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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
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The Legends at Village West
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 ENews SourceUnified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas
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UG Citizen Satisfaction Survey
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is planning for the future by asking randomly selected Wyandotte County households to complete a survey about  their perception of city and county government services and quality of life.
The Citizen Survey will be an important tool for the Unified Government Board of Commissioners who will use the results as input for funding priorities. Surveys will be mailed on January 27, 2014 to 3,600 randomly selected households. Spanish speaking interpreters will be made available for those needing this service to successfully complete the survey. The goal is to get a response rate of at least 33%.
The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. The time invested in completing this survey will influence decisions made about the city's and county's future. Individual responses will remain completely confidential. The results are tabulated and viewed only as a whole.
The Unified Government is partnering with ETC Institute which is one of the nation's leading firms in the field of local government research. Respondents will be provided a self-addressed, stamped envelope to return their responses to ETC. There will also be an option to complete the survey via the internet. Some residents may receive a telephone call reminding them to complete the survey.
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State of the Government Address
Mayor Mark Holland invites you to join him as he delivers his first State of the Government Address as Mayor/CEO of the  Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Jack Reardon Convention Center located in Kansas City, Kansas.
More information on reservations and ticket purchase will be forthcoming. Please save-the-date for the annual "Mayor's State of the Government Address" is hosted by the KCK Rotary Club.
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Fitch Rating Report
This Thursday, Fitch Ratings released its annual review of the Government's subordinate lien 2010-B STAR Bonds issued for the construction of Sporting Park. The 2010-B stadium financing was for $150 million.
As of December 31, the outstanding principal is $98 million. The Fitch report refers to strong revenue growth from 2011-2013 and "calculates that pledged revenues should be sufficient to repay the bonds three years prior to maturity (2018) even if revenues were to decrease by 8% annually." However, given the current revenue stream, the bonds are expected to be paid off by January 2017.
Fitch upgraded its rating from BBB+ (positive) to A- (positive outlook). The A- rating for a sales tax-supported financing should be viewed positively.
Congratulations to Lew Levin, Director of Finance, and the enitre Finance Department on their continued good work to advance the financial future of the Unified Government.
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Public Input Encouraged at Town Hall
The public is invited to learn more about the new initiative recently announced by Governor Sam Brownback, which involves the transitioning of the existing Rainbow Mental Health Facility in Kansas City, Kansas into a one-stop crisis stabilization resource serving residents of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties.
Your input is encouraged during a:
Town Hall Meeting
Friday, January 31, 2014
10:00 a.m.
Johnson County Mental Health Center
Conference Room ABCD
6000 Lamar, Suite 130, Mission, KS 66202
The new Rainbow Services, Inc. will include an Assessment and Triage Center, Crisis Observation Unit, Sobering Unit and Crisis Stabilization Unit - all to serve persons experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorder crises. This initiative is a collaborative effort of Wyandot Center, the Kansas Department on Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), Johnson County Mental Health Center and Heartland Regional Alcohol and Drug Assessment Center (Heartland RADAC). Rainbow Services, Inc., is a non-profit entity of Wyandot Center, Wyandotte County's designated community mental health center.
This expanded continuum of care at Rainbow will provide a broader array of services as alternatives to hospitalization or jail for persons who can benefit from community-based interventions.
Please attend the Town Hall Meeting on Friday, January 31, 10:00 a.m. Questions or comments; please call 913-233-3305.
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Tips for Curbside Recycling on Windy Days
On windy days, items in your curbside recycling bins are  susceptible to blowing. Listed below are some suggestions of how to prevent recyclables from blowing out of recycling bins:
- Flatten plastic gallon jugs and plastic bottles and place them in the bottom of the bin.
- Place recyclables in paper bags and fold the bags closed to keep the contents from blowing out.
- Use some string to bundle and tie your newspapers, magazines, and fine paper together and place them on the top of the other items in your bin.
- Place heavier items such as cardboard and magazines on the top of other recyclables in your bin.
- Do not put out a half-full recycling bin if it's windy day, but instead wait another week until the bin is full before putting it to the curb.
- Put your bin out by 7 a.m. the morning of your pick up, rather than the night before to reduce the risk that your recyclables will blow away during a blustery night.
- Know the holiday schedule and do not place bins out on holidays when they will not be picked up. Monday holidays push back collection one day for the whole week.
- Use a larger container such as a trash container. When using another container make sure to write recycling on several sides of the container. If possible place your green recycling bin next to the larger container.
- If your green recycling bin blows away you can pick up another bin at the Fleet Center at 5033 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Ask the Parks Department and they can assist you with a bin. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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22nd Annual Black History Banquet
Dr. Mildred Edwards, Executive Director, Kansas African American Affairs Commission, will be the guest speaker. This  year's theme, "African Americans; loving yourself in an era of diversity."
The event will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Jack Reardon Convention Center located at 500 Minnesota Ave. in Kansas City, Kansas. Tickets are $40.00 per person or $320.00 for a table of 8. A portion of the ticket purchase goes to the funding of scholarships presented to local college institutions to support and enhance student academic achievement.
The annual event will be hosted by KCK's own local comedian,
B-Rich. The program also includes special live music performances by the Leon Brady Percussion Academy, the soulful and electrifying soulful music group Karma and gospel selections by the talented Tifani Portley.
We invite you to join us for this Black History Month celebration and support our local college students through your ticket purchase. To purchase a ticket please contact Jerilene Lewis at 913-573-5506 or email at jlewis@wycokck.org.
B-Rich Leon Brady
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Eagle Days Event Draws Record Attendance
A record crowd of more than 1,000 people attended the annual Eagle Days event at Wyandotte County Lake Park  over the weekend.
This year was the first time in 13-years the event was held on two consecutive days. Those in attendance were able to see hawks, falcons, owls and of course the country's national symbol; the Bald Eagle. The event also included crafts for kids and educational demonstrations featuring over 15 raptors/birds of prey.
"These kind of events show the personal side of the utility and the real power of community," said BPU board member Jeff Bryant.
"BPU is proud to sponsor this local event which recognizes a national icon and the preservation efforts that have helped sustain the American Bald Eagle," said Don Gray, general manager of BPU. "We are excited to be a part of this educational opportunity for Wyandotte County residents and our community."
The Eagles Day events were held at both the F.L. Schlagle Library and Davis Hall. The free event is sponsored each year by the BPU in cooperation with the Parks & Recreation Department, the KCK Public Library and Operation Wildlife.
To learn more about the annual Eagle Day celebration call 913.299.2384 or visit www.kckpl.org.
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United Way at Culvers
Your friends and family are invited to join us at Culvers  located at Village West on Tuesday, February 4th for dinner. A portion of all sales between 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. will benefit United Way of Wyandotte County as part of the Unified Government's 2014 Workplace Campaign.
So join us and LIVE UNITED NIGHT at Culvers. Contact Cathy Spicer at 913-573-8443 or cspicer@wycokck.org or Kimberley Holm at 913-573-2896 or kholm@wycosheriff.org.
See you there!
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Area Agency on Aging Moves to New Location
The Wyandotte County and Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging has moved into their new office space at the Midtown MetroCenter located at 47th and State Ave. in Kansas City, KS.
The business hours for AAA are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The address for the facility is 849-C N. 47th Street Kansas City, KS.
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Road Closures
Based on information provided by both the UG's Public Works Department and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), we are able to provide motorist living in Wyandotte County an update on road and highway projects.
This information can be useful to prepare individuals, commuting to and from work, with early warnings on minor delays. This also encourages motorists to use alternate routes due to land and ramp closures.
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No UG Road Closures to Report
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No KDOT Closures to Report
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Daily Lane Closure 
Remember, you can always go to the KDOT website for up to the minute road closures and traffic information. |
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