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Overland Park Mayor and Council — May 18, 2026: Directed process for organized solid waste services; appointments and multiple consent approvals

Overland ParkMay 18, 20263 min read

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Council directed staff to begin the legal process to consider organized collection services for solid waste and recycling, approved committee appointments and reappointments, adopted proclamations for Public Works Week and Mental Health Awareness Month, and approved the Consent Agenda including several large bid tabulations and ordinance/resolution actions.

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Held Open Public Comment Period (no vote required).
Held preliminary public hearing on the 2027 Operating Budget (no vote required).
Proclaimed May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week in Overland Park (no vote required).
Proclaimed May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Overland Park (no vote required).
Approved appointment of Andy Gabbert to the Legacy of Greenery Committee for the term 04-04-2026 to 04-04-2028. Moved by Cheatham, seconded by Heley. Approved 11–0–0.
Approved reappointment of Michael Hobson, Sr. to the Independent Advisory Board for Racial Profiling and other Non-Biased Policing for the term 05-15-2026 to 05-15-2030. Moved by Cheatham, seconded by Heley. Approved 11–0–0.
Directed staff to prepare a resolution, set a public hearing, and issue a resolution of intent related to organized collection services for solid waste and recycling (beginning no earlier than January 2029). Moved by Cheatham, seconded by Heley. Approved 11–0–0.
Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Moved by Cheatham, seconded by Heley. Approved 11–0–0.
Consent Agenda and related approvals included: Bid award to McConnell and Associates Corp. for 2026 Bike/Hike Asphalt Construction & Overlay not to exceed $351,800.86; Resolution No. 5127 enlarging the Consolidated Main Sewer District at Sanctuary 3rd Plat; Resolution No. 5125 establishing an independent community advisory board for racial profiling; Ordinance No. TC-3512 amending the traffic code; Bid award to GT Distributors, Inc. for Glock Gen 6 handguns with RDS and holsters in the amount of $291,692.41; Bid award to Pyramid Contractors, Inc. for Switzer, 167th Street to 179th Street in the amount of $23,442,446.75; approval of Council minutes (Feb 16, 2026).
City Manager announced opening of the City's first brand store and availability of city merchandise online (no vote required).
Planning & Development staff presented the Unified Development Ordinance Update (PE3011) and outlined an ongoing monthly review process; no vote taken.

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