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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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#1 It has been a pleasure to visit with families, neighborhood associations, businesses and organizations during the holidays.
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Boys and Girls Club Annual Christmas Program
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#2 On December 13, 2016 a Wichita Habitat for Humanity home dedication took place to welcome the Cruz Family as new homeowners in District I.
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Presentation of the Keys
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Ribbon Cutting
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Cruz Welcome Cake
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#3 Funding from the sale of the Hyatt are designated to assist transportation, infrastructure (neighborhood streets) and other improvements. As a Council, we are exploring options for the remaining funds.
#4 District I Breakfast will not be held in January due to the New Year Holiday. Please plan to join us on February 4, 2016.
#5 McAdams Recreation Supervisor, Larry Dennis, reported that the new Concession/Restroom building has been approved and is scheduled for installation at McAdams Park beginning the second week in January 2017. It will be located in the north park between the three baseball fields. The existing concession building will be, renovated, repurposed and used for storage of equipment. Another step towards realizing the tremendous potential of McAdams Park and Recreation Center!!!
McAdams revenue for 2016 increased over projections by over $13,000 over 2015 and cost recovery has continued to improve every year since 2013.
#6 Linwood Recreation Supervisor, Lisa Klaassen, reported that a recital was held for Linwood Ballet and Tap participants in the gym on Tuesday, December 6th. There were 24 participants who performed to a crowd of 175 parents, grandparents and other family members.
Linwood's Holiday Kid Konnection Camp is averaging 28 daily registrants with total revenue yet to be determined (program still in progress). Camp highlights feature Christmas & New Year's craft projects, decorating Christmas cookies, making "snow," and holiday bingo. Kid Konnection is a licensed camp program held on USD 259 ins-service days as well as holiday and Spring break. Cost is $18 per day per child and hours are from 7:00 am-6:00 pm.
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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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Buildable Residential Lots Created in 2016
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The Engineering Section of Public Works and Utilities plays a critical role in creating new buildable lots every year through the design and construction of water, sewer, drainage and paving projects. These projects are designed with staff oversight and approval, bid through the City's procurement system, then managed and inspected during construction by City staff again, with funding through special assessments. Over the last decade, new home construction has gone from boom to bust and is continuing its slow recovery. This year, Engineering bid 64 residential subdivision projects (16 sewer, 21 water, 22 paving and 5 drainage) totaling $8,946,000 (construction amount) with staff oversight provided throughout. These projects, combined with a handful of private contracts, created 603 new residential buildable lots in 2016.
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Have you scheduled a ride along with the Wichita Police Department?
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Complete Form at the Police Station of your choice
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Provide a copy of your ID/Driver's License
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Receive approval
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Schedule at least 3 days in advance
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Wear business casual attire
(no jeans, shorts, sweats or open-toed shoes)
Visit your nearest Patrol Station to sign up:
Patrol North:3015 E. 21st St.,350-3400
Patrol East: 350 S. Edgemoor,350-3420
Patrol South:211 E. Pawnee,350-3440
Patrol West:661 E. Elder,350-3460
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DCCCA has partnered with CityArts to offer a FREE Art classes for Middle school age youth in foster care in Wichita. We are enrolling now for Spring!
To qualify, youth must:
- Be in Foster Care at the time of enrollment
- Live or attend school in Wichita
- Be in grades 6th-8th
Class meets once a week either Monday or Tuesday, 4:15-6:15 pm
Transportation assistance may be available.
Apply thru the following link:
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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.
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Check out what's happening
Have any readers on your holiday gift list? Pick up some great books at the Holiday Used Book Sale at the Central Library. This 2-day sale will feature thousands of used books in good condition in nearly every genre. The book sale is run by the Friends of the Wichita Public Library, and money raised supports Library programs and services.
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Edgemoor Recreation Center
Winter Interim Classes: 1/2/17 - 1/13/17
Registration is currently taking place for the Interim Session. Located at 5815 E. 9th St. Call 688-9392 for more information
Forever Fit Tu.-begins 1/3 9:00-9:45a $5
Forever Fit Th.-begins 1/5 9:00-9:45a $5
Hula Hoop Workout Wed.-begins 1/4 5:30-6:15p $5
Stretch & Flex Wed.-begins 1/4 10:00-10:45a $5
Total Body Workout Tu.-begins 1/3 10:00-10:45a $5
Total Body Workout Th.-begins 1/5 10:00-10:45a $5
Pickleball - Adv. Skills & Play Sa.-12/17 9:00-11:00a $10
Pickleball - Adv. Skills & Play Sa.-1/7 9:00-11:00a ` $10
Pickleball - Open Gym Tu.-1/3 1:00-3:00p $2
Pickleball - Open Gym Fri.-1/6 1:00-3:00p $2
Pickleball - Open Gym Sat.-1/7 1:00-3:00p $2
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New Classes at District I
Recreation Centers
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2016 Ozone Season Ends;
2017 Planning Underway
Ozone season, beginning April 1st and ending October 31st, has come to a close. Each year the City of Wichita Air Quality Section monitors ground-level ozone pollution in South Central Kansas to ensure compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS), set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Ozone levels are considered to be out of compliance when the design value for a designated region exceeds 70 parts per billion (ppb). Results from the 2016 ozone season need to undergo quality assurance checks but currently the design value for this region is measured at 64 parts per billion (ppb), making it a successful ozone season.
The success of the 2016 ozone season is attributed to several factors. Many South Central Kansas businesses have partnered with the City of Wichita to create Ozone Action Plans and reduce emissions onsite. Also, annual emissions reported by industry sources are decreasing for the region and the entire state. Finally, while there was no shortage of hot, sunny weather this ozone season, the Wichita area did have consistent rainfall which helps remove emissions that form ozone from the atmosphere. Cloud cover also decreases sunlight intensity which reduces evaporative emissions that contribute to ozone formation.
Next year Ozone Season will begin March 1st and end October 31st; extending ozone season by one additional month and making it imperative that the community continues to be involved in actions that can reduce ozone-forming emissions. Staff continues to work with local businesses to further develop actions plans and identify new, potential partners.
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Updates from District I &
Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
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DISTRICT I-CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
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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.
2. 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.
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. The project also includes on-street bike lanes and sidewalk along both sides of the street.
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Click here to find up-to-date information regarding street maintenance in your area.
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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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Neighborhood Association Updates...
- NE Heights, Kenmar, Kenmar Providence, Matlock Heights, and NE Millair neighborhood associations hosted a combined Christmas Party with Santa and presents for all. Over 100 people attended.
- Schweiter Neighborhood Association conducted a canned food drive and collected 600lbs of food to support Helping Hands Food Pantry. The Helping Hands Food Pantry is located in New Hope Church,1400 George Washington Dr. it is for the zip code 67211 residents. Hours of operation are from 1-3 on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, each month.
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Education, Employment & Job Training
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YMCA Job Prep Program for Youth
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This free training program for youth ages 15-17 teaches basic skills such as interviewing, dressing appropriately, and financial responsibility to prepare graduates for summer employment with the Y and other area businesses.
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KANSEL Construction Class
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Community Activities & Services
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Become a Wichita Habitat for Humanity homeowner in 2017!
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Come to a meeting at Wichita Habitat for Humanity and find out how you can own a safe, affordable home.
Meetings are held on Jan. 5 and Jan. 11 at 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. A meeting in Spanish will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21.
Meetings are held at our offices at 130 E. Murdock St., between Main and Market streets.
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Senior Wednesday: January-March 2017
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Senior Wednesdays are always fun and there is something different to do; someone new to meet. There are also many senior activity centers in Wichita and the surrounding areas, so be informed. Be entertained. Be active.
To view upcoming events for January through March-Click Here
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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
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Have not subscribed to Cox High Speed Internet service for the last 90 day
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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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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