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Public Works reports staffing gains, outlines bridge inspection changes and rising software/hardware costs
Summary
Sedgwick County Public Works told commissioners it has substantially improved staffing and is seeking a largely flat 2026 budget while preparing for changing bridge‑inspection procedures, aging equipment and rising software costs that could increase future expenses.
Public Works Director Lynn Packer and Deputy Daniel Schrampp presented the division’s 2026 requests and operational priorities, saying the department had improved workforce strength and aims to reach 100% filled positions by year end. Schrampp said the county maintains roughly 583 miles of roadway and about 605 bridges (the presenters also used figures of 582 miles and 606 bridges in discussion), and inspects roughly 300 bridges per year, with most bridges inspected every two years (South of Kellogg one year, North of Kellogg the next) and a…
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