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Public works reports $410,000 in costs and 35,000 miles driven for two winter storms
Summary
County engineer reported crews recorded nearly 35,000 miles driven, 135 operational hours and roughly $410,000 in labor, vehicle, and materials costs during two January storms; operations involved 60–63 employees and covered county roads and secondary routes.
County public works staff told commissioners on Jan. 22 that Sedgwick County logged significant winter‑storm operations during two January storms.
Lynn Packer, county engineer and director of public works, reported that public works vehicles and equipment drove just under 1,000,000 miles countywide in 2024 and that crews spent more than 33,000 equipment hours during the year. For the two early‑January storms specifically, Packer reported about $151,000 in labor and overhead, $122,000 in vehicle costs (mileage, fuel and fleet overhead) and $136,000 in materials (salt, sand, mix) — about $410,000 total. He said operations ran two 12‑hour shifts and, at times, continuous 24‑hour operations; crews and partner agencies were active for roughly six‑to‑seven days on the initial storms.
Chairman Ryan K. Beatty and other commissioners thanked Packer and his crews for what they described as a public‑safety operation to keep roads passable. Packer said supply stocks have been replenished and crews are prepared for further winter weather.
