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Board of County Commissioners

  • The BoCC approved the regular meeting minutes from June 25, 2025.
  • Commissioners approve the appointment of Ginny Williams to the Corrections Advisory Board.
  • The BoCC approved the appointments of Rebecca Jacob to the Valley Center Township Treasurer position and Wayne Bollinger to the Trustee position.
  • Commissioners recognized 10 recipients of the 2025 Mini MPA certificates presented by the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs.
  • The BoCC referred Item F - ZON2025-00017: Zone change request from Industrial Park-Airport to General Commercial with Protective Overlay #454, at East 47th South and Rock Road - back to the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC) for further review with the applicant and McConnell Air Force Base due to receipt of additional information after the MAPC hearing.
  • Commissioners approved a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) amendment for exercise equipment at the Sedgwick County Park, specifically designed for adults 60 years and older and for individuals with disabilities.
  • The BoCC received and filed the service plan for the City of Andale Unilateral Annexation Resolution 1-25, the Planning Department’s Report, and the MAPC’s finding of compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan.
  • Commissioners approved recommendations from the Board of Bid and Contracts’ regular meeting on July 3, 2025.
  • The BoCC received and filed the Sedgwick County Manager’s 2026 Recommended Budget.
  • Commissioners approved publication of the maximum proposed budget and maximum property tax levy to fund the 2026 budget, providing notice of intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate and establishing public budget hearings and notice of the public hearings on July 30 and Aug. 20, 2025.
  • The BoCC approved the consent agenda, except:
    • Item T: Agreement between the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas, Sedgwick County Department of Corrections and the Kansas Department of Corrections – was deferred for one week.
    • Item V: Amend deferred compensation 456 agreement to change funds – was tabled.

 Governing Board of Fire District 1

  • The Governing Board approved minutes from the regular meeting on June 25, 2025.
  • Commissioners approved publication of the maximum proposed budget and maximum property tax levy to fund the 2026 Fire District 1 budget, providing notice of intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate and establishing public budget hearings and notice of the public hearings on July 30 and Aug. 20, 2025.

 Upcoming Events

  • Sedgwick County residents who suffered physical or economic damage from severe storms and flooding June 3-7, 2025, can apply now for low-interest federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Visit the Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) at the Sedgwick County Register of Deeds office, 100 N. Broadway, Suite 105, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. until July 17. Applications can also be accepted online at MySBA Loan Portal.
  • Exploration Place continues its RiverFlix series in the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 6 p. with the movie “Kung Fu Panda.” 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.
  • Make your voice heard in the 2025 Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Contests on the ballot include Wichita City Council District 1, USD 259 Wichita Districts 1 and 5, and a special local sales tax election for the City of Maize. July 15 is the last day to register to vote in the Primary, and advance voting by mail begins July 16. Visit Kansas Secretary of State | VoterView to register or update your information on file. Other election information is available at Election Office | Sedgwick County, Kansas.
  • There is still time to sign up for the Sheriff’s Office Benefit FUNd Run. This inaugural event on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Sedgwick County Park will start at 9 a.m. and feature a 5k run and two-mile walk. All entry fees will go to support the Annual Christmas Food Box Program, providing holiday meals to more than 400 families in our community. Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Wichita/SheriffsBenefitFundRun.
  • Sedgwick County residents are encouraged to attend public budget hearings on July 30 at 6 p. and Aug. 20 at 9 a.m. in the lower-level auditorium of the Ruffin Building at 100 N. Broadway. Click 2026 Recommended Budget | Sedgwick County, Kansas to review the Sedgwick County Manager’s proposal.
  • Now through Sept. 17, 2025, children can play larger-than-life classic games like Jenga, Connect Four and Tetris at The Game Yard at Exploration Place. This summer exhibit is designed for all ages. Learn more at The Game Yard | Special Exhibit at Exploration Place, Wichita, KS.

Watch the meeting at https://www.youtube.com/live/G0v_x2R3nk4?si=WzToLWDC1A0P8OVg.