Gov. Kelly Signs Bills on Veterans, Utilities & Construction
Gov. Laura Kelly signs bills recognizing the contribution of veterans and altering the contract landscape for public construction projects. The legislation addresses homeless veterans, utility regulation, and construction lawsuits.
Homelessness, Utility Rate Hikes Drive City Committee Discussion
City leaders directed staff to identify ways to expand shelter capacity, strengthen outreach and connect unhoused residents to hospitality jobs. The committee also approved a 6% utility rate increase.
Bus Route Detours for Delano Paddy Day Parade Saturday
Routes 12, 14, and 15 will be detoured from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 for the Delano Paddy Day Parade.
| Date | Type | Address | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12 | Commercial | 125 N Market St | Office to mixed-use conversion | $1,200,000 |
| Mar 11 | Multi-Family | 2200 N Maize Rd | 48-unit apartment complex - new construction | $4,800,000 |
| Mar 11 | Restaurant | 610 W Douglas Ave | Miso Ramen Bar - restaurant build-out | $340,000 |
| Mar 10 | Residential | 1847 N Riverside Dr | Single family new construction | $385,000 |
| Mar 10 | Commercial | 8911 E Kellogg | Tenant finish - medical office | $275,000 |
| Mar 9 | Restaurant | 515 W Douglas Ave | Harvest Table - restaurant build-out (Delano) | $420,000 |
FY 2026 General Fund — How the city spends $627 million.
What $100 of Your City Taxes Pays For
If you paid $100 in city taxes, here's where every dollar went:
$45M Tax Increment Financing — Douglas & Main
City Council votes tonight on a 20-year TIF for a 12-story mixed-use project: 200 apartments, retail, and a boutique hotel. The city forgoes $45M in property tax revenue but projects $62M in total returns and 425 jobs.
On tonight's agenda — see full agenda above
Budget data from the City of Wichita FY 2026 Adopted Budget. Updated annually. Individual spending items from council votes and public records.
| Date | Item | Result | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6 | Resolution: Increase parking meter rates downtown from $1 to $1.50/hr | Passed | 5-2 |
| Mar 6 | Ordinance: Ban on new dollar stores within 1 mile of existing | Failed | 3-4 |
| Mar 6 | Approval: $2.1M contract for Pawnee & Broadway intersection redesign | Passed | 7-0 |
| Feb 27 | Resolution: Declare Climate Action Week (April 20-26) | Passed | 6-1 |
| Feb 27 | Ordinance: Short-term rental licensing requirements for Airbnb/VRBO | Passed | 5-2 |