Sedgwick County commissioners have voted to approve spending plans for 2023 and 2024 for federal funds provided through the American Rescue Plan Act, but commissioners want to have meetings later to make changes in some items. The largest item on this year’s spending plan is $25.9 million for district court to help with a backlog of cases. In addition, construction is underway to renovate spaces in the courthouse that were left vacant when several county departments left the building. The spaces will be turned into additional courtrooms. There will also be almost $3 million to go toward public health response efforts this year. Other funds will go toward COVID-19 protection efforts, employee recruitment and other areas.
Source: 101.3 KFDI
