Public Hearings Agenda Topics

Date of BOCC Meeting	Agenda Code	Agenda Topic	Topic Description
7/9/2025		2026 Recommended Budget	On July 9, the County Manager presented his 2026 Recommended Budget of $624,738,250. The 2026 Recommended Budget was developed to strategically prioritize the County's fiscal and human resources toward its most essential and mission-critical services. Estimated assessed valuation growth in Sedgwick County is 8.60 percent and 8.26 percent in Fire District 1. Property tax rates are estimated to be 27.881 mills for Sedgwick County and 16.750 mills for Fire District 1. Commissioners are expected to vote on the 2026 budget on August 20 after holding two public hearings (July 30 at 6 p.m. and August 20 at 9 a.m.) and an online public budget forum.

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7/9/2025

2026 Recommended Budget

On July 9, the County Manager presented his 2026 Recommended Budget of $624,738,250. The 2026 Recommended Budget was developed to strategically prioritize the County's fiscal and human resources toward its most essential and mission-critical services. Estimated assessed valuation growth in Sedgwick County is 8.60 percent and 8.26 percent in Fire District 1. Property tax rates are estimated to be 27.881 mills for Sedgwick County and 16.750 mills for Fire District 1. Commissioners are expected to vote on the 2026 budget on August 20 after holding two public hearings (July 30 at 6 p.m. and August 20 at 9 a.m.) and an online public budget forum.

Mission: To assure quality public services that provide for the present and future well-being of the citizens of Sedgwick County.