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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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Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference?
A brand new Lord's Diner mobile food truck is slated to start providing services in District I in late October and is looking for volunteers. The mobile food truck will distribute meals Monday -Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center located at 2755 E. 19th St. N.
This new service is a partnership between the Catholic Diocese, District I City Council Member Lavonta Williams, City of Wichita Park and Recreation and the Office of Community Services.
For additional information, please call 266-4966 and ask for Sheryl, Jan or Paul.
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Congratulations to
Sedgwick County Government and the
City of Wichita- Government on the opening of The Ronald Reagan Building! The location at 271 W. Third Street, houses the zoning and planning departments for both entities and is now a one-stop-shop for for building projects. It's completion will means greater efficiency for architects, engineers, builders, the trades and other business.
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Welcome to the Vice Mayor of the Mayor's Youth Council, Jianna Cousin, to the District Advisory Board.
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It was my privilege to participate in the Grand Opening of Ross Dress for Less at 2740 N. Greenwich Rd.
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City of Wichita staff hosted students from
L'Ouverture Computer Technology Magnet Elementary School. Students had the opportunity to exercise their right to vote during our conversation.
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Thanks to those who attended the
public information meeting concerning the
Reconstruction of 37th Street North, Oliver to Woodlawn.
The project has began with a projected completion in summer 2017. This project will widen 37th Street to a three lane roadway with curb and gutter, and construct underground storm sewer. The project also includes on-street bike lanes and sidewalk along both sides of the street.
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City Announcements & Activities
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tay up-to-date on City events, announcements and headlines
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This year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, "Don't Wait - Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years," represents the final year of our three-year effort to educate the public about basic but essential elements of smoke alarm safety.
Why focus on smoke alarms three years in a row? Because the National Fire Protection Association's survey data shows that the public has many misconceptions about smoke alarms, which may put them at increased risk in the event of a home fire. For example, only a small percentage of people know how old their smoke alarms are, or how often they need to be replaced.
As a result of these findings, we're addressing smoke alarm replacement this year with a focus on these key messages:
- Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years.
- Make sure you know how old all the smoke alarms are in your home.
- To find out how old a smoke alarm is, look at the date of manufacture on the back of the alarm; the alarm should be replaced 10 years from that date.
If you do not have a smoke alarm, or cannot afford one, please call the fire prevention officer M-F 8-5 to schedule a time to have a firefighter come to your home and install one for free. Our number is 316-268-4441.
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MABCD-Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (formerly Office of Central Inspection) has moved
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New Location will be 271 W Third St N, Wichita, KS 67202 (just South of City Hall)
* New Phone # will be 316-660-1840
* Beginning October 1st - no credit card payments over the phone
* Beginning October 1st - all checks made out to MABCD
* Beginning October 3rd - Office Hours M, Tu, Th, Fr - 8:00 to 5:00 Wednesday 9:00 to 5:00
* Web page is www.sedgwickcounty.org
* Emails will be firstname.lastname@sedgwick.gov
* Open for business on Monday, October 3rd at 8:00 a.m.
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Neighborhood Nuisance Reporting
Residents are encouraged to report neighborhood nuisance problems via phone or email due to technical difficulties with the online portal. To submit a report, please call the main number (660-9220). A voicemail can be left if the call is made after business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also, an email may be sent to KeepWichitaClean@wichita.gov or residents may contact the Dial Wichita! Call Center at 942-4482.
Effective this evening, City officials are temporarily disabling the online portal for residents to report neighborhood nuisance issues such as illegal dumping and tall grass and weeds due to the technical issues. A vendor has been working to resolve the issues, but there is not yet an estimated time frame for resolution.
"Residents are reporting intermittent issues with the online tool to submit neighborhood complaints," said Deb Legge, Manager of the Neighborhood Nuisance Division in the Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department. "City-County staff has decided to disable the tool until these issues can be resolved. We are working closely with the vendor to resolve the issue as soon as possible."
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Pawnee Street, Storm Drain Improvements
Construction work will close road between Southeast Boulevard and Hillside
Street and storm water drain improvements will close
Pawnee at Interstate 135 for approximately two months, beginning Monday, Sept. 19.
Through traffic will detour to Harry Street at Southeast Boulevard and Hillside streets.
Pawnee will remain open to local traffic on both sides of the interstate. Eastbound Pawnee traffic will not have access to Interstate 135. Westbound Pawnee will have access only to northbound Interstate 135. Access to area businesses will be maintained.
Part of a $6.6 million project to widen Pawnee to a five-lane roadway, the project will reconstruct an existing sanitary sewer access structure and provide storm drain improvements. The project has a target completion date of fall 2017.
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Check out what's happening
FREE Tech Training: Basic Photo Editing
Tuesday, October 18,
6:00 - 7:30pm at
Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th
We'll show you how to do some basic photo editing with a free online photo program. These programs will apply a quick fix or add a personal touch with creative effects, overlays, and borders. Must have basic keyboard and mouse skills. Registration is required, beginning Oct. 4; call 688-9361 or register online.
SCORE/Small Business Workshop: Business Insurance
Saturday, October 22,
Central Library,
This FREE program will show you the importance of insuring your business the right way. You will also learn about business start-up resources available at the library. Registration is required and ends October 21; call 261-8507 or
register online.
November is Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Month! Create young readers wi
th the Wichita Public
Library during this month-long celebration that kicks off with a special event at Evergreen Branch Library at 10:30am on Saturday, November 5.
With this year's book being "Bear Sees Colors" we'll get a visit from one of Bear's animal friends thanks to the Great Plains Nature Center!
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1-Day Fruit Bouquet Workshop
Youth Class: Ages 10-15 Saturday, October 29th 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. $13
Adult Class: Ages 16+ Wednesday, November 16th 6:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m. $13
Registration must take place at least two days prior to class. No same day registration will be accepted.
Participants can register by phone at 303-8015, in person at any local recreation center or on-line at Wichita.gov/ParkandRec
Class held at Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
2755 E 19th St Wichita, KS 67214
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Updates from District I &
Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
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DISTRICT I-CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
1. 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: Douglas Avenue is one lane each direction from Oliver to Edgemoor. Access to local businesses will
be maintained during construction. Intermittent flagging of traffic may occur during work hours.
2. Oliver, 17th Street N. to 21st Street N.: Utility relocation work is in progress in preparation for a future project that
will reconstruct the intersection of 17th St. & Oliver in 2017.
Traffic Impact: Southbound Oliver is CLOSED at 21st St. until mid-October. 17th St. is open to Belmont St., but no
access to Oliver from 17th St. Traffic is detoured to Hillside.
3. 37th, Oliver to Woodlawn: The project will widen 37th Street from a two-lane to a three-lane roadway with curb and
gutter, and an underground storm sewer. On-street bike lanes and sidewalk along both sides of the street are proposed
as well.
Traffic Impact: 37th will be closed to through traffic during the initial stages of the project beginning the second week
in October. Access to local businesses will be maintained during construction. Intermittent flagging of traffic may
occur during work hours.
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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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Education, Employment & Job Training
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Need Employment or Training Assistance?
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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 to schedule an appointment.
Click here for job daily job postings.
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Community Activities & Services
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Find out how
homeownership
can change your life!
When you own a safe, affordable home you and your family will feel more secure and independent. Your children will do better in school.
Come to a meeting at Wichita Habitat for Humanity and find out how you can make this happen.
Meetings will be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 22
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and at 5:30 p.m. on
Thursday, November 3, and Wednesday, November 9. We will also
host an additional meeting in Spanish on Oct. 22 at 10 a.m.
Meetings are held at our offices at 130 E. Murdock St., between Main and Market streets.
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The 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 preparers.
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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Project Access and its community partners serve patients in many locations. Eligible uninsured patients are enrolled for limited periods of time to address immediate medical needs. Once enrolled, patients have access to a variety of specialists, as well as prescription medication, durable medical equipment and diabetic supplies.
Eligible patients can be referred by participating physicians throughout Sedgwick County.
Additional key partners are community clinics and the Department for Children and Families (DCF). Patients who receive primary care at certain community clinics may be referred to Project Access and enrolled by an onsite DCF eligibility specialist.
Eligible patients are referred to Project Access by providers at the following sites:
For more information call
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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
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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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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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