WICHITA DISTRICT V

NEWSLETTER 


 

September 21, 2018

A message from Council Member Bryan Frye...

Pictured with Water Treatment Facility Manager Michael Jacobs and Council Member Cindy Claycomb



Recently I had the opportunity to tour Wichita's Main Water Treatment Plant (MWTP). This facility, built in the 1930's, is located near Botanica. It's the only facility providing clean water for 14 cities with an estimated population of 500,000 along with thousands of businesses, medical facilities, schools and McConnell Air Force Base. My hat is off to the men & women who maintain and operate this nearly 90-year facility. I'm simply amazed how they are able to produce up to 120 million gallons of clean water every day in a physical plant that's lasted well beyond anyone's wildest expectations.
 
In 2016, the Water Master Plan and the Utilities Optimization Program indicated the need for either a new treatment plant or a complete rehabilitation of the MWTP. Staff completed a business case evaluation (BCE) completed in 2017 and it identified the most favorable scenario would be to build a new plant within the next five years.  This project is identified as the Northwest Water Treatment Facility (NWWTF). The current estimated cost of the NWWTF is $524,200,000 with a construction timeline of approximately five years. 
 
Having clean, affordable water is essential for the long-term life of our community. I'm honored to be on the staff screening selection committee responsible for reviewing the proposals to Design-Build-Operate the NWWTF.  This one infrastructure project dwarfs any other project this city has ever completed.  Let's hope they still build 'em like they used to.
 
Have a great weekend and look for me at the Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cook-off on Saturday and at Open Streets ICT on Sunday!

 
Have a good weekend!

Bryan Frye
Wichita City Council
District V Council Member
Ph: 316.268.4331
DISTRICT V NEWS & EVENTS
Flags For Fans
This week's winner of the Wichita Flag is Marv Schellenberg of Re/Max Premier Schellenberg Development Company, 2243 N. Ridge Road. 
 
Marv Schellenberg is a longtime Wichita developer who first partnered with Reg Boothe nearly 30 years ago to create Reflection Ridge. Since then, Marv has went on to create other new home communities such as Shadow Lakes, Forest Lakes, Fox Ridge and his newest project, Estancia. He's also a successful commercial developer who recently renovated the old Piccadilly Market Grill @ 21st & Ridge for his new corporate office.
 
Congratulations on your new space as well as thirty successful years helping to grow Wichita.
 
 
If you own, operate or manage a business in District V, please send me an email telling me why you love Wichita and include one idea on how to make this an even better place to live, work and play. Every two weeks, I'll choose a new winner and personally deliver a flag to them. That business will get a photo and write-up in the newsletter.  Only businesses with an address in District V are qualified to win.
Fund Established for For Firefighter Curt Mohr

Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with one of our firefighters and his family.  Firefighter Mohr, currently stationed at Station 21 (2210 N. 135th St.), has dedicated nearly 24 years to the City of Wichita and the Wichita Fire Department.  He was recently diagnosed with an aggressive cancerous brain tumor.  As a family, the Wichita Fire Department is coming together to raise funds for him, his wife and their three sons (ages 13, 17 and 19).  These funds will assist the family as needed.  

If you are able to contribute financially, the following fund has been established: 
MOHR FAMILY FUND, c/o the Wichita Federal Credit Union (addresses below).  In person, you may contribute by cash, check, debit or credit, or you can mail a check in.  Please include MOHR FAMILY FUND in the memo/for line if writing a check:

WFCU 9835 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS  67206
WFCU 3730 W. 13th St. N., Wichita, KS  67203
WFCU City Hall Offices, 455 N. Main, Rm 410, Wichita, KS  67202

If you prefer to donate online, a GoFundMe account has been established. There is a standard payment processing fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 per donation to allow for credit card processing and safe transfer of funds.  (There is no fee through the Wichita Federal Credit Union account.)
Road Construction Updates

Kellogg & I-235 Interchange
Traffic Impact:  
  • All ramps to open late September - except for the new NB to WB flyover
  • Kellogg & I-235 will CLOSE the first weekend in October  for bridge approach work on existing bridges and painting new bridges.  NB to WB flyover ramp will open upon completion of this work

21st Street North, Maize Road to Zoo Boulevard

This project will place an overlay on 21st Street. New pavement markings will also be installed.


Traffic Impact: Temporary lane closures may occur during the crack sealing and milling processes.   

Outsourced Pavement Preservation Program (OP3)
The City of Wichita's paved street network is comprised of more than 5,100 lane-miles of residential, collector and arterial streets and expressways, representing a total paved area of more than 325 million square feet. In order to cost effectively maintain this vast network of assets, the City supplements the critical preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance efforts of its internal staff by leveraging the resources and expertise of private contractors. Each year outsourced pavement maintenance efforts are proposed and submitted for approval in the Outsourced Pavement Preservation Program (OP3).
 

WICHway traffic alerts available by text or email
WICHway, the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) on Wichita's highways, offers a new feature sending subscribers texts and/or emails that share special traffic alerts created by operators at the WICHway Traffic Management Center. The alerts are created when a traffic problem such as a major crash, a highway closure or a similar event causes a significant disruption on a Wichita highway. The alerts are an extension of the WICHway website ( www.WICHway.org), an informational resource the public can consult before traveling on Wichita's highways. 
 
The website adjusts to the type of device being used - a computer, a tablet or a smartphone - and can be bookmarked on a smartphone so that it performs similarly to an app. A short video showing how to bookmark any page from the site can be viewed at KDOT's YouTube page
 
WICHway shares information that is gathered from 55 roadside cameras and 63 traffic sensors. Messages are displayed on 25 electronic message signs, shared on the website and can now be sent to subscribers so that travelers, commuters, freight operators and others using Wichita's highways can make informed decisions about their route.

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COMMUNITY  NEWS & EVENTS
Getting to Know City Staff:
J.R. Cox
Chief Zoning & Sign Inspector
Metropolitan Area Planning Department

John R. (J.R.) Cox, Jr. is currently the Division Supervisor of the Zoning Enforcement Division, Metropolitan Area Planning Department (MAPD). Mr. Cox began work in the code enforcement field in September of 1988, with the Zoning, License and Sign Section of the City of Wichita's Central Inspection Division.

During his tenure, J.R. has worked in all facets of land use regulation within this Section, including zoning code enforcement, airport hazard zoning code enforcement, sign code enforcement, license code enforcement, landscape code enforcement, license life-safety inspections, as well as Graffiti Removal Coordinator. In performing his duties, he works closely with Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD) including the Neighborhood Inspection and Plan Review Sections. He also works with other City departments, including the Law Department, Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works.

Mr. Cox holds the following certifications: City of Wichita Advanced (Level 2) Zoning/Sign Inspector, AACE Zoning Inspector, ICC Building Inspector, and ICC Mechanical Inspector.

On a side note, with the general election fast approaching (Nov. 6), the City of Wichita's Sign Code addresses signs used during an election, placed on private property (not City rights of way). The code is:
24.04.190.10. No more than one (1) Temporary Sign per fifteen (15) linear feet of street  frontage or portion thereof may be located on private property with the permission of the  Owner or tenant. Such Signs may be displayed no longer than forty-five (45) days prior to any  election and the two (2) day period following any such election. Such signs shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in area, no more than five (5) feet in height and be located no closer than  eight (8) linear feet to a side property line. Such signs may not be lighted or illuminated.

Please be courteous and respectful and if you see violations, contact J.R. via email at John.Cox@sedgwick.gov, or call (316)660-9220.
Neighborhood Inspections:
Part 3

For the first six (6) months of 2018, Neighborhood Inspectors received 6,455 complaints. Of these, 1,337 were unfounded. Unfounded why? Many times a complaint is given on a property by a neighbor or family member with a personal vendetta. Other times a violation is taken care of before the inspector has the opportunity to visit the property.

ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
Nuisance Cases - Abatement action is initiated for cases where the owner has failed to correct code violations after being notified by Certified Mail *
  • A violation notice is sent by certified mail to the owner/responsible party (usually 30 days compliance time-frame)
  • An inspector may give a one-time extension on request if work is progressing or if there are extenuating circumstances
  • If the violation notice has been claimed by the property owner/responsible party abatement paperwork is drawn up and submitted to the supervisor for approval on processing
  • If the violation notice was unclaimed, an abatement notice must be published in the paper and a copy posted on the property
  • The property is re-inspected to verify the conditions still exist
  • Bids are prepared and sent to Purchasing
  • Work orders are drafted and the job is awarded to the lowest bidder (there are 2 abatement contractors on contract with the City)
  • Once work is completed, the property is re-inspected to ensure the work is done per instructions on the work order and in accordance with the contract
  • An invoice is sent to the property owner - if unpaid, it becomes a special assessment against the property
  • Tall grass and weeds Cases - This program is operated with temporary, seasonal staff
    • In April, a notice is published in the paper notifying the public that only one notice will be issued for tall grass and weeds complaints
    • A violation notice is sent by certified mail to the owner/responsible party (2 weeks compliance time-frame)
    • A supervisor may give a one-time extension on request, if work is progressing or if there are extenuating circumstances
    • If the property has not been mowed at the time of the recheck inspection a work order is issued to one of the 4 mowing contractors under contract with the City
    • Once work is completed, the property is re-inspected to ensure the work is done per instructions on the work order and in accordance with the contract
    • An invoice is sent to the property owner - if unpaid, it becomes a special assessment against the property
* In some circumstances Neighborhood Inspectors will seek an administrative search warrant through District Court in order to abate a serious nuisance - this action is only undertaken if there is no legal access to the property to abate (if it is fenced, no-trespassing sign posted, owner ordered contractor off property)
Pictured from Left to Right: Chris Sewell, Ben Nelson, Joni Chamberlain, Laura Quick, Larry Koontz, 
and Bill Perkins
Staff Identified for the Utilities Optimization Program

From 2015-2017, the City completed the first phase of its Utilities Optimization Program (UOP). Significant cost savings and reductions in failure risks in the water and wastewater utilities were identified, and the City Council approved Phase 2 of the UOP last November. Phase 2 will be focused initially on efforts to optimize operations and maintenance practices. There are also ongoing efforts toward financing, design, and construction of a new water treatment plant in Northwest Wichita.

UOP Phase 2 required new positions to implement the program. A recently approved contract with CH2M will provide additional expertise in guiding the program.
  • Senior Manager - Ben Nelson: Ben has been with the City for nine years. He has been involved in various utilities efforts since 2010 - including rate planning, drought response, the phased water supply, and the first phase of the UOP. He has degrees from Northern Illinois University and Wichita State University, along with a Performance Analytics certificate from Johns Hopkins University.
  • Program Manager - Laura Quick: Laura has been employed in several roles since beginning with the City in 2004. She has been promoted numerous times and previously served as the Environmental Health Interim Division Manager. Part of her Environmental Health role included wastewater regulation enforcement in the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) program.   Laura has a Master's in Public Health from the University of Kansas and a Bachelor's in Biochemistry from Newman University.
  • Utility Asset Manager - Bill Perkins: Bill has been the Asset Manager since 2015 and was part of the first phase of the UOP. He has been involved with the City's water and wastewater infrastructure for over 29 years serving in several different capacities, including managing the division responsible for the wastewater collection system. Bill's educational background is primarily in mathematics, with a Bachelor's degree from Pittsburg State University.
  • O&M Specialist - Larry Koontz: Larry has a 20-year history in various operating divisions of the utilities. He began his career in 1983 as a Maintenance Supervisor in Sewage Treatment. More recently, he has fulfilled interim assignments in the water operating divisions. This has included interim management of the Aquifer Storage & Recovery (ASR) and Equus Beds wellfield operations, as well as the Water Distribution Division.
  • Utility Finance Manager - Joni Chamberlain: Joni leads rate development, financial planning, budgeting, and implementation of fiscal matters for the Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Utilities. She is responsible for an annual operating budget of $150 million and a 10-year Capital Improvement Program of over $650 million. Joni is a 10-year veteran of the Kansas Air National Guard. She worked in the munitions career field and served a short tour in Afghanistan in 2007. Joni completed undergraduate studies at Wichita State University and earned her MBA from Newman University.
  • Energy Manager - Chris Sewell: Chris has more than 15 years of experience in energy and facilities management. He worked for 10 years at Central Mechanical Wichita as an energy manager, estimator, mechanical designer, project manager, and AutoCAD drafter. Chris has led energy savings efforts for the City since 2016. He has a Business Administration degree from Wichita State University, is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), and is trained in infrared thermography.

This hydrant is fully functional and is clearly visible from the street.
Can You Landscape Around a City Fire Hydrant?

The Wichita Fire Department (WFD)  receives frequent inquiries from citizens asking about landscaping around City-owned fire hydrants. Deputy Chief & Fire Marshal Stu Bevis offers the following tips:
  • The hydrant must remain visible from the street and fully accessible.  Shrubs or other materials cannot block the view or access to the hydrant, and it cannot be behind a fence or other obstacle.  At 3:00 in the morning, a firefighter might be trying to use the hydrant and does have time to look for it behind pampas grass or time to tear out fencing.  
  • Keep a three foot radius clear around the hydrant. This space allows firefighters access and allows for the full turning of the wrench which is used to operate the hydrant.  The property owner should also understand landscaping around a hydrant can and probably will be damaged when the hydrant is used or tested.  A fully equipped firefighter, with a large diameter hose, trying to get a water supply operational for an emergency, tends to tear up mulch and small plants.  
The hydrant shown in the attached picture is fully functional and is clearly visible from the street, so the landscaping utilized here would be acceptable.  The WFD would caution the homeowner because if crews had to use this hydrant, the solar lights, mulch and potted plants could be disrupted and damaged.   

Property owners have also inquired about painting fire hydrants, even adding some artistic flair to the red and silver color scheme.  The Fire Department requires the hydrant to remain in the set color scheme, with variations only occurring which have significance to the functionality of the hydrant (yellow caps mean it does not drain fully).   

Conversely, if someone owns an old, out of service hydrant, the hydrant needs to be painted completely different from the normal scheme, and be placed in locations where they will not be mistaken for actual hydrants. 

Citizens can report hydrants which may need attention to the Department of Public Works at 219-8921.  All other questions can be directed to the WFD administrative offices at 268-4451.
Don't Let Your Past Haunt Your Future!
2018 Wichita Expungement Drive
Apply by Sept. 30
Through the Kansas Bar Foundation CRHA Grant Program, Kansas Legal Services and the
Wichita Bar Association are holding an expungement drive this fall.  Applications are accepted Aug. 15 until Sept. 30 ONLY.

What is an expungement?
An expungement is the sealing of criminal conviction, diversion, or even an arrest. After an
expungement, qualifying criminal convictions can only be discovered by certain individuals, and
only has to be disclosed in certain situations. An expungement basically removes a conviction
from your record.

What is an expungement drive?
Individuals interested in removing a qualifying conviction from their record apply online  here
or by phone (1-800-723-6953) between Aug. 15 and Sept. 30  for the fall project.

What's the timeline?
Applications for the project will be accepted Aug. 15 through Sept. 30. Applicants
will then be pre-screened. If you qualify for an expungement, you will have to pay a $20
background fee to obtain the information needed for your expungement. Your case will then be
given to a volunteer attorney to draft your documents. Your documents should be prepared and
handed off to the district attorney or prosecutor by Dec. 1, 2018. The prosecutor will then
review the documents to verify your case qualifies. This can take some time, but we anticipate
all cases being completed by early spring 2019.

What are the requirements to get an expungement?
  • You must not have any pending criminal cases.
  • You must not have had any contact with law enforcement in the last two years.
  • At least 3 to 5 years must have passed since you were released from probation and all supervision (depending on crime).
  • Removing your record must be consistent with the public welfare.
What crimes are NOT eligible for expungement?
  • Rape
  • Indecent liberties with a child
  • Aggravated indecent liberties with a child
  • Criminal sodomy
  • Aggravated criminal sodomy
  • Indecent solicitation of a child
  • Aggravated indecent solicitation of a child
  • Sexual exploitation of a child
  • Aggravated endangering a child
  • Abuse of a child
  • Capital murder
  • Murder in the first degree
  • Murder in the second degree
  • Voluntary manslaughter
  • Involuntary manslaughter
  • Involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence
  • Sexual battery when the victim is less than 18 years of age
  • Internet trading in child pornography
  • Aggravated internet trading in child pornography
  • Aggravated incest
  • Endangering a child
  • Aggravated sexual battery
  • Commercial driving under the influence, including any diversion for such violation
  • Any comparable offense if the conviction was in effect at any time prior to July 1, 2011.
How do I qualify for this project?
This project is only covering adult conviction or diversions in Sedgwick County or the
City of Wichita.

After application, you will be contacted about whether or not you are eligible for expungement.  There are some requirements tied to this project:
  • You will have to sign a participation agreement and agreement of representation in order to obtain a volunteer attorney.
  • You will have to pay a $20 background fee to obtain case information, and you will have to fill out a poverty affidavit with your income and asset information in order for the county court to reduce or waive your filing fee (usually about $200).
  • If your case is in the City of Wichita, you will have to pay your filing fee ($90 per police case number).
  • Due to Kansas Legal Services' funding, you must also be and sign a statement that you are a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident.
What information will I need to apply?
Personal ID information, income information, and information about your case, such as: when
you were arrested, case number, what crime you were charged with, what crime you were
convicted or diverted of, date you were released from all supervision)

How do I apply for the project?
Click here, or call the Application Line, 1-800-723-6953, during business hours.


Get Moving Outside During
Walktober!

The dog days of summer are over! The cool autumn days are just around the corner! Bike Walk Wichita joins the Health and Wellness Coalition of Wichita in inviting you to join WALKTOBER ! Sign up to walk (or do any physical activity) daily during the month of October. You will get tips on improving your health as well as be eligible for prizes for participating! 

Walktober is a free, community-wide physical activity initiative, encouraging you to engage in the recommended 30 minutes of activity five or more days of the week. Walking is a perfect way to meet that goal!
 
What do you need to do to participate?
1. Register here.
2. Record your physical activity on the calendar card that can be found here. Any physical activity counts - walking, swimming, biking, etc. Count in minutes, steps, miles - whatever is most convenient for you.
3. Be inspired by the weekly newsletter.
4. Report your Walktober participation at the end of the month with the link that will be provided and be entered to win health related incentives
HAVING A HEALTHY MIND IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS HAVING A HEALTHY BODY

Most people believe that mental disorders are rare and "happen to someone else." But, mental disorders are common and widespread. Studies show that 1 in 5 adults suffer from mental illness and an estimated 54 million Americans are diagnosed with some form of mental disorder in any given year. So don't despair because you are not alone and there is help. Are you or someone you know dealing with a mental disorder?  Call the  Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas  at 
(316) 685-1821.
Museum Day
FREE ADMISSION TO
 WICHITA MUSEUMS!
SEPTEMBER 22
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Tickets are available for the public to download. In Wichita, the following museums are participating: Kansas Aviation Museum, Museum of World Treasures, Old Cowtown Museum, Ulrich Museum of Art (always free), Kansas Sports Hall of Fame (always free), Wichita Art Museum (always free on Saturdays), Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum and The Kansas African-American Museum.
2018 Wichita Wagonmasters
Downtown Chili Cookoff
Sept. 22, 12 - 3:30 p.m.
102 S. Saint Francis
  • You can get in on the action with a $5 tasting kit that can be purchased at the event.
  • Public tasting starts at noon and you'll be able to sample more than 70 varieties of chili and salsa made by teams from Kansas and surrounding states. 
  • Competitors include cooks vying for a spot in the World Championship Chili Cookoff, groups of co-workers or friends cooking for fun, non-profits and restaurants. 
  • Chili categories include no beans, chili verde, red chili, home-style chili, anything goes and there's also a salsa competition.
OPEN STREETS ICT
SEPTEMBER 23, 12 NOON - 5 PM

A four-mile stretch of Douglas Avenue from College Hill to Delano will be closed so pedestrians and bicyclists can enjoy an afternoon of music, art, street vendors, food vendors, demonstrations and performances. Wagons and Big Wheels are welcome. Free for all ages!
BIG   READ   WICHITA
KICK-OFF PARTY
SEPTEMBER 29 - 1 - 4 pm
ADVANCED LEARNING LIBRARY
711 W 2nd STREET

This year, the book selection is Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel.  Station Eleven won the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award in 2015 and was a finalist for the National Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award. Since its original publication in 2014, the book has been translated into 27 languages.

This event will showcase area talent with chamber music, an art project, a Shakespeare preview, and Reader's Theater. Doors open at 1, program starts at 1:30. Learn all about what to expect from the rest of the Big Read and celebrate literacy! Free copies of the book will be distributed following the program. This is a must read for all the sci-fi fans out there!  

Read More ...
OCTOBER 4 - 7
Century II Expo Hall
 225 West Douglas

Premier Party: Thursday, October 4, 6:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

Frosty Friday: 
Friday, October 5, 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

General Admission:
Friday, October 5, 10:00a.m.-9:00p.m.
Saturday, October 6, 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Sunday, October 7, 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
Read More... 
16th ANNUAL
TALLGRASS FILM FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 17 - 21

Mark your calendars now and follow TFF on Facebook



Sunday, October 21 |  $10 per dog (must pre-register)
Botanica Gardens , 701 Amidon Street

Dogs are welcome for this one-day only within our gardens! Show off your costumes during our Spooky Pooch Parade throughout our beautiful gardens.

Dogs are welcome in the gardens after 1pm to start lining up.

The parade will start at 2pm in the Children's Garden meadow.
All dogs must be pre-registered and pay $10
Owner(s): general admission, $3 for members
 
To register: 
Kristina Niles | 316-264-0448, ext. 112 | kniles@botanica.org 

Senior Wednesdays in Wichita
Senior Wednesdays are always fun and there is something different to do; someone new to meet. There are also many senior activity centers in Wichita and the surrounding areas, so be informed.
 
Be entertained. Be active.
 
At the Center of It All
Downtown is everybody's neighborhood, the nexus of activity and exploration for locals and out-of-towners alike.  Explore the sights and sounds of local life around some of Wichita's favorite attractions, historic landmarks and public spaces. Plan a creative daytrip, find a green space to relax in, or unwind with an evening of live entertainment: Downtown's diverse scene has something for everyone.
 
Within easy distance of world-class entertainment, buzz-worthy dining, craft coffees, cocktails and microbrews, richly colored with street art and offering a full calendar of unique local events, Downtown is where you want to be.
 
Building on a thriving history of innovation and creativity as old as its signature warehouses and brick alleys, every city block offers a new adventure. Come down for a show, a casual afternoon or a meal with friends, and find yourself swept away by the colorful energy and Midwestern hospitality of our city's core.
 
HELP  WANTED
A job board with local, Wichita Area jobs only!

 JOB SEEKERS, TRAINING & EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND PROGRAMS


CLICK ON ANY OF THE THREE LINKS ABOVE TO FIND A JOB THAT WILL SUIT YOUR NEEDS!
TRAVEL
  GET CARRIED AWAY IN CANCUN
Where summer never ends
It's September but summer doesn't have to be over. Along the Yucatan Peninsula, the sun is always shining, the cabanas open, the discos hopping. Cut loose and extend your summer break with a flight to Cancun. It's a party place and a tropical paradise. The perfect destination for a last fling before the fall.
 
HELPFUL  INFORMATION
District V Advisory Board Information
The District V Advisory Board (DAB V) meets the first Monday of the month at Fire Station #21, 2110 N. 135th W., Wichita, KS 67235. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.
 
For the 2018 meeting calendar,   click here.

To find DAB V agendas and minutes, click here.

To see a listing of the District V HOAs and neighborhood associations, click here.
The booklet is designed to provide you with important tips and information on a variety of community issues.
By working together, we can help prevent and solve crimes, improve and make neighborhoods safer, resolve conflicts and enhance our quality of life.  You can download the booklet for future references HERE!

Online Reporting for
 Animal Control Problems

Wichita Animal Control has launched an online form to report non-emergency animal control problems as part of an ongoing effort to improve services. The form can be accessed 
here.

Don't be left in the dark
 
If you notice outages within
your neighborhood, fill out
this simple form on
Westar Energy's website

Safe Streets Starts With You 

On any given day, you'll find Wichita streets filled with people walking, biking and driving. Crashes happen, and while the City of Wichita continues to improve our roads and paths to better accommodate everyone who uses them, preventing these crashes is a job for all of us. No matter how you roll, you can do your part by following these simple Rules of the Road.
Crime Stoppers
CRIME STOPPERS OF WICHITA/SEDGWICK COUNTY 
Still completely anonymous, tips submitted through the P3 mobile app, unlike SMS text tips, have no length limitations and allow images, video and documents to be uploaded with the tip. Anderson Software's sophisticated encryption processes obscure any and all identifying information and provides assured anonymity for tipsters.
Even without the app, there is still an easy and secure option for submitting tips from any PC or mobile browser by going to
http://www.wichitasedgwickcountycrimestoppers.com and clicking the "submit a tip" icon.  Of course, tips are still welcomed through calling our hotline (316) 267-2111. Using whichever method, once a person submits a tip, they will be given a TIP ID and password. With this information they can login at p3tips.com and submit follow-up information, engage in real-time chat/two-way dialogue, be informed of the outcome of the tip, and access any pertinent reward information.
To further show our value of tipsters' contribution to the community, tips leading to an arrest will result in a cash reward.
FUN FACTS ...
EVERY DAY IS A 
DAY 
TO CELEBRATE
Click on the provided links to learn more about each day!
Sept. 22   Hobbit Day
Sept. 26  National Pancake Day   
8515 Bekemeyer

533 N Country Acres

Southeast of Central and Maize

965 N. Redbarn Lane

1851 N Keith

1011 N. Maize Ct.
  
Sign up now for classes at CityArts by clicking here!
 
 F ind out about Park and Recreation FALL Classes by  clicking here!
ICT SOS
I CT SOS is a project-based human trafficking organization that acts as a liaison between specific local professional groups who work with trafficked youth and the Wichita volunteers who seek ways to be involved in finding solutions to fight sex trafficking.  You can help in so many ways.  For additional information, read more.

City of Wichita, Office of Community Services | 316-352-4886 |
City Hall, 455 N Main St.
Wichita, KS 67202
Have questions or concerns? E-mail bfrye@wichita.gov 
or call 316-268-4331