City of Bel Aire
News Release
Community Wide Cleanup Day set for June 6th
May 18, 2009
Bel Aire residents can participate in Community Wide Cleanup Day on June 6th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Residents can take unwanted items to the Public Works building at 4103 N Woodlawn during those hours. Lawn and yard waste can be brought to the Central Park Water Tower near the corner of 53rd and Woodlawn. CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTER!
Restrictions on the following items and types of waste will be enforced.
- No Tires, Batteries, Appliances, Furniture, Refrigerators or any items that contains Refrigerant
- No Liquids or Oils of Any Kind
- No Paints or Aerosol Cans
- No Bulk Quantities of Construction Waste
- No Commercial products or customers; private residents only
- No Treated Wood Products
For more information, contact Matthew Stiles at (316) 744-2451, ext. 220 or e-mail mstiles@belaireks.gov.
Forum to discuss senior health needs set for April 20
April 13, 2009
Bel Aire residents are invited to share their concerns about senior health and other social issues affecting older citizens at an April 20 public forum at the Bel Aire Senior Center, 7651 E. Central Park Ave.
The forum, which begins at 7 p.m., is designed to help the City of Bel Aire identify health, wellness, financial and social concerns of area seniors. Staff from the Hugo Wall School of Urban and Public Affairs at Wichita State University will facilitate.
"Information from the
forum and stakeholder interviews will help the city identify areas of concern
for seniors and examine whether local government can play a role in these
issues," said Matt Stiles, Bel Aire assistant to the city administrator.
WSU will produce a report identifying issues and possible intervention strategies for the Bel Aire Senior Task Force, city administration and city council.
The project is underwritten by a grant from the Kansas
Health Foundation.
For more information, contact Stiles at (316) 744-2451, ext.
220, e-mail mstiles@belaireks.gov.
Energy Efficiency Home Improvement Grants Available
March 30, 2009
South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD) offers a weatherization program to homeowners or renters in this region. Each year SCKEDD helps improve the energy efficiency of about 475 homes in their 13 county area, but additional funding of $6 million from the Economic Stimulus bill will mean an additional 600 homes can be weatherized in the next year. Improvements include roof replacement, AC and Furnance replacement, replacement of old appliances or fixtures and many other items. INCOME RESTRICTIONS DO APPLY, CHECK DETAILS FOR QUALIFICATIONS!Information about the program can be found at SCKEDD website. Applications can be downloaded by clicking HERE.
2009 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Reports Released
March 19, 2009
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment have released the 2009 Consumer Confidence reports for Bel Aire water resources. Bel Aire receives water from two sources: the City of Wichita and the Chisholm Creek Utility Authority. Reports for both sources are provided below. Any questions regarding the reports can be directed to the City Water Department or City Administration.
2009 City of Bel Aire Consumer Confidence Report
2009 Chisholm Creek Utility Authority Consumer Confidence Report
Bel Aire Special Events, Inc. Announces Fours Seasons in Central Park
February 18, 2008
Bel Aire Special Events, Inc. a not-for-profit community organization is partnering with the City of Bel Aire to present the 2009 community wide events entitled Four Seasons in Central Park. The events are a "celebration of Bel Aire Community for every season," and offer an event for each season of the year.
Spring: Easter Egg HuntApril 4th, Starting at 1:00 pm
Summer: Music and MoonlightJune 20th, 6:00 pm to 10:00pmThe second event of the Four Seasons is the new Music and Moonlight event on June 20th. Children will have the opportunity to swim for free at the Bel Aire Pool located in Central Park. Live music from various artists will entertain the crowd all evening. A free ice cream social will be the perfect end to another beautiful summer day in Central Park.
Fall: Bel Aire Day— Fall Festival October 10th, Starting after 1:00 pmAnother community favorite returns for the fall season. As the leaves begin to turn in Central Park, join us for a day packed with food, fun and more. Bel Aire Day is the City's longest running tradition offering something for everyone. This years edition will feature tons of fun activities for kids and BINGO! with great prizes. The Boy Scouts will be serving a supper and after supper join us around the campfire for some American folk tales under a blanket of autumn stars.
Winter: Holiday Open HouseDecember 6th, Starting at 1:00pm
Rounding out the Four Seasons of Central Park is the Holiday Open House on December 6th. Each year brings new elements to the annual Holiday Open House and 2009 should provide its own twist to the holiday festivities. Come listen to holiday musical programs and enjoy the holiday refreshments and atmosphere. Children will have the opportunity to pass along their Christmas wishlists to none other than Santa Claus himself!
City of Bel Aire: Low Cost of Living, High Quality of Life
December 18, 2008
The Wichita Business Journal has released its annual ranking of cities in the Wichita Metropolitan Area. Bel Aire ranked 10th in population and 15th in cost of living index. The Cost of Living Index measures the cost to purchase a standard bundle of goods and services including groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care and other goods and compares those costs to the national average score of 100. The chart shows were the major cities in the metro area rank. Low cost of living index combined with the highest median household income of the 25 cities ranked means that Bel Aire citizens have more purchasing power than any other city in the metro area. Bel Aire residents enjoy a high quality of life for a lower cost, making Bel Aire the best value in the Wichita Metropolitan Area.
Living Index Living Index Living Index
City
Cost of
City
Cost of
City
Cost of
1. Derby
81.7
10. Augusta
77.9
19. Towanda
75.9
2. Andover
80.8
11. Valley Center
77.7
20. Douglass
75.8
3. Rose Hill
80.4
12. Wichita
77.7
21. Sedgwick
75.3
4. Maize
79.4
13. Clearwater
77.6
22. Wellington
75.1
5. Goddard
79.1
14. Newton
77.3
23. Conway Springs
75.0
6. Haysville
78.5
15. Bel Aire
77.2
24. Halstead
75.0
7. Mulvane
78.4
16. Belle Plaine
77.0
25.Caldwell
72.2
8.Park City
78.2
17. El Dorado
76.8
9. Hesston
78.0
18. Cheney
76.0
National Average
100.0
Senior Center to Host CPR Class
December 11, 2008
On January 12th, The Bel Aire Senior Center will host a CPR training class from 6:30-9:30 pm. The class will cover adult, child and infant CPR. There is a fee for the class and it will include individual manuals, testing booklets and certificates of completion. The class is being taught by Lifesaver Learning, Inc. and is open to all area residents, but you must pre-register. For more information contact The Center at 744-2451, extension 121.
Sewer Rate Averaging Begins in December
November 24, 2008
The City of Bel Aire moved to a Winter Average Consumption for sewer charges last February. The Winter Average Consumption is the average of the water used during the months of December, January and February. The amount of water that you use during these three months will be used to establish your new monthly sewer rate. Lowering your water use in December, January and February will lower your sewer charge for the rest of the year.
Sewer rates have a base charge of $25.00 for residential
customers. Consumption is billed at a rate of $4.00 per 1000 gallons. In
January of each year the consumption charge increases by 3% for inflation.
Bills issued in February will reflect this increase. Starting on the February
2009 bill, residential customers will have a base charge of $25.00 and a rate
of $4.12 per 1000 gallons.
THE WINTER AVERAGE CONSUMPTION AFFECTS SEWER ONLY. Water will
continued to be billed based on the amount you use each month. Running water in
the winter will not help control your water bill in the summer. Excessive water
used in the winter will result in a larger monthly bill for that month and
could increase your sewer fees for the rest of the year.
Bills you receive in December will not be used to compute
the Winter Average Consumption. Consumption for the month of December can be
found on the bill you will receive at the end of January due to the way that
meters are read and bills are issued. The Winter Average Consumption will be the
average consumption found on your bills that you receive in January, February,
and March. The bill you receive in April
will set the sewer charges that you will pay until your new average is calculated
on your April 2010 bill.
It is possible for sewer consumption and charges shown on
your bill to be higher than your water consumption for a given month. The sewer
charges and consumption are set through the winter average and will remain the
same, regardless of the amount of water used, until a new winter average can be
established. The purpose of this method of billing was to avoid inflated sewer
charges on water used during the summer for lawn watering.
City Officials Announce $1.023 million Land Sale
November 18, 2008
Bel Aire Officials are pleased to announce the sale of approximately 35 acres of industrial land to the Graham-Michaelis Corp. The parcel, located at the corner of 45th and Webb road will be used as an industrial park area. Previously, the City had sold on parcel from that location to Accel Construction for $73,000. The sale to the Graham-Michaelis Corp. shows the remarkable progress and development of Bel Aire despite a weak economy.
Bel Aire Receives Grant for Senior Task Force
November 18, 2008
The City received a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation to move forward with a Senior Task Force project. The $9,500 grant will focus on addressing health issues that face various groups of seniors citywide. The increasing number of people aged 55 and over has presented a new set of challenges that are difficult to address through traditional senior programming. Funds for the grant will help explore these differences and build community capacity to address needs across the community. The Senior Task Force will kick off in early 2009 and run through the entire year.
7651 E Central Park Ave