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City of Wichita 
District I
Newsletter
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Vice Mayor's Announcements & Updates
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From the desk of Lavonta Williams
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The District I Advisory Board meets at 6:30 p.m on the
2nd Monday of the month for June and July
at the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC), 2755 E. 19th St. N., Wichita, KS 67214.
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The District I Breakfast is cancelled for the June and July.
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Social Media Town Hall event at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14th.
I encourage all residents to join us on Facebook or Twitter next Tuesday at 2 p.m. to provide input on budget issues.
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sidents can "like" us on Facebook at City of Wichita - Government or "follow" us on Twitter at @CityofWichita to get involved in the Social Media Townhall - use hash tag ICTBUDGET16.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PROPOSED BUDGET
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Occidental Management is expanding its real estate portfolio with the purchase of the former Kansas National Guard Armory in Wichita. The Company purchased the 20,792 sq. ft. building at auction May 25. Plans for the site haven't been finalized as Occidental evaluates how to best use the property which sits on more than 2 acres at 620 N. Edgemoor. It will be great to see this building in use.
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Thanks for supporting 2016 Riverfestival events.
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REET, HIGHWAY, BRIDGE and OTHER PROJECTS WITH MAJOR TRAFFIC IMPACTS IN
DISTRICT 1
13th Street north and Edgemoor:
The project will replace the 13
th
Street north and Edgemoor intersection with new traffic signals and sidewalk. Other improvements include replacing the water mains in the intersection.
Traffic Impact:
Edgemoor is open in both directions at 13
th
Street. 13
th
Street is restricted to one lane each direction. Left turns are restricted for westbound 13
th
Street.
Estimated completion: Summer 2016
Plaza Water Main Replacement:
The project will replace the outdated water mains and services in the area from Oliver to Edgemoor and Central to Waterman.
Traffic Impact:
Oliver is reduced to one lane each direction between Central and Douglas. 2
nd
Street is closed to through traffic west of Oliver. Left turns is restricted at 1
st
and 3
rd
Streets. Access to local businesses will be maintained during construction. Intermittent flagging of traffic may occur during work hours.
Estimated completion: Late 2016
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City Announcements & Activities
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Greetings from John Hall, City of Wichita | Housing and Community Services Department Director...
I want to announce my excitement about the City's inaugural housing expo, "Making Dreams A Reality." Whether you need rental or homeownership information, there will be something for everyone!
There will be repair demonstrations for homeowners. Vendors will provide resources to make home improvements, and the City will have information on the paint program that is now available until September.
For those seeking to purchase a home, lenders, realtors and City staff will be on hand to provide services to help achieve homeownership.
For renters, the City will sign residents up for Public Housing and housing vouchers. A call for large families needing four, five and six bedrooms - there are immediate availability! So come out to the housing expo or call 462-3730.
The housing expo is on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Century II Exhibition Hall from 10a-3p and is being sponsored by Capitol Federal. More information is listed on the flyer below.
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Is your home ready for a fresh coat of paint?
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This program provides assistance to homeowners to update and preserve their property with a fresh coat of paint. The paint is free and homeowners can choose the color of paint from a wide selection. The paint is available between April 1 and September 15. To qualify for the free paint:
- The house must be located within the City of Wichita.
- Eligible household income must not exceed eighty percent (80%) of median income.
- The house must be owner-occupied, and real estate taxes must be paid current.
- The owner must apply the paint to the structure within six months of receiving it.
- Senior citizens, 62 years of age or older, may qualify for labor grants, provided they are owner-occupants and provided funding is available.
For more information or to apply for paint, call (316) 462-3713 during the paint program period.
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Water Conservation Rebate Program
The City dedicated another $100,000 to the Water Conservation Program this year. Beginning February 1, water customers became eligible to receive a rebate for switching to high efficiency appliances and other water efficient devices: such as HE washing machines, dishwashers, toilets and smart irrigation controls, rain sensors and rain barrels. In the first 30 days of the program, nearly $30,000 in rebates have been awarded.
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In order to keep you informed about important issues in your community, Westar Energy will be initiating another phase of work improving/upgrading transmission lines in the northeast section of the City. These improvements are a part of a continued effort to improve service delivery and help reduce/eliminate electrical outages.
The transmission line work will be done along 17th Street from Oliver to Woodlawn and Woodlawn to Rock Road. Westar, through agreement with the City, will be moving their easement approximately 10 feet to the south along the Redbud Trail. City staff have met to discuss what trees will be impacted as a result of this move. It has been determined that a small number of low value volunteer trees (Red Cedar and Siberian Elm) may either be trimmed or removed during this process. The alternative plan considered increases the easement to the North which would severely impact a great number of trees and negatively affect most adjacent private properties.
WESTAR ENERGY: WICHITA TRANSMISSION UPDATE (JUNE 2016)
As Wichita State University and the surrounding communities grow, their need for energy grows. Westar Energy has identified transmission projects that are needed to ensure the campus, surrounding neighbors, and all of Wichita has plenty of reliable electricity. The line being upgraded along 17th street will improve service to the university and surrounding area.
New power line standards require Westar to utilize wider easements than when the line was originally built, so Westar is purchasing nine homes on 17th near Oliver. Six of the homes are ready for demolition, pending a historical review by the city. These homes are slated for removal later this month. The remaining three homes are still in the process of being acquired. Once the homes are removed, entry drives and driveways will also be removed. We will plant grass and fix any curbs, sidewalks and gutters along the roadway to match the existing curb and gutter.
Residents may observe contractors who are "potholing," which allows us to ensure we know where underground utilities are in the area and don't interrupt service. Construction of the transmission line is scheduled to begin in January and is scheduled to be in service in June 2017.
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A message from Sargent Brunscheen...
"I was meeting with HUD at Calvary Towers on 6-10-16. Detective Bussard was off work and getting ready to leave town with his family. HUD asked if he could stop by so they could give him something. Edward Manning is the Director of the Kansas City HUD Office and shaking Troy's hand in the picture. He and Daisy said the Wichita Police Department has been the best Law Enforcement agency they have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. They were very impressed with Detective Bussard's great communication and flexibility while he assisted them as they dealt with all the problems at Calvary Towers. Troy was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation."
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The Wichita Summer Reading Program has begun! Sign your children up for the Wichita Public Library's program to challenge them to read throughout the summer. And new this year, you can sign up and track your child's reading progress online at
http://www.wichitalibrary.org/summerreading
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Be sure to also check out the Library's event calendar for the dozens of programs designed to keep your kids learning and entertained.
Voter Registration Drives:
Kansas law requires you to re-register any time you change your name, address, or party affiliation. To vote in the primaries for state office, you need to be registered by July 12. Get registered at the Library! First-time Kansas registrants will need proof of US citizenship, such as a birth certificate or US passport. A full list is available at www.voteks.org. These events are co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters.
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Stay up-to-date on City events, announcements and headlines by reading our daily News Releases
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Community Activities & Services
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Have you taken an Urban Hike in Wichita?
Saturday, June 11, 2-3:30pm: Urban hike will start and end at Bike Walk Wichita's Bike Valet on Douglas between the river and Century II. Hike 3 miles round trip east on Douglas, viewing a number of Douglas Design District murals and turning around at the fresh art on the pillars under I-135.
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Want To Own a Safe, Affordable Home?
Then come to
an informational meeting with Wichita Habitat for Humanity and learn mo
re! Meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, and Thursday, July 7, at Habitat's offices at 130 E. Murdock, between Main and Market streets.
You also are invited to come to a meeting that will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 18 at a Homeownership Expo at Century II, 225 W. Douglas.
Please RSVP to Katharine at
269-0755 or
[email protected]
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Summer Concerts at Bradley Fair
For the 17th consecutive year, the Bradley Fair Summer Concerts will help people stretch the weekends with Thursday night concerts. Concert guests can make the most of their weekends by starting with Thursday evenings at Bradley Fair. Guests will hear national and regional Jazz musicians while enjoying the beautiful venue overlooking Bradley Fair Lake. This season features five musical performances.
Co-sponsored by B98-FM and iHeart Media, the concerts will be held June 2 - 30, 2016. At the June 30th concert we will Celebrate America with a spectacular fireworks display following the concert. The concerts are held from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the Bradley Fair Plaza. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating. Soft drinks and cocktails by Newport Grill are available for purchase at the concerts.
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Updates from District I &
Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
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Attention: June and July District I Advisory Board Meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of the month
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District I Advisory Board, Breakfast and Neighborhood Association Information
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The District I Advisory Board meets on the 1st Monday of the month at the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC), 2755 E. 19th St. N., Wichita, KS 67214. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.
The District I Breakfast is held on the 1st Saturday of each month at the Atwater NRC, 2755 E. 19th St. N. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m.
For the 2016 meeting schedule, click
here
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Like us on Facebook: Atwater
Neighborhood Resource Center
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Resume building, resume reviews, job search tools and 1-on-1 assistance is available at Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center. Please call 303-8016 for more information.
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Connect 2 Compete with COX
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Get Internet at home today for a better future tomorrow.
The Internet is essential for success. See how you can get connected.
DOES MY FAMILY QUALIFY?
- At least one child eligible for free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program
- No outstanding Cox bills or unreturned equipment
- Have not subscribed to Cox High Speed Internet service for the last 90 days
Call 1-855-222-3252 for more information
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Street Light Out?
Click Here to report your findings to
Westar Energy
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Click here to find up-to-date information regarding street maintenance in your area.
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The program encourages citizens to call Crime Stoppers if they have information about a felony crime, and wish to remain anonymous. This means that they have not directly contacted law enforcement. Crime Stoppers always encourages cooperation with law enforcement, but in those cases where citizens do not want to call police, they are encouraged to provide the information they have anonymously through Crime Stoppers by one of the following ways:
Call (316) 267-2111 or 1-800-222-TIPS
Text TIP217 plus your tip to CRIMES (274637) or
If you would like more information on the program or you are interested in volunteering you may call the Wichita Crime Commission at 267-1235 or
click here
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Sites in District I & City of Wichita
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Have questions or concerns?
City of Wichita, Office of Community Services |
316-303-8016 |
2755 E. 19th St. N.
Wichita, KS 67214
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