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Clark presented workload data: the office reported about 236,175 real‑property parcels and roughly 36,500 personal‑property accounts, for a total of about 272,675 accounts. With 70 full‑time staff, Clark said the county’s parcels‑per‑staff ratio is about 3,374 and total accounts‑per‑staff is about 3,895 — higher than International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) or other cited benchmarks that recommend roughly 2,700–3,000 accounts per staff for a county this size.

Why it matters: Clark said high parcels‑per‑staff levels create “a lot of work for staff” and can undermine compliance and quality control. He highlighted that his staff have training plans, new software tools (Apex 7, SPSS, Orion enhancements) and ongoing efforts to modernize valuation workflows, but that rising parcel counts and retirements create staffing gaps. Clark said nine positions are requested in priority order to restore sustainable workloads and preserve service standards.

Commissioner follow‑up: Commissioners asked for more detail about the nine positions and the feasibility of recruiting to the required skill sets; Clark and staff said they would follow up with job descriptions and staffing timelines. Several commissioners noted large single plats and subdivision activity that drive large parcel increases in short periods; Clark pointed to recent plats of 400+ parcels as examples.

Where this stands: The nine‑position request was presented as a decision package for the 2026 budget; no formal vote or adoption occurred during the May 9 session. Commissioners asked appraisal staff for follow‑up information before acting on the package.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sedgwick County 2026 Budget Hearing - 5/9/2025","oneSentenceSummary","County Appraiser Mark Clark requested nine additional permanent positions (9 FTEs) at a cost of $716,135 to meet statutory service levels and industry standards, citing parcel growth (236,175 parcels) and workloads that exceed standard benchmarks.","taxTitle","Sedgwick County, Kansas","taxId",2883,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6558369,"Sedgwick County aging and disabilities officials flagged uncertainty; request one grant‑funded finance position",583,2092000,2675000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3270753-033e9374b7028af51747e4e0d29925f8&start=2092&end=2675","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3270753-033e9374b7028af51747e4e0d29925f8/thumbnail_2092000.jpg","/articles/6558369/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Sedgwick-County-aging-and-disabilities-officials-flagged-uncertainty-request-one-grantfunded-finance-position","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558369-c3b62a68aa85dc1e21d21eb2c27f0305/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442948&Signature=dlNDgxFd2MYcfKMZGte8uvarT~kcZlTI7VTOQHD3vN1fjPg1iZcFE0TOdif1NYY8Ky0cPupa8SmqybLmJ4lOmBJluGIVzfFUdUVVLb4wxCcM3rcLJkpYSWa1yiVp24rbJuY30h3fq3T~ON-bjdcDkIs7KEXATfjX~GhLLHEbAURaq8sbRXNdgsYm4BU1pCde5IP7zVYO5a-r6BSWA72SJXIOBJF-OP4DVLMf7cT1rFGGHCgMZ1Tf0GNrribEdEyoi7HQ7awgEjgeetkuSAp3SaAb0g6gz18RCNPd9knKQ7vgx9krfIQL1oTqx2M9ZgRH-AjLDQkqq~znUFekphsXPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tim Kaufman, presenting for the Division of Public Services, told commissioners on May 9 that the Department on Aging and Disabilities is operating amid “uncertainty” after some statewide changes in how services are delivered. He said two statewide contracts previously administered through the Central Plains Area Agency on Aging (CPAAA) were outsourced to national vendors, producing reductions in county‑administered positions and a decline in some revenue streams.

Why it matters: Commissioners were reminded that many aging services in Sedgwick County are supported by the aging mill levy created by a 1982 ballot question; that local funding fills gaps left by federal and state dollars; and that rising demand from an aging population is increasing pressure on the network of contracted providers.

Decision package: Kaufman and aging staff presented a decision package requesting one additional finance position (1 FTE) to handle grant accounting, accounts payable and receivable tied to multiple state contracts. Presenters said that position would be funded from existing state contract or grant dollars and would not require new county tax dollars; the package amount shown in the presentation was $79,000.

Other points: Presenters said the department funds a broad network of 50–75 community providers and that contractual payments comprise the bulk of aging spending. They described service areas funded by the aging mill levy (senior centers, low‑vision programs, legal services and other voter‑directed items) and said the county’s aging levy has a statutory or ballot‑derived limit of up to one mill. Commissioners asked for a clearer breakdown of nutrition programs and other services funded by the mill levy; staff agreed to provide follow‑up documents.

Where this stands: The finance position was presented as a decision package; no final action was recorded May 9. Kaufman and staff noted the package would not affect the county mill levy because it would be paid with external funds.","Sedgwick County’s aging and disabilities division described workforce uncertainty after state contract changes, noted the aging‑mill‑levy history, and requested one finance FTE funded from state contract/grant dollars at an estimated cost of $79,000 with no county general‑fund impact.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6558373,"Sedgwick County budget presenters seek 10 care-coordinator positions for Comcare, funded from CCBHC revenue",1453,223000,1676000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3270753-033e9374b7028af51747e4e0d29925f8&start=223&end=1676","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3270753-033e9374b7028af51747e4e0d29925f8/thumbnail_223000.jpg","/articles/6558373/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Sedgwick-County-budget-presenters-seek-10-care-coordinator-positions-for-Comcare-funded-from-CCBHC-revenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558373-9c02ee96fd22c946741841ecfab1249b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442948&Signature=B-V7lWKLFiWoKl95y1fZwyv7-eycfXlL9oHklXPsj9AdoPXfHpFq1BQugrqf3ZC5fnLyll3KNay~ydNt1U3VuPtw0kUSt15CSr2p2NqoS0xEuAHTzexqDIpSFrf83H~BbdYImTvQKR2ut-s4zPgVCWwUlSifihvXNV~osd4cy-4YQj0s2VzwXfg262U6iPIqRu6dvL8v8VFhPPcDDBNxWbce0YTCHMWb8w74buVgDfzMjzU3PExX9aNSunoeSTg6yuZPFF48xS6GSgBt8AS~mmsoBoHNX0jNfjJb7zjQ-0hOl-7VG5YaP~zdmjBnP6YjhUxCxDvoM542AYjpDWpXmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Joan Tammany, a Comcare official, told the Sedgwick County Commission on May 9 that Comcare is asking the commission to approve a decision package for 10 full‑time care‑coordinator positions at a total cost of $812,229. The request, she said, is not funded by local property tax dollars but is intended to be paid from revenue the department receives as a certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC).

Why it matters: Commissioners were told the care coordination positions are a CCBHC requirement and would support linking clients to medical care, transportation and other social supports — work Comcare officials said frees clinical staff to deliver direct services and, by increasing encounters, helps sustain the CCBHC revenue fund. Joan Tammany said, “If your basic needs aren't met, treatment is gonna be difficult,” as she described the role care coordinators play connecting people to services.

Comcare officials described workforce and funding context. Tim Kaufman, speaking for the Division of Public Services, and Joan said workforce shortages remain a primary constraint for mental‑health and crisis services, especially for licensed clinical staff. Comcare projects a sizable revenue increase tied to a change in the CCBHC prospective payment system (PPS): officials reported an estimated $8 million increase in revenue beginning January 1, 2026, due to higher encounter payments.

Uncertainties and pressures: Commissioners repeatedly pressed staff on risks to the CCBHC fund. Kaufman noted several potential pressures: the commission’s existing contract with a mental health association that was “not included in the rebasing” and that will be renegotiated later in the year; staffing and operating costs for the new community crisis center; and potential debt service the county could allocate to repay a proposed $39 million “concierge complex.” He also flagged federal grant timing: “our federal SAMHSA grant expires in September of 2026,” a lapse he said would move roughly $1 million per year onto the revenue fund.

Kaufman and Joan also pointed to federal and state uncertainty. Kaufman said there is discussion at the federal level about Medicaid and possible cuts, but “we don't know. We won't know for some time.” Joan said the county’s CCBHC model has improved revenue and capacity but recommended cautious planning because grant and reimbursement changes could reduce available funds.

Program context and other Comcare items: Comcare reported that the department is expanding medication‑assisted treatment for opioid dependence and investing in electronic health record enhancements. Officials noted prior investments created a growing “pipeline” of clinicians through a school‑tuition program and fellowship hires; they said several trainees have moved into county clinical roles. Comcare also supports the child advocacy center (see separate item in this meeting) and continues to operate multiple crisis and diversion programs funded by a mix of Medicaid reimbursement, state contracts and county support.

Commissioner questions: Commissioners pressed on whether the 10 positions might be staged, whether additional care coordination would reduce other costs (e.g., hospitalizations or jail bookings), and whether there is existing caseload to justify new hires. Tammany said positions would be filled only once caseloads existed and that care coordination reduces providers’ administrative burdens and helps increase billable encounters. A commissioner expressed caution about rapidly expanding a revenue‑funded staff pool given the multiple uncertainties affecting the fund balance.

Where this stands: The care‑coordinator request was presented as a decision package; no formal vote or final action was recorded during the May 9 hearing. Commissioners asked for further detail on implementation and fund forecasts before approving the package.","Comcare requested 10 full-time care-coordinator positions (10 FTEs) at a cost of $812,229 to expand care coordination required by its certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) model. Presenters said the positions would be funded from CCBHC prospective payment revenue, not property taxes, while flagging multiple funding uncertainties.","actionData","errors"]

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