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\"We didn't have any formal no department was identified of any formal reductions this past week. We've got some things that may be on the horizon that we're starting to get some information on, but nothing formal of the bringing the departments,\" Nicole, a county staff member, said.

County staff described internal materials being prepared for commissioners and the public, including a one-page summary and a community resource web page compiling grants, financial impacts and resources. Staff said departments will be asked to fill a template that includes financial impact and how many positions could be affected.

On staffing, staff said a recent termination of a first-episode psychosis grant had employees associated with it, and Comcare is temporarily covering those positions with Comcare revenue funds. \"To clarify on that first episode psychosis grant that did have employees, that grant was terminated that is now being paid for by Comcare revenue funds,\" a county staff member said. The county said those cases are being handled separately and will be discussed during upcoming budget hearings.

Staff urged commissioners to distinguish between confirmed agency announcements and media speculation. They said a one-page brief for commissioners will be distributed so commissioners have a consistent public message.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners Agenda Review Meeting - 4/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","County staff began preparing public communications about potential federal grant reductions and said Comcare has used county revenue funds to cover employees formerly paid by a terminated first-episode psychosis grant.","taxTitle","Sedgwick County, Kansas","taxId",2883,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6571293,"County staff to seek resolution for 4-way stop at Fourth Street and 160th (Colwich Road) amid new housing development",325,909000,1234000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3052096-9fb7c12d1dd3b5819dab8036c48c4a41&start=909&end=1234","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3052096-9fb7c12d1dd3b5819dab8036c48c4a41/thumbnail_909000.jpg","/articles/6571293/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/County-staff-to-seek-resolution-for-4-way-stop-at-Fourth-Street-and-160th-Colwich-Road-amid-new-housing-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571293-1f45a79568ad94a89154aea90f6d26f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175635&Signature=ZJWnQGqeC8qrjFzeSuCKpyHZjWP8OvFssh4AWmz5zt9Ji28IaTWPtxx3H5ZclO3-roZKMpCFkGKzUHG2ds~LPMwewGaa3KjdpUuMBKgUoL6LkypNRwtvkS5tMPtrua4wUpwUyK1xM0mdN9AM6jdsbEBPV~FjphM0IKoVR~V~332aES7HonB~eFSqj6sFubmEOLzdYE~kw6naK8gTuWfJu5y0x2frsfcUJgdW3locVISwiifEHQx32wjACEQyUEHADq54lo-94tdheWMBR-jo3N~JitZu0oSCiNYqFatMsuBuXQV~ZkhWVfGrxlABf81Y8VHIMiNLru58Zly72Zkl2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County traffic engineering staff told Sedgwick County commissioners a resolution to establish a four-way stop at Fourth Street and 160th — also known as Colwich Road — is on the agenda for upcoming consideration, citing documented problems at the intersection tied to a new housing addition at the northeast corner.

\"Item S is a resolution to establish a 4 way stop at Fourth Street and 160 Seventh. That is Fourth is also I'm sorry. 160 Seventh is also called Colwich Road,\" a county staff member said during the agenda review.

Traffic engineering staff said the intersection moved from documented incidents and increased traffic related to new development to justify the change. The staff member described mitigation steps the county uses when installing new stop controls, including temporary signage, flags on top of new signs and dynamic message boards to alert motorists while drivers adjust to the new pattern.

Commissioners raised concerns about driver behavior when a four-way stop is added to a road that has historically been a through route. One commissioner asked whether additional measures such as rumble strips had been considered; staff noted typical practice is to install temporary awareness measures and work with local jurisdictions on long-term solutions.

No formal vote or final action on the resolution was recorded during the agenda-review discussion; the resolution was listed for consideration on the regular agenda.","Sedgwick County traffic staff recommended a resolution to convert an existing two-way stop to a four-way stop at Fourth Street and 160th (Colwich Road), citing documented safety concerns related to increased traffic from a new housing addition.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6571298,"Sedgwick County reviews design, procurement steps for EMS Post 1 at 13th Street and Sheridan",406,233000,639000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3052096-9fb7c12d1dd3b5819dab8036c48c4a41&start=233&end=639","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3052096-9fb7c12d1dd3b5819dab8036c48c4a41/thumbnail_233000.jpg","/articles/6571298/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Sedgwick-County-reviews-design-procurement-steps-for-EMS-Post-1-at-13th-Street-and-Sheridan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571298-b1c5fdfcbea74c11c50678d98b7f9ddb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175635&Signature=UAmKYtHgWtmEtFDR5kEPfaUi8HqIcOKwFFJbIW070nXHYF88s2SMU2ZgIy7rShUCaLLoPFl3IpbIcI5X4ak7i9EbP7xhRk1MU5vmWYmLm4-e01sb4Ll1x1XhhPdqKLyl3ZouQYW4a3UHUB-FQXIKjpb4fUrV18vJrDLP5vYKWQvQCqMkujj~ah-sjwy8qTNTiQ-aGXmE-jxEwwuOT0~Vp7uKePuRFRK374cOOLoqprQ2Kp7cj9YR2vrtA5tS~sKSOffMoTwKA2dkoNHysKhlq-a3HubmPTcdhqfuD2yHe4fyrXxPOGf~dP-tpD4YwPvmLD6GdtL04E~lkHw8y65GAw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sedgwick County commissioners and staff discussed design and procurement steps for a new EMS Post 1 at Thirteenth Street and Sheridan during an April agenda review, including a land purchase and a request for proposals for architectural services.

County staff said the land for the post has already been purchased and described the next procurement step as a design RFP that is listed on the county's bid board. \"We have purchased the land for that post, and now we're getting into the to the design. So what we put out was an RFP 4 design, and that's what's on bid board,\" said Tanya, a county project services staff member.

The county’s EMS chief said the plan calls for two ambulance bays and an additional, smaller bay intended for a district chief vehicle. \"That is correct. 2 bays for ambulances. As we expand, we wanted a, 2 bays, 1 for at least a full time ambulance... and then as we expand another, if there's room, we don't know until we get into design phase if there's room for another, smaller garage for 1 of our district chief vehicles to house 1 of our district chiefs at that facility too,\" the chief said.

Staff said the design will follow a cost-savings model used for a recently built post on Webb Road near Jabara: a mostly prefabricated metal building rather than full brick-and-mortar construction. Tanya said commissioners will be offered briefings and the county can show schematic designs when they are available. \"We're happy to come around and show you kind of what the schematic design is,\" she said.

Commissioners and staff discussed functional details: two bays intended for ambulances, one smaller bay sized for a district chief vehicle, and a second office so a district chief has private workspace. Staff further explained that the county moved EMS operations from a previous Riverside Hospital location because of utility problems and has been operating out of Stillwell in the interim.

Next steps described by staff include completing schematic design under the RFP, then drawing construction bids for the build. Staff said they will schedule on-site visits and more detailed briefings with commissioners as designs advance.

Votes or motions were not recorded during the agenda review; the design RFP was listed as an item on the county's bid board for upcoming consideration.","Commissioners and county staff discussed site plans, a design request-for-proposals on the bid board and the intended layout for a new EMS Post 1 on 13th Street near Sheridan, including two ambulance bays and a smaller bay for a district chief vehicle.","actionData","errors"]

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Sedgwick County begins communications planning as potential federal grant cuts loom; Comcare covers terminated grant positions with local revenue

County staff to seek resolution for 4-way stop at Fourth Street and 160th (Colwich Road) amid new housing development

Sedgwick County reviews design, procurement steps for EMS Post 1 at 13th Street and Sheridan