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| | | | Notice is hereby given that the City Council for the City of Lee’s Summit will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm in person and via video conference as provided by Section 2-50 of the City of Lee’s Summit Code of Ordinances, adopted by the City Council on June 15, 2021, Ordinance No. 9172. Persons wishing to comment on any item of business on the agenda, including public testimony during a Public Hearing, via video conference may do so by sending a request prior to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, to the City Clerk at clerk@cityofls.net to attend the meeting on the video conferencing platform. The City Clerk will provide instructions regarding how to attend by this method. The meeting can be viewed on the City’s YouTube Channel (YouTube.com/@cityofLS), the City’s website (WatchLS.net) and on various cable providers (Spectrum Channel 2 & Comcast Channel 7). | | |
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| | | | Preliminaries: | | |
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| A. | | | Invocation | | |
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| B. | | | Pledge of Allegiance | | |
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| C. | | | Call to Order | | |
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| D. | | | Roll Call | | |
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| 1. | | | Swearing in of Ms. Dana Arth, Councilmember District 3 | | |
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| 2. | | | Approval of Agenda | adopted | Pass |
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| 3. | | | Approval of Consent Agenda: | adopted | Pass |
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2026-7817
| A. | | Minutes | Approval of City Council Action Letter for September 8, 2026. | approved | Pass |
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2026-7864
| B. | | Appointment | Mayor's Appointments (Simple Majority):
Board of Aeronautic Commissioners: Reappoint John T. Hightower and Adam Shimmens, terms to expire 9-14-29.
Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority: Reappoint Bryan Montemurro, term to expire 9-1-30. | approved | Pass |
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2026-7871
| C. | | Appointment | Mayor's Appointments (2/3 majority vote):
Board of Aeronautic Commissioners: Reappoint Tom Townsend, term to expire 9-14-29.
Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority: Reappoint Mark White, term to expire 9-1-30. | approved | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-156
| D. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Jackson County, Missouri for the acceptance of a $150,000 appropriation to be utilized for the purchase of playground equipment for the all-inclusive playground expansion at the Joseph A. Dyke playground at Legacy Park.
(Note: First read by City Council on September 8, 2026. Passed by unanimous vote.) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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| 4. | | | Council Roundtable | | |
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| 5. | | | Proclamations: | | |
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2026-7870
| A. | | Proclamation | Proclamation: Missouri Good Neighbor Week: September 28 - October 4, 2026 | presented | |
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| 6. | | | Presentations: | | |
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2026-7863
| A. | | Presentation | Presentation: Lobbyist report - End of Missouri Legislative Session. | presented | |
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| 7. | | | Public Comments: | | |
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| 8. | | | Public Hearings: | | |
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2026-7789
| A. | | Public Hearing - Sworn | Public Hearing: Application #PL2026-155 - Special Use Permit renewal for an auto dealership, Luther Mazda of Lee's Summit - 975 SE Oldham Parkway.; LLArk Properties LLC, applicant. | presented | |
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BILL NO. 26-158
| 1) | | Ordinance - Public Hearing | An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit renewal for an automobile dealership and major automotive repair facility in District CP-2 (Planned Community Commercial) on land located at 975 SE Oldham Parkway for a period of twenty (20) years, all in accordance with Article 6 of the Unified Development Ordinance, for the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri.
(Note: First read by Council on September 22, 2026. Passed by unanimous vote with one recusal.) | for second reading | |
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BILL NO. 26-158
| 1) | | Ordinance - Public Hearing | An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit renewal for an automobile dealership and major automotive repair facility in District CP-2 (Planned Community Commercial) on land located at 975 SE Oldham Parkway for a period of twenty (20) years, all in accordance with Article 6 of the Unified Development Ordinance, for the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri.
(Note: First read by Council on September 22, 2026. Passed by unanimous vote with one recusal.) | amended | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-158
| 1) | | Ordinance - Public Hearing | An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit renewal for an automobile dealership and major automotive repair facility in District CP-2 (Planned Community Commercial) on land located at 975 SE Oldham Parkway for a period of twenty (20) years, all in accordance with Article 6 of the Unified Development Ordinance, for the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri.
(Note: First read by Council on September 22, 2026. Passed by unanimous vote with one recusal.) | for second reading | Pass |
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2026-7787
| B. | | Public Hearing - Sworn | Public Hearing: Application #PL2026-130 - Special Use Permit for a convalescent, nursing or retirement home - 800 and 820 SE Battery Drive; Hawthorn Equity, LLC., applicant | presented | |
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BILL NO. 26-159
| 1) | | Ordinance - Public Hearing | An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for a convalescent, nursing or retirement home in district CP-2 on land located at 800 and 820 SE Battery Dr for a period of thirty (30) years, all in accordance with Article 6 of the Unified Development Ordinance, for the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri.
(Note: First read by Council on September 22, 2026. Passed by unanimous vote with one recusal.) | advanced to second reading | Pass |
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2026-7785
| C. | | Public Hearing - Sworn | Public Hearing: Application #PL2026-131 - Preliminary Development Plan - Hawthorn Assisted Living and Memory Care, 800 and 820 SE Battery Drive; Hawthorn Equity, LLC, applicant | presented | |
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BILL NO. 26-160
| 1) | | Ordinance - Public Hearing | An Ordinance approving a Preliminary Development Plan for 1.88 acres of land located at 800 and 820 SE Battery Dr, all in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 33, the Unified Development Ordinance, of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri.
(Note: First read by Council on September 22, 2026. Passed by unanimous vote with one recusal.) | advanced to second reading | Pass |
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2026-7822
| D. | | Public Hearing - Sworn | Public Hearing: Proposed 2026 Property Tax Levy for the City of Lee's Summit, Cass and Jackson Counties, Missouri, for the Calendar Year 2026. | presented | |
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BILL NO. 26-161
| A. | | Ordinance - Public Hearing | An Ordinance setting the Property Tax Levy for the year 2026 for the City of Lee’s Summit, Jackson and Cass Counties, Missouri, and containing an emergency clause. | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-161
| A. | | Ordinance - Public Hearing | An Ordinance setting the Property Tax Levy for the year 2026 for the City of Lee’s Summit, Jackson and Cass Counties, Missouri, and containing an emergency clause. | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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| 10. | | | Resolutions: | | |
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RES. NO. 26-16
| A. | | Resolution | A Resolution adopting the City Council schedule of meetings for 2027. | adopted | Pass |
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RES. NO. 26-17
| B. | | Resolution | A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to appoint successor directors to the Raintree Village Community Improvement District. | adopted | Pass |
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RES. NO. 26-18
| C. | | Resolution | A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to appoint successor directors to the Southside Plaza Community Improvement District. | adopted | Pass |
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RES. NO. 26-19
| D. | | Resolution | A Resolution establishing the Mayor's Housing Task Force to study housing needs and opportunities in the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri and to develop recommendations for consideration by the City Council. | adopted | Pass |
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| 11. | | | Proposed Ordinances Forwarded from Committee: | | |
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BILL NO. 26-162
| A. | | Ordinance - Committee | An Ordinance awarding the bid for Project No. 430 for the Harris Park Standpipe Demolition to Graff Industrial Inc. in the amount of $349,900.00, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-162
| A. | | Ordinance - Committee | An Ordinance awarding the bid for Project No. 430 for the Harris Park Standpipe Demolition to Graff Industrial Inc. in the amount of $349,900.00, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-163
| B. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance approving the use of the Cooperative Contract (2025-061) between the City of Joplin and Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc., for the installation of Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining, manhole lining, and Lateral Connection Repairs (LCRs) for a not to exceed amount of $1,462,662.62, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-163
| B. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance approving the use of the Cooperative Contract (2025-061) between the City of Joplin and Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc., for the installation of Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining, manhole lining, and Lateral Connection Repairs (LCRs) for a not to exceed amount of $1,462,662.62, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-164
| C. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Cooperative Service Agreement by and between the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri (Kansas City - Lee's Summit Regional Airport), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services (WS), to cooperate in a wildlife damage management project and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-164
| C. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Cooperative Service Agreement by and between the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri (Kansas City - Lee's Summit Regional Airport), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services (WS), to cooperate in a wildlife damage management project and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-165
| D. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance awarding the bid for Project No. P-298 for the Crack Seal FY27 Program to Sweetens Sealing Services in the amount of $215,050.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same for the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri. (PWC 9/14/26) | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-165
| D. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance awarding the bid for Project No. P-298 for the Crack Seal FY27 Program to Sweetens Sealing Services in the amount of $215,050.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same for the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri. (PWC 9/14/26) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-166
| E. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the execution of an agreement by and between the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Affinis Corporation for Professional Land Surveying Services in the amount not to exceed $119,748.00 for Sidewalk Gap Phase 3, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-166
| E. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the execution of an agreement by and between the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Affinis Corporation for Professional Land Surveying Services in the amount not to exceed $119,748.00 for Sidewalk Gap Phase 3, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-167
| F. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance awarding the bid for the Public Works DOC Renovation to Harmon Construction in the amount of $203,625.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-167
| F. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance awarding the bid for the Public Works DOC Renovation to Harmon Construction in the amount of $203,625.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-168
| G. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance approving the award for Professional Engineering Services for the I-470 Study from US40 to US50 by and between the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri, and HDR, Inc, for an amount not to exceed $499,581.00, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-168
| G. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance approving the award for Professional Engineering Services for the I-470 Study from US40 to US50 by and between the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri, and HDR, Inc, for an amount not to exceed $499,581.00, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-169
| H. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance approving the dual award of Bid No. 2027-004 to Martin Underground and to Reinhold Electric for fiber optic network installation and repair for a one-year term with up to four one-year renewals, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-169
| H. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance approving the dual award of Bid No. 2027-004 to Martin Underground and to Reinhold Electric for fiber optic network installation and repair for a one-year term with up to four one-year renewals, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-170
| I. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the approval of Amendment 3 to the Transportation Service Agreement with OATS, by and between the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri and OATS, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-170
| I. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the approval of Amendment 3 to the Transportation Service Agreement with OATS, by and between the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri and OATS, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-171
| J. | | Ordinance - Committee | An Ordinance authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental agreement for transit services, and management of OATS contract and vehicles, by and between the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), and commitment of federal transit administration section 5307 formula funds to the KCATA for transit services and capital expenses, and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-171
| J. | | Ordinance - Committee | An Ordinance authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental agreement for transit services, and management of OATS contract and vehicles, by and between the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), and commitment of federal transit administration section 5307 formula funds to the KCATA for transit services and capital expenses, and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for the same. (PWC 9/14/26) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-172
| K. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the purchase of one Public Works F550 truck and associated equipment, using current contracts for the purchase for a total cost of $136,621.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related and necessary documents. (F&BC 9/15/26) | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-172
| K. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the purchase of one Public Works F550 truck and associated equipment, using current contracts for the purchase for a total cost of $136,621.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related and necessary documents. (F&BC 9/15/26) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-173
| L. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance approving the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the City of Lee’s Summit for the use of Midwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Award Funds, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same on behalf of the City. (F&BC 9/15/26) | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-173
| L. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance approving the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the City of Lee’s Summit for the use of Midwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Award Funds, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same on behalf of the City. (F&BC 9/15/26) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-174
| M. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance Approving a License Agreement Between Merriam North Bell LLC, Station Merriam I-35/63 LLC, Summit Fair Investors 2025, LLC, Papa K&M-SF, LLC, DeSoto Farms, LLC, Compton Farms LLC, and the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri, for the Operation of a Lee's Summit Police Department Substation at Summit Fair, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (F&BC 9/15/26) | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-174
| M. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance Approving a License Agreement Between Merriam North Bell LLC, Station Merriam I-35/63 LLC, Summit Fair Investors 2025, LLC, Papa K&M-SF, LLC, DeSoto Farms, LLC, Compton Farms LLC, and the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri, for the Operation of a Lee's Summit Police Department Substation at Summit Fair, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (F&BC 9/15/26) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-175
| N. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the execution of two grant agreements between the State of Missouri, through its Department of Transportation Traffic and Highway Safety Division, and the City of Lee's Summit for the Missouri Highway Safety Program. (F&BC 9/16/26) | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-175
| N. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the execution of two grant agreements between the State of Missouri, through its Department of Transportation Traffic and Highway Safety Division, and the City of Lee's Summit for the Missouri Highway Safety Program. (F&BC 9/16/26) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-176
| O. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the purchase of equipment to outfit eleven (11) police vehicles that are up for replacement, using the current equipment contracts for the purchase and for a total estimated cost of $88,875.89 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related and necessary documents. (F&BC 9/15/26) | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-176
| O. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the purchase of equipment to outfit eleven (11) police vehicles that are up for replacement, using the current equipment contracts for the purchase and for a total estimated cost of $88,875.89 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related and necessary documents. (F&BC 9/15/26) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-177
| P. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance approving the Calendar Year 2027 Employee Benefit Programs; approving agreements for services by and between the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, CuraLinc, LLC, P&A Group, and Allstate Insurance Company, authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements and other documents as necessary to administer employee benefits for Calendar Year 2027 by and on behalf of the City. (F&BC 9/15/26) | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-177
| P. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance approving the Calendar Year 2027 Employee Benefit Programs; approving agreements for services by and between the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, CuraLinc, LLC, P&A Group, and Allstate Insurance Company, authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements and other documents as necessary to administer employee benefits for Calendar Year 2027 by and on behalf of the City. (F&BC 9/15/26) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-178
| Q. | | Ordinance - Committee | An Ordinance approving Amendment No. 3 to the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, as adopted by Ordinances 10400, 10401, and 10402, by amending the authorized expenditures for the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri. (F&BC 9/15/26) | for second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-178
| Q. | | Ordinance - Committee | An Ordinance approving Amendment No. 3 to the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, as adopted by Ordinances 10400, 10401, and 10402, by amending the authorized expenditures for the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri. (F&BC 9/15/26) | adopted and numbered | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-179
| A. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance accepting Final Plat entitled, "Whispering Woods, 3rd Plat, Lots 51 thru 80 and Tracts A thru E", as a subdivision to the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri.
(Note: First read by Council on September 22, 2026. Passed by unanimous vote.) | advanced to second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-180
| B. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance accepting Final Plat entitled, “Paragon Star, Lots 5A, 5B, 7A-2, 7E, 7F, 7B-1, 7C-1 & 7D”, as a subdivision to the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
(Note: First read by Council on September 22, 2026. Passed by unanimous vote.) | advanced to second reading | Pass |
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BILL NO. 26-181
| C. | | Ordinance | An Ordinance vacating a certain easement located at 304 NW Earle Lane in the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri.
(Note: First read by Council on September 22, 2026. Passed by unanimous vote.) | advanced to second reading | Pass |
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| 13. | | | Committee Reports | | |
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| 14. | | | Council Comments: | | |
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| 16. | | | Adjournment | | |
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