8/12/26 - Budget Workshop

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County & Kansas City, Kansas held a budget workshop on August 12, 2026, focusing on departmental budget reviews and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the Human Resources department's budget with a $150,000 increase for a third-party administrator managing workers' compensation claims and $50,000 for a background screening vendor. The Health Department's budget included $180,000 for capital improvements such as security cameras, computer equipment, and ADA signage, with a total tax levy funded budget of approximately $5.7 million. The Technology Department proposed a $13.26 million budget emphasizing contractual services (61%) for enterprise contracts and software maintenance, including a $150,000 allocation for CRM system maintenance and $50,000 for infrastructure migration. The meeting also addressed funding for a homeless coordinator position ($50,000) and cold weather shelter operations ($230,000), with $4 million available for capital funding of a shelter replacement project from Cerner and ARPA funds. Commissioners discussed the need for improved technology infrastructure, records management, and staffing for committee coordination. Motions related to budget approvals and adjournment were passed without opposition.