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Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas
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Tuesday, February 3, 2015
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 Mayor and DOJ to Host Public Hearing on diversity in public safety recruitment on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
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Improving the Quality of Lives in Kansas City, Kansas
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Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas
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KU Professor to be Guest Speaker at Annual Black History and Scholarship Banquet
The Unified Government Black History Planning Committee will host the 23rd Annual Black History and Scholarship Banquet this coming Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 6:00 pm at the Jack Reardon Convention Center located at 500 Minnesota Ave. in Kansas City, Kansas.
We're looking forward to having Reginald Robinson, professor and director of the School of Public Affairs and Administration at the University of Kansas, as the keynote speaker. As the former president and CEO of the Kansas Board of Regents, Robinson is a passionate community leader and has a distinguished career in public education. He has held numerous leadership and advisory posts at the state and federal level. After conducting a nationwide search, Robinson was recently selected to lead the top-ranked public affairs and administration program. He will address this year's theme, "Strengthening America Through Education and Black Culture."
Tickets are $40.00 per-person or a $400.00 for a table of Ten (10). We could not continue to host this event without the charitable support of patrons like you. We hope your schedule will allow you to join us for our 23rd annual celebration. If you have any questions you can contact me at 913 573-5506 or jlewis@wycokck.org.
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Budget Public Hearing
You are invited to attend a public hearing to be held on Thursday evening, February 19, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Unified Government Board of Commissioners Chambers in the Lobby of the Municipal Office Building 701 North 7th Street. The public hearing is being co-sponsored by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas Departments of Budget and Community Development.
The purpose of this meeting is to request public comment on budget priorities. Citizens and organizations will have the opportunity to comment on budget priorities for the adoption of the Unified Government's revised 2015 and proposed 2016 budgets. Budget proposal packets for the Unified Government and CDBG budgets will be available for citizens and organizations at the meeting and online. Packets must be submitted no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) Friday February 27, 2015 to the Unified Government Budget Office, 701 North 7th Street Suite #510 or via email to rlindsey@wycokck.org.
The public hearing is also being held to receive public comment on housing and community development needs, including non-housing community development needs for the 2015-2019 Consolidated Five Year Plan and the 2015 Annual Action Plan and budget.
The 2015 Annual Action Plan includes the following program applications: 41st Year Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), 2015 HOME Investment Partnership Grant Program, and the 2015 Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG). The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas Department of Community Development is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed for a disability, contact the Human Services Department 48 hours in advance at 913-573-5024.
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WyCo Asking for Community Feedback on Public Safety Hiring Practices
Mayor Holland and DOJ to host Public Hearing
Mayor Mark Holland will host a public hearing at City Hall for the Mayor's Public Safety Recruitment Task Force this Thursday, February 5th, at the beginning of the 7:00 pm Board of Commissioners Meeting. The public is invited to attend and give comment regarding diversity in public safety recruitment in Wyandotte County.
Mayor Holland initiated formation of the Task Force in early 2014 and invited the Department of Justice to join the conversation early in the process. The Task Force is chaired by local pastor, Reverend Jimmie Banks, and consists of representatives from all KCK Public Safety Departments, Wyandotte County School Districts, The Archdiocese, Kansas City Kansas Community College, Donnelly College, appointees from all UG Commissioners and other community organizations.
"Our Task Force meetings have generated thoughtful discussion and innovative ideas," said Mayor Holland. "Now we need to hear from our residents. It is imperative their input is heard and considered as we move forward."
The goal of the Task Force is to form an action plan by April 2015 that includes steps to guide Unified Government Commissioners and Administration to improve diversity in public safety recruitment.
The meeting will be broadcast on UGTV (Time Warner Channel 98-2, Google Fiber Channel 141 and WOW Channel 25) and archived on the Unified Government's YouTube Channel. More background information is available on the of the Unified Government website.
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How to Prevent and Thaw Frozen Water Pipes
Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. Pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, water sprinkler lines, and water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages, or kitchen cabinets.
During cold weather, take preventative action...
- Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.
- Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing.
- When the weather is predicted to drop below 15 degrees or below, or remain below freezing for an extended period of time, leave a drip of water running from the highest faucet in the house or those served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe - even at a trickle - helps prevent pipes from freezing because the temperature of the water running through it is above freezing.
Frozen Pipes?
If your pipes freeze...you should follow this three-step process.
- If there's no water at all in your entire house, notify BPU at 913-573-9622 so a technician can be dispatched to your meter.
- If your meter isn't frozen, check your main water pipe. Usually it freezes at the point where the pipe comes out of the ground.
- Completely open the cold water faucet nearest the frozen pipe to relieve pressure and reduce the chance of breakage.
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City and School Elections Next Month
City Primary Election is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2015 for voters who reside in the city of Kansas City, Kansas only.
- Last day to register is Tuesday, February 10th at the close of business.
- We will begin mailing Advance Voting ballots on Wednesday, February 11th.
- Advance Voting In-Person begins Saturday, February 21st, and is scheduled as follows:
Election Office
- Saturday, February 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sunday, February 22 - closed
- Monday through Friday, February 23-27, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, February 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sunday, March 1 - closed
- Monday, March 2, 8 a.m. to 12 Noon
Satellite (Kansas Speedway Conference Center)
- Saturday, February 21 and February 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Monday through Friday, February 23-27, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- City General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2015 for all voters - countywide.
- Last day to register is Tuesday, March 17th at the close of business.
- We will begin mailing Advance Voting ballots on Wednesday, March 18th.
- Advance Voting In-Person begins Saturday, March 28th, and is scheduled as follows:
Election Office
- Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sunday, March 29 - closed
- Monday through Friday, March 30 - April 3, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sunday, April 5 - closed
- Monday, April 6, 8 a.m. to 12 Noon
Satellite (Kansas Speedway Conference Center)
- Saturday, March 28 and April 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Monday through Friday, March 30-April 3, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Public Test of the voting equipment will be conducted on Tuesday, March 31st beginning at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until completed. The testing will take place at the Election Office, 850 State Avenue in the warehouse area.
- The Official Canvass will be held on Monday, April 13th at 9:00 a.m. at the Election Office.
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Board of Commissioners
Commission Meeting Thursday, February 5, 2015 7:00 pm Commission Chamber
Planning and Zoning Thursday, February 26, 2015 7:00 p.m. Commission Chamber |
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Standing Committee
PW/S and A/HS February 17, 2015
N/CD and ED/F March 9, 2015
PW/S and A/HS
March 19, 2015
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Upcoming Events
Annual Black History Banquet February 7, 2015
Budget Public Hearing
February 19, 2015
Mayor's State of the Government February 24, 2015 |
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| Unified Government Road Closures and Announcements |
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State Line Road Closure
Beginning Monday February 2, Capitol Electric Line Builders will open pavement cut State Line Road north of W. 39th Ave to install 16 electrical conduits for the new KU Med project. It is anticipated that the project will take approximately 30 days to complete. Attached is the traffic detour route.
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No KDOT Closures or Information to Report This Week
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