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Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas
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Thursday, February 19, 2015
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 Mayor's 2015 State of the Government Address will be streamed live on www.wycokck.org on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 11:30 pm.
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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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Mayor's State of the Government Address
Mayor Mark Holland invites the community to join him for the 2015 annual State of the Government Address to be held on Tuesday, February 24th at 11:30 am at the Jack Reardon Civic Center located at 500 Minnesota Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas
The event is hosted by the Downtown KCK Rotary Club. If you missed the deadline to purchase tickets to attend this annual event, the Mayor's Address will be streamed live on www.wycokck.org
If you have questions, please contact the Mayor's office at 913-573-5010 or Mayor Holland@wycokck.org.
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KCK Burn Permit Process
Residents in Kansas City, Kansas are allowed to apply for a burn permit for the time period of the month of April 2015 and the time period of October 16, 2015 through November 15, 2015 at any of the Fire Stations currently staffed by the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department. Kansas City, Kansas residents are limited to one 3-day burn permit per burn period that allows for the combustion of one 10 foot by 10 foot or smaller pile of naturally occurring residential organic yard waste generated onsite. If you operate a business out of your home you are classified as a business and cannot participate. Applications must be received and approved at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of burning. Open burning with a permit is allowed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The resident doing the burning must be at the burning site at all times. Residents shall maintain a copy of the burn permit on site, an adequate water supply and/or fire extinguisher while conducting open burning. In no circumstance shall open burning occur within 15 feet of any building or within 15 feet from any one's property line. Piling of brush, tree limbs, grass and other organic materials are limited in size to 100 square feet at the base.
Each Burn Permit allows for one organic pile per permit, one permit per residential property. (yard waste generated such as tree limbs, leaves, weeds, brush and grass) All organic materials burned within the city limits of Kansas City, Kansas are limited to organic materials and/or burning without a permit shall be subject to Section I-7 (General Penalty, Continuing Violations) of the general provisions code of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/KCK.
At no time shall wire insulation, tires, rubber products, plastic, automobile products, paper, cardboard, construction chemicals, household chemicals or any other material that normally emits dense smoke, noxious odors or hazardous air pollutants be burned.
At any time, the Fire Chief or his designeemay revoke burn permits or ban open burning. Weather conditions (high winds, low humidity) may make open burning too dangerous. Open burning may also be suspended when air pollution "Red Alert" days are declared by the Mid America Regional Council, MARC, and the Unified Government.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days Set
The schedule for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection days for Wyandotte County residents has been set for 2015.
The site will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the following Saturdays:
- April 18
- May 16
- June 20
- July 18
- August 15
- September 19
- October 17
The site is located at 2443 South 88th Street in Kansas City, Kansas. (South on 88th Street from K-32) or (East of I-435 using Woodend exit near Kaw River)
When bringing items to the collection site please label or identify all items. Items accepted include tires (limit of 10 tires and rims need to be removed), motor oil, batteries, antifreeze, degreasers, paints, varnishes, solvents, lawn & garden insecticides/pesticides, and household cleaning products.
For additional information call 573-5400.
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KCK Fire Department Accepting Applications
Firefight/EMT/MICT
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department is currently accepting applications.
For more information regarding qualifications and application instructions, please visit our website at www.wycokck.org or contact Human Resources at 913.573.5660. Must be a resident of Wyandotte County or be willing to relocate within 12 months of the date of hire. Deadline: March 18, 2015.
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Meals on Wheels
What is March for Meals?
The month of March mobilizes hundreds of local Meals on Wheels programs across the country to reach out to their communities and build the support that will sustain them all year long.
Meals on Wheels programs collectively serve a nutritious meal, a warm smile and the safety check that keep over 2.5 million seniors a year healthy and living in their own homes.
The 13th Annual March for Meals campaign is led by the Meals on Wheels Association of America and gives us all an opportunity to support our nation's seniors in a variety of ways to make our communities stronger and healthier. So choose what's right for you. And, in doing so, know that your contribution will make a difference and touch the hearts of your courageous aging neighbors.
March for Meals Events
A way to support the Meals on Wheels Program in Wyandotte County!
Mayors for Meals Delivery
March 13, 2015
Mayor Mark Holland will be delivering meals to some of the Wyandotte County homebound customers. This is done to increase visibility of the Meals on Wheels Program.
Spirit Nights
The Area Agency on Aging invite you to join them at Spirit Night to be held at Chick-fil-A on March 18th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
People like you make our schools a better place for our kids; we appreciate that. To show our appreciation we would like for you to stop by the AAA office located in the Midtown Metro Center at 849-C North 47th Street to pick up the Chick-fil-A form (like the one shown below) to present to the restaurant designated as Spirit Night.
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Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging
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Meals on Wheels Program
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March 18, 2015 - 5pm to 8pm
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Chick-fil-A at Plaza at the Speedway
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Based upon the evening sales, Chick-fil-A will make a donation to your school/organization. Not only will the cows win, but you will too!
Mr. GoodCents Subs & Pasta
March 19, 2015
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A percentage of sales will go directly to the Meals on Wheels Program in Wyandotte County
Donations to the Meals on Wheels Program are accepted at the Area Agency on Aging at 849 N 47th Street, Suite C, Kansas City, Kansas 66102.
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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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Six Easy Steps to Lower Your Electric Bill
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Severe Weather Seminar
Featuring Guest Speaker
Andy Bailey
Warning Coordination Meteorologist
National Weather Service
Pleasant Hill, Missouri
Wednesday March 18, 2015
Kansas City, Kansas Community College
Performing Arts Auditorium
7250 State Avenue
Kansas City, Kansas
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Everyone is encouraged to attend.
No Charge
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Walk Kansas 2015
Walk Kansas is quickly approaching so lace up those walking shoes and get ready to move. It all starts on Sunday, March 15th and concludes on Saturday, May 9th. Walk Kansas is a team-based program that will motivate you and others to lead a healthier life by being more active and making better nutrition choices.
How does Walk Kansas work?
Co-workers, family members, friends and neighbors form teams of 6 people who will track minutes of physical activity and consumption of fruits and veggies during the 8-week challenge. Each team will select a captain who will receive information from members including weekly minutes of activity and amounts of fruits and veggies consumed. This information is added to the online reporting system through K-State Research and Extension. From this you can track your progress as a team and determine if you are meeting your goals.
How do I get involved?
Gather up your team! Registration materials for both the captain and participants will soon be available to download from the following...www.wyandotte.ksu.edu or you can pick up a packet at the K-State Extension Office, 1216 North 79th Street, 913-299-9300. A $12.00 registration fee per person is required which includes a t-shirt, kick-off and wrap up celebration.
Registrations are due by Monday, March 2, 2015.
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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.
We mistakenly provided some incorrect information in the last edition of the newsletter related to the hours for advance voting at the Election Office and Satellite locations. Please see corrected information below:
March 3, 2015 Primary Election
Election Office
- Saturday, February 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sunday, February 22 - closed
- Monday through Friday, February 23-27, 10 a.m. to 6 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 6 p.m.
April 7, 2015 General Election
Election Office
- Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sunday, March 29 - closed
- Monday through Friday, March 30 - April 3, 10 a.m. to 6 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 6 p.m.
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Board of Commissioners
Commission Meeting Thursday, February 19, 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
N/CD and ED/F March 9, 2015
PW/S and A/HS
March 16, 2015
N/CD and ED/F
March 30, 2015
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Upcoming Events
Budget Public Hearing February 19, 2015
Mayor's State of the Government February 24, 2015
General Election
April 7, 2015 |
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No UG Road Closures to Report this Week
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New 2015-2016 State Transportation Maps Available
Whether you want to drive across the state, find the closest airport, discover new places of interest or check out a state lake, the new 2015-2016 Kansas Official State Transportation Map published by the Kansas Department of Transportation has it all.
City and county indexes are above the map as well as a distance map that allows motorists to pick the best route to their destination. Visitor resources, helpful phone numbers and websites as well as list of all state recreation areas are also provided.
On the back of the map are inset maps of Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka and 13 other cities. There is information on how to get road condition information and highlights of Kansas driving laws.
"The state map offers so much more than just directions - it's a great source of information for those traveling or just want to learn more about Kansas," said Secretary of Transportation Mike King. "It's always good to have a state map handy."
Maps will be available at various travel information centers, attractions and other locations across the state. They can also be requested on the KDOT website at http://www.ksdot.org/maps.asp. Top
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