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City Council approves developer for KCI terminal project; Edgemoor Infrastructure affirmed as choice to design, build and finance new terminal

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 21, 2017 A City Council majority voted on Thursday to approve the recommendation of Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate as developer for the proposed KCI terminal. The recommendation came from a Procurement Selection Committee, which determined that Edgemoor submitted the best overall proposal, with the best value, a financing plan […]

Voters say “Yes” to $800 million infrastructure program; City Manager lays out implementation strategy

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 5, 2017 The approval of an $800 million plan to repair Kansas City’s crumbling infrastructure means residents want to move quickly to improve sidewalks, streets and buildings – a directive that’s being taken seriously at City Hall. City administrators and planners were already working Wednesday to start implementing the […]

Infrastructure repair plan approved by City Council; Residents will vote on April 4, 2017

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 19, 2017 The City Council on Thursday passed an ordinance placing an $800 million infrastructure repair plan on the April 4 ballot, seeking resident approval for a comprehensive capital improvements program. The program would use revenue created by issuing approximately $40 million in bonds each year for 20 years. […]

Infrastructure repair is a go!

On April 4, 2017, voters approved an $800 million comprehensive capital improvements program to use revenue created by issuing general obligation bonds each year for 20 years. The money will pay for infrastructure improvements across the city that has long been deferred. The effort has been branded GO KC. Visit the kcmo.gov/gokc page to get the latest […]

Your chance to influence or create City policy

If you’ve been waiting for your chance to influence or create City policies on topics ranging from the budget, infrastructure, economic development, neighborhoods and housing or even public safety, then your wait is over! The City is offering several times, dates and locations for a series of public sessions designed for residents who want to delve deeper into the […]

FAQ

About FAQ Projects Green Stewards Program Keep Out the Rain Report a Problem WHY IS OUR SEWER SYSTEM IN NEED OF SUCH EXTENSIVE REPAIR? It’s old. More than 150 years ago, Kansas City began building the basic sewer infrastructure that would allow the city to grow and prosper. Some of that infrastructure is still in use today. Built of clay pipes and in some cases housed in side […]

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Kansas City’s Green Stewards Program

The Green Stewards program is a local workforce development program designed to support the City of Kansas City, Missouri in day-to-day maintenance and monitoring of 230 constructed green infrastructure installations in the areas of the city served by the combined sewer system. Bridging the Gap, the organization contracted to manage the program, works with area […]

Electric scooters – City agreement and rules

The City of Kansas City, Missouri has signed an interim operating agreement with Bird Rides, Inc, a company that rents electric scooters. This is one of several new businesses known as “Dockless Shared Active Transportation Companies.” The City welcomes innovation and transportation options, and the same interim operating agreement is available for other similar companies if they are […]

City leaders to break ground on GO KC project in Waldo Neighborhood

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 19, 2018 City leaders will gather in the Waldo neighborhood on Friday to kick off a GO KC project on Wornall Road. The reconstruction of Wornall Road from 85th to 89th Streets include replacing pavement, curbs and gutters, streetlight upgrades, water lines and storm sewer improvements, and improved pedestrian […]