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District III Newsletter from the
Office of Community Services
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Signs...
Keep Them Legal !
With the 2016 elections approaching, City of Wichita officials are reminding candidates and citizens that the City's Sign Code (Title 24.04.215 of the City Code) prohibits all signs, including political signs, on public rights-of-way, or on public property. The City rights-of -way are part of a street lying between adjacent property lines, including the vehicle travel area, and may include a public sidewalk,! and unpaved areas between the travel lanes and adjacent property lines. Examples of public property are public buildings, parks, drainage ways and creeks.
Signs are not allowed on City rights-of-way for various reasons. Not only are they unsightly and can contribute to urban blight, but, more importantly, they can present a public safety hazard. Temporary signs improperly placed in City rights-of-way or on public
property can:
- Cause sight obstructions and distractions endangering motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians;
- Block sight lines at driveways and intersections, endangering motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians;
- Blow into traffic, possibly causing property damage or accidents; and
- Pose a hazard to utility workers.
For these reasons, no temporary signs, including political signs, are allowed on City rights-of-way, or on public property.
Signs improperly placed on City rights-of-way or public property may be removed by either City staff, a volunteer s
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removal group, or by an adjacent property owner. Any sign that is removed may be recovered by payment of a
$25 per sign recovery fee. If placement on the rights-of-way or public property continues, charges may be filed in Municipal Court.
For more information, please contact Zoning/License/Sign Section staff at 316-268-4479.
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The project, launched in November 2015, was developed to give Kansans a customer service oriented experience when seeking help in accessing Kansas Medicaid information and access. Through training, shadowing, and direct experience with consumers both on the phone and in person, the Volunteer Ombudsman Project has served hundreds of Kansans since its start in November. In these difficult times, the Ombudsman program looks to lend a personal approach to those in need of information.
- Training is Free: we will work around your schedule and we provide continuing education to make sure volunteers are up to date as things in the world of Medicaid changes.
- Schedules are flexible: we ask for 3-10 hours weekly, but this can be tailored to fit any need. Only have 2 hours? No problem! Want to work 16 hours? No problem!
- Volunteers are needed in Wichita, Olathe, and Kansas City
- Application and background checks are required.
- Face to face meetings are by appointment as well- great for direct consumer experience!
One in seven Kansans are affected by Medicaid- that number is consistently growing. With all of our neighbors seeking help they need, the Ombudsman's office volunteers have a unique opportunity to directly affect the lives of various Kansas populations. Contact Percy Turner at 316 978 3566 for more details.
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LIBRARY VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVES
Kansas law requires you to re-register any time
you change your name, address,
or party affiliation to vote!
Monday, July 25th: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Alford Branch Library
3447 S Meridian
Monday, August 8th: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Linwood Branch Library
1901 S Kansas Street
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First Steps Cookout
On Sunday, July 17th the City of Wichita drew positive national media attention. There was a remarkable event that took place at McAdams Park. This event brought our community together when other communities around the country that are struggling to get along. This event was so successful that it was the number one trending topic on social media.
The success of the First Steps Cookout was only possible because everyone involved made a conscious effort to make our community a great place to live. The first step is always the hardest to take...Our community took a giant leap!
Thank you Chief Gordon Ramsey and the Wichita Police Force, Sheriff Jeff Easter and his officers, the Wagon Masters for their cooking efforts, and the active community members who helped make the First Steps Cookout a huge success!
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Bulky Waste Coupons are back! If you have bulky waste up to 1,000 pounds to dispose of
click here to register for your free Bulky Waste Coupon.
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HOW TO BUILD A SAFER NEIGHBORHOOD
Nextdoor.com is the free private social network for you, your neighbors and your community. It's the easiest way for you and your neighbors to talk online and make all of your lives better in the real world. And it's free!
Thousands of neighborhoods are already using Nextdoor to build happier, safer places to call home.
And it's only for you and your neighbors!!
People are using Nextdoor to:
- Organize a Neighborhood Watch Group
- Track down a trustworthy babysitter
- Find out who does the best paint job in town
- Ask for help keeping an eye out for a lost dog
- Find a new home for an outgrown bike
- Finally call that nice man down the street by his first name
Nextdoor's mission is to use the power of technology to build stronger and safer neighborhoods.
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KANSAS AVIATION MUSEUM TO HOST A
POKEMON GO PARTY JULY 23rd
The Kansas Aviation Museum, located at 3350 S George Washington Blvd, is a gym location for Pokemon Go (if you don't know what that is, you're probably not attending this event anyway), will be holding a Pop-up Pokemon Go Party this coming
Saturday night from 8 pm to midnight
at the museum. There is a $5 cover charge with a $75 dollar prize going to the individual who locates the physical Pokemon figure within the museum, retrieves it and returns it to the front counter. They will serve local craft beers, hot dogs, chips, soft drinks and will be featuring songs of the eighties. This will be a great family event for those who love electronic games! For more information, you can call 316-683-9242.
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Summer Slam On the Sand
6V6 Volleyball Tournament
Where:
Watson Park
When: Saturday, July 30 All day
Ages: 16 and up
for information.
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 KANSEL Construction Training Program
KANSEL is offering a
free seven week construction training program from August 22 to October 6. This is an excellent opportunity for men and women who are considering employment in construction.
Interested persons must attend an information/application session on Monday, August 8 or Wednesday, August 10. Call 263-9620 for information and program requirements.
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Senior-Wednesday Events
Senior Wednesday are informative and entertaining sessions, designed for active seniors (ages 55 and older) and offered by a collaboration of twelve institutions. Sponsored, in part, by Lakefield Place.
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Throw Like a Girl
Many female athletes in Kansas have fascinating tales of success on levels where they were previously barred from competition. This presentation will explore the landscape for female athletes before & after Title IX legislation and how opportunities for women have impacted sports in our country.
Location: Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum 204 S Main
Date: 07/27/2016 Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Doors open 9:30 am; the program begins at 10:00 am. Refreshments served. $2.00 for non-members. Members free.
Sessions are held every Wednesday.
For additional information and schedules
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When severe weather knocks your power out, the MyWestar app is the fastest way to report an outage and see an outage map with real-time information about when your power
will be restored even if your computer, phone and Wi-Fi are down. With the power of the MyWestar app you can manage your account anywhere.
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Report An Issue
Use the smartphone app to report an issue
Wichita Report is a great tool for enabling Wichita residents to improve their neighborhood by reporting issues such as potholes, broken street lights, damaged signs, illegal dumping and more.
The reports are automatically fed into the City's work order system so that they can be tracked and assigned to service teams. Users can follow the status of their requests from their smartphone.
If you have an Apple or Android smartphone, you can download
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Home Improvement program has funding available for income qualified homeow
ners
The Housing and Community Services Department's Home Improvement Program now has funding available for interest-free, forgivable deferred payment loans of up to $5,000 for income-qualified (60% of median) owner-occupant homeowners. Loans are provided for emergency needs, such as furnaces, water heaters, sewer lines, water lines, electrical system repairs and plumbing repairs. Loans are also provided for minor home repair needs for senior citizens, age 62 and older.
Property taxes must be current
Call 462-3713 for more information or to apply.
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Is your home ready for a fresh coat of
paint?
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 form 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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District III Advisory Board and Neighborhood Associations
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The District III Advisory Board meets the first Wednesday of the month at the WATER Center, 101 E. Pawnee, Wichita, KS 67211. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.
To find DAB III agendas and minutes click
here
District III Breakfast
2016 Dates
February 27, 2016
April 30, 2016
June 18, 2016 CANCELED
August 27, 2016
October 29, 2016
None in December due to the holidays.
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Helpful Links & Information
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Stay up-to-date on City events, announcements and headlines by reading our daily
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City Council Agendas, Minutes and streaming video
link
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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, complete this
form.
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Become part of the solution and tell us what's on your mind. Visit Activate Wichita today!
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Join the District III Facebook Page
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Please join us on the District III Facebook page to get news and updates about your community. You can join
HERE! Or by searching for Wichita District III on Facebook.
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Check out what's happening at the Library by
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Find out about Parks and Recreation Summer Classes by
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Construction, Street Sweeping, & More
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WHAT, WHERE, WHEN....
THE WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS A GREAT PUBLICATION THAT IS HELPFUL FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF WICHITA, AND THEY HAVE BEEN GENEROUS IN GIVING US AN ON-LINE ACCESS. SO NOW YOU CAN REFER TO THIS DOCUMENT AT ANY TIME YOU HAVE A QUESTION REGARDING WHAT, WHERE, AND WHEN....
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Looking for things to do in Wichita? Checkout the variety of options
by clicking here!
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Wichita Public Library's new newsletter! You will be emailed about every other week with the latest releases, events and library news.
Sign up!
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Resume building, resume reviews, job search tools and 1-on-1 assistance is available at Colvin Neighborhood Resource Center Please call 303-8028 for more information
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City of Wichita, Office of Community Services | 316-303-8030 |
2820 S. Roosevelt
Wichita, KS 67210
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