Kansas City Downtown Redevelopment

Kansas City Council (March 5, 2026) — bonds approved; land-use, transportation, health commission, and staffing actions

The Council met March 5, 2026. Major actions included authorization of multiple bond issuances (General Obligation Series 2026A and 2026B; Special Obligation Series 2026 Bonds), passage of transportation contracts and appropriations (citywide bridge inspection contract, NE 104th Street improvements, traffic signal IDIQ), land-use and zoning approvals (Indiana Commons plat, development plan at 32 E. 46th, Darby Townhome vacation, Shoal Creek code amendment), reduction in Health Commission voting membership, lease authorization for a restaurant space at Wolfe Garage, and appointment of Marc Shaw as City Auditor. Two special resolutions recognizing the HR benefits fair and ties with Accra, Ghana were adopted. Several items (including KC-CHIP adoption, a moratorium on detention facilities, and other resolutions) were referred to committees for further consideration.