Douglas County public meetings in 2024

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission will vote on several consent agenda items, including a $58,527 engineering contract for bridge repairs, tax roll adjustments, and a conditional use permit for equipment storage. The regular agenda includes approval of a revised agrivoltaics and vegetation management plan and a stormwater study for the Kansas Sky Energy Center solar project. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Contract with George Butler Associates, Inc. for engineering services, not to exceed $58,527, for Project 2027-B4 Bridge Repairs
• Conditional use permit UP-24-1008 for equipment storage at 1622 E. 1550 Rd.
• Revised Agrivoltaics and Vegetation Management Plan for CUP-23-00312 (Kansas Sky Energy Center)
• Stormwater Study for CUP-23-00312 Kansas Sky Energy Center
• FY 2025 Services Agreement with Artists Helping the Homeless, adding $36,000 for a total of $448,686

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission will consider approving a $71,499,782 Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal from JE Dunn for the JLE Addition/Remodel and Public Safety Building project, with a total county project budget of $81,982,074. The board will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a $75,000 technology fund transfer, revisions to county code for parks and fairgrounds, a lease amendment with the Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority, a 60-month printer lease with SumnerOne, Inc., and a memorandum of understanding with the City of Lawrence for an emergency shelter property. Regular agenda items include a 2025 community partner agreement with the Douglas County Extension Council and an animal control code update.

• Contract Amendment #1 and GMP with JE Dunn for $71,499,782; total project budget $81,982,074
• 60-month lease of multifunction devices to SumnerOne, Inc. for $45,516.32 annually, $232,581.60 total
• Transfer of $75,000 from Register of Deeds technology fund to countywide technology fund
• Revisions to County Code Chapter 8 (Parks, Fairgrounds) via Resolution No. 24-35
• Memorandum of Understanding with City of Lawrence for emergency shelter property acquisition

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2024 amended county budget, and will decide on several consent agenda items including a $49,665 Community Development Block Grant for rent and utility assistance. The board will also consider approving the County Administrator's employment contract, a 2025 legislative statement, and a real estate sale of part of Franklin Cemetery to the Archdiocese of Kansas City. Two cereal malt beverage license notices for Clinton Marina are on the consent agenda, and the 2025 substance use treatment allocations are for information only.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2024 Amended County Budget
• Authorize signing of $49,665 CDBG agreement for Housing Stabilization Collaborative Rent/Utility Assistance
• Approve employment contract for County Administrator
• Authorize sale of portion of Franklin Cemetery to Archdiocese of Kansas City
• Cereal malt beverage license notices for Clinton Marina (on and off premises) at 1329 E 800 Road

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission will consider awarding a $1,971,515.92 construction contract to Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc. for Project 2022-C1, which replaces culverts and paves Route 1061 from N700 to N900. The board will also receive updates on the JLEC Addition/Remodel and Public Safety Building projects, with a guaranteed maximum price expected in December. Other items include approving tax roll adjustments and the 2025 Legislative Statement.

• Award $1,971,515.92 contract to Bettis Asphalt & Construction for Route 1061 culvert replacements (N700 to N900), with up to 5% change orders
• Approve commission order #24-119 for tax roll adjustments (ownership corrections and valuation changes)
• Approve 2025 Legislative Statement
• Receive update on Senior Resource Center (informational only)
• Work session: JLEC Addition/Remodel and Public Safety Building design and construction updates (no action)

Special Meeting

The Douglas County Commission is holding a special meeting solely to canvass the results of the November 5, 2024 General Election. This is a procedural step to officially certify the election outcomes.

• Canvass of November 5, 2024 General Election results

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission will consider awarding two construction contracts totaling over $2.2 million for bridge repairs and culvert replacements, along with several other public works actions, a rezoning, and a conditional use permit. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Community Foundation Week and approval of routine consent agenda items.

• Award $252,194 contract to Wildcat Construction for Project 2024-B5 Bridge Repairs
• Award $1,971,515.92 contract to Bettis Asphalt for Route 1061 Culvert Replacements
• Rezone 11.1 acres at 1760 E 1100 Rd from CP to AG-2
• Conditional use permit for heavy equipment storage at 1760 E 1100 Rd
• Cereal malt beverage license for Trivedi Wine

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission will consider authorizing the County Administrator to sign new data-sharing agreements for the My Resource Connection (MyRC) system, which coordinates care for clients across multiple agencies. They will also vote on extending contracts to obligate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds before the December 31, 2024 deadline. Several informational items are on the agenda, including the Entrepreneur Listening Project, a Washington Creek nature-based solutions report, and the 2025 Legislative Statement. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Operation Green Light honoring veterans.

• Authorize County Administrator to sign Participating Entity Access Agreements for MyRC data sharing
• Consider approval of amendments to Douglas County Food Policy Council bylaws
• Authorize contract extensions and reclassification of funds to obligate ARPA funds before Dec 31, 2024
• Proclamation for Operation Green Light, Nov 4-11, 2024, honoring veterans
• Informational: Washington Creek Nature Based Solutions Final Report

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission will hold a work session on behavioral health crisis system oversight and a business meeting with several action items. Key decisions include approving a rezoning, establishing the Emergency Communications Center Board and bylaws, accepting a $50,000 Hunger Free Kansas grant, and approving various consent agenda items. The agenda also includes a proclamation for World Polio Day and an executive session.

• Rezoning Z-24-1003: 20.12 acres at 1231 N 400 Rd from AG-1 to AG-2
• Establish Emergency Communications Center Board and approve bylaws
• Accept $50,000 Hunger Free Kansas Transformation Grant for Indigenous Food System Study
• Approve acquisition of easements for CIP Project 2022-C1
• Cereal Malt Beverage Township Notice for Trivedi Wines LLC

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission meets Wednesday, October 9, 2024, to consider a consent agenda that includes awarding a $1,111,370.86 pavement chip-and-seal contract to Vance Brothers, Inc., authorizing bids for bridge repairs, and deciding two conditional use permits. The regular agenda includes results of a Classification and Compensation Study and a possible executive session with the County Counselor. The meeting also includes recognition of Kate Dinneen and general public comment.

• Award contract to Vance Brothers, Inc. for Project 2025-01 Pavement Chip and Seal at $1,111,370.86, with change orders up to 10%
• Authorize soliciting construction bids for Bridge Repair Project 2024-B5 on N 1100 Road bridges over Wakarusa River and Coal Creek
• Conditional use permit UP-24-1005 for a Day Care Center at 1411 East 1850 Rd (Resolution 24-29)
• Conditional use permit UP-24-1004 for Boat/RV Storage at 568 N. 1800 Rd (Resolution 24-30)
• Review and approve Adult Community Corrections SFY 2024 Year-End Report; consider Classification and Compensation Study recommendations

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission meets Wednesday, October 2, 2024, with a 4:00 p.m. work session on the Heritage Conservation Council's 2024 update (no action) and a 5:30 p.m. business meeting. On the regular agenda, the Board will consider approving a Low-Income Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Rebate Pilot Program. The consent agenda includes road easement acquisitions, a hazard mitigation plan, tax roll adjustments, and a $540,770 truck purchase.

• Regular agenda: Low-Income Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Rebate Pilot Program, with a motion to approve and authorize staff to move forward
• Public Works: purchase of two 2026 Mack GR64FR trucks with dump beds, snowplows, and spreaders for $540,770.00 via Missouri DOT Contract #IFB605CO23002393 with Nextran Truck Centers
• Public Works: easement acquisitions for CIP Projects 2022-C1 and 2022-31, and a culvert replacement easement on N 900 Road (Project 2018-51)
• Emergency Management: adoption of the Kansas Homeland Security Region K Hazard Mitigation Plan
• County Clerk: Commission Order #24-118 for Tax Roll Adjustments; proclamations for National 4-H Week (Oct. 6-12) and Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission meets Wednesday, September 25, 2024, to consider a consent agenda that includes a $75,550.10 engineering contract with Finney & Turnipseed, LLC to design the replacement of Bridge 0700-2330 on N 700 Road over Captain Creek, and a resolution setting maximum weight limits for county bridges. The meeting also includes a general public comment period and an informational update on Mobile Integrated Health from Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical, with no action requested. The agenda text provided ends mid-sentence in the contract's project schedule section, so later agenda items may not be fully reflected.

• Engineering contract with Finney & Turnipseed, LLC for Project 2025-B3, replacement of Bridge 0700-2330, at a not-to-exceed cost of $75,550.10
• Bridge 0700-2330 carries N 700 Road (Route 460) over Captain Creek in Palmyra Township; built in 1972 and one of 19 load-posted county bridges
• Resolution 24-27 to set maximum weight limits for county-maintained bridges, repealing Resolution 23-34
• Approval of Accounts Payable
• Mobile Integrated Health update from Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical (informational only, no action)

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission meets Wednesday, September 18, 2024, to consider accepting a $91,900 state grant for juvenile detention behavioral health services and creating a dedicated fund for it. The board will also hear an update on a proposed $250,000 partnership with the Kansas Land Trust to support private land conservation easements using American Rescue Plan Act funds. Other items include an extension of the fire medical cooperation agreement with the City of Lawrence and an executive session with legal counsel.

• Resolution No. 24-26 to establish a Juvenile Detention Center Grant fund
• Acceptance of a $91,900 SFY2025 Juvenile Detention Center Behavioral Health Services Grant from the Kansas Department of Corrections
• Update on allocating up to $250,000 in ARPA funds for a Kansas Land Trust conservation easement pilot project
• Consider authorizing an extension of the Cooperation Agreement with the City of Lawrence for Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical
• Executive session for attorney-client consultation with the County Counselor

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission meets Wednesday, September 11, 2024, to consider a consent agenda and regular agenda items. Decisions include awarding a $481,932.71 parking lot repair contract to All Pro Asphalt & Maintenance LLC, executing a $791,367.00 courthouse masonry restoration agreement, and adding $75,000.00 to the Treasurer Office remodel budget. The Commission will also consider a special event permit for Garrett's Haunted Farm and take general public comment.

• Parking lot repairs at the Fairgrounds, Human Services Building, and Juvenile Detention Center: contract with All Pro Asphalt & Maintenance LLC for $481,932.71
• Historic Douglas County Courthouse above-grade masonry restoration: agreement with Restoration & Waterproofing Contractors, Inc. for $791,367.00
• Treasurer Satellite Office Remodel: additional $75,000.00, bringing total anticipated project budget to $1,678,275.00
• Special event permit ZSEP-2024-0002 for Garrett's Haunted Farm at 1387 E 1650 Rd, Lawrence, KS, for a Halloween festival and zombie paintball hunt from September 26 to November 3, 2024
• Commission order #24-117 for tax roll adjustments on four properties, including reductions of $30,860, $37,900, $109,880, and $34,740

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission meets Wednesday, September 4, 2024, with a 4:00 p.m. work session on a Flexible Housing Pool presentation and a 5:30 p.m. business meeting. The work session is informational only, with no action requested; the FY 2025 budget includes $600,000 in ongoing Behavioral Health Sales Tax funding for the program. The business meeting includes a consent agenda and one regular agenda item on a solar measurement device permit.

• Work session: Flexible Housing Pool presentation, funded with $600,000 in FY 2025 Behavioral Health Sales Tax money; no action requested
• Consent agenda: authorize Public Works Director to solicit bids for Project 2025-01 Chip and Seal pavement maintenance
• Consent agenda: adopt Resolution No. 24-25 for text amendment TA-22-00031, Wind Energy Conversion Systems Standards
• Consent agenda: approve Commission Order #24-116 for Tax Roll Adjustments
• Regular agenda: Temporary Business Use Permit ZTBU-2024-0005 from William Wilkins of NextEra Energy Resources for a Solar Meteorological Measurement Device northwest of N. 600 Road and E. 2400 Road, September 4, 2024, through September 4, 2027

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission meets August 28, 2024, with a 4:00 p.m. work session on the JLEC remodel and Public Safety Building project updates (information only, no action). The 5:30 p.m. business meeting includes a proclamation recognizing the Community Health Facility's 25th anniversary, a consent agenda, and public hearings on the 2025 county budget, exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate, and the Consolidated Fire District #1 budget and rate. The commission will also consider a sheriff's contract with Turn Key Health Clinics for inmate medical services and a 9-1-1 overflow MOU with Ford County.

• Public hearing and roll call vote on exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate for Douglas County and Cemetery Special Districts, with Resolution No. 24-23
• Public hearing and adoption of the 2025 Douglas County Operating and CIP Budget
• Public hearing and roll call vote on exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate for Consolidated Fire District #1, with Resolution No. 24-24
• Sheriff contract with Turn Key Health Clinics for inmate medical services effective October 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025, with four annual renewals
• MOU between Douglas County Emergency Communications and Ford County Emergency Communications for 9-1-1 overflow capabilities

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission meets Wednesday, August 21, 2024, for a 4:00 p.m. work session with the K-State Research and Extension Council. The agenda states no action will be taken and the session is informational only; no public comment is taken at work sessions and there is no business meeting that night. The presentation covers the history of Extension Councils and related statutes, funding sources, existing county support, and services.

• Work session with the Extension Council; recommended motion is no action, informational purposes only
• No public comment at work sessions; no business meeting scheduled that evening
• Presentation topics: history of Extension Councils and related statutes, funding sources, existing county support, services overview
• Extension Council background: 24 elected officials, no taxing authority, funded by Federal, State and County partners
• Extension reported reaching 13,936 Douglas County residents in 2023, with 400+ volunteers contributing 17,755 hours valued at $594,614.95

Special Meeting

The Douglas County Commission is holding a special meeting on August 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Election Office, 711 W 23rd Street, Lawrence, KS. The only agenda item is canvassing the August 6, 2024 primary election. No other business is listed.

• Canvass of the August 6, 2024 primary election
• Special meeting held at the Election Office, 711 W 23rd Street, Lawrence, KS

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission meets Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. to consider a consent agenda and two solar-energy items: a site plan for the Stull Solar Farm at the NW corner of E. 400 and N. 1700 Roads, and a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with Free State Solar Project LLC. The board will also vote on accepting the 2023 financial statement and closing out the FY 2023 audit. Note: the agenda text supplied was partly garbled by PDF rendering errors, so some details could not be read.

• Site plan SP-24-1018 for the Stull Solar Farm at the NW corner of E. 400 and N. 1700 Roads
• PILOT agreement between Free State Solar Project LLC and the Board of County Commissioners
• Accept the 2023 financial statement and conclude the FY 2023 audit
• Consent agenda: authorize bidding for 2024 parking lot improvements at the Fairgrounds, 2518 Ridge Court, and the Juvenile Detention Center
• Consent agenda: SFY 2024 Kansas Department of Corrections Juvenile Quarterly Grant Budget Amendment and Accounts Payable

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission meets Wednesday, August 7, 2024, with a 4:00 p.m. work session on the 2025 Consolidated Fire District No. 1 budget and the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, which is informational only with no action taken. At the 5:30 p.m. business meeting, commissioners will consider a Cooperative Project Agreement and a Right of Way Turnback Agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation and the City of Lawrence for the South Lawrence Trafficway expansion, plus a Memorandum of Understanding with KDOT for that expansion and the extension of Wakarusa Drive/County Route 5. The consent agenda includes approval of Accounts Payable, and general public comment is scheduled before regular agenda items.

• Work session on the 2025 Consolidated Fire No. 1 budget and 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (informational only, no action)
• Vote on a Cooperative Project Agreement and Right of Way Turnback Agreement with KDOT and the City of Lawrence for the South Lawrence Trafficway expansion
• Vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with KDOT for the South Lawrence Trafficway expansion and extension of Wakarusa Drive/County Route 5
• Consent agenda: approval of Accounts Payable
• Fire district plans to buy battery-powered extrication equipment ('jaws of life') at approximately $15,000 per set

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission meets July 31, 2024, to consider a one-time $105,000 funding request for Diversify Douglas County, a minority-owned business loan program, and to vote on a special event permit for an outdoor concert at 292 N. 2100 Rd. in Lecompton. The consent agenda includes initiating two zoning text amendments — one revising home occupation standards and another adding battery energy storage systems, data centers, and digital asset retrieval as conditional uses. The Commission will also consider authorizing an amended $57,833 Outside Agency Funding Agreement with the Lawrence Douglas County Health Department. A proclamation for National Health Care Week (Aug 4-10) is also on the agenda.

• One-time 2024 funding of $105,000 for Diversify Douglas County minority-owned business loan program
• Special event permit for outdoor concert by The Burning Barrel, LLC on Sept 7, 2024, 2-11 PM at 292 N. 2100 Rd., Lecompton
• Amended Outside Agency Funding Agreement with Lawrence Douglas County Health Department for $57,833
• Text amendment to revise home occupation standards and registration process
• Text amendment to add battery energy storage systems, data centers, and digital asset retrieval as conditional uses

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission meets July 24, 2024, to consider a consent agenda that includes a $383,440 payment for a scheduled voting equipment upgrade, a $90,895 engineering contract for Bridge 1400-2342, and adoption of the Douglas County Open Space Plan. The agenda also includes a mail scanner purchase for the Sheriff's Office, a 2024 fair beer garden request, and an emergency operations plan. Two informational items cover American Rescue Plan Act open space funding and the Food Policy Council.

• County Clerk requests approval of $383,440.00 to complete scheduled upgrade of voting equipment
• Public Works seeks a not-to-exceed $90,895.00 contract with BG Consultants Inc. for engineering services on Project 2026-B3, Replacement of Bridge 1400-2342
• Administration proposes Resolution No. 24-22 adopting the Douglas County Open Space Plan
• Sheriff requests waiver of formal bidding to purchase a Mailsecur scanning system from Raysecur
• Fair Board asks to extend alcohol sales agreement for a beer garden at the 2024 Douglas County Fair

Special Meeting

Douglas County, KS is holding a special meeting on July 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Public Works Training Room, 3755 E 25th Street, Lawrence, KS 66046. The only agenda item is budget deliberation, scheduled from 9:00 to noon, if needed. The agenda does not list any specific budget items, votes, or dollar amounts.

Special Meeting

Douglas County, KS is holding a special meeting on July 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Public Works Training Room, 3755 E 25th Street, Lawrence, KS 66046. The agenda lists a single item: budget deliberations from 9:00 to noon. No specific budget figures, departments, or decisions are detailed in the supplied agenda text.

• Special meeting for budget deliberations, 9:00 a.m. to noon
• Held at Public Works Training Room, 3755 E 25th Street, Lawrence, KS 66046

Special Meeting

The Douglas County governing body will meet for a special session dedicated to budget deliberations. The meeting is scheduled to take place from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

• Budget deliberations

Commission Board Meeting

The Commission will hold a three-day budget hearing starting at 9:00 a.m. covering economic development, infrastructure, and law enforcement. A separate business meeting at 5:30 p.m. will address equipment purchases, zoning updates, and grant awards.

• Proposed $50 biennial fee per advertised bedroom for Vacation Rental Registrations
• Purchase of a 2024 Case 590SN Extendahoe 4WD backhoe for $152,100.00
• Purchase of surveillance equipment and software for $299,100.00
• FY 2025 Permanent Families Fund grant award of $58,154.56 for the Citizen Review Board
• Conditional use permit for a private airstrip at 1222 N 200 Rd

Special Meeting

The Douglas County Special Meeting on July 9, 2024, continues budget hearings for various departments and organizations. The sessions cover behavioral health, targeted populations, health and human services, and core administrative functions.

• Budget hearing for Behavioral Health providers
• Budget hearing for Targeted Populations services
• Budget hearing for Health and Human Service agencies
• Budget hearing for Administration and Core Functions

Special Meeting

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct budget hearings. The first day focuses on emergency services, the justice system, the appraiser, and the county treasurer.

• Budget hearing for Emergency Services (LDCFM, ECC, EM)
• Budget hearing for Justice System (District Court, KHD)
• Budget hearing for Appraiser and County Treasurer

Commission Board Meeting

The Commission will consider several consent agenda items including IT security agreements and easement acquisitions. Regular agenda items include a contract for the Wakarusa Drive Extension and budget reallocations for the Mobile Response Team.

• IT agreement with Rubrik Backup Solution for $113,168.74
• 66-month Axon Justice contract for the District Attorney's Office with yearly costs ranging from $36,979.92 to $52,504.40
• Engineering services contract with BG Consultants, Inc. for Wakarusa Drive Extension up to $91,652.50
• Redirection of up to $45,000 from the Crisis Line budget for Mobile Response Team equipment
• Acquisition of easements for CIP Project 2024-54 and Project 2022-C1

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission will review a request for $1.5 million for the Bluestem Wellness Building and discuss the Bert Nash Youth Recovery Center. The board will also consider redirecting $27,500 in suicide prevention funds and authorizing judicial tax foreclosures.

• Proposed $1,500,000 one-time investment for Heartland Community Health Center's Bluestem Wellness Building
• Resolution No. 24-15 to institute judicial tax foreclosure on real estate delinquencies over three years past due
• Proposed redirection of up to $27,500 from HQ Kansas to Lawrence Douglas County Public Health
• Informational overview of the Bert Nash Youth Recovery Center
• Approval of the revised Lived Experience Compensation Policy

Commission Board Meeting

The Commission will review several consent agenda items, including a bridge replacement contract and medical waste certification. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Juneteenth and a review of the 2024 Solid Waste Management Plan.

• Engineering contract for Bridge 1800-1124 replacement not to exceed $127,284.84
• Juneteenth 2024 Proclamation
• CJS-KDOC JDC Behavioral Health Services Funding Application for FY 2025
• Medical Waste Processor Certification for Lawrence Memorial Hospital
• 2024 Solid Waste Management Plan Annual Review

Special Meeting

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will meet to canvass the results of the Special Bond Election for USD 348. The meeting may also include the election of Commissioner replacements if necessary.

• Canvass results of the USD 348 Special Bond Election
• Potential election of Commissioner replacements

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission will discuss the final draft of the Adapt Douglas County climate plan and consider a resolution to adopt it. The Commission will also consider a conditional use permit for the Kansas Sky Energy Center solar project.

• Resolution No. 24-13 to adopt Adapt Douglas County: A Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
• Resolution No. 24-14 granting a Conditional Use Permit for the Kansas Sky Energy Center solar system
• Commission Order #24-110 for Tax Roll Adjustments
• Commission Order #24-112 for Tax Roll Adjustments

Commission Board Meeting

The Commission will hold a work session regarding specialty court updates and consider several business items. These include a contract for highway de-icing salt, tax roll adjustments, and rezoning requests for 1898 & 1902 E. 56 Rd.

• Work session on Criminal Justice Services Specialty Courts update
• Approval of commission order #24-111 for tax roll adjustments
• Contract award to Central Salt for 3500 tons of de-icing salt for $170,765.00
• Conditional use permit CUP-23-00436 for outdoor sports/recreation at 1898 & 1902 E. 56 Rd.
• Rezoning Z-23-00435 of 34 acres at 1898 & 1902 E. 56 Rd. from AG-1/AG-2 to BSC

Commission Board Meeting

The Commission will consider adopting 'A Place for Everyone' as the community's strategic plan to end chronic homelessness. Other business includes a supportive housing update, a JLEC remodel project update, and several consent agenda items.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 24-09/No. 7540 (A Place for Everyone strategic plan)
• Five-year lease extension for 1006 New Hampshire Street for $691,141.80
• Approval of $132,858 for excess Workers' Compensation insurance coverage
• Text amendment AMDT-24-1000 to add Office use as a conditional use in certain zoning districts
• JLEC Remodel & Addition Project scope and design phase approval

Commission Board Meeting

The Commission will consider a text amendment regarding standards for Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS). This proposal involves updating Section 12-306-44 of the Zoning and Land Use Regulations for unincorporated Douglas County.

• Text Amendment TA-22-00031 regarding WECS standards
• Proposed changes to Section 12-306-44 of the Zoning and Land Use Regulations
• Approval of Accounts Payable via Consent Agenda

Commission Board Meeting

The Commission will hold a work session regarding wind energy conversion system standards, though no action is being taken at this time. The business meeting includes a discussion on integrating housing, behavioral health, and criminal justice services.

• Work session on Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) standards
• Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Crime Victims' Rights Week
• Commission Order #24-007 for tax roll adjustments
• Commission Order #24-009 for tax roll adjustments
• Discussion on housing, behavioral health, and criminal justice integration

Commission Board Meeting

The Commission will review data regarding the Douglas County Crisis Line and Mobile Response Team. Other business includes discussing vacation rental regulations and a proposed property tax rebate pilot program for veterans.

• Review of Douglas County Crisis Line and Mobile Response Team data
• Text amendment (TA-22-00145) to establish vacation rental guidelines
• Proposed Senior and Disabled Veterans Property Tax Rebate Pilot Program for 2025
• Site plan (SP-24-00031) for expansion at 1723 E. 1500 Rd.
• Solicitation of bids for 3,500 tons of highway de-icing salt

Special Meeting

The Douglas County Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit for a utility-scale solar energy system. The project involves approximately 604 acres of land near the intersection of US Highways 24 and 59. Because there is a valid protest petition, the Commission must reach a unanimous vote for approval.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP-23-00312 for Kansas Sky Energy Center
• Proposed solar facility on ~604 acres (part of a 1,105-acre set of parcels)
• Request to allow CAB lines for solar modules to be located aboveground
• Location: West of E. 1450/US Highways 24 and 59 and near E. 1500 and N. 2000 Roads

Commission Board Meeting

The Commission will consider several items including a text amendment for office zoning, a new healthcare plan renewal, and a funding agreement for mental health services. They will also review requests for equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office and Public Works.

• Zoning text amendment AMDT-24-1000 to allow 'Office use' as a conditional use in certain districts
• Purchase of a SOTER RS Full Body Security Scanning System for $147,500
• Purchase of a 2024 Caterpillar Compact Track Loader for $167,354.00
• Contract award to Scotwood Industries for dust control chemicals at $1.22 per gallon
• Community Partner Funding Agreement with Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center for $321,032

Commission Board Meeting

The Commission will hold a work session regarding the Kansas Sky Energy Center solar project and discuss a memorandum of understanding for the South Lawrence Trafficway West Leg Expansion Project. A special meeting will also be held to canvass the March 27, 2024, Presidential Preference Primary.

• Work session on Kansas Sky Energy Center solar project (CUP-23-00312)
• Authorization of MOU with City of Lawrence for South Lawrence Trafficway West Leg Expansion
• Canvass of the March 27, 2024, Presidential Preference Primary
• Approval of Accounts Payable

Commission Board Meeting

The Commission will consider several public works contracts for road materials, asphalt, and bridge overlays. Other items include a new county phone solution, herbicide supplies, and a site plan extension for Veritas Christian School.

• Asphalt mill and overlay contract for Project 2024-06 with Killough Construction Inc. for $1,121,840.12
• Bridge deck overlay contract for Project 2024-B4 with Louis Company LLC for $259,014.99
• Herbicide supply contract with Nutrien Ag Solutions for $125,290.24
• Five-year cloud phone solution agreement with UPNFiber at $10,510.00 per month
• Site plan extension request for Veritas Christian School at 960 E. 1296 Rd.

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission will discuss several administrative and public works items, including a major office remodel and legal service contracts. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Transit Driver and Worker Appreciation Week.

• Authorize $1,603,275 total budget and $1,256,000 construction contract with Icon Structures Inc for Treasurer Satellite Office remodel
• Approve $350,000 in blanket purchase orders for 2024 legal services split between Seyferth Blumenthal & Harris, LLC ($250,000) and Stevens & Brand LLP ($100,000)
• Acquisition of easements for CIP Project 2024-B1 channel maintenance near Lone Star Lake
• Approval of Commission Order #24-005 for various tax roll adjustments
• Proclamation for Transit Driver and Worker Appreciation Week, March 17-23, 2024

Commission Board Meeting

The Douglas County Commission will consider a $1,449,000 construction contract for the Board of County Commissioner Chambers remodel. The meeting also includes discussions on a $20,000 broadband grant match and a $700,000 contract amendment for health services.

• Chambers remodel construction contract with B.A. Green Construction Company Inc for $1,449,000
• Total project budget approval of $1,543,845 for the Chambers remodel
• Amendment to the KDHE Outreach, Prevention and Early Intervention Services contract for $700,000
• One-time $20,000 General Fund Reserves grant match for Midco Broadband Acceleration Grant
• Approval of the 2024 Noxious Weed Management Plan and 2023 Eradication Progress Report

Commission Board Meeting

The Board will consider an interlocal agreement with Lawrence, Eudora, and Baldwin City regarding the Emergency Communications Center's governance and funding. They will also review a schematic design update for the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center remodel and addition project.

• Interlocal agreement for Emergency Communications Center governance
• JLEC Remodel & Addition project schematic design update
• Renewal of Straight-Line Striping Inc. contract for $307,865.18
• Request to waive formal bidding for a $140,000–$220,000 x-ray body scanner
• Supplemental $30,000 funding for the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce

Commission Board Meeting

The Commission will review a public draft of the Douglas County Open Space Plan during a work session. The business meeting includes discussions on neighborhood revitalization at 900 Rhode Island St. and a conditional use permit for a vacation rental.

• Review of Douglas County Open Space Plan public draft
• Proposed 15-year, 70% Neighborhood Revitalization Area (NRA) for 900 Rhode Island St., Lawrence
• Conditional use permit (CUP-23-00383) for vacation rental at 724 E. 715 Rd.
• Appointment of candidates to the Treatment & Recovery Center Advisory Group

Commission Board Meeting

The Commission will consider a comprehensive plan amendment to Plan 2040 and updates to the Animal Control Code. The meeting also includes several authorizations for public works bidding and insurance renewals.

• Comprehensive plan amendment (CPA-23-00186) to Plan 2040, Chapter 8B
• Updates to Douglas County Animal Control Code and fee schedule
• Property and liability insurance renewal not to exceed $709,775.00
• Johnson County transportation study agreement up to $20,000.00
• Bids for rock aggregates, asphalt, and bridge deck maintenance

Commission Board Meeting

The Commission will consider awarding contracts for merchant card services and banking services. The agenda also includes requests for temporary business use permits regarding sonic detection units and a meteorological tower.

• Award contract for Merchant Card Services to Paymentus
• Award contract for Banking and Procurement Card Services to U.S. Bank
• Renew three Temporary Business Use permits for Sonic Detection and Ranging Units in Marion Township
• Temporary Business Use permit for a 60.26-meter meteorological evaluation tower near N 400 Road and E 550 Road
• Legislative update from Little Government Relations

Commission Board Meeting

The City and County commissions will hold a joint meeting to review 'A Place for Everyone,' a strategic plan to end chronic homelessness. The presentation outlines goals for increasing affordable housing, supportive housing, and emergency shelter services through 2028. No official action is required during this presentation.

• Presentation of 'A Place for Everyone' strategic plan for housing and homelessness
• Purchase of 2025 Mack Semi-Tractor from Nextran for $181,535.00
• Proposed KDOT agreement to treat noxious weeds on state highways
• Review of the Rural Housing Incentive District (RHID) for the City of Eudora
• Contract amendment for masonry restoration at the Douglas County Courthouse

Commission Board Meeting

The Commission will meet to elect 2024 officers and review several consent agenda items. Key discussions include purchasing new police vehicles and renewing emergency 911 software.

• Purchase of five 2024 Ford-F-150 Police Responder vehicles for $251,589.98
• 5-year renewal of Rave Smart 911 Software Suite for $124,387.50
• Authorization to solicit bids for rock road dust control chemicals
• Contract amendment for Judicial Law Enforcement Center design services
• Proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Month