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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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Mayor and Council - March 23, 2026

Mar 23, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

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Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) - Outlining the use of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds during FFY2025. Resolution No. 5096 - Approving the City’s Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and its submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Resolution No. 5096 ● 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
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Reappointment to the Legacy of Greenery Committee :  Michael Calvillo - Term 4-4-2026 to 4-4-2028
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Agreement - Davis Equipment Companies, d/b/a Turfwerks, for purchase of a new pump station at Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Club in the amount of $340,348. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Agreement - Davis Equipment Companies, d/b/a Turfwerks
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Resolution No. 5106 - Establishing the Neighborhood Engagement Committee, previously the Neighborhood Executive Committee. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Resolution No. 5106
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Resolution No. 5112 - Authorizing the operation of the common consumption area generally located in the vicinity of 78th Street and Santa Fe Drive, between 78th Street and 83rd Street; and between 80th Street and Robinson, and 78th Street and Glenwood, allowing the consumption of alcoholic liquor on property not otherwise subject to a license issued pursuant to the Kansas Liquor Control Act or the Club and Drinking Establishment Act. ● Council Staff Report - Html ● Resolution No. 5112 ● Exhibits A-K - Maps
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Resolution No. 5107 - Declaring "Friends of First Responders" shall be a City-sponsored public event for 2026, 2027 and 2028. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Resolution No. 5107
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Resolution No. 5108 - Declaring "Firefighters and You Open House" shall be a City-sponsored public event for 2026, 2027 and 2028. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Resolution No. 5108
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Resolutions No. 5109 - Declaring "9/11 Memorial Ceremony Service" shall be a City-sponsored event for 2026, 2027 and 2028. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Resolution No. 5109
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Waive Bid Process and Approval of Agreement for Purchase - Meridian Rapid Defense Group for purchase of fifty-five (55) vehicle mitigation barriers, in an amount not to exceed $564,797.43, utilizing General Services Administration (GSA) cooperative purchasing agreement. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● General Services Administration Contract ● Attachment A - Meridian Rapid Defense Group ● Quote
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Ordinance No. TC-3506 - Amending the traffic code of the City and adopting the Standard Traffic Ordinance, effective May 1, 2026. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Ordinance No. TC-3506 ● Ordinance No. TC-3506 (Redline) ● Standard Traffic Ordinances Definitions vs. Overland Park Municipal Code Definitions ● 2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities ● Standard Traffic Ordinances Articles vs. Overland Park Municipal Code Articles
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Ordinance No. POC-3505 - Amending the Public Offense Code of the City related to the Standard Traffic Ordinance references, effective May 1, 2026. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Ordinance No. POC-3505 ● Ordinance No. POC-3505 (Redline)
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Resolution No. 5116 - Declaring it necessary to appropriate private property for the use of the City, for traffic signal reconstruction at 77th Street and Metcalf in the City. ● Council Staff Report - Html ● Resolution No. 5116 [Project No. ST-2953]
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Council Minutes - December 1, 2025 , February 2 and March 2, 2026 .
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Expenditure Ordinance No. 2B - Outlining the expenditures from the General Operating Fund for February 13 through February 26, 2026. ● Expenditure Ordinance No. 2B
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Resolution No. 5110 - Declaring "Blue Mass" shall be a City-sponsored public event for 2026, 2027 and 2028. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Resolution No. 5110
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Report from Finance, Administration and Economic Development Committee Meeting Held on Monday, March 23, 2026 :  2026-2027 Property and Liability Insurance Program : Property Insurance - Federal Insurance Company, in an amount not to exceed $595,000, for the term of April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027. Equipment Breakdown Insurance - Travelers Property Casualty Company of America, in an amount not to exceed $12,000, for the term of April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027. Inland Marine Insurance - Federal Insurance Company, in an amount not to exceed $40,000, for the term of April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027. Casualty Insurance - Travelers Indemnity Company, in an amount not to exceed $575,000, for the term of April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027. Cyber Liability Insurance - Homeland Insurance Company of New York, in an amount not to exceed $151,000, for the term of April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027. Commercial Crime - Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, in an amount not to exceed $13,000, for the term of April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027. Fiduciary Liability - Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, in an amount not to exceed $12,000, for the term of April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027. Foreign Liability Insurance - The Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania, in an amount not to exceed $2,500, for the term of April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027. Above Ground Storage Tank Insurance - Great American E&S Insurance Company, in an amount not to exceed $3,500, for the term of April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027.  Ordinance No. PTRP-3508 - Home Rule Ordinance enacted pursuant to the authority of Article 12, Section 5, of the Constitution of the State of Kansas authorizing the City to enter into an Agreement with Community Capital Fund for administration of Property Tax Rebate Program. Agreement - Community Capital Fund 2026 Property Tax Rebate Program Criteria  Bid Tabulation - Southtown Glass, Inc., for Tomahawk Ridge Community Center Rooftop Unit Replacement in the amount of $1,013,500 (Project No. MB-3045).  Waiver of Bid Process and Authorization to Negotiate an Agreement - Clarity SSU, for the purchase and installation of a WiFi 7 network solution for the Overland Park Convention Center, in an amount not to exceed $616,541.  Proposed Ground Lease Agreement - 12800 Foster Street, LLC, leasing right-of-way adjacent to 12800 Foster for parking improvements. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● 2026-2027 Insurance Coverage Premium Summary ● Ordinance No. PTRP-3508 ● Agreement - Community Capital Fund (Exhibit A to Ordinance PTRP-3508) ● 2026 Property Tax Rebate Program Criteria ● Bid Tabulation - Tomahawk Ridge Community Center RTU Replacement (Project No. MB-2873)
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Resolution No. 5117 - Authorizing the sale and conveyance of the Stone Manor Economic Development Revenue Bond project, the execution of a release of leases and further authorizing additional related actions in connection with the City's not to exceed $1,445,850 Federally Taxable Private Activity Revenue Bonds, Series 2025. (Stone Manor EDRB Project). ● Council Staff Report - Html ● Resolution No. 5117 ● Release of Leases (Stone Manor EDRB Project) - Stone Manor, LLC
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