Budget and redevelopment approved
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Council approved a new tax increment financing redevelopment district for the 8201 Metcalf project and advanced 2027 budget work, including a proposed property tax rate of 14.579 mills and public hearings set for September 14, 2026.
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What this means
Residents will see continued movement on a redevelopment project at 82nd Street and Metcalf Avenue after council approved the district that allows tax increment financing, a tool that uses future tax growth to help pay for redevelopment costs. Council also advanced the 2027 budget process and scheduled hearings for September 14, 2026, including the city’s proposed intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. The proposed tax rate mentioned in the meeting was 14.579 mills. Several other items were approved, including changes tied to upcoming special events and public works projects.
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- Approved Ordinance No. RD-3521 creating the 8201 Metcalf Redevelopment District
- Set September 14, 2026, public hearings and adoption dates for the 2027 Budget, 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Program, and 2027-2031 Maintenance Program
- Directed staff to notify the County Clerk of the proposed intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate with a proposed tax rate of 14.579 mills
- Approved Resolution No. 5135 declaring the Avenue of Flags a city-sponsored public event through 2036
- Approved Resolution No. 5143 updating the common consumption area for several 2026 events
- Approved the consent agenda, including storm water fee changes and multiple public works agreements
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Mayor and Council - July 6, 2026
Agenda
- Consider Creation of a Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment District - 8201 Metcalf Redevelopment Project. Ordinance No. RD-3521 - Making findings and establishing a Redevelopment District generally located at the southeast corner of 82nd Street and Metcalf Avenue (8201 Metcalf TIF Project). ● Council Staff Report - Html ● Ordinance No. RD-3521 ● 8201 Metcalf TIF Application (as amended)1
- Proclamation - Proclaiming July 2026, as Parks and Recreation Month in Overland Park. ● Proclamation2
- Report from Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting Held July 6, 2026: 2027-2028 Strategic Goals 2027 Budget ● Committee Report to Council - Html3
- Resolution No. 5135 - Declaring that the Avenue of Flags in partnership with the Overland Park Host Lions Club, Inc., shall be a city sponsored public event through 2036. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Resolution No. 51354
- Resolution No. 5143 - Amending the previously approved 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, to reduce the event boundaries of the Common Consumption Area for the Summer Soccer Celebration on Saturday July 11, 2026; remove the previously approved Chief's Red Friday Common Consumption event on September 11, 2026; allow for operation of the Common Consumption Area on October 9, 2026, for the Bourbon, Bacon and Brew Festival; and amend the event boundaries of the Common Consumption Area for the Mayor’s Holiday Festival on November 20, 2026. ● Council Staff Report - Html ● Resolution No. 5143 (Clean) ● Resolution No. 5143 - (Redline) ● Exhibit A-L - Maps5
- Ordinance No. SWU-3514 - Amending the storm water utility user fee on residential and non-residential property in the City. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Ordinance No. SWU-3514 (Clean) ● Ordinance No. Ord SWU-3514 (Redline)6
- Agreement - Shaner Appraisals, Inc., d/b/a Valbridge Property Advisors, to provide services for the 175th Street, 179th Street to Antioch Project, in an amount not to exceed $184,400. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Agreement - Shaner Appraisals, Inc., dba Valbridge Property Advisors [Project No. TH-3026]7
- Supplemental Agreement No. 3 - HNTB Corporation, to provide engineering services for the 175th Street, 179th Street to Antioch project, in the additional amount of $289,235 for a total amount not to exceed $2,990,987. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Supplemental Agreement No. 3 - HNTB Corporation [Project No. TH-3026]8
- Agreement - Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc., for material testing services for Switzer Road, 167th Street to 179th Street, Project No. TH-2539, in the amount of $175,420. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Agreement - Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. [Project No. TH-2539]9
- Bid Tabulation - VF Anderson Builders, LLC, for the Sykes/Lady Retaining Wall Repair Project, in the amount of $578,184.95. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Bid Tabulation - VF Anderson Builders, LLC [Project No. MP-3203]10
- Bid Tabulation - PCi Roads, LLC for 2026 Bridge Maintenance, in the amount of $465,436.50. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Bid Tabulation - 2026 Bridge Maintenance [Project No. MR-3211] ● Exhibit A - 2026 Bridge Maintenance Location Map [Project No. MR-3211]11
- Agreement - Alfred Benesch and Company, for construction observation services for the 2026 Bridge Maintenance Project, in the amount of $187,603. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Agreement - Alfred Benesch and Company [Project No. MR-3211]12
- Agreement - HDR Engineering, Inc., to provide construction observation services for 82nd Street Realignment Project, in an amount not to exceed $268,366. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Agreement - HDR Engineering, Inc. [Project No. ST-2923]13
- Change Order No. 2 - McAnany Construction, Inc., for 2026 Street Improvements Program (Preservation - UBAS) Project, in the additional amount of $1,077,156.44, for a revised total of $4,925,064.07. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Change Order No. 2 - 2026 Street Improvements Program (Preservation-UBAS) [Project No. MR-3207] ● Exhibit A - Change Order No. 2 Location Map [Project No. 3207]14
- Agreement - Pyramid Contractors, Inc., to provide design-build services for the 119th and Switzer Retaining Wall Project, in an amount not to exceed $199,500. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Design Build Ageement - Pyramid Contractors, Inc. [Project No. MR-3271]15
- Ordinance No. CON-3520 - An ordinance authorizing and providing for the acquisition of lands or interest therein by condemnation for College Boulevard and Metcalf Mobility Enhancements. ● Ordinance No. CON-3520 [Project No. ST-2947]16
- Interim Presiding Judge - Appointment of Judge Cynthia Cornwell to serve as Interim Presiding Judge. ● Committee Report to Council - Html17
- Council Minutes - April 20 and May 18, 2026 .18
- Expenditure Ordinance No. 6A - Outlining the expenditures from the General Operating Fund for June 5 through June 18, 2026. ● Expenditure Ordinance No. 6A19
- Amendment No. 1 to Agreement - Neumo Justice Systems, LLC, for court management software, for a two-year period in an amount of $171,122.70. ● Council Staff Report - Html ● Amendment No. 1 to Agreement - Neumo Justice Systems LLC20
- Resolution No. 5138 - Approving the execution and delivery of a Fourth Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement related to an economic development project generally located in the City at I-435 and Antioch (Brookridge Project). Fourth Amendment to Brookridge Redevelopment Agreement - Overland Park Development Company I, LLC. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Resolution No. 5138 (rev. 07-02-26) ● Fourth Amendment to Brookridge Redevelopment Agreement - Overland Park Development Company I, LLC (rev. 07-02-26)21
- Resolution No. 5133 - Declaring the intent to Issue Federally Taxable Private Activity Revenue Bonds in the principal amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of the cost of construction of Infrastructure improvements for the purpose of obtaining a sales tax exemption. (Brookridge Phase 1 Infrastructure Development EDRB Project). ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Resolution No. 5133 (rev. 07-02-26)22
- Resolution No. 5136 - Declaring the intent to Issue Federally Taxable Private Activity Revenue Bonds in the principal amount not to exceed $32,000,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of the cost of construction of a commercial facility for the purpose of obtaining a sales tax exemption. (Brookridge 510N Mixed-Use Multifamily and Commercial EDRB Project). ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Resolution No. 5136 (rev. 07-02-26)23
- Ordinance No. CID-3517 - Discontinuing collection of the Community Improvement District Sales Tax located at the northeast corner of I-435 and Antioch effective October 1, 2026, and providing for the continuation of the collection of that Community Improvement District Sales Tax effective October 1, 2029. (Brookridge CID No. 1). ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Ordinance No. CID-3517 (rev. 07-02-26)24
- Ordinance No. CID-3518 - Discontinuing collection of the Community Improvement District Sales Tax located at the northeast corner of I-435 and Antioch effective October 1, 2026, and providing for the continuation of the collection of that Community Improvement District Sales Tax effective January 1, 2032. (Brookridge CID No. 2). ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Ordinance No. CID-3518 (rev. 07-02-26)25
- Resolution No. 5134 - Authorizing a Transfer Consent related to an economic development project generally located at the southwest corner of 80th Street and Marty. (Edison OP Project) ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Resolution No. 513426
- Special Event Permit No. SEP2026-00261 - 10400 Mastin. A special event permit is requested from July 11 through September 19, 2026, to allow various special events for 2026. Application made by Shannon Dees. ● Staff Report ● Map and Event Details27
- Special Event Permit No. SEP2026-00274 - 7400 West 110th Street. A special event permit is requested from July 6 through July 6, 2027, to allow a temporary sign. Application made by nbkc Bank. ● Staff Report ● Sign Details28
- Acceptance of Right-of-Way - Final Plat No. PLT2026-00012 - Wild Horse, Fifth Plat - Vicinity of the southeast corner of 175th Street and Switzer. Application made by Wild Horse Investors, LLC. The Planning Commission approved this item on June 8, 2026, by a vote of 10 to 0. (Related Case No. PLT2025-00012) ● Staff Report ● Maps29
- Revised Preliminary Plan No. PDP2026-00007 - Aspiria - Vicinity of the northwest corner of 119th Street and Nall. Application made by OPS-KC, Aspiria, LLC. The Planning Commission approved this item on June 8, 2026, by a vote of 10 to 0. (Related Case No. REZ2020-00009) ● Staff Report ● Maps ● Addendum A ● Applicant Memo30
- Special Use Permit No. SUP2026-00009 - 7200 West 127th Street. A special use permit is requested for a five-year period of time to allow renewal of a self-service beer and wine operation. This property is currently zoned RP-6, Planned High-Rise Apartment District. Application made by Price Brothers. The Planning Commission approved this item on June 8, 2026, for a five-year period of time, by a vote of 9 to 0. Ordinance No. Z-4407 ● Staff Report ● Maps ● Police Letter ● Ordinance No. Z-4407 ● Criteria for Rezonings and Special Use Permits31
- Special Use Permit No. SUP2026-00011 - 8717 Lenexa Drive. A special use permit is requested for a five-year period of time to allow renewal of a billboard. This property is currently zoned CP-2, Planned General Business District. Application made by KBK Properties, LLC. The Planning Commission approved this item on June 8, 2026, for a five-year period of time, by a vote of 10 to 0. Ordinance No. Z-4408 ● Staff Report ● Maps ● Ordinance No. Z-4408 ● Criteria for Rezonings and Special Use Permits32
- Special Use Permit No. SUP2026-00013 - 11011 Cody. A special use permit is requested for an indefinite period of time to allow a hotel. This property is currently zoned CP-O, Planned Office Building District. Application made by BHC Rhodes. The Planning Commission approved this item on June 8, 2026, for an indefinite period of time, by a vote of 10 to 0. Ordinance No. Z-4409 ● Staff Report ● Maps ● Neighborhood Meeting Minutes ● Ordinance No. Z-4409 ● Criteria for Rezonings and Special Use Permits33
- Drainage Easement Vacation No. VAC2026-00001 - Vicinity of the southeast corner of 159th Street and Antioch. Application made by Price Brothers. Ordinance No. VAC-3519 Public Hearing Required. ● Staff Report ● Maps ● Ordinance No. VAC-351934
- Rezoning No. REZ2026-00004 - Vicinity of the northeast corner of 71st Street and Metcalf. Rezoning is requested from RP-4, Planned Cluster Housing District, to RP-3, Planned Garden Apartment District, to allow a multi-family residential development. Application made by KOENIG Building + Restoration. The Planning Commission approved this item on June 8, 2026, by a vote of 10 to 0. Ordinance No. Z-4410 (A valid protest petition has been submitted.) ● Staff Report ● Maps ● Deviation Request Response ● Neighborhood Meeting Minutes ● Ordinance No. Z-4410 ● Criteria for Rezonings and Special Use Permits35
- Mid-America Regional Council Report Holly Grummert, Councilmember36
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