Title
An Ordinance Approving the Relocation Funding Agreement between the City of Lee’s Summit, the Missouri Office of Administration, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
(Note: First read by City Council on April 12, 2022.)
Body
Issue/Request:
This is an ordinance that will approve a funding agreement which will provide a source of funds for the costs associated with relocating the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A Headquarters.
Proposed City Council Motion:
I move for adoption of an Ordinance Approving the Relocation Funding Agreement between the City of Lee’s Summit, the Missouri Office of Administration, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Background:
Brief Summary
The Council has approved the following ordinances for the 291 North and Highway 50 Interchange Project:
· September 1, 2020 - Ordinance No. 8945 which approved the 291 North and Highway 50 Tax Increment Financing Plan
· December 14, 2021 - Ordinance No. 9303 which approved the Cost Share Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the Interchange Project
· December 14, 2021 - Ordinance No. 9304 which approved a Cooperative Agreement with the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District for land acquisition to facilitate the relocation of Blue Parkway
· March 22, 2022 - Ordinance No. 9376 which activated TIF Project 4 at the location of a restaurant on the east side of Highway 291 at SE Melody Lane.
Additional Background
On August 18, 2020, City staff made a presentation to the City Council regarding the 291 North and Highway 50 Interchange Project. That presentation focused on these goals:
· Enhance traffic safety & circulation
o Reconstruct 291 North & 50 Interchange
o Reconfigure Blue Parkway
· Move Missouri Highway Patrol (“MHP”) Troop A facility to new location in City
· Redevelop Highway Patrol Property for commercial uses
· Redevelop QuikTrip & commercial sites
· Access is catalyst for additional redevelopment opportunities in the area
Staff explained th...
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