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Council approves CARS road program, 2026 mill-and-overlay contract, stormwater funding, and parks vendor contracts
ShawneeApr 13, 20263 min read
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At the April 13, 2026 Shawnee City Council meeting the Council approved the County Assisted Road System (CARS) program for 2027–2031, awarded a $4,763,125 contract for the 2026 Mill and Overlay, accepted ~ $2.57M in Johnson County reimbursement for four 2026 stormwater pipe renewal projects, authorized participation in the County 'Contain the Rain' BMP cost-share program, and approved parks concession and chemical vendor contracts as part of the consent agenda. The consent agenda and multiple staff items were approved by the Council.
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- Approve Consent Agenda (including March 23, 2026 minutes, Planning Commission minutes review, agreement with United Community Services for $70,000 in opioid settlement funds administration, setting a May 11, 2026 public hearing for Ogg Road ROW vacation, easement modification with Johnson County Park and Recreation District for Stump Park Trail relocation, award EVCO Wholesale Food Company as Parks & Recreation concession vendor in the amount of $56,250, and award WEI H2O Kansas/Edwards Chemical as Parks & Recreation chemical vendor in the amount of $60,000). Motion carried 8-0-0.
- Extend Citizen Public Comment by one minute. Motion carried 8-0-0.
- Approve the County Assisted Road System (CARS) program for the proposed projects for 2027 to 2031. Motion carried 8-0-0.
- Approve construction contract with McAnany Construction, Inc. for the 2026 Mill and Overlay in the amount of $4,763,125 and authorize the Mayor to sign the final agreement as approved by the City Attorney. Motion carried 8-0-0.
- Approve agreement with Johnson County for reimbursement of engineering and construction services related to four Stormwater Pipe Renewal Projects for 2026 construction; county funds to total approximately $2.57 million; authorize the Mayor to sign the contract as approved by the City Attorney. Motion carried 8-0-0.
- Approve agreement with Johnson County Public Works for the 2026 'Contain the Rain' BMP Cost-Share Program (passthrough reimbursement for qualifying residential stormwater practices).
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City Council - 13 Apr 2026
Apr 13, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted
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- BUSINESS FROM THE FLOORdDecision: Consider bids and award the contract for the Parks and Recreation Facilities Chemical Vendor. Staff is recommending WEI H2O Kansas/Edwards Chemical for the Parks and Recreation Facilities Chemical Vendor in the amount of $60,000. Recommendation: Consider approving the contract with WEI H2O Kansas/Edwards Chemical for the Parks and Recreation Facilities Chemical Vendor in the amount of $60,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract as approved the the City Attorney. Memo and Attachments - Pdf 85 - 87
- MAYOR'S ITEMSeDecision: Consider bids and award the contract for the Parks and Recreation Facilities Chemical Vendor. Staff is recommending WEI H2O Kansas/Edwards Chemical for the Parks and Recreation Facilities Chemical Vendor in the amount of $60,000. Recommendation: Consider approving the contract with WEI H2O Kansas/Edwards Chemical for the Parks and Recreation Facilities Chemical Vendor in the amount of $60,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract as approved the the City Attorney. Memo and Attachments - Pdf 85 - 87
- STAFF ITEMSfDecision: Consider bids and award the contract for the Parks and Recreation Facilities Chemical Vendor. Staff is recommending WEI H2O Kansas/Edwards Chemical for the Parks and Recreation Facilities Chemical Vendor in the amount of $60,000. Recommendation: Consider approving the contract with WEI H2O Kansas/Edwards Chemical for the Parks and Recreation Facilities Chemical Vendor in the amount of $60,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract as approved the the City Attorney. Memo and Attachments - Pdf 85 - 87
- MISCELLANEOUS ITEMSgDecision: Consider approving a contract for the replacement of the Council Chambers audio visual equipment. Staff is recommending the Governing Body consider awarding a contract for replacement of the Council Chambers audio visual equipment to CCS Presentation Systems. Recommendation: Consider approving the contract with CCS Presentation Systems for the replacement of the Council Chambers audio visual equipment in the amount of $123,059.43 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. Memo and Attachments - Pdf 143 - 156
- ADJOURNMENThDecision: Miscellaneous Council Items
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