Permanent paved street repair would be reduced by 19% and 13,800 fewer potholes repaired. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Street Repair by 10%

Permanent paved street repair would be reduced by 10% and 6,900 fewer potholes repaired. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Street Repair by 5%

Pavement Maintenance includes paved street repair, pothole patching, curb and gutter repair, unpaved street grading, snow and ice removal, and bike path maintenance. More detailed impacts of keeping the budget for Street Repair the same

Permanent paved street repair would increase by 10% and 6,900 more potholes repaired. More detailed impacts of increasing the budget for Street Repair by 5%

Permanent paved street repair would increase by 19% and 13,800 more potholes repaired. More detailed impacts of increasing the budget for Street Repair by 10%

Eliminate 47 of vacant patrol positions. This would create significant increases in response times to calls for service, including long delays in low-priority case reporting, and less proactive patrol and crime prevention efforts. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Police Services by 10%

Eliminate 24 vacant patrol positions. There would be a corresponding increase in response times, and less time would be spent on community policing. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Police Services by 5%

Patrol Services has a budgeted staffing level of 469 officers. Vacancies will continue to be filled as recruits complete the training academy. More detailed impacts of keeping the budget for Police Services the same

Add 24 more patrol positions. This equates to approximately 0.75 positions added per shift. This would have a marginal impact on response times and crime rates. More detailed impacts of increasing the budget for Police Services by 5%

Add 47 more patrol positions. This would significantly create more staffing for patrol, reducing response times and corresponding crime rates due to increased patrol coverage. More detailed impacts of increasing the budget for Police Services by 10%

There would be much less support for business attraction, retention, and expansion, and in particular support for small and emerging businesses.

With cuts to resources of 5% there would be less support for business attraction, retention, and expansion.

The City of Wichita would continue current levels of support for business attraction, retention, and expansion.

With increased resources in this area there would be more support for business attraction, retention, and expansion.

With increases to resources in this area there would be more opportunities for business attraction, retention and expansion, particularly support for small and emerging businesses.

Residential street sweeping cycles would be reduced to once every 18 months. Currently, 2,883 lane miles of residential streets are swept once per year.

Residential street sweeping cycles would be reduced to once every 14 months. Currently, 2,883 lane miles of residential streets are swept once per year.

Street sweeping services are important to the health and safety of the public, quality of life for citizens, attractiveness for visitors, More detailed impacts of keeping the budget for Street Cleaning the same

Currently, 2,883 lane miles of residential streets are swept once per year. Residential street sweeping cycles would be increased to once every 10 months.

Currently, 2,883 lane miles of residential streets are swept once per year. All 2,883 lane miles of residential streets would be swept once every 8 months.

Reduce staff by two positions. This would significantly increase response times to traffic complaints. This would also significantly reduce education and enforcement of traffic regulations which would cause a corresponding rise in traffic endangerment and accidents.

Reduces staff by one position. This would increase response times to traffic complaints, as well as reduce education and enforcement of traffic regulations.

Currently, 17 officers are assigned to traffic enforcement and one is assigned to hit-and-run accident follow-up.

Add an additional position. This would help reduce response times to traffic complaints. This would also allow more time towards traffic education and enforcement.

Increase staff by two positions. This would significantly reduce response times to traffic complaints. This would also allow more time for proactive patrol in high-complaint areas. Such proactive patrol can reduce traffic infractions. Traffic officers would have more flexibility in duties for more education of the motoring public, increasing safety.

Reduction in probation staffing and programming will limit the availability of supervision and rehabilitative services. This will lead to an increase in the number of defendants who are incarcerated. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Probation Monitoring & Supervision by 10%

With reduced staffing, probation would be limited to core functions, resulting in the elimination of programs proven to reduce crime and recidivism. Defendants who might otherwise benefit from supervision and rehabilitative services would instead face incarceration. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Probation Monitoring & Supervision by 5%

Maintain current court staffing levels and program offerings. In addition to supervising probationers, the office offers alternative programs to jail sentences. More detailed impacts of keeping the budget for Probation Monitoring & Supervision the same

Increased staffing and programming would expand the scope of services available to the Wichita Community. This may reduce the number of probationers per probation officer, increasing the effectiveness of monitoring.

Expand rehabilitative justice programs, alternative jail programs, and increase staffing to further augment customer service by reducing wait-times and increasing access to information.

Maya Angelou and Dr. Ronald Walters branches would close, reducing access to collections, computers, programming and safe spaces.

One neighborhood branch would close, reducing access to collections, computers, programming and safe spaces in District 1 or District 3.

Seven branch locations would be open 5-7 days per week with emphasis on literacy and family engagement programming, access to public computing and collections, and providing safe spaces for Wichitans.

Expand service hours at Maya Angelou and Dr. Ronald Walters branches to 7 days per week service to improve access to resources and programs that improve literacy skills, family engagement, technology skills, and community support.

All library locations offer literacy and family engagement programming and supports for children aged 0-5 and their caregivers. Additional funding will introduce after school programming aimed to strengthen social and reading skills among upper elementary students, and new literacy support programs for adults will be introduced to assist with strategic partners. More detailed impacts of increasing the budget for Public Library Services by 10%

The 42 fire fighter positions funded by the SAFER grant would be eliminated. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Fire Services by 10%

Half of the 42 fire fighter positions funded by the SAFER grant would be eliminated; 21 positions would be eliminated. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Fire Services by 5%

In a typical day, Fire Emergency Operations units provide nearly 150 responses in Wichita and neighboring areas from 22 fire stations. More detailed impacts of keeping the budget for Fire Services the same

Staff one additional fire station with a modest improvement to response times. More detailed impacts of increasing the budget for Fire Services by 5%

Staff two additional fire stations, and improved response capacity, along with adequate equipment and updated technology. More detailed impacts of increasing the budget for Fire Services by 10%

Significantly impact community outreach initiatives aimed at fire prevention education, including school programs, public events, and safety programs. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Fire Prevention & Education by 10%

Considerably impact community outreach initiatives geared toward fire prevention education, spanning school programs, public events, and safety programs. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Fire Prevention & Education by 5%

Programs aimed at community outreach, fire prevention, and public education may be sustained, but limited capacity for expansion or innovation in these areas may exist. More detailed impacts of keeping the budget for Fire Prevention & Education the same

Bolster the fire prevention team, directly benefiting the community. More detailed impacts of increasing the budget for Fire Prevention & Education by 5%

Enhance the fire prevention team, benefiting the community. More detailed impacts of increasing the budget for Fire Prevention & Education by 10%

Significant and noticeable decrease in the quality of Parks, Rights of Way and Open spaces. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for City Parks by 10%

Some decrease in the quality of Parks, Rights of Way and Open spaces. Mowing, litter removal and other maintenance intervals increases by 7-14 days in most locations. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for City Parks by 5%

Continue maintenance of athletic fields, multi-use paths, natural areas, and other Park and Recreation assets. Park and Recreation staff maintain approximately 2,500 acres of right-of-way and maintain more than 5,000 acres of public parks with contractor support.

Some Parks, Rights of Way and Open Space will receive a higher level and more frequent mowing service. More detailed impacts of increasing the budget for City Parks by 5%

Most Parks, Rights of Way and Open Space will receive a higher level and more frequent mowing service. There would be increased maintenance and sweeping of bike and walking paths. More detailed impacts of increasing the budget for City Parks by 10%

The fleet would be reduced to 51 assigned plows, increasing material treatment time to approximately 14.4 hours, and plow time to 27.7 hours, per pass.

The fleet would be reduced to 56 assigned plows, increasing material treatment time to approximately 13.1 hours, and plow time to 26.1 hours, per pass.

On average, it takes the City's 60 plows approximately 12 hours to treat all designated snow routes once, and about 24 hours to once plow them.

Aged and unreliable equipment could be replaced (one plow and one spreader, per year), decreasing material treatment time to approximately 11.6 hours, and plow time to 23.4 hours, per pass.

Aged and unreliable equipment could be replaced (two plows and two spreaders, per year), decreasing material treatment time to approximately 11.2 hours, and plow time to 22.8 hours, per pass.

Approximately 3,000 existing streetlights would need to be removed . The decision to remove streetlights could result in nighttime effects of vehicles departing the roadway at curves, crashes at intersections, and decreased safety for cyclists, pedestrians, and adjacent properties. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Street Lighting by 10%

Approximately 1,500 existing streetlights would need to be removed from city streets and neighborhoods. The decision to remove streetlights could result in nighttime effects of vehicles departing the roadway at curves, crashes at intersections, and decreased safety for cyclists, pedestrians, and adjacent properties. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Street Lighting by 5%

Streetlights are installed per City policy, approved by the City Council, for new subdivisions and along arterial streets as requested and approved by Public Works. More detailed impacts of keeping the budget for Street Lighting the same

Approximately 1,750 streetlights could be installed along city streets and in neighborhoods. Additional streetlights could result in nighttime benefits of reducing vehicles departing the roadway at curves, crashes at intersections, and increased safety for cyclists, pedestrians and adjacent properties.

Approximately 3,500 streetlights could be installed along city streets and in neighborhoods. Additional streetlights could result in nighttime benefits of reducing vehicles departing the roadway at curves, crashes at intersections, and increased safety for cyclists, pedestrians and adjacent properties.

Reduce staff by 3.5 positions. Significant increase in response times to animal control calls, as well as delays in processing impounded animals.

Reduce staff by 2.5 positions. Significant increase in response times to animal control calls, as well as delays in processing impounded animals.

Reduce staff by 1 position. Marginal increase in response times to animal control calls and some delay in processing impounded animals.

There are 22 Animal Control Officers (ACO) and four Kennel Technicians. Maintain current staffing and response times for animal control calls and processing times after an animal is impounded.

A 15% reduction would result in elimination of 8 positions. This would result in discontinuation of existing routes and could result in reduced paratransit demand response. This would impact approximately 140,000 rides and could reduce federal funding.

A 10% reduction would result in eliminating 5 positions. This would result in discontinuation of 1-2 routes and increased frequency system-wide (waiting longer than 60m for a bus). This would impact approximately 84,000 rides and could reduce federal funding.

A 5% funding cut would mean eliminating 3 positions. This would increase route frequencies system-wide (waiting longer than 60m for a bus) and call wait times. Less frequency buses may result in less ridership which could reduce federal funding.

No change to the budget will mean all current activities will be maintained.

Extensive operational impacts covering Code Enforcement activities for Dumpsters, Grass & Weeds, and Demolition programs. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Code Enforcement by 15%

Eliminate funding for the Code Enforcement Liaison Program's dumpster placement, materials, and equipment as well as funding for the tall grass and weeds program. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Code Enforcement by 10%

Eliminate funding for the Tall Grass and Weeds program and materials and equipment for the Code enforcement Liaison Program More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Code Enforcement by 5%

Code enforcement is driven by complaints. The "no change" option assumes maintaining full levels of funding and staffing for case management and contracted forced actions - abatement, demolition, board up, tow, or mow.

Condemned sidewalk repairs would be reduced by approximately 5,625 linear feet. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Sidewalk Maintenance by 15%

Condemned sidewalk repairs would be reduced by approximately 3,750 linear feet. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Sidewalk Maintenance by 10%

Condemned sidewalk repairs would be reduced by approximately 1,875 linear feet. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Sidewalk Maintenance by 5%

Repairs to the sidewalk are required for compliance with ADA regulations. The City performs repairs based on reports from the public. More detailed impacts of keeping the budget for Sidewalk Maintenance the same

Severe increases in response time to address dead/dying trees will impact public safety negatively. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Park & Street Trees by 15%

Contracted tree/stump removal would be eliminated. There would be a significant increase in response time to address dead/dying trees will impact public safety negatively.

A reduction of contract tree/stump removal would increase response times for dead tree removal by six months. Tree planting capacity would be negatively impacted.

While drought restrictions are in place and planting new trees is paused, Forestry is focusing on dead/dangerous tree removal and tree trimming that has been deferred. These efforts are currently focused on trees along streets that are as a result of resident requests.

The necessary reduction in staffing would result in the closure of three recreation centers and reduction in hours at the other four recreation centers. The tennis center and OJ Watson Park and Athletics would be required to reduce programming. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Recreation by 15%

Reduced recreation facility programming including gym, facility rentals, fitness classes, and senior services. This would result in the closing of two recreation facilities with significant implications for the community. The availability of recreational services would be greatly reduced and various aspects of community life, such as fitness classes, senior services, and affordable options for lower-income residents negatively impacted. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Recreation by 10%

Reduced hours and services at recreation centers, and athletics leagues would impact both the quality of life for community members and the revenue generated from these programs and services.

All facilities stay open and offer a comprehensive range of programs and services. The community can continue to benefit from the diverse recreational and social opportunities they rely on for their well-being.

Close two swimming pools, four splash pads, and significantly reduce hours and programming at open locations. The ability to address needed repairs, respond to emergencies, and monitor pool chemical levels and cleaning protocols would be limited. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Swimming Pools & Splash Pads by 15%

Close two swimming pools, four splash pads, and significantly reduce hours and programming at open locations. Hours and operations at two additional pools would be significantly reduced. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Swimming Pools & Splash Pads by 10%

Close one pool and two splash pads, and reduce hours and programming at all pools. The reduction will decrease the opportunity to provide staffing to operate the existing programs at the same level of service.

Continued operation of all pools and splash pads at full capacity. This approach aims to provide residents with the same level of access and opportunities they enjoy. More detailed impacts of keeping the budget for Swimming Pools & Splash Pads the same

Staffing levels would decrease. Cut paid outreach/engagement with residents regarding City services, events and news.

Staffing levels would decrease. Reduce paid outreach/engagement with residents regarding City services, events, and news.

Reduce paid outreach/engagement with residents regarding City services, events, and news.

Continue expansion of earned resident outreach, marketing, and engagement services.

Significant staffing and programming reductions will result in delays within the court system. Customers will wait longer and receive fewer services.

Staffing and programming cuts will reduce or eliminate jail alternatives, increasing the number of defendants who would be incarcerated. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Municipal Court by 10%

Decreasing staffing and programming would require staff to focus on core functions eliminating programs that reduce crime and recidivism. More detailed impacts of decreasing the budget for Municipal Court by 5%

The Court Clerk’s Office works closely with judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and citizens before, during, and after the adjudication of court cases to facilitate the interests of justice. More detailed impacts of keeping the budget for Municipal Court the same