Neighbors and Friends,
I pray you’re staying safe as our community grapples with the effects of Covid-19. I’ve been working daily throughout this crisis to provide help and assistance to people in our community. If I or my office can assist you please reach out to me anytime. I will continue to pray that life gets back to normal for you, your family and our community.
It’s an honor to work for you.
Michael
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May 31, 2020 COVID-19 Daily Report
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Comparing case counts from yesterday to today:
- The United States of America case count increased from 1,756,170 to 1,775,125 (+ 1.1 percent).
- On Friday, the State of Kansas case count increased 4.1 percent, from 9,337 to 9,719.It was reported that 208 Kansans have passed away due to COVID-19.
- In Sedgwick County, case counts increased from 580 to 585 (+ 0.9 percent). There have been 428 residents recover and 21 residents have passed away from COVID-19.
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Sedgwick County recommends following Ad Astra Plan, increase gatherings of up to 20 people
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Following a discussion about reopening Sedgwick County, Commissioners voted not to impose additional limits, based on current conditions and recommend that Sedgwick County residents and businesses continue to adhere to the phases and guidance in the state’s Ad Astra plan, with the modification that it further defines public gatherings as persons commonly known to one another and allow gatherings of up to 20 individuals rather than 15.
During the special meeting, Dr. Garold Minns, the County’s Local Health Officer, noted that a majority of residents have followed prevention measures including social distancing which is a partial reason for low COVID-19 case counts in Sedgwick County.
This action was taken as a response to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s veto of House Bill 2054 that would have weakened the executive branch’s emergency power during the COVID-19 pandemic. The State has been in Phase 2 of the plan since Friday, May 22.
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County to Reopen Facilities to the Public
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The Sedgwick County main courthouse and Juvenile Courthouse reopened to the public on Tuesday, May 26. This reopening will ensure the health and safety of staff, clients, customers, and any person doing business with the County.
The main courthouse and Juvenile Courthouse will have a screening process for the public before they are granted access to the building. Facilities will be open to the public however; court hearings will be conducted by appointment only. Members of the public will be issued a mask to wear while in the building if they pass a screening process. Employees will wear masks while working closely with the public and while in public common areas.
The historic courthouse, Ronald Reagan, and several County facilities will have a phased reopening now through Friday, July 3 to ensure full safety measures for employees and the public are implemented. These facilities are closed to the public and services are primarily conducted virtually.
Both tag offices continue to be open to the public. Residents are encouraged to renew tags by mail, online, or via the iKan app. If there is a need to conduct title work, residents are asked to call the tag office to make an appointment. Customers will be limited to 15 people inside the facility in accordance with Phase 2 of the Ad Astra Plan.
Visit
www.sedgwickcounty.org
to find specific details regarding the County agency or facility with which you plan to do business.
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Project Begins near Campus High
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Construction is expected to begin this week on the Meridian portion of the improvement project at Campus High School that will add turn lanes, sidewalks, and a traffic signal. This will close the east-half of Meridian adjacent the Campus High School, but two-way traffic will be maintained on Meridian.
The project is funded by both Sedgwick County and the Haysville School District, totaling $435,404. It should be complete this August.
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Household Hazardous Waste Events Scheduled
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The Sedgwick County Household Hazardous Waste Remote Collection will collect material at various events across the county. These events are free to all Sedgwick County Households.
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 6 at Garden Plain High School Football Field Parking Lot, 900 N. Section Line Rd. in Garden Plain
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 26 at Chisholm Trail Sports Complex, 1001 E. Ross in Clearwater
Please bring: paint, batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, household cleaners, fertilizers, pesticides, solvents, pool chemicals, and fluorescent lights.
Please do not bring: waste generated by business or industries, tires, electronics,
televisions, explosives, ammunition, radioactive material, biologically active
substances, and empty containers.
IMPORTANT: Residents who attend the collection are asked to remain in their vehicle while
staff unload the material.
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2021 Budget in Development
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Commissioners held budget hearings in mid-May to learn more about the needs of County departments and ways to make services more efficient and more responsive to our residents.
The County Manager is expected to present the Recommended Budget on Wednesday, July 15. The public will be able to offer feedback during two public hearings (July 22 and August 3) and via an online form before the Commissioners are set to vote on the document on Wednesday, August 12.
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Health and Recovery Plan to Guide Reopening
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The Sedgwick County Health and Economic Recovery Plan is a recommended set of guidelines for local businesses and organizations to reference as they reopen to the public.
The plan is available at
www.sedgwickcounty.org
and will be updated based on Commission actions and new guidelines issued by Governor Kelly.
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Sedgwick County received $99,636,916.90 from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Of the funding received through the CARES Act, a total of $742,460.99 in spending authority has been utilized. Examples include:
- COVID-19 “hero pay”
- PPE procurement
- Hiring of specialized staff
Commissioners recently approved a request for $4,220,307.37 in budget authority for temporary hires, including 47 positions at SCHD.
A team of internal stakeholders and community partners to review CARES Act spending has been identified. The team will develop a strategic plan to prioritize CARES spending and a “notice of funding opportunities” to determine how CARES funds may be accessed by other agencies.
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Hiring for the Fight Against COVID-19
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When you join Sedgwick County, you will be an integral part of a team on the frontlines of keeping residents safe and healthy by ensuring that residents are able to get tested for COVID-19, data is analyzed and shared, education is provided, and cases and close contacts are investigated.
Temporary staff will work in a variety of roles to support the Sedgwick County Health Department in the fight against COVID-19. Positions vary from nurses, medical assistants, data analysts, disease investigators, data entry, and call center staff.
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316-660-9300
525 N. Main, Ste 320, Wichita, KS 67203
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Connect with Sedgwick County
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