Shawnee County public meetings in 2024

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of items, including training expenses for corrections staff, several contract approvals, and two large industrial revenue bond proposals. One bond proposal seeks $2 million for the Cillessen & Sons project, and another seeks $65 million for the Union Development Holdings project. Additional items include a $765,913.42 bridge replacement on NW 35th Street, a $187,459.20 cybersecurity contract with Optiv, and multiple social‑service contracts for 2025.

• Resolution No. 2024‑95: intent to issue $65,000,000 taxable industrial revenue bonds for Union Development Holdings project
• Resolution No. 2024‑94: intent to issue $2,000,000 taxable industrial revenue bonds for Cillessen & Sons project
• Award bridge replacement contract C460‑2024 to King Construction Co. for $765,913.42 on NW 35th Street over Soldier Creek tributary
• Contract C492‑2024 with Optiv for renewal of the Infinity cybersecurity program, costing $187,459.20
• Contract C451‑2024 with Heartland Coca‑Cola Bottling Company to be exclusive beverage provider for Parks + Recreation (2025‑2027)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners will consider approving various contracts, including a $277,403.57 subsidy for the Stormont Vail Events Center, and authorize the transfer of funds across multiple departments to cover operational and maintenance costs.

• Authorize $277,403.57 subsidy for Stormont Vail Events Center
• Authorize $148,344.00 contract with Helping Hands Humane Society
• Authorize $10,556.49 cloud software licensing renewal
• Authorize $207,092.16 Microsoft Azure platform renewal
• Authorize $71,000.00 federal grant award for Department of Corrections

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to hear presentations from United Way and the Historic Jayhawk Theatre. The meeting will be held at the County Administrative Building.

• United Way Check Presentation
• Historic Jayhawk Theatre Presentation
• Work session at County Administrative Building

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several high-cost contracts for social services and emergency infrastructure repairs. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a zoning amendment in Soldier Township and a regional solid waste management plan.

• Contract C428-2024 with Valeo Behavioral Health Care, Inc. for $2,750,000.00 for 2025 community mental health services
• Emergency purchase to repair a ruptured main water line at the Adult Detention Center estimated at $197,700.00
• Public hearing for Resolution No. 2024-83 to rezone property on NW Rochester Road from RR-1 to PUD
• Purchase of play equipment for Gage Park Playland improvements totaling $236,092.45
• Contract C429-2024 with TARC, Inc. for $1,059,951.00 for 2025 social services

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review a mental health dashboard from the Department of Corrections and receive updates from the Shawnee County Board of Health. The meeting will also include time for public comment and administrative communications.

• Department of Corrections Mental Health Dashboard presentation
• Shawnee County Board of Health updates
• Public comment period
• Administrative communications

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will review various service contracts, grant fund allocations, and personnel appointments. The body is deciding on several equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections, as well as liquor license renewals.

• Proposed $68,017.73 contract with Angel Armor for ballistic vests (2025-2030)
• Proposed $87,357.02 purchase for 47 sets of cell furniture for the Juvenile Detention Center
• Cereal Malt Beverage License renewals for Croco Store LLC, John's Food Center, and The Shack, Inc.
• Proposed $54,900 annual contract for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Shawnee County
• Penalty of $4,890.00 for American Medical Response (AMR) due to long response times

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session featuring a presentation on the Stormont Vail Events Center by Kellen Seitz. After the presentation, there will be a period for public comment followed by routine administrative communications. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss significant equipment acquisitions for Solid Waste and the Sheriff's Office. The body is also considering new procedures for public comment during meetings and several contracts for park and road improvements.

• Purchase of multiple Solid Waste trucks totaling $1,702,273
• Sheriff's Office vehicle and equipment requests totaling approximately $1,361,164
• Resolution No. 2024-77 to establish rules for public comment during meetings
• Contract C395-2024 for NW 94th Street culvert replacement at $111,000
• Cereal malt beverage licenses for TJ's Express, Seaman 66, Viking Express, and Corner21 Co Sports

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of contract approvals, including a shared‑cost software maintenance renewal for the Sheriff’s Office. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as a $9,000 medical director contract and several public‑works and court system contracts. Additional items cover park maintenance contracts and personnel approvals.

• Sheriff’s Office software maintenance renewal with Tyler Technologies, $342,456.26 (cost shared among multiple agencies)
• Contract C352-2024 for Medical Director Services, $9,000 annually
• Contract C353-2024 CrowdStrike subscription for District Court servers, $32,490
• Contract C365-2024 bridge inventory, inspection, and appraisal services, not‑to‑exceed $128,250
• Contract C366-2024 bridge replacement on NW Valencia Road, not‑to‑exceed $155,000

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners will conduct a walk-through of the Richard W. Barta Law Enforcement Training Center. The site is located at 7437 S.E. California Ave. No other agenda items are listed for this work session.

• Walk-through of Richard W. Barta Law Enforcement Training Center, 7437 S.E. California Ave.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including a permanent easement and a $3,187 payment for a bridge replacement on NW 35th Street. It will also vote on contracts for juvenile detention data sharing, a vehicle lease, and detention‑center training software. The most significant item is the approval of a Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks 80/20 grant that obligates up to $141,663.50, with a county match of $35,415.88, for the Family Park Trail, totaling $177,079.38.

• Permanent easement and $3,187 payment for bridge replacement on NW 35th Street (Consent A)
• Contract C317-2024 for data sharing between Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center and Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment (Consent B)
• Contract C349-2024: 60‑month lease of a Chevrolet Equinox from Enterprise Fleet Management (New Business B)
• Contract C346-2024: detention department training system software, initial cost $37,306.50 (New Business C)
• KDWP 80/20 grant for Family Park Trail: state $141,663.50, county $35,415.88, total $177,079.38 (New Business D)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to receive a presentation on Contract C71-2023 regarding Nurse Navigation. The discussion will focus specifically on Section 1 and Section 4 of the contract.

• Presentation on Contract C71-2023 (Nurse Navigation) by Nelson Casteel, Emergency Management

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several contract authorizations, resolutions, and acknowledgments, such as a pickle‑ball instructor contract, placement of NO ENGINE BRAKING signs, and renewals of security and subscription services. In new business they will vote on a $210,000 contract for a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, a $90,000 KDOT safety improvement project, a bridge replacement bid, and other service contracts and lease agreements. The meeting also includes items on a cereal malt beverage license for Forbes Golf Course and the appointment of a delegate to the KAC conference.

• Authorize Contract C335-2024 with TranSystems for a $210,000 Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
• Authorize Contract C334-2024 (KDOT/County Agreement 785-24) providing up to $90,000 for safety improvements on NW 42nd St.
• Approve Resolution No. 2024-69 for a 2025 cereal malt beverage license at Forbes Golf Course, 700 SW Capehart Rd.
• Authorize Contract C338-2024 for a 60‑month lease of a 2025 Ford F‑150 XLT 4x4 from Enterprise Fleet Management
• Approve purchase of a custom Explosive Magazine from ADS, Inc. for $44,023.90 under Sourcewell Contract #90122

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to receive a presentation on the annual findings of the Mayor's Taskforce against Domestic Violence from Becca Spielman.

• Presentation on Annual Findings of the Mayor's Taskforce against Domestic Violence

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board will review a consent agenda that includes several contracts and payments, such as a water system contract for the Elections Office and a $12,500 deposit for the Winter Wonderland event. In new business, the Commissioners will consider a $20 million design‑build contract for a Behavioral Health Unit at the Adult Detention Center, a $955,962.32 renewal of the Axon RTCC‑FUSUS system, and a $45,840 renewal of electronic health‑record software. Additional items include staffing requests for Solid Waste and other voucher and correction orders from the County Clerk.

• Authorize and execute Contract C331-2024, a $20 million amendment for the Behavioral Health Unit at the Adult Detention Center
• Renew contract C286-2022 with Axon for the RTCC‑FUSUS system at a total cost of $955,962.32 over five years
• Approve Contract C328-2024, a $12,500 deposit for the 2024 Winter Wonderland event at Lake Shawnee Campground
• Renew Contract C330-2024 for Custom Data Processing electronic health‑record software, estimated at $45,840
• Create additional driver and collector positions for the Solid Waste Department using user‑fee funded budget

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session where County Counselor Rich Eckert presents the results of the 2024 judicial foreclosure property tax sale for delinquent taxes. No other agenda items are listed.

• Presentation: Results of 2024 Judicial Foreclosure Property Tax Sale for Delinquent Taxes – Rich Eckert, County Counselor

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners will consider a settlement agreement, authorize payments for ambulance penalties and emergency electrical work, and approve contracts for snow plows, HVAC controls, and public safety improvements.

• Authorize payment of $3,950.00 to AMR for ambulance response penalties
• Authorize payment of $18,044.00 to McElroy's Electric for Courthouse cooling
• Authorize purchase of snow plow truck for $268,972.00
• Authorize HVAC controls upgrade for $46,625.00
• Authorize design services for NW 42nd Street safety improvements for $15,000.00

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on October 7, 2024. The meeting will include a presentation on the Third Quarter Anniversary and Retirement Recognition Program. The session will be streamed live online.

• Presentation: Third Quarter Anniversary / Retirement Recognition Program
• Work session streamed live on YouTube

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will review several service contracts, grant applications, and departmental expenditures. Key items include behavioral health funding, public works equipment, and health department staffing.

• Contract C313-2024 for WIC/Breastfeeding Peer Counselor services totaling $1,384,373.00
• Contract C310-2024 with Shirley Construction for North Annex restroom refresh for $177,626.00
• Acceptance of a $725,948.00 Second Chance Act Grant for behavioral health services
• Contract C309-2024 with Tyler Technologies for $35,048.46 and Contract C311-2024 with Imaging Office Systems for $47,375.00
• Resolution No. 2024-64 assessing annual delinquent sewer fees and allowing statutory liens

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on September 30, 2024. Commissioners will hear a presentation about the Heritage Hall Renovation Project from Kellen Seitz. The meeting will also include a period for public comment and routine administrative communications.

• Heritage Hall Renovation Project presentation by Kellen Seitz
• Public comment period
• Administrative communications

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board will consider a resolution authorizing a temporary 2024 Cereal Malt Beverage License for Happy Bassett Brewing Company to sell beer at the "Tales and Ales" event at Lake Shawnee on September 28, 2024. Additional items include approvals for equipment purchases, software contracts, bridge project easements, and a solid‑waste truck acquisition. The Commissioners will also vote on increasing the UMB credit‑card control account limit and on a one‑time retention bonus for the Sheriff’s Office communications division.

• Approve Resolution No. 2024‑63 for a temporary 2024 Cereal Malt Beverage License for Happy Bassett Brewing Company at the "Tales and Ales" event, Lake Shawnee, September 28 2024.
• Authorize Contract C298‑2024 with Snyk, Inc. for software vulnerability scanning services at a cost of $3,500 from the 2024 Information Technology budget.
• Approve settlement payments of $1,000 and $4,517 for permanent right‑of‑way easements related to bridge replacement projects on NW 35th Street, funded by the County Bridges portion of the 1/2 cent sales‑tax program.
• Increase the UMB credit‑card control account limit from $5,000 to $10,000 for the Board of County Commissioners and Human Resources departments.
• Approve purchase of a one‑ton pickup truck from Briggs Dodge Ram Fiat for $55,740, funded by the 2024 Solid Waste Operational Fund.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on September 23, 2024. Commissioners will hear a presentation on a Class A Commercial Driver’s License pilot program for new hires from Public Works, presented by Curt Niehaus. The meeting will also include a period for public comment and administrative communications.

• Class A CDL pilot program presentation for new hires – Public Works (Curt Niehaus)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda that includes several contracts, reimbursements, and acknowledgments. New business items include multiple contract approvals for parks, public works, and other departments, as well as a surplus forklift sale. The most significant new business item is a $5,458,045.82 road improvement project on SW Auburn Road. The meeting also covers budget review and appointments to advisory boards.

• Approve $5,458,045.82 road improvement contract on SW Auburn Road (Public Works)
• Approve $44,650.18 purchase of a FARO Focus Scanner for the Sheriff's Office
• Approve $75,000 Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Family Park project
• Approve $23,350 wall repairs at Breezeway Park (Keystone Masonry, LLC)
• Approve $2,492.57 contract with CivicPlus for Court webpage hosting services

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on September 16, 2024. Commissioners will hear a presentation of the Extension Office Quarterly Report by Candis Stiles. The session will include a period for public comment and routine administrative communications. No specific actions or votes are listed.

• Extension Office Quarterly Report presentation – Candis Stiles
• Public comment period
• Administrative communications

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will review several contracts, including an inmate housing agreement and road improvement easements. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a new fire station in Monmouth Township.

• Agreement with Prairie Band Potawatomie Nation to house inmates at $100.00 per day
• Payment of $47,050.00 for right-of-way easements on SW Auburn Road
• Public hearing for a fire station Conditional Use Permit in the 5400 Block of SE 61st Street
• Grant application for rentable cabins at Lake Shawnee Campground estimated at $297,979.00
• Purchase of up to 12,000 tons of sand from Mid-States Materials, LLC at $12.85 per ton

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board will hold public hearings on several property‑tax levy resolutions that exceed the revenue‑neutral rates for the 2025 budget, including general county and sewer district levies. A public hearing on the proposed 2025 county budget will also be conducted. The meeting includes a consent agenda with multiple contract approvals, payments, and new business items such as water line relocation, bridge design services, de‑icing salt purchase, corrections agreements, and a body‑worn camera purchase.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 2024‑58 authorizing a property‑tax levy exceeding 46.561 mills for the 2025 budget
• Public hearings on Resolutions No. 2024‑59 and 2024‑60 authorizing sewer district tax levies exceeding 7.290 and 20.144 mills
• Contract C281‑2024 with Alpha Media for seven months of high‑school sports advertising, total $4,500
• Contract C277‑2024 with Rural Water District #8 to relocate a water line, cost $16,532 funded from the Public Works Special Bridge fund
• Purchase of 10 body‑worn cameras from Axon for $28,425, to be paid over three years

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will review several departmental contracts, including facility construction and inmate services. The body is also considering personnel changes in Parks + Recreation and equipment purchases for Solid Waste and the Sheriff's Office.

• Contract C273-2024 for Behavioral Health Unit site construction services at a guaranteed maximum price of $2,653,518.00
• Contract C270-2024 with SAMCO Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning for $8,430.00 for Election building HVAC repair
• Sole source purchase of a PAR-KAN Easy Dump for $32,985 from Key Equipment
• Purchase of LPRs and cameras from Turn-Key Mobile for $172,400.00 funded by 2023 COPS Grant
• Penalty of $3,380.00 for American Medical Response (AMR) due to long response times in June 2024

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several contracts, easements, and grant amendments. Items include a permanent easement for a road improvement on SW Auburn Road and multiple Women, Infants, and Children service contracts. The agenda also contains a proposal to receive $5 million in grant funding for a new Behavioral Health Unit facility. Additional items cover park improvements, bridge change orders, and administrative matters.

• Authorize Contract C262-2024 with Kansas Dept. of Aging & Disability Services for $5 million FY2025 and $5 million FY2026 grant to build a Behavioral Health Unit
• Approve permanent easement (Tract 4) for SW Auburn Road improvement between SW 29th St and K‑4 Highway, settlement $16,000
• Authorize Contract C258-2024 with Wabaunsee County for WIC services, budget $7,927 funded by Kansas DHHE
• Authorize Contract C259-2024 with Osage County for WIC services, budget $33,120 funded by Kansas DHHE
• Authorize Contract C260-2024, a Right of Entry Permit with the City of Topeka for Oakland Pool property

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board will present the City of Topeka Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and consider a consent agenda that includes law‑enforcement training, a $22,000 K9 purchase, temporary right‑of‑way easements, several contracts, and grant applications. New business items include a request for design services for a high‑risk rural roads project, a $51,544.50 sidewalk and ADA‑ramp contract at Veteran’s Park, and appointments to the Parks + Rec Advisory Board. The meeting also covers budget discussion and public comment.

• Approve purchase of two dual‑purpose K9s for approx. $22,000 (Hill Country Dog Center, Boerne, TX)
• Authorize settlement payments for temporary right‑of‑way easements on NW 46th Street: $1,800, $1,000, and $820
• Award Contract C255‑24 to Greencare for concrete sidewalks and ADA ramps at Veteran’s Park at a cost of $51,544.50
• Request approval to apply for the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for $75,000 for the Community Corrections program
• Renew Regional Public Health Emergency Preparedness Contract C257‑24 with KDHE for $37,730

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on August 12, 2024. The agenda includes a continued discussion of the 2025 Capital Improvement Projects. The meeting will also feature a public comment period and administrative communications. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Continued discussion of 2025 Capital Improvement Projects
• Public comment period
• Administrative communications

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a Request for Qualifications for design‑build services to upgrade the Sherwood Regional Wastewater Treatment plant, a project funded by a $7,000,000 KDHE loan. The meeting also includes approval of several contracts and grants, such as a $141,811 juvenile crime prevention grant and various technology and service renewals. Additional items include staffing requests, travel approvals, and change orders for park improvements.

• Public hearing to issue a Request for Qualifications for design‑build services for the Sherwood Regional Wastewater Treatment plant (final project of a $7,000,000 KDHE loan)
• Approval of Kansas Department of Corrections FY 2025 Juvenile Crime Prevention grant for $141,811.00
• Change Orders #001‑#010 for the Family Park project increase contract funding by $35,089.00
• Contract C251-2024 with Meri‑Crete to install concrete sidewalks, table pad and art pads at McKinley Park for $27,645.00
• Contract C245-2024 with CDW‑G to renew Splunk Enterprise License for $17,755.00

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to receive a financial update for the first half of 2024 from Jennifer Sauer of the Audit-Finance Department.

• First Half of 2024 Financial Update

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners will review several contracts and budget approvals, including health services and facility upgrades. The body is also considering property tax relief for a residence destroyed by fire.

• Contract C242-2024 with Kansas Children's Service League for $362,350.00
• Resolution No. 2024-53 for property tax relief at 1210 N. Harrison Street
• Creation of a Juvenile Detention Center Unit Supervisor position costing $121,759.76
• Contract C240-2024 with Eagle Technologies for $8,274.56
• Change Order #1 for Sherwood collection system project resulting in a $12,805.00 decrease

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Shawnee County Commission will consider authorizing $52 million in bonds for the Jayhawk Theatre and Southwest Resource projects, along with various contracts for road improvements, cemetery services, and software maintenance.

• Authorize $32M bonds for Jayhawk Theatre project
• Authorize $20M bonds for Southwest Resource project
• Accept $9,000 settlement for NW 46th Street road project
• Approve $106,849.66 rifle plates for Sheriff's Office
• Approve $11,013 for court transcription software

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a work session. The primary agenda item is an update regarding the Procurement Online Portal from the Audit-Finance Department.

• Procurement Online Portal update

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a work session to receive departmental updates. The agenda includes reports on recycling and the Rehabilitation Health Unit Facility.

• Recycling update from Director Bill Sutton
• Rehabilitation Health Unit Facility update from Director Brian Cole

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board will consider a resolution regarding the prohibition of wind energy conversion systems. Other items include a $301,127.65 budget increase request for Community Corrections and several rezoning requests. The meeting also covers road improvement easements and various department contracts.

• Resolution prohibiting Limited and Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems
• $301,127.65 budget increase request for Community Corrections
• Conditional Use Permit for a bed and breakfast at 2739 SE 41st Street
• $437,734.00 grant funding agreement for Health Department services
• Right-of-way easement settlements for NW 46th Street and SW Auburn Road