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Robin Simes of the budget department told the board revised assessed valuation numbers were likely to be released “today or Monday” and that, based on conservative appeals assumptions, those revisions could free up a few hundred thousand dollars to help maintain a flat mill levy. Kelly’s proposed approach asked staff to apply any additional funding to cover the remaining requests; if there was not enough to fund them completely, the funds should be allocated proportionally as 50% to nutrition assistance, 40% to utility assistance and 10% to the food pantry.

Commissioners clarified that partial funding already exists for some items: one commissioner noted $100,000 and $150,000 had already been funded toward utility and nutrition assistance, and that the food-pantry request of $25,000 remained unfunded. The board voted on Kelly’s motion by roll call; the motion passed 6–1 with Commissioner Ashcraft voting no. Kelly said any adjustments required if valuations fell short would be handled with the county manager to preserve a flat mill levy and under the county’s financial policies.

The motion did not immediately appropriate new dollars; it directed budget staff to apply revised assessed-valuation proceeds to those specific human-services items in the prioritized percentages and to report back if adjustments were necessary to maintain policy thresholds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Johnson County Committee of the Whole meeting with Board of County Commissioners- June 13 2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","Chair Mike Kelly moved that staff use any additional funds from revised assessed valuations to fully or proportionally fund undersupported nutrition, utility-assistance and food-pantry requests; the motion passed 6–1.","taxTitle","Johnson County, Kansas","taxId",2884,"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},6197897,"Johnson County approves $8,100 contractual increase for United Community Services human-services fund",511,3972000,4483000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3849975-802d2482c33abb19861fa0c9b1cab36d&start=3972&end=4483","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3849975-802d2482c33abb19861fa0c9b1cab36d/thumbnail_3972000.jpg","/articles/6197897/Johnson-County/Kansas/Johnson-County-approves-8100-contractual-increase-for-United-Community-Services-human-services-fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197897-94077643250d2b7bc970db8f80c3592e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770507990&Signature=TZM~fRrofLLb~y2rfkl5qc94XpcG3L77yOXBFcGwYHQqIywg974TT6yoSsKEirIY2RhBqsKVO6lLNb9gOXjDrisjFGyQJWyGOZ48p8v7fJN3aLaKkhxhCMx7FR6Bg6I~ACTu~obKOiBEPHb8txVRjGmvCo6aE9s95yPZCPkFrUwPCxhzuQU0g9JFEDSk1aZDnjrNSpwwbWGJqAudaQ14aE1ZL5Nq6Chx6Cw0acx2-uAjknRZESknzzmTeXzQnpudCj6VqZTZ~cGxv8e1CeSx-hkiQ955NWGkiWXyzGE7JdfPkh1lgtMeVf9Y3aQ~ISNbK4XT0TxjcQrG-sRzP7~oyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Myers moved and Commissioner Hanslick seconded a motion to approve an $8,100 contractual increase to United Community Services’ (UCS) human-services fund allocation for FY2026. On a roll-call vote the motion passed 5–2: Commissioners Fast, Myers, Brewer, Hanslick and Chair Kelly voted yes; Commissioners Ashcraft and Allen Brandt voted no.

Commissioners and UCS staff described the human-services fund as a long-standing pooled program that supports many local social-service providers. Commissioner Hanslick read a list of agencies that receive HSF funding to illustrate the fund’s reach: “that includes the community center of Shawnee, CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte County, Center of Grace, El Centro, Foster Adopt Connect, Habitat for Humanity, Health Partnership Clinic, Kansas Children's Service League, Kids TLC, Pathway to Hope, Safe Home, Salvation Army, and Sunflower House.” He noted the increases requested were modest compared with individual agency grants and argued the funds help the most vulnerable.

Erica, a UCS staff member, explained the recommended increase was calculated as a percentage and described the county’s increase as about 5%, smaller than increases UCS has asked of some larger jurisdictions. Commissioners discussed the voluntary city participation model and how the county’s funding interacts with city contributions and nonprofit needs.

The board’s approval funds the $8,100 contractual increase for UCS in the FY2026 budget. Commissioners also said they expect follow-up material as part of the broader outside-agency review that the board directed staff to undertake.","The Board of County Commissioners approved an $8,100 contractual increase to United Community Services’ human-services fund allocation for FY2026 after discussion of city participation and program beneficiaries; the vote was 5–2.",{"_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},6197903,"Johnson County agrees to fund outside agencies as budgeted, orders review of partnerships",2584,1085000,3669000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3849975-802d2482c33abb19861fa0c9b1cab36d&start=1085&end=3669","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3849975-802d2482c33abb19861fa0c9b1cab36d/thumbnail_1085000.jpg","/articles/6197903/Johnson-County/Kansas/Johnson-County-agrees-to-fund-outside-agencies-as-budgeted-orders-review-of-partnerships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197903-7e08cf790d6757b29cb125b48766009d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770507990&Signature=BgBCJ5uXlkvsPP8njEuVb~6kKgwuSFjo6XGfU-imm2pXkEq1MnFX~p8BRUUO~UjTp4iPNBVxt2olwGLZMhKR3De~KGUEkz2GtAqBVW7wfKz81xX6FGp4LKu1o3qeyJAqEjYbfgC0lB7oJKTc4rLUY8LImsLyVEgCchWxfu3l3Say4fXE7ljGgSg2K7hk3KtsOJEieB3WK1Aw0eNXo5BiQ958J1QD5zDHOiimisupEM9nZpAWAtNzKSm~u5LQnrOucgEwTLfPueOxFHp-CsEMxnWDHq8l9~HeI-QeNa36EKmtRMcyv743vkPALs5QEAnZLJaku~aDpgz3FPs61MTPiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a continued committee meeting on the FY2026 budget, Johnson County commissioners debated the county’s role in funding outside agencies — including Siri, the Enterprise Center, the fair board and other nonprofit partners — and voted to fund those outside agencies at the levels in the proposed budget while directing staff to arrange follow-up review sessions.

Commissioner Hanslick framed the debate as one of funding responsibility rather than program value: “the discussion yesterday and today isn't about the the, really, the value of either Siri or the enterprise center. It's about where who it should be funding it? Should it be the taxpayers of Johnson County?” That comment reflected multiple commissioners’ concerns about whether county taxpayers should be the primary or near-exclusive funder and whether outside agencies have diversified revenue and sufficient accountability.

Jeff Shackleford, representing the Enterprise Center, clarified one concern raised by commissioners about an angel-investing program: “That program still exists. The Mid America Angels network is still in existence, still being managed. We simply are not making new investments at this time,” he said, describing how the program currently supports portfolio companies and provides training in the region.

Commissioner Ashcraft urged stricter accountability for outside funding: “for years, the county has basically, written a check to these agencies with no accountability,” he said, and multiple commissioners said they want structured reviews, clearer outcome expectations and, where appropriate, third-party evaluations or staff-led processes to examine funding models. County staff and the county manager’s office were asked to develop a plan of action that would include commissioner input and variable levels of review depending on an agency’s size and the county’s role.

A motion by Commissioner Myers, seconded by Commissioner Fassett, to fund the outside agencies as included in the proposed budget and to schedule follow-up discussions and study sessions carried on a voice/roll call vote. The board indicated it would convene topic-specific study sessions and seek written budgets, multi-year plans and proposals for diversification of outside-agency revenue streams before making longer-term funding commitments.","The Board of County Commissioners voted to fund several outside agencies at the amounts included in the proposed FY2026 budget and directed staff to schedule substantive reviews and study sessions on future county funding and accountability.",{"_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},6197907,"Johnson County commissioners defer body-camera purchases pending November public-safety tax outcome",585,480000,1065000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3849975-802d2482c33abb19861fa0c9b1cab36d&start=480&end=1065","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3849975-802d2482c33abb19861fa0c9b1cab36d/thumbnail_480000.jpg","/articles/6197907/Johnson-County/Kansas/Johnson-County-commissioners-defer-body-camera-purchases-pending-November-public-safety-tax-outcome","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197907-1986c588a5f2a55785f30342d820e295/orig.mp4?Expires=1770507990&Signature=RlJ1Pl-DLRvSXwYq-cCULywbmPwnc3wJC6czbjMdYx4YoHym6WiRao6gqXygELCHUK-PhqMW07qRmKipMcTtNQnASlwndyDI0WBxNplx7B0RjZKZdqXWG~z5Ic1o8NMlhHSQ39C-aGZ610oEEMqiiA5i-sPuD6I9K4Nbw8tpXaZAyn7ftQOmkA2x2Az2NPE-yueN9TTDa1pY2fTqbCB7t6eC9aF4-b8291lx2ev0XRQscN0Cob83mqNpTzvwR61NxQ4GeiH1Qd7p2OtK0r0tylc9HObEtkFb-qFaaY5A5eUDDQUlD92-Y75V5m0M4uAaMWlXkST8S~F4~5rnR9KNpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mike Kelly, chair of the Board of County Commissioners for Johnson County, opened a continued committee meeting on the FY2026 budget by asking the board to revisit items on the ‘revisit’ list, including a request for body cameras for corrections and MEDACT.

The body-camera requests were discussed as part of a larger conversation on public safety funding. Mark Dapp and Robin Simes of the budget department told the commissioners revised assessed valuation numbers were likely to be released that day or the next, and that those valuations could produce “a few 100,000” dollars of additional capacity that might allow the county to keep a flat mill levy.

Mister Sullivan, the corrections director, described body cameras as “a strategic investment in our program so that we could…increase public…safety for our officers, increase transparency,” and said footage would be used for quality assurance and training. Commissioners repeatedly framed the purchases in the context of a proposed public-safety sales tax renewal on the November ballot: if voters approve the sales tax, the county could use reserves for 2026 purchases and repay those reserves with the sales-tax revenue beginning in 2027, budget staff and other presenters said.

Several commissioners expressed support for the cameras but said spending decisions should wait until after the ballot measure. Commissioner Shirley said the cameras would be “good for training, safety” and that she was “100% for this,” while Commissioner Allen Brandt urged patience and a November revisit. Chair Kelly summarized the approach: the body-camera requests remained in the revisit list but were unfunded in the current budget; the board agreed no motion was necessary and that staff could bring back an agenda item to purchase cameras if the sales tax passes.

The board did not adopt any appropriation for body cameras at the meeting. Budget staff said they could present a purchase agenda item shortly after election results if the sales-tax renewal passes and the board chooses to obligate reserves in 2026 and reimburse them with 2027 sales-tax receipts.","Johnson County commissioners discussed funding body cameras for corrections and MEDACT and agreed to leave the equipment requests unfunded in the FY2026 budget until after the November public-safety sales tax vote; staff said revised assessed valuations may free up additional funds.","actionData","errors"]

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