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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

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2027-2031 Five-Year Financial Plan, Capital Improvements Program and Maintenance Program ● Council Staff Report - Html
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Adoption of the 2027-2031 Five-Year Financial Plan, Capital Improvements Program and Maintenance Program ● Council Staff Report - Html
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Recognition of Local Leaders of Tomorrow Essay Contest Winner for NE Region - Adelyn Miranda, Indian Woods Middle School. ● Hunger in Kansas - By Adelyn Miranda
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Proclamation - Proclaiming April 20, 2026, as Arbor Day in Overland Park. ● Proclamation
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Proclamation - Proclaiming April 20, 2026, as Basava Day in Overland Park. ● Proclamation
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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. 5121
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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 Structure
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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)
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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.
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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Council Minutes - January 26, 2026.
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Expenditure Ordinance No. 3B - Outlining the expenditures from the General Operating Fund for March 13 through March 26, 2026. ● Expenditure Ordinance No. 3B
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