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Board of County Commissioners

The BoCC approved the special meeting minutes for July 30, 2025, and regular meeting minutes for Aug. 6, 2025.
Commissioners approved a resolution appointing Teresa Ortega to the Wichita Airport Advisory Board.
The BoCC approved CON2025-00081: Conditional Use in the County to allow an accessory apartment on property zoned SF-20 Single-Family Residential district, generally located on the west side of South Milsap Drive, within one-quarter mile north of East 83^rd Street S. (8201 S. Milsap Drive)(Derby Area of Influence), as recommended by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission.
Commissioners approved an amendment to the funding agreement with Exploration Place, Inc.
The BoCC held the public hearing regarding the proposed property tax levy in excess of the revenue neutral rate and adopted the Revenue Neutral Rate Resolution.
Commissioners held the public hearing regarding the 2026 Sedgwick County Budget.
The BoCC adopted the 2026 Sedgwick County Budget and the Capital Improvement Program.
Commissioners approved recommendations from the Board of Bids and Contracts’ regular meeting on Aug. 14, 2025.

Governing Body of Fire District 1

The Governing Board approved the special meeting minutes for July 30, 2025, and regular meeting minutes for Aug. 6, 2025.
Commissioners held the public hearing regarding the proposed property tax levy in excess of the revenue neutral rate and adopted the Revenue Neutral Rate Resolution.
The Governing Body held the public hearing regarding the 2026 Fire District 1 Budget.
Commissioners adopted the 2026 Sedgwick County Fire District 1 Budget.

Upcoming Events

Exploration Place continues its RiverFlix series in the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at 6 p. with the movie “Mulan.” Bring a blanket and snacks to enjoy a family movie under the stars every Friday through Oct. 17, excluding Oct. 3. No admission or registration is needed. Check the movie schedule at RiverFlix.
The Sedgwick County Health Department is teaming up with Wichita Public Schools to offer a Childhood Immunization Clinic on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at the Alvin E. Morris Administrative Center (AMAC), 903 S. Edgemoor. There is no out-of-pocket cost to families, but appointments are required. To schedule, visit online/USD259 or call 316-973-4475.
Riverside Yoga offers a free community yoga session for all ages and experience levels every Saturday through Aug. 30, 2025, in the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater at Exploration Place. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. No sign-up is required. For more information, visit Riverside Yoga | Special Event at Exploration Place, Wichita, KS.
Enjoy free admission on Sundays, Aug. 10-Dec. 28, 2025, at the Wichita- Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main St., where dozens of exhibits and thousands of artifacts celebrate our local history. Learn more at Free Admission Sunday – Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum.