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District III Newsletter from the
Office of Community Services
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From Councilman James Clendenin
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I was thrilled to be a part of the groundbreaking for FasTrax Car Wash located at 575 S. Oliver, held on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 a new business here in south Wichita expecting to open in early 2017.
Congratulations as well as a heartfelt thank you to Randy & Mary Sebastian on their new enterprise. Opportunities for locations and for a versatile business such as a car wash are endless. From other locations in Wichita to even outside the city, Randy and Mary had multiple opportunities to build elsewhere, but they chose District III. Randy and Mary, like me saw the vast potential in South Wichita.
This project will not only provide jobs in District III, but will be an infusion of activity and growth in South Wichita. While I believe that growth in any district benefits the entire city, I'm always advocating for businesses to come to our district. South Wichita is the backbone of our city. We're the hardworking people that keep our city moving and we support one another. I look forward to supporting FasTrax Car Wash, and to welcoming further development in District III.
I am glad that the city was able to help Randy and Mary with their business endeavor, and look forward to future opportunities to grow our city.
Sincerely,
Councilman James Clendenin
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It's
The
Little
Things
That
Matter
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What a great way to
give back to the community. On Saturday, September 17, 2016 White Glove Junk Removal, Boy Scout Troop #733, and neighbors volunteered six hours of their Saturday cleaning up the
Hilltop Neighborhood. The main focus was to assist the elderly, disabled or those without resources to haul off bulky waste, trash and tree brush.
The
re was nothing more fulfilling then to
see everyone working so hard to clean and enhance the environment of Hilltop. Six dumpsters where filled and hauled off to the dump.
Thank you so much to the owners of White Glove Junk Removable, Rebecca and Charles Bible, their children as well as their staff for donating their dumpsters, time and funding to make this day a huge success. Thank you to the Boy Scout Troop#733, their parents and all the neighbors that helped transport and fill those six dumpsters. Working in Partnership is what made this event run smoothly and have such a great victory.
Click here!
to visit White Glove Junk Removal's website
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Citizenship At It's Finest....
C
ouncilman James Clendenin, Community Police Offic
er Christopher Chrisman
(BEAT 22), Deputy Fire Chief Bevis and Sporty the retired fire dog, spent the afternoon of Thursday, September 29, 2016 with students and staff at Hamilton Middle School.
During a school wide assembly on citizenship,each Community Leader conveyed information regarding the positions they hold and why they are fulfilling to them. Encouraging words were provided to the students to follow their hearts, dreams as well as to strive to exhibit good citizenship at all times.
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District III's Future Leaders....
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KEEPER OF THE PLAINS PLAZA UPGRADES
The City of Wichita is in the process of undertaking upgrades for the Keeper of the Plains in order to improve accessibility, safety and enjoyment of the downtown attraction.
During the project, sections of the Keeper plaza will be cordoned off and inaccessible to visitors. Signage will be posted to alert visitors to closures. Closures will start late next week or the week of October 10. The project is expected to be completed in late December 2016.
The upgrades principally include:
- Addition of new fire sensors to be mounted in artificial rock formations adjacent to fire pots with cover access plates painted to match other iron work on the project.
- Addition of log retaining features along pathways to control erosion of mulch and curtail "walk-thru" by visitors.
 Addition of custom steel "fence" barriers to replace the chain barriers and improve visual aesthetics to fire pots and fountain area.- Additional signage to encourage visitors to remain on paths.
- Limited stone pavement rehabilitation.
- Addition of stone pavers at lower (fire) plaza to replace mulch and compacted dirt area created by heavy visitor use.
- Limited lighting and other electrical upgrades.
The City of Wichita regrets any inconvenience during the project.
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BUILDING TO HOUSE
WAMPO, MAPD, AND MABCD
Just south of Wichita City Hall, at 271 W Third St., is the former IRS building that Sedgwick County recently purchased in order to expand three joint city-
county agencies.
- Wednesday, August 31, the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization(WAMPO) offices closed to the public. WAMPO re-opened on Monday, September 12.
- Thursday, September 1, the Metropolitan Area Planning Department (MAPD) closed to the public. MAPD re-opened to the public on Monday, September 12.
- Beginning Wednesday, September 28, the Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Division (MABCD) closed its Seneca office at 3 p.m. As of Thursday, September 29, its City Hall office closed to the public. On Monday, October 3, MABCD will be re-open for business.
Customers who regularly have business with these three agencies will find the new facility more convenient and easier to access. A ribbon-cutting and open house event for the 271 building will be held at 1 pm on October 11th.
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Want to be in the KNOW?
 Don't miss District III's District Advisory Board (DAB) Meeting. Held the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the WATER Center 101 E Pawnee.
Your Councilman James Clendenin and the twelve citizens from district III which make up your DAB board, gather to hear/vote on zoning & conditional use cases as well as from the public with their concerns or ideas on how to improve the quality of life in our district.
Your next DAB III meeting is Wednesday, October 5, 2016....
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GOT NEWS....
Want to show off, update or broadcast what's happening in your neighborhood, at your school or business in district III? Email your Community Representative Teia Wair @
twair@wichita.gov to have your news featured in a future District III newsletter....
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Volunteer's Needed!
T
he Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is looking for individuals to a
ssist with free tax preparation
so families and individuals with low to moderate income get the benefits they need. Positions include greeters, interpreters and prepares. Training provided, flexible hours (January through April), and multiple site locations available.
Contact United Way of the Plains in Wichita by calling 211 to volunteer or get more information.
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The Wicked Island at Watson Park is back and more wicked than ever! Open Fri/Sat Sept 30 - October 29 & Halloween night 8pm-10:30pm. $20 for adults/$15 for kids 12 & under.
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With October around the corner, Botanica's biggest family-friendly event,
BOOtanica is approaching quickly. Saturday, October 8, from 11:00am to 4:00pm, the entire garden will be transformed into different stations with activities for children of all ages.
General Admission is $8 and $6 for Members.
Games, arts and live animals are the kinds of things families can expect from BOOtanica. Some returning activities include the fortune teller, the Bug Lady, Exploration Place; Paint the Towne, live performances, Candy and so much more.
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Employment & Educational Information
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Earn Your High School Diploma Now!
- Online Coursework
- Flexible and Self-Paced
- English Classes
- Citizenship Classes
To enroll in the program or for additional information call or visit Wichita Learning Connections:
938 S Oliver
Wichita, KS 67218
316 440-8880
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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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Community
Police District III
Patrol South
211 E Pawnee
350-3440
Community Police Office
350-3430
Patrol East
350 S Edgemoor
350-3420
Community Police Office
689-6545
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REPORT IT!
Don't be frightened to report neighborhood nuisance issues. Below are several ways to report issues such as blighted properties, bulky waste storage, excess trash, tree waste or inoperable
vehicles. Complai
nts can be submitted anonymously.
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Install the Wichita Report app on your smart phone
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Contact your Community Service Representative Teia Wair via email:
twair@wichita.gov
or call 316 303-8030
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Is your home
in need of a makeover?
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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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. I
t's free!
Thousands of neighborhoods are already using Nextdoor to
build happier, safer places to call home.
Click here
for more information.
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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
CANCELED
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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City of Wichita, Office of Community Services | 316-303-8030 |
2820 S. Roosevelt
Wichita, KS 67210
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