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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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