Wichita County public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed industrial revenue bonds for the Hyde Park Flats LLC housing project, consider first reading of ordinances revising illegal camping and pedestrian conduct rules, and discuss an implementation strategy for the downtown parking plan. The consent agenda includes approval of 16 Affordable Housing Fund agreements for Wichita Habitat for Humanity and amendments for Residential Housing Solutions, as well as a property sale at 800 East Pawnee Avenue and a water service agreement with Rural Water District #3.
- Public hearing and resolution of intent for Industrial Revenue Bonds (Hyde Park Flats LLC)
- First reading of ordinances on illegal camping, aggressive conduct repeal, and pedestrian conduct
- Downtown Parking Plan Implementation Strategy discussion
- Approval of 16 Affordable Housing Fund agreements for Habitat for Humanity and 6 amendments for Residential Housing Solutions
- Sale of city-owned property at 800 East Pawnee Avenue
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council is holding a special meeting to review the Jensen Hughes Post-Incident Analysis of the Brookhollow Fire Incident. This is the only item on the agenda. No other business, votes, or public hearings are scheduled.
- Jensen Hughes Post-Incident Analysis of Brookhollow Fire Incident (report attached as PDF)
City Council
The Wichita City Council will hold public hearings on a TIF project plan, community improvement district, and industrial revenue bonds for development at 333 E. English. They will also consider a 100% property tax exemption for C.E. Machine Co., a five-year police union memorandum of agreement, and multiple infrastructure projects including dirt street paving and sidewalk improvements. Several zoning changes and ordinance amendments are on the agenda, including a speed limit update and public comment rules. Consent items include liquor licenses and design agreements.
- Public hearing on TIF project plan, CID, and IRBs for 333 E. English (District I)
- 100% property tax exemption for C.E. Machine Co. for up to 10 years
- Memorandum of Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police for 2024-2026
- Funding for 2025 Dirt Street Paving Program (Districts III, IV, VI)
- Zone change request at 7722 West Maple Street from SF-5 to MF-18 with Protective Overlay #445
City Council
The Wichita City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 3, 2024. Key actions include first reading of ordinances adjusting water and sewer rates for 2025, approving a new police union contract, and authorizing heavy equipment replacement. The council will also decide on zoning requests such as a conditional use for parking and a planned unit development amendment for the Crown Uptown Theater. Public comments on topics like veteran homelessness and a corridor study will be heard.
- Water and sewer rate adjustments for 2025 (ordinances on first reading)
- 2025 Contract Renewal with Visit Wichita (tourism marketing)
- Overname 18th Street Bridge to honor Kit Paul 'Buster' Sanchez
- Conditional use request for ancillary parking at 123 & 125 S. Clifton Ave
- Crown Uptown Theater PUD amendment to increase capacity to 2,066 persons
City Council Workshop
The City Council Workshop will discuss proposed amendments to illegal camping ordinances and water supply resiliency. Members will also consider changes to City Council Policy #9 regarding zoning and planning items.
- Proposed amendments to illegal camping ordinances
- Drought response and water supply resiliency
- Potential changes to City Council Policy #9: Zoning and Other Planning Items
- Wichita Zoning Notification Letters
City Council
The City Council will hold a first reading of a bond ordinance authorizing up to $7.35 million in industrial revenue bonds for CW2, LLC / Fairbank Equipment. Four second-reading ordinances are up for adoption, including annexations and zoning changes on Tyler Road, 119th Street West, and near 53rd Street North. The public agenda includes a speaker opposing a gentleman's club opening in East Wichita. Consent items cover licenses, contracts, and a change order for pavement preservation.
- First reading of bond ordinance for $7,350,000 in industrial revenue bonds (Fairbank Equipment)
- Second reading: Ordinance 52-570 – annexation and rezoning south of 53rd Street North and North Meridian Avenue
- Second reading: Ordinance 52-571 – annexation east of 151st Street West for industrial use
- Second reading: Ordinance 52-572 – rezoning at 996 N Tyler Road from residential to General Office
- Public agenda: Tony Zavala speaking against a gentlemen's club in East Wichita
City Council
The City Council will seek direction on an implementation strategy for the Downtown Parking and Mobility Management Plan. The body is also considering budget adjustments for Public Works & Utilities and a contract for computer hardware.
- Agreement for Holocaust Memorial construction and maintenance in District VI
- Overestimate bid for downtown restroom and hydration station improvements
- Annexation requests for land south of West 53rd Street North and west of South 151st Street West
- Joint Funding Agreements with USGS for Equus Beds Aquifer
- Budget adjustments for Public Works & Utilities
City Council
The Wichita City Council will vote on several major items, including the allocation of $5,762,295 in ARPA funds and $6,373,756 in a development sub‑agreement to convert the former Park Elementary School at 1025 N Main Street into a Multi‑Agency Center. The council will also consider a $3,670,300 ARPA housing fund expenditure for 56 single‑family homes, approve a $5,761,? (typo)?? No, keep factual: approve the $5,762,295 ARPA allocation, and adopt a public‑hearing resolution for an industrial revenue bond request. Additional actions include a zone change request for 961 W 29th St N and approval of professional services contracts.
- Allocate $5,762,295 ARPA Revenue Replacement Funding and $6,373,756 development sub‑agreement for Multi‑Agency Center at 1025 N Main St
- Approve $3,670,300 ARPA Affordable Housing Funds to acquire 56 single‑family homes
- Public hearing and resolution of intent for Industrial Revenue Bonds for Air Capital Flight Line, LLC (District III)
- Adopt findings of MAPC and approve zone change from SF‑5 to LC at 961 W 29th St N (District VI)
- Approve professional services agreements for Violence Interrupter Program and Healthy Corner Store Initiative
City/County En Banc Meeting
The City/County En Banc meeting will include a discussion on crime and the local justice system. Representatives from the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, 18th Judicial District Court, Regional Forensic Science Center, County Department of Corrections, Wichita Police Department, Law Department, and Municipal Court will be present. The meeting will also feature an introduction of County Commission Chairman Ryan Baty and Mayor Lily Wu, followed by a question‑and‑answer session with the County Commissioners and City Council.
- Discussion on crime and local justice system issues with multiple agencies
- Introduction of Sedgwick County Commission Chairman Ryan Baty and Mayor Lily Wu
- Q&A session with Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners and Wichita City Council
City Council Workshop
The City Council Workshop will review the future of the current water treatment plant and proposed water and sewer rate adjustments for 2025. The body will also receive an overview of public art.
- Future of Current Water Treatment Plant
- Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments for 2025
- Public Art Overview