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Bad Checks: Contact the "bad check division" of either the City of Wichita Police Department at (316) 268-4262 or the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office at (316) 383-7604.

Bankruptcy: Questions should be directed to the Bankruptcy Clerk, Federal Courthouse:

401 N. Market
Phone: (316) 315-4110

Bench Trial: Contact District Court Administrative Offices:

525 N. Main, 11th Floor
Phone: (316) 660-5800

Bids: To submit bids or quotations for Sedgwick County projects, products, and/or services, contact the Sedgwick County Purchasing Department:

604 N. Main, Suite F
Phone: (316) 660-7255
Fax: (316) 383-7055

Birth Certificates: Please see Death and Birth Certificates.

Birth and Death Statistics: Contact the Sedgwick County Health Department:

2716 W. Central
Phone: (316) 660-7300

Blood Sugar Testing: This service is provided by the Sedgwick County Health Department.  For the most conveniently located health station for the test, please call (316) 660-7300 or see Health Stations.

Board of Bids and Contracts: The Board of Bids and Contracts oversees the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and services in excess of $10,000.00 and other purchases under $10,000.00 and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.  For additional information, please contact the Sedgwick County Purchasing Department:

604 N. Main, Suite F
Phone: (316) 660-7255
Fax: (316) 383-7055

Board of County Commissioners: The Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners consists of five elected representatives from the five commission districts in Sedgwick County.  The Board of County Commissioners meets on a weekly basis, Wednesday at 9:00am.  Meetings are broadcast live via KPTS, Channel 8.   Rebroadcasts of meetings are aired on Channel 7, Wednesdays at 6:00pm and Saturday and Sunday at 10:00am.  The Commission office and meeting room are located in the Sedgwick County Courthouse:

525 N. Main, 3rd Floor
Phone: (316) 660-9300
Fax: (316) 383-8275

The Board of County Commissioners is divided into five districts, divided equally on the basis of population.  Contact the Sedgwick County Election Commissioner's Office in the Historic Courthouse for district details:

510 N. Main, 1st Floor
Phone: (316) 660-7100

For information regarding minutes of Board of County Commission meetings, contact the Sedgwick County Clerk's Office:

525 N. Main, 2nd Floor
Phone: (316) 660-9222
Fax: (316) 383-7961

For information regarding agendas for the Board of County Commission meetings, contact the Sedgwick County Manager's Office:

525 N. Main, Suite 343
Phone: (316) 660-9393
Fax: (316) 383-7946

Boards & Commissions: For information regarding appointments to boards and commissions, please call the Sedgwick County Manager's Office:

525 N. Main, Suite 343
Phone: (316) 660-9393
Fax: (316) 383-7946

Boat Permits: Temporary boat permits may be obtained from the Sedgwick County Clerk's Office:

525 N. Main, 2nd Floor
Phone: (316) 660-9222

or the Regional Wildlife and Parks Office:

6232 E. 29th St. N.
Phone: (316) 683-8069

Bonds: Sedgwick County participates both in the Mortgage Revenue Bond program and the Industrial Revenue Bond program.  Individuals interested in either bond issue should contact the Sedgwick County Division of Community Development:

510 N. Main, Suite 601
Phone: (316) 660-9863
Fax: (316) 383-7696

To view Sedgwick County Bond transcripts, contact the Sedgwick County Clerk's Office:

Phone: (316) 660-9222
Fax: (316) 383-7961

Bonds (General Obligation Bonds): Sedgwick County issues General Obligation Bonds and Temporary Notes on a regular basis.  For information, contact the Sedgwick County Division of Finance:

525 N. Main, 8th Floor
Phone: (316) 660-7591
Fax: (316) 383-7729

Bonds, Statutory: To post a statutory bond, please contact the District Court Civil Department:

525 N. Main, 6th Floor
Phone: (316) 660-5960

Booking Desk: See Sedgwick County Adult Local Detention Facility.

Bridges: Information regarding bridges in Sedgwick County can be obtained from Sedgwick County Public Works:

1144 S. Seneca
Phone: (316) 383-7901
Fax: (316) 263-9241

Budget: Questions regarding the Sedgwick County Budget can be answered by calling the Sedgwick County Division of Finance:

525 N. Main, 8th Floor
Phone: (316) 660-7591
Fax: (316) 383-7729

Budget Department: The Sedgwick County Budget Department, part of the Sedgwick County Division of Finance, prepares the annual operating and capital budgets, and continually monitors and evaluates the condition of the County budgets.  The Sedgwick County Budget Department is located at:

525 N. Main, 8th Floor
Phone: (316) 660-7591
Fax: (316) 383-7729

Budget Hearings: For dates when public input is received on the County's budget, contact the Sedgwick County Budget Department:

525 N. Main, 8th Floor
Phone: (316) 660-7591
Fax: (316) 383-7729

Building Permits: For information regarding building permits in the unincorporated areas of Sedgwick County, please contact the Sedgwick County Code Enforcement:

1144 S. Seneca
Phone: (316) 660-1840
Fax: (316) 383-7502

Burn Permits: See Sedgwick County Fire Department.