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City of Wichita District V Newsletter |
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A Message from Council Member
Bryan Frye...
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Ah spring. Everything is turning green, the temps are getting warmer and school is almost done for the year. And that can only mean one thing - River Fest is just around the corner!
Earlier this week, Wichita River Festival kicked off button sales with a fun event attended by the Mayor, Admiral Windwagon Smith, several Wichita Wagonmasters, community leaders, volunteers and yours truly. Everyone is very excited about this year's button because its eye-catching design pays tribute to the Wichita flag. Now through May 5, you can purchase adult buttons for only $7. On May 6, the price goes up to $10, which is still a bargain for nine days of fun.
As a long time Wichitan, I love the River Festival. It's our opportunity to shine as a community with a variety of activities for young and old. Especially if you love music. This year's line-up is eclectic and has something for every taste. Personally I'm excited to hear national acts The Roots and Violent Femmes and local favorites Moreland & Arbuckle and OPHIL. All concerts are included in the price of your Festival button.
So get ready Wichita. It's almost time to get your party on! For details on the early bird special,
click here.
Have a great weekend!
Bryan Frye
District V City Council Member
PS....Don't forget the DAB 5 breakfast on Saturday, April 16. Enjoy a free breakfast, meet our new police chief and register to win some great door prizes! See information below.
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Join Us for Breakfast!
Council Member Bryan Frye invites the District V community to a complimentary breakfast to meet and welcome Wichita's new Police Chief, Gordon Ramsey.
Please call 316-352-4886 or email [email protected] to RSVP.
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Wichita District V Facebook Page
Stay up-to-date with news and events in our District.
Click here to visit our Facebook page. Send us a message or request or simply "like" our posts.
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City Seeking More Efficient Pothole Repair
Last summer, the City unveiled its first, and currently only, spray injection patching machine. Since then, staff has been putting it to good use throughout the City, working hard to resolve problems where traditional methods have typically failed. The results thus far have been very encouraging. Repairs made using the new technology are being accomplished much more quickly and cheaply than removal and replacement, and lasting much longer than traditional patches. In fact, evidence to date suggests that these repairs will last at least 5 times longer than traditional patches, which means significantly higher returns on the City's investments.
However, Public Works & Utilities staff is looking for opportunities to take this and other technologies even farther. Just this week, the manufacturer of our existing spray injection machine conducted a formal demonstration of its single operator version, called DuraMaxx. The DuraMaxx utilizes the same spray injection technology, but couples it with in-cab, single operator operation. By keeping the operator safely inside the cab, alternatives like the DuraMaxx could allow for a 50% reduction in patching crew size, from 2 persons to just one.
The department intends to continue vetting the DuraMaxx, competing alternatives and, of course, budget implications. But, the future looks very promising. The end result could very well be not just huge efficiency gains in patching operations, but also freed resources and the ability to get even more done on City streets.
The appearance of both machines - the City's existing "DuraPatcher" and the single operator "Dur
aMaxx" - are demonstrated in the photos, below.
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| Existing DuraPatcher |
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Single Operator Duramaxx |
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Grab your friends, family or bring a date to the first evening food truck rally of 2016 at the Wichita WaterWalk.
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Regional Legislative Delegation Public Forum
A 90 minute public forum will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, April 16, at the WSU Hughes Metroplex, 5015 E 29th St N.
Topeka legislators will be on hand to talk before and after the official forum.
1. Come to the meeting early to fill out question cards that will be read by the chairman. Any member of the delegation may answer the question.
2. Questions should be asked to the delegation and not to any individual.
3. All behavior will be conducted in a respectful manner.
More information...
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Wichita Public Library seeks Community Input to Improve Technology Resources
Starting April 1st, the Wichita Public Library will be conducting an online survey to collect information about how people in the community use and benefit from public technology resources and services.
This information will help the Library evaluate its current services to enable better outcomes and to determine the value of public access technology and services. The Impact Survey collects data across the following domains: general use of library and online resources, education, employment, entrepreneurship, health & wellness, eGovernment, civic engagement, eCommerce, and social inclusion.
Customers will access the online survey through computer workstations at the Library as well as at the Library's website www.wichitalibrary.org. The survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete, is completely anonymous, and is available in English and Spanish.
The Impact Survey is the result of a successful research initiative from the University of Washington with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. To learn more about the research behind the survey, the logistics of running the survey, and what the patron experience is like, please visit http://impactsurvey.org or call (206) 543-4324.
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Don't know what to get Mom for Mothers Day?
Bring the kids to Botanica from 11-2 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, to get your Mother's Day gift completed.
They will have a planting station where kids can plant flowers from Dutch's Greenhouse in a terra cotta pot they can paint. Kids will get their photo taken and make a rustic garden frame. They will also visit the gift wrap station and card making station so you will be ready for Mother's Day. With your reservation you will also receive a yummy lunch you can enjoy with your kids.
For more information, visit their website...
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FIRE CAMP IS COMING SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016
WHERE IS FIRE CAMP?
Wichita South High School (NE corner of campus) - 701 W. 33rd Street South, Wichita, Kansas
WHAT IS FIRE CAMP?
Fire camp is a one day camp giving a hands-on experience for youth into the world of firefighting.
You will have an opportunity to participate in hands-on activity stations that will give you a real feel for whether this career is the right one or you.
The stations are lead by real firefighters from multiple fire departments in our local area.
ACTIVITY STATIONS:
Search Maze, Water Rescue, High Angle Repelling, Hose Pull/Firefighter Hose Line Battle, Medical, Bucket Brigade,
Search & Rescue, Bunker Gear Race, Haz Mat Station, Combat Challenge, and more coming this year!
WHO IS IT FOR?
SPONSORS & FIREFIGHTERS
FIREFIGHTERS - Interested in helping at camp? Call us at (316) 648-3662.
POTENTIAL SPONSORS - We welcome businesses and private sponsors to join us in our effort to serve our community.
We are a non-profit organization. Call (316) 648-0563 to see how you can help us!
PLAN FOR AN INCREDIBLE, FUN-FILLED DAY!
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE:
8:00 Check In and Opening Ceremonies
9:00 - 12:10 Firefighter Station Activities
12:10 - 12:40 Lunch will be provided
12:50 - 4:00 Firefighter Station Activities
4:15 - 4:30 Closing
(10 minute breaks between stations)
Items to bring:
___Sunscreen ___Jacket or sweatshirt (Depending on the weather)
___Medications ___Change of Clothes
___Hat ___Tennis Shoes (NO open toe shoes or sandals)
___Towel ___Bug Spray
___Water Bottle ___Positive Attitude
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Submit Your Project Ideas
to Make Wichita
Even Better
Share your ideas for projects to make Wichita even better. Together Wichita is accepting ideas for projects that make a noticeable difference to those who chose Wichita as a place to live, work, play or visit.
Previous Together Wichita projects include the K-96 Path wayfinding improvements and the Keepers on Parade. Check out the
Together Wichita webpage
for more information.
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Life Happens Here!
From year-round to seasonal events, Downtown is the preferred location for Wichita to celebrate throughout the year. A variety of events cater to the diverse interests of Wichita residents and many visitors from Kansas and throughout the regional area.
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JOBS are here in Wichita!
The Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer a job board with local, Wichita area, jobs only! A free service for job seekers, it will save you the time of searching through dozens of jobs outside of the area. Create a free account here
and you will be automatically signed up for all Wichita area updates and can customize the search further if you wish.
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Check out the latest information on job fairs and training courses. Click here.
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Kellogg/I235 Updates
Stay up-to-date with construction of the improvements to the Kellogg/I235 interchange. KDOT has established and is maintaining a website to keep citizens informed.
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Don't be Left in the Dark!
Help deter crime and keep our communities safe by reporting street light outages. If you notice outages within your neighborhood, fill out this simple form on Westar Energy's website.
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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.
Rain barrels are often an overlooked possibility for conserving water. Studies suggest that one inch of rain dumps 500 gallons of water on the roof of a 2,000 square foot house. EPA estimates that a rain barrel can save nearly 1,300 gallons of water usage during peak summer months. This is a cost effective solution for gardening and irrigation and also reduces the City's demand for treated water. READ MORE...
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Find out about spring
Park and Recreation classes
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| Westlink Branch Library
8515 Bekemeyer
Southwest of Central and Maize
1011 N. Maize Ct. |
District V Advisory Board and Neighborhood Associations
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The District V Advisory Board meets the first Monday of the month at Fire Station #21 at 2110 N. 135th St W. Wichita, KS 672235. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. For the 2015/16 meeting schedule, click
here.
To find DAB V agendas and minutes click
here.
To see a listing of the meeting schedule for District V's neighborhood associations, click
here
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Click here to find up-to-date
information regarding street
maintenance in your area.
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City Manager's Office
455 N. Main, 13 Floor
Wichita, KS 67202
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