Sedgwick County Government: This Week In Sedgwick County - September 15, 2021

Press release from the Sedgwick County Government:

Nicole Gibbs

September 15, 2021

For Immediate Release
September 15, 2021

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Nicole Gibbs

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This Week in Sedgwick County - September 15, 2021

Board of County Commissioners

• The County Treasurer’s office presented a donation to the Fire District’s Clowns on behalf of the Treasurer’s Jean Charity.
• The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved meeting minutes for Aug. 18, 20 and 25.
• A proclamation was adopted declaring Sept. 17-23, 2021 as Constitution Vicki Timmons, Chair accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Mary Draper Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
• Commissioners approved a request by Jim Weber, Director of Public Works, to submit of a Letter of Intent for a grant to fund construction two dry detention ponds in the county that will reduce flooding along the Calfskin Creek in Wichita.
• Deputy County Manager Tim Kaufman gave a COVID-19 update. He shared a current status of COVID-19 in the county, concerns and future outlook. Currently, 50.2% of the eligible population (ages 12 and over) are fully vaccinated. There has been a 600% increase in sampling at the SCHD testing center since the week of June 28, 2021.

Upcoming Events

• Sedgwick County residents can request a bulky waste coupon that allows them to dispose of up to 1,000 pounds of bulky waste at no cost. This coupon is good starting today, Sept. 15 through Nov. 24. To get your coupon, visit org/environment.
• The Body of Christ ICT is hosting the 2021 Community Revival event Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2937 E Oaklawn Dr. For more information visit thebodyofchristict.org.
• The 4th Annual Latin Fest ICT will be held 11a.m.-11p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 in the Old Town District. Latin Fest ICT is a unique, cultural festival, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn more at https://www.latinfestict.com.
• The Heartland Wichita Black Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Awards Festival will be held 5-10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at McAdams Park, 1329 E.16th Street N, Wichita. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/HBCC316.
• Chapter 88 of the Experimental Aircraft Association is hosting their 2021 Fly In Event on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Col. James Jabara Airport, 3612 N. Webb Rd., Wichita. More information can be found at https://chapters.eaa.org/eaa88.
• The Vietnam Moving Wall will be in Valley Center Oct. 21-25. The Sedgwick County Register of Deeds Office will be onsite issuing cards and filing DD214’s on Saturday, Oct. 23. Volunteer and donation opportunities are available. For more information, visit http://www.themovingwall.org/.
• The Annual Veteran’s Day Parade will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 beginning in front of the Sedgwick County Courthouse promptly at 11 a.m.

View the entire meeting here: https://youtu.be/ZnE7AWyEX2E

This press release was produced by the Sedgwick County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.