elections. The contest runs through Feb. 28, 2025, and a winner will be chosen in March by a panel of judges from the community. Artwork must be original, non-partisan and include the words, “I Voted in Sedgwick County.” For contest rules and forms, visit "I Voted" Sticker Design Contest | Sedgwick County, Kansas.

 

Watch the meeting at https://www.youtube.com/live/O2f_x_eisjg?si=wPcY8PEb0ucUi5uT.