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Appointments and Oaths
- Adopted resolutions appointing three citizens to advisory boards: Teresa Smith to the Mental Health Advisory Board; James T. Bridal to the Animal Care Advisory Board; and Candida Wise to the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board. The clerk administered the oaths and the resolutions were adopted on roll call.

Comprehensive Plan Amendment
- Adopted the findings of the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and approved a resolution amending the Community Investments Plan 2015–2035 to remove a designated area from the City of Wichita's 2035 urban growth area and future growth concept map (agenda item D). MAPC had recommended the change 9–0 and Wichita City Council adopted an ordinance on July 15. Action was approved on roll call.

Solid Waste Code Change
- Approved a resolution amending section 20‑4304(b) of the Sedgwick County code to allow construction and demolition material to be accepted at county transfer stations (agenda item E). Staff said the change will let the planned south transfer station (opening Sept. 1) and the north transfer station accept C&D material; commissioners approved the resolution on roll call.

Board of Bids and Contracts (08/07/2025 report)
The board accepted the recommendations from the Board of Bids and Contracts on four items and approved them on the consent motion:
1) Change Order No. 1 — Provider network management system for Department of Aging and Disabilities: recommended acceptance of change order with Caseworthy to extend contract through 02/01/2026.
2) Bridge improvement project B6208444625 (Public Works): accepted low bid from Reese Construction in the amount of $60,224.35.
3) Electronic monitoring for the Department of Corrections: accepted proposal from Green Feather Monitoring LLC for a one‑year term with two one‑year renewal options.
4) Network agreement for Division of IT: accepted quote from C and C Group for a five‑year agreement (08/01/2025–07/31/2030).

Consent Agenda
- Approved consent agenda items G through R with item I pulled for separate discussion. Item I (the stormwater code amendment) was discussed at length and the board voted to defer that item for three weeks. The remaining consent items were approved on roll call.

Other
- County staff announced reminders and administrative items including the final public budget hearing scheduled for Aug. 20 at 9 a.m. in the lower-level auditorium of the Ruffin Building.

If an action above lacked a recorded tally in the transcript, the minutes show roll‑call approval; specifics of aye/nay counts were not read into the record for those items in the transcript provided.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners Meeting - 8/13/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of recorded motions and approvals by the Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners at the Aug. 13 meeting, including appointments, a comprehensive plan amendment, a solid‑waste code change, Board of Bids and Contracts recommendations and the deferral of a stormwater code amendment.","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},6503301,"County CFO warns new federal executive order will tighten grant oversight and reporting",190,3316000,3506000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5575217-4799803d3450103b72bc16f253aa63ca&start=3316&end=3506","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5575217-4799803d3450103b72bc16f253aa63ca/thumbnail_3316000.jpg","/articles/6503301/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/County-CFO-warns-new-federal-executive-order-will-tighten-grant-oversight-and-reporting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503301-a6445228f95645d3e75551c433c4f909/orig.mp4?Expires=1773525476&Signature=FinGalVSe863yzMKYlq2qpyBZhXSDcvxGUXJBsT6LCDL88wxZ~SfbBF8u72WMG1zutSoMKjQz4w4ZzpeW1jzZMSvPoGrcoM-4l7fadUE6JQe45poKXzqsuB1AZcY6vCrC~MTfj~jY1OlR-EuM4L~YUcben~qsytNpQi2WB4jwTdUY7OczoIbyc4ZKnCcM6aFuzE9o3wnt8vJCmy-5LCuZhCKbD~laJBtN5SXKXEVD2d6THFhE~upN5GGko~6TreS13qOj6enBR5nHYwqGzk-cQjed1SfNxZWHOMO8h9UWTtl9HwB4~LK6eSRoou0SdY0y69NeL8qxQ1YemOvP0z2cA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sedgwick County's chief financial officer told commissioners the U.S. administration's Aug. 7 executive order will increase federal oversight of discretionary grants and change how counties apply for and manage federal funding.

Lindsay Pro Russo, the county CFO, said the executive order requires federal agencies to appoint a senior official to review new funding opportunity announcements and adopt scoring rubrics that favor projects advancing the president's policy priorities. The memo summarized analyses prepared by the county's grants administrator, Carrie Malan, and warned of operational impacts: a stronger preference for applicants with lower indirect cost rates, new expectations for \"gold standard science\" rather than broader \"evidence‑based\" language, and requirements for clearer benchmarks in grant applications.

\"Even after we have received an award of funding, there are now going to be termination clauses included in any of those grant agreements,\" Pro Russo said. She said agencies may terminate awards if they determine the award is not effecting program goals or no longer aligns with agency priorities, and staff should expect more intensive scrutiny of drawdowns and written explanation requirements.

Pro Russo recommended increased collaboration between departments and the grants compliance team to meet new documentation and benchmarking requirements, and said the county is awaiting updates to uniform guidance. She also noted a separate notice: the state has declined to pursue an emergency management early‑warning award, so that funding will not be available through the state this cycle.

County officials said departments that regularly apply for federal funds should expect additional workload in application preparation and post‑award reporting and that staff will return with procedural changes as more federal guidance becomes available.","Sedgwick County's CFO briefed commissioners on an Aug. 7 executive order that will increase federal review of grant opportunities and add post‑award termination clauses, documentation and scientific‑evidence requirements for federal funding.",{"_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},6503306,"County clears change to solid‑waste code to allow construction and demolition material at transfer stations",151,2055000,2206000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5575217-4799803d3450103b72bc16f253aa63ca&start=2055&end=2206","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5575217-4799803d3450103b72bc16f253aa63ca/thumbnail_2055000.jpg","/articles/6503306/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/County-clears-change-to-solidwaste-code-to-allow-construction-and-demolition-material-at-transfer-stations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503306-86109ee8a1bb763f688f872dbd975d5a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773525476&Signature=NiTaoeclSDR4s~28xddsYtb273oWFI8tSVmnqrTKOovuuApmKIkjMqXSDmLdGBf4pRUYbN99N6RSf5hIC9EaAzB4a67N1CTilW0nk6uKp~Gb84eKd3CrLo-nOt-KhnVolicYkultqWOn4uAgmAQwxsv9aHA3V4lU33iQtsfGE01MAiCNfgMeA1ifSbK3MQAobJ0tJ3WIqM1HCIZZCVe5c3OlO1dDmyBSsZBQhMq87NcW47cIwurCK3NA0j18eowBXt2WzR8mFhs8C3vci-eg~53mhIaYUwX~QkEE~bFVbRpCqocei5Uoq8uWFzWt9ixzifTF-D116noUuMG9xDTNHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sedgwick County commissioners approved a resolution amending county code language on solid waste to allow construction and demolition (C&D) materials to be accepted at county transfer stations.

Susan Earlywine of Environmental Resources explained the change would remove wording that previously prohibited C&D (bricks, concrete, carpet, roofing, etc.) at transfer stations. Earlywine said two dedicated construction and demolition landfills exist in the north of the county, leaving limited disposal options in the south. She told commissioners that allowing C&D material at transfer stations—once the language is removed—will permit both the existing north transfer station and the new south transfer station (planned to open Sept. 1) to accept those materials.

\"That will allow proper disposal of material at both ends of the county and hopefully less illegal dumping will occur,\" Earlywine said. Ben Tucker, vice president of the local waste-hauler district, was present and available to answer questions.

Commissioner Beatty moved to approve the resolution amending section 20‑4304(b) of the Sedgwick County code on solid waste; the motion was seconded and approved on roll call.

The change is intended to expand legal disposal options across the county and reduce long‑haul travel for C&D material, especially for residents and contractors in the county's southern areas. Earlywine and representatives from Waste Connections will work through operational details as the south transfer station prepares to open.","The commission amended the Sedgwick County code to permit acceptance of construction and demolition waste at transfer stations, enabling material disposal at both county transfer stations and supporting the planned south transfer station opening on Sept. 1.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6503311,"Commission approves Wichita growth‑area removal from county comprehensive plan maps",452,1606000,2058000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5575217-4799803d3450103b72bc16f253aa63ca&start=1606&end=2058","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5575217-4799803d3450103b72bc16f253aa63ca/thumbnail_1606000.jpg","/articles/6503311/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Commission-approves-Wichita-growtharea-removal-from-county-comprehensive-plan-maps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503311-172ec6a13f4f481ce5597fcf92a2f0db/orig.mp4?Expires=1773525476&Signature=X6Dx3X4qXlR0b6i8kwqPf6-zcNvHKPZivjsD3x4ru1CYvXLX68beZt9YRWvk1QpefD4463MM-31CgNquw1w7oObUAq6qr08lSvPSKAric8cyfSdoTAzHJQ~sl40qGR2ftOsz0oxP191vVJMiQyAA6tbORXQInnfgS28wT-DJzfxNAqyzND6wnpSPGRcAwf~2AZfOrQJCbLGsDGTAL53Rg3-qIhJvPgf4uXudOXGr7bdf~hfgoWft23s~uoXeoK~MNPCy2RBXE5fqufpJrKJNvkBdats25qM3lrViaRHUpq787L0iUOj6kSaD158NxGH2oIPEMgRtuwPkDIn73zqRhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt amendments to the county's Community Investments Plan 2015–2035, removing a portion of unincorporated land from the City of Wichita's 2035 urban growth area and its 2035 future growth concept map.

Scott Whittle of the county planning department briefed the board on the proposed change, which the City of Wichita initiated in May. Whittle said the affected area is generally bounded by 47th Street to the north, Hoover to the east and about 119th Street to the west, in the area between 55th and 63rd streets. The city had requested the removal after its internal review of expected growth and services.

Whittle told commissioners that the comprehensive plan maps are advisory and distinct from zoning processes. \"This is advisory only,\" he said, adding that the city and county share a planning commission and that the city's unified zoning code maps are separate. Staff reviewed floodplain layers and noted some areas within the 100‑year floodplain. Kansas Department of Health and Environment records show contamination in the southeast portion of the area is being remediated and does not pose unacceptable risks based on current conditions, Whittle said. The site lies about 2 miles south of Eisenhower National Airport.

Staff also reviewed the Wichita Capital Improvement Program and found no programmed funding for new water mains, fire stations, police stations or roadway improvements in the area; a city graphic showed a potential future extension near Hoover and 47th but no funded projects in the CIP. The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission recommended the amendment by a 9–0 vote; Wichita City Council adopted an ordinance on July 15 adopting the proposed amendments.

Chairman Beatty moved to adopt the MAPC findings and approve the resolution amending the Community Investments Plan; the motion was seconded and approved on roll call. Whittle and staff said the action does not annex land; the property remains part of unincorporated Sedgwick County.

The change updates how the county and city plan for potential future growth but does not change property ownership or immediately trigger infrastructure projects, staff emphasized.","The board adopted a resolution amending the county's Community Investments Plan to remove a swath of unincorporated land from Wichita's 2035 urban growth area and future growth concept maps; the change does not annex land or fund city infrastructure improvements.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6503316,"Sedgwick County commissioners defer vote on countywide stormwater code amendment",836,2369000,3205000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5575217-4799803d3450103b72bc16f253aa63ca&start=2369&end=3205","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5575217-4799803d3450103b72bc16f253aa63ca/thumbnail_2369000.jpg","/articles/6503316/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Sedgwick-County-commissioners-defer-vote-on-countywide-stormwater-code-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503316-cf74c8990724c38ee6245f59dbbd32c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1773525476&Signature=mpDroPoF1B41DAzObpXjoaWC2wb24l6RrA6JoWTQOLjgcqQX9qt2CgkHS-B9uSxFyRrPhHLRvzMrw5aje-RPjoHqCNRcqzleLvcocw4nHtojU1AN0xRHvUWQpdPcD0dFqfzNk~UqO8DOR9~JRqoji94Mpdf~UHhWrnz20rDTuwjoayKuDT8zxjOiKTQ1TexqOoiGdgY9TQIVJ5HPKDVuUbpV5lfxFUwx3oRpDpSmmJe-GB2hdOkhPvnypajAjwyr50Ez8eC33eIu9LKGHFWfxqqzz-IZxebcG2RwXzgnpWoOvKct6E0~K1VlBbUMXW4Fu5amViQLKX9jYOKbU7em8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sedgwick County commissioners voted to defer consideration of an amendment to the county's Stormwater Management Code for three weeks after debate over whether the change would reintroduce countywide stormwater controls rescinded in 2016.

The proposal before the board would restore stormwater quality and quantity requirements across the unincorporated portions of Sedgwick County rather than limit them to the county's urbanized zone. Supporters said the change is needed to reduce erosion, downstream sedimentation and water-quality impacts; critics called it overregulation that could impose time and cost burdens on property owners and developers.

Lynn Packer, director of public works and county engineer, told the commission the current absence of countywide controls lets runoff from new developments flow unchecked onto neighboring properties and into county infrastructure. \"We're having a lot of erosion issues outside of our subdivisions in the unincorporated areas of the county,\" Packer said. \"Those erosions are coming at the expense of neighboring properties as well as the county infrastructure.\" She described one typical regulatory requirement used inside the urbanized zone: detention ponds sized to hold, and slowly release, storm runoff so sediment settles before discharge. \"The regulations would require that pond to be sized appropriately to be able to hold, for 24 hours, a...10‑year storm,\" Packer said, adding the design often includes a rock or concrete weir to meter outflow rather than allowing free flow.

Commissioner Howe, who requested the item be removed from consent for discussion, stressed the policy history and his concerns about reversing the board's 2016 decision. \"We had a very robust discussion in 2016... We made a very thoughtful decision in 2016,\" Howe said, urging more review of past maps and the trade-offs between regulation and private costs. Commissioner Reinschner said he recalled the earlier workshop and was open to moving forward with more information: \"If we need to have another repeat of exactly what we saw at the last one plus the new information... then we'll do another staff meeting.\"

Chairman Beatty proposed handling follow-up through staff and suggested commissioners who want a deeper briefing contact county staff directly for a one‑on‑one or small group review. Ultimately the board approved a motion to defer consideration for three weeks; the motion was seconded and passed on roll call.

The deferral keeps the 2016 approach in effect for now while staff prepares additional briefing material and background maps the commissioners requested. Commissioners and staff indicated they plan to schedule follow-up meetings and provide more historical context before the item returns to the board agenda.

Clarifying details: commissioners said the 2016 action had narrowed stormwater requirements to certain properties inside the urbanized zone; the current proposal would apply the county's quality and quantity standards to all unincorporated areas, affecting how developers size detention ponds and the hydraulic controls used before discharge. Staff cited ongoing erosion, sedimentation and impacts to downstream wells and infrastructure as reasons to restore countywide standards.

The board did not take a final vote on the code amendment; the item was deferred for three weeks.","After a lengthy debate over countywide water-quality and runoff controls, the Board of County Commissioners voted to delay action on amending the Stormwater Management Code for three weeks to allow further briefings and review of the 2016 policy change.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Sedgwick County Board actions, Aug. 13, 2025

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