Shawnee County Kansas Commission Work Session 2026/07/13 part 2

The Shawnee County Commission held a work session on July 13, 2026, focusing extensively on departmental budget presentations and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the County Appraiser's office budget, which saw a modest increase primarily due to health insurance premiums, and the Register of Deeds office highlighting its revenue generation and plans for technology investments. Public Works detailed significant budget challenges, including reduced non-salary funds, rising equipment and material costs, and several major infrastructure projects such as road and bridge maintenance and improvements, with specific mention of a $2.75 million roundabout project and a $5.5 million sidewalk construction project. The Solid Waste department proposed a $750,000 capital improvement project to renovate office space using user fees, not tax dollars. The Elections Office discussed a projected 400% increase in software costs, amounting to $90,000, and the need for future funding to replace election equipment estimated at over $3 million, with potential reliance on federal grants and state allocations. Several departments emphasized the need for continued investment in technology, staffing, and infrastructure to maintain and improve county services. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but multiple budget requests and funding considerations were presented for future approval.