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This Week in Sedgwick County - Sept. 4, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The BoCC approved the minutes from regular meetings on Aug. 7 and Aug. 13, 2024.
Commissioners accepted the resignation of Dave Jones from the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board.
The BoCC approved a 2024 pay scale adjustment of 7.6% for the District Attorney’s Office.
Commissioners approved a 2024 pay scale adjustment of 2% for the Sheriff’s Office.
The BoCC deferred Item D: A resolution ensuring quality of life spending by Sedgwick County Government does not exceed sales tax dollars apportioned to Ad Valorem Tax Relief, until no later than Nov. 13, 2024.
Commissioners approved recommendations from the Board of Bids and Contracts’ regular meeting on Aug. 29, 2024.
No binding action was taken in two executive sessions.

Governing Body of Fire District 1

The Governing Body of Fire District 1 approved the minutes from the Aug. 7, 2024, meeting.
Commissioners approved the appointments of William J. Bryant and Jesse Miller from the Fire District #1 Steering Council.

Upcoming Events

A new Dome Theater movie - T.Rex – opens Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Exploration Place. The film explores a landmark discovery by three young boys in the North American Badlands, revealing how science continuously reshapes our understanding of this iconic dinosaur. Showtimes and tickets are available at T.REX | Show in The Dome at Exploration Place, Wichita, KS.
The Sedgwick County Zoo is holding its annual fundraising event - Zoobilee – this Saturday, Sept. 7, from 6 p.m.-midnight, offering a wide variety of food and drinks, live music and a large silent auction. To buy tickets, visit Zoobilee – Sedgwick County Zoo (scz.org).
The Kansas Grown: Farmers Market outside the Sedgwick County Extension Office, 7001 W. 21st St. N., offers fresh produce, meats, eggs, honey, baked goods, jellies, salsas and unique crafts every Saturday through Oct. 26, 2024, from 7 a.m.-noon. For a complete list of vendors, visit Kansas Grown! Farmers Market | Wichita, Kansas (kansas-grown.com).