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Council adopts 2027–2031 Five-Year Financial Plan; approves multiple infrastructure and public-safety items
Overland ParkApr 20, 20263 min read
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On April 20, 2026 the Overland Park Mayor and Council adopted the 2027–2031 Five-Year Financial Plan, Capital Improvements Program and Maintenance Program (12–0), approved the Consent Agenda (12–0) which included trafficway ordinances, bond authorizations for salt storage and mobility enhancements, sewer district enlargement, a cooperative JAG-funded surveillance trailer purchase, proclamations for Arbor Day and Basava Day, and recognition of a student essay contest winner.
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- Adopted the 2027–2031 Five-Year Financial Plan, Capital Improvements Program and Maintenance Program (Moved by Cheatham; seconded by Heley; Approved 12–0).
- Approved the Consent Agenda (Approved 12–0), which included: Resolution No. 5121 declaring Bluhawk's Red White and Bluhawk Summer Celebration a City-sponsored public event; Resolution No. 5123 setting a public hearing (April 7, 2027) regarding the unsafe/dangerous structure at 13412 W. 122nd Terrace; and Resolution No. 5124 enlarging the Consolidated Main Sewer District near 179th Street and Switzer Road.
- Approved Cooperative Agreement for purchase of a Utilitra Surveillance Trailer 1500 from Electronic Technology, Inc., using Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) FY2025 funds ($43,075) and 2026 budgeted funds ($8,670.10).
- Enacted Ordinance No. MTI-3510 for public improvement of Pflumm Road Bridge over Coffee Creek and Ordinance No. MTI-3511 for public improvement of 175th Street from 179th Street to Antioch.
- Adopted Resolution No. 5118 declaring intent to construct Blue Valley Salt Storage Facility Replacement and authorizing issuance of General Obligation Bonds to pay costs.
- Adopted Resolution No. 5122 declaring intent to construct College Boulevard and Metcalf Avenue mobility enhancements and authorizing issuance of General Obligation Bonds to pay costs.
- Proclaimed April 20, 2026 as Arbor Day and as Basava Day in Overland Park.
- Recognized Adelyn Miranda, Indian Woods Middle School, as Local Leaders of Tomorrow Essay Contest Winner for NE Region.
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Mayor and Council - April 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted
Agenda
- 2027-2031 Five-Year Financial Plan, Capital Improvements Program and Maintenance Program ● Council Staff Report - Html1
- Adoption of the 2027-2031 Five-Year Financial Plan, Capital Improvements Program and Maintenance Program ● Council Staff Report - Html2
- Recognition of Local Leaders of Tomorrow Essay Contest Winner for NE Region - Adelyn Miranda, Indian Woods Middle School. ● Hunger in Kansas - By Adelyn Miranda3
- Proclamation - Proclaiming April 20, 2026, as Arbor Day in Overland Park. ● Proclamation4
- Proclamation - Proclaiming April 20, 2026, as Basava Day in Overland Park. ● Proclamation5
- Resolution No. 5121 - Declaring that Bluhawk's Red White and Bluhawk Summer Celebration shall be a City-sponsored public event. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Resolution No. 51216
- Resolution No. 5123 - Setting a public hearing for April 7, 2027, pursuant to K.S.A. 12-1752 and Overland Park Municipal Code Section 7.25.110; concerning the unsafe and dangerous structure at 13412 W. 122nd Terrace. ● Council Staff Report - Html ● Resolution No. 5123 ● Photos of Dangerous Structure7
- Resolution No. 5124 - Enlargement of Consolidated Main Sewer District, located near the intersection of 179th Street and Switzer Road. ● Council Staff Report - Html ● Resolution No. 5124 ● Letter of Consent and Location Map (Wildhorse Subdivision)8
- Cooperative Agreement - Board of County Commissioners of Johnson County, and the cities of Olathe, Lenexa, and Shawnee; for the purchase of a Utilitra Surveillance Trailer 1500 from Electronic Technology, Inc., utilizing the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY2025 Local Solicitation grants funds, in amount of $43,075, and 2026 budgeted funds in the amount of $8,670.10. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Cooperative Agreement - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ● Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - Certifications and Assurances ● Mobile Technology Trailer - Electronic Technology, Inc.9
- Ordinance No. MTI-3510 - Providing for the public improvement of a Main Trafficway, Pflumm Road Bridge over Coffee Creek in the City. ● Council Staff Report - Html ● Ordinance No. MTI-3510 - [Projet No. BR-1902]10
- Ordinance No. MTI-3511 - Providing for the public improvement of a main trafficway, 175th Street from 179th Street to Antioch in the City. ● Council Staff Report - Html ● Ordinance No. MTI-3511 - [Project No. TH-3026]11
- Resolution No. 5118 - Declaring the intention of the Governing Body to construct Blue Valley Salt Storage Facility Replacement; authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds to pay the costs thereof. ● Council Staff Report - Html ● Resolution No. 5118 - [Project No. PB-2528]12
- Resolution No. 5122 - Declaring the intention of the Governing Body to construct College Boulevard and Metcalf Avenue Mobility Enhancements; authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds to pay the costs thereof. ● Council Staff Report - Html ● Resolution No. 5122 - [Project No. ST-2947]13
- Council Minutes - January 26, 2026.14
- Expenditure Ordinance No. 3B - Outlining the expenditures from the General Operating Fund for March 13 through March 26, 2026. ● Expenditure Ordinance No. 3B15
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