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DA positions: Staff described a grant MOU among KBI, the DA’s office and the U.S. Attorney that would pay for two attorneys who would be federally connected but operate out of the DA’s office. Tom Stultz and other county staff said the positions are grant-funded and would end if the grant is not renewed; commissioners asked staff to confirm the DA’s statement that the positions are solely tied to the grant. Staff said they would email commissioners the DA’s clarification.

IDD services: The county will receive a renewal grant from the Kansas Department on Aging and Disability for intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) services, totaling almost $3.5 million. Staff said the renewal provides continuing critical services locally.

Bombardier agreement: Commissioners were briefed on a resolution authorizing a grant agreement among the City of Wichita and Bombardier that, in staff’s description, recognizes Bombardier’s community investments (capital and jobs) and would allow the county to remove an old forgivable loan from 2011 from its books.

Ending: Staff flagged the DA positions as tied to grant funding and agreed to follow up with the DA’s office for written confirmation. The IDD renewal and Bombardier agreement were presented as consent/regular agenda items for formal action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners Agenda Review Meeting - 1/3/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners were briefed on a grant memorandum that would fund two attorney positions in the district attorney’s office, a renewal IDD grant of nearly $3.5 million, and a long-discussed grant agreement with Bombardier and the city of Wichita.","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},6327488,"Commission told four special assessment projects are ready for bonding; Silver Leaf Acres benefit district may be withdrawn",123,132000,255000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2322386-455734abcc767a7f4898b1f72207add4&start=132&end=255","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2322386-455734abcc767a7f4898b1f72207add4/thumbnail_132000.jpg","/articles/6327488/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Commission-told-four-special-assessment-projects-are-ready-for-bonding-Silver-Leaf-Acres-benefit-district-may-be-withdrawn","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6327488-8b7be6128711eaeffb0f7edee5e31a72/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151238&Signature=QGDvhnghlCwC6BEZIeiwZzh5iInsbxCDEgy9KSV5yGyrn0wzFShHdhCLh4uRKVH5g1tYEK57~GQhhoGZPRZialyHIr7I4rkzfigbZZah6uoHwCt7nMgzmhGFXpogTY54wPcWQPbjpplw-VoDG84Dddqz26OSj~Dmj~EN8IJqeQ05zcoQZ9WF8kz2X8PfexhoLbL03mZWQ6lqgkm1TK5Gj5biCD9RcM5VzaJEUmBJ6GcoC73bn~VVxe9A~60rqIWHvEVJzgq1U-qppiFncBmpPnjpymdZzFY79BKBFQnJK4tlgqgAaYXCFbtJ-VQxA-gebv4JKU2yxAnEK9iVWhCpvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sedgwick County staff told commissioners they have four special assessment projects that finished construction in the fourth quarter and are ready to be packaged for bonding. The projects, staff said, were signed by developers and the benefit districts are 100% approved by property owners in those districts.

Len (county staff member) described this as a routine step that occurs when projects complete construction and developers request the county to issue bonds for the special assessments. The county will move forward to bond the four projects together unless circumstances change.

Separately, commissioners were advised that a proposed benefit district in the Silver Leaf Acres area (identified by a Kalwich Road address) may be pulled from the agenda. Staff received a notice from the developer’s agent that the developer may choose to build the improvements as private infrastructure, which would eliminate the need for a county special assessment and bonding. Staff said they had been notified of the potential change the morning of the briefing and expected to resolve whether the item would remain on the agenda.

Fire codes: In related agenda business, Marshall Crisp (fire staff) was scheduled to present the adoption of Fire District 1 fire codes; staff said the item was on the general county agenda because the action affects the entire county, not only the fire district.

Ending: Staff will confirm whether the Silver Leaf Acres benefit district remains on the agenda and proceed with bonding actions for the four completed special-assessment projects per the developers’ petitions.","County staff said four developer-signed special assessment projects completed construction and are ready for bonding; a separate Silver Leaf Acres benefit district item may be pulled after the developer indicated it might proceed as private construction.",{"_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},6327492,"County staff detail $9.2M transfer to equipment reserve, say election equipment will likely require ~$10M",283,1169000,1452000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2322386-455734abcc767a7f4898b1f72207add4&start=1169&end=1452","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2322386-455734abcc767a7f4898b1f72207add4/thumbnail_1169000.jpg","/articles/6327492/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/County-staff-detail-92M-transfer-to-equipment-reserve-say-election-equipment-will-likely-require-10M","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6327492-8162d1b0bfc6073c12e787f9a1e3c53b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151238&Signature=X6g3oiaNyeHyoN1pXqUQsEupsqticg1Dko7jWVGnKn~wr1CKGPrzhtErwO4CvpmvvbyDVllAKSofNvUibWJDcXefynF6~Lm2ccEoF4alKQYyk5hYXnfzzO~RbIUnMfw5QPkMmHplqXsddinhn821-YvMPgxifYR4AQwJ52F2D3G1vCUignJhSDsifmqYXz2WWw5YBzQO2LaGUF-Q5Z4qCQQVoMG9xWZBxR-9~Yu~Rs8Qt39~hhZbboKQ0mJcmstCL-7iTzwaacLK9Z7awcRsRIIG9q6t-KST~a-2tAUqrWoU52B1yrNbMy4uSNCiTJ1wqE9Sic6pv~jWylwVFdtDWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff briefed commissioners on several year-end interfund transfers, including a proposed transfer of $9.2 million to the equipment and technology reserve fund and $17.5 million to the capital improvement program (CIP) fund.

Lindsey (county finance staff) explained the $9.2 million designation stems in part from ARPA-related revenue replacement and excess investment income; she emphasized the funds are “unallocated” only in the sense that specific spending will return to the commission for approval. Lindsey said some one-time investment income was already used for a $2.5 million contribution to the zoo, and the remaining cash is being organized for upcoming capital needs.

Election equipment: Staff estimated that replacing voting equipment after a full service life could cost no less than $10,000,000, factoring inflation and additions to voting sites since the last major purchase. Staff said a joint RFP approach with other jurisdictions could reduce costs and that planning for an RFP should begin about a year before procurement, likely in 2025.

Facilities and bond gaps: Staff outlined cost pressures on major projects: an administration building quote as high as $36,000,000 and bonding authority currently set at $27,000,000; staff said they hold half of the bond proceeds in cash today and have 36 months to spend down 85% of that allocation. The commission was told these transfers preserve cash so the county can address known capital needs as quotes and timing firm up.

Ending: The transfers are presented as year-end housekeeping that allocate cash to reserves and CIP funds; the commission must approve future draws from those funds when specific projects or procurement actions occur.","Sedgwick County staff told commissioners they plan to move $9.2 million to an equipment and technology reserve and highlighted expected future needs including roughly $10 million for voting equipment replacement after 2026.",{"_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},6327498,"Sedgwick County hears proposal to raise MAPD applicant fees 10% amid debate over who should pay",218,362000,580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2322386-455734abcc767a7f4898b1f72207add4&start=362&end=580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2322386-455734abcc767a7f4898b1f72207add4/thumbnail_362000.jpg","/articles/6327498/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Sedgwick-County-hears-proposal-to-raise-MAPD-applicant-fees-10-amid-debate-over-who-should-pay","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6327498-c9bce9b5d63d4675ab664bbd08eb5f0d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151238&Signature=iR6vvUSd7GdgQAzS2FegmFjmigAPSqdRzdLAt~QSJeQxG42LoD0KXtCG2Dzuj65jT~o-VF-TVI9UEr4z3ZqeD0L5s83WfvUDeL5qdbL8kQeuWu-8ybM10DmzpZ4f4C05VN48jcIt3S04T0oLDaoq~BVqeg7B9w2f6J3wjuce-O7lFTEDcZko0iMqfaxX~Jk9v5vOUqvOenAqngYV4I5kKRrolNq~tMTPSioYl-1Ce7oVae8PjmAPAXgWEO5PqxohQQyifeFwzQyN7naesBvQyNAispQwf5PXTbJcn8gi7yENYXkc4toPXnEjSU2-C56AzHwk-jM~yH2L7I6RLdVRmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sedgwick County commissioners on a preliminary briefing discussed a proposed 10% increase in application fees charged by MAPD (Metropolitan Area Planning Department) intended to shift more of planning costs to applicants rather than general taxpayers.

The proposal, presented by Scott (MAPD staff member), would raise applicant fees by 10 percent. Scott said the core question driving the discussion is “who should fund the services that the planning department provides, especially when it comes to processing applications?” He described MAPD’s financial model and said surplus funds are split between the county and the city at year end, which leaves the department with little reserve.

Why it matters: Commissioners said the county currently subsidizes a significant share of MAPD’s operations and that the county’s taxpayers effectively help pay for city-managed planning services. Commissioner Dennis and Commissioner Hallett both pressed for more data on recent transfers, surplus amounts and staffing vacancies before adopting a fee change. Scott said MAPD currently has three vacancies in a staff of about 20, and that vacancies—not fee collections—have driven recent year-end surpluses.

Discussion and next steps: Commissioners debated whether to approve the 10% increase now and follow with a larger review of the funding model, or to pause and request more financial detail first. Some commissioners said they favored approving the increase and then revisiting the broader funding model as part of the 2026 budget process. Staff agreed to provide detailed financial history and to brief the commission ahead of a formal vote; no formal motion or vote was recorded in the briefing.

Budget detail requested: Commissioners asked for multi-year figures showing how much fee revenue was collected, how much was transferred to the city, and how staff vacancies affected year-end balances. Scott said he can compile that information and provide it at the follow-up briefing.

Ending: The item remains in preliminary status: staff will supply the requested financial breakdown and commissioners may take formal action after that briefing.","The commission reviewed a proposed 10% increase to applicant fees charged by MAPD, with staff saying the aim is to shift costs from general taxpayers to users; commissioners asked for more financial detail before a final decision.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission briefed on grant-funded DA positions, IDD renewal and Bombardier agreement

Commission told four special assessment projects are ready for bonding; Silver Leaf Acres benefit district may be withdrawn

County staff detail $9.2M transfer to equipment reserve, say election equipment will likely require ~$10M

Sedgwick County hears proposal to raise MAPD applicant fees 10% amid debate over who should pay