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Council approves CDBG CAPER submission, insurance program, economic development bond actions, and multiple contracts; adopts amended Blue Mass resolution

Overland ParkMar 23, 20263 min read

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The Overland Park Mayor and Council (March 23, 2026) approved the City’s FFY2025 CDBG CAPER submission (Resolution No. 5096); reappointed Michael Calvillo to the Legacy of Greenery Committee; approved the 2026–2027 property and liability insurance program; authorized several capital and service contracts including HVAC, WiFi 7, and a pump station bid; amended and approved a City-sponsored event resolution for “Blue Mass” limited to 2026; and authorized actions to redeem and convey the Stone Manor EDRB project. Council received a Committee-of-the-Whole report on World Cup preparations covering public safety, administrative readiness, and transportation/mobility.

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Approved Resolution No. 5096 to submit the FFY2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to HUD (vote 11-0).
Reappointed Michael Calvillo to the Legacy of Greenery Committee for term 4-4-2026 to 4-4-2028 (vote 11-0).
Approved amended Resolution No. 5110 declaring “Blue Mass” a City-sponsored public event for 2026 only (amendment adopted 6-5; final approval carried 9-1-1 with one abstention and one opposing vote).
Approved the 2026–2027 Property and Liability Insurance Program in an amount not to exceed $1,404,000 (vote 11-0).
Approved Ordinance No. PTRP-3508 authorizing an agreement with Community Capital Fund to administer the Property Tax Rebate Program (vote 11-0).
Accepted bid from Southtown Glass, Inc. for Tomahawk Ridge Community Center rooftop unit replacement in the amount of $1,013,500 (vote 11-0).
Authorized waiver of bid process and negotiation of an agreement with Clarity SSU for purchase and installation of a WiFi 7 network solution for the Overland Park Convention Center in an amount not to exceed $616,541 (vote 11-0).
Directed staff to negotiate a new ground lease with 12800 Foster Street, LLC for City-owned right-of-way adjacent to 12800 Foster and terminate the current ground lease with U.S. Bank National Association upon execution of a new lease (vote 11-0).
Approved Resolution No. 5117 authorizing sale/conveyance and related actions for the Stone Manor Economic Development Revenue Bond project, releasing the City’s leasehold interest upon bond redemption (vote 11-0).
Approved the Consent Agenda, including listed procurement and agreement items (Consent carried by roll-call vote 11-0).

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