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On the agenda: Excelsior Springs City Council Meeting — Flock camera (Nov 2)

Name: On the agenda: Excelsior Springs City Council Meeting — Flock camera (Nov 2)
Start: 2026-11-02
End: 2026-11-02
Location: City Council Meeting

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The published agenda for this November 2 meeting contains: "Flock camera", "FLOCK SAFETY", "FLOCK CAMERA", "Flock Safety". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.

WhenMonday, November 2, 2026
Check the agenda document for the meeting time.

WhereExcelsior Springs, Missouri

BodyCity Council Meeting

Money$62,358.38 on the table

On the record“Flock camera”“FLOCK SAFETY”“FLOCK CAMERA”“Flock Safety”“Flock Camera”

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NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING

Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Excelsior Springs will
conduct a Council Meeting at 6:00 PM, November 2, 2026 to consider and act upon
the matters on the following agenda and such other matters as may be presented at the
meeting and determined to be appropriate for discussion at the time.
The tentative agenda of this meeting is as follows.
City Council
City of Excelsior Springs

AGENDA

City Council Meeting
Monday, November 2, 2026 6:00 PM
Council Chambers, Hall of Waters, 201 E Broadway, Ex. Springs, MO

CALL TO ORDER
Opening
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Visitors
This time is reserved for public comment addressed to the City Council. Each
speaker is limited to 5 minutes. Any agenda item which has a Public Hearing
should be reserved until the Public Hearing is opened and comments on such item
will be taken at that time.
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 19, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA
1. Public Hearing - Chapter 353 Tax Abatement for100 E Broadway
2. Consideration of Chapter 353 for 100 E Broadway and Redevelopment
Agreement - Ordinance No. 26-11-01
3. Public Hearing - Chapter 353 Tax Abatement for 106 E Broadway
4. Consideration of Chapter 353 Tax Abatement for 106 E Broadway and

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Redevelopment Agreement - Ordinance No. 26-11-02
5. Consideration of Renewal of Special Use Permit to Operate a Camping Facility
on Lot 1A of Hunleth Addition - Ordinance No. 26-11-03
6. Consideration of Municipal Judge Agreement Extension with Shawn Blair Ordinance No. 26-11-04
7. Consideration of Amendment to Section 120.040 to Establish Random Drawing
for First-Day Candidate Ballot Order - Ordinance No. 26-11-05
8. Consideration of Intergovernmental Agreement with the MARC Solid Waste
Management District Relating to the Regional Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Program - Ordinance No. 26-11-06
9. Consideration of Water Rate Adjustment to Schedule of Fees - Ordinance No.
26-11-07
10. Consideration of Change Order No. 2 with Visu-Sewer for the Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Project - Resolution No. 1689
11. Consideration of New Board Appointments to the Hospital Board of Trustees
and Planning & Zoning Commission - Resolution No. 1690
12. Consideration of Board Re-Appointments to the Hospital Board of Trustees,
PSST Oversight Committee, Capital Improvements/Transportation Trust Authority,
and BZA - Resolution No. 1691
Remarks - City Manager
Remarks - City Council
Remarks - Mayor
Adjourn

Representatives of the news media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting the
City Manager's office, 201 East Broadway. Phone (816) 630-0752.
If any accommodations are required in order to attend this meeting (i.e. qualified
interpreter, large print, reader, hearing assistance), please notify the City Manager's
office no later than 48 hours prior to the beginning of the meeting.
Date and Time of Posting: Thursday, October 29, 2026

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MISSOURI
October 19, 2026

The City Council of the City of Excelsior Springs, Missouri met in a Regular City Council
Meeting at 6:00 PM, on Monday, October 19, 2026 in the Council Chambers of the Hall of Waters
Building located at 201 E. Broadway Avenue.
The opening was led by Mayor Pro Tem Reggie St. John.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Morgan.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Morgan.
Roll Call of Members:

Present: Mayor Sonya Morgan, Mayor Pro-Tem Reggie St. John,
Councilman John McGovern, Councilman Stephen Spear, and
Councilman Mark Spohn.
Absent:

None.

VISITORS: Vernon Hendricks of 404 St. Louis Avenue, noticed cars driving on downtown streets going
the wrong way on one-way streets. He wondered if there were possibly not enough signs. He drove
through and realized there were enough signs so his suggestion is to add Do Not Enter signs where
needed. He brings it forward to try to prevent a tragedy. City Council Members thanked Mr. Hendricks
for attending.
Visitors in attendance to speak to the Excelsior Springs City Council thanking them for listening and
considering the removal of Flock cameras are: Adam Meyer of 13446 S. New Garden Road, Tracie
Hardesty of 901 Victory Lane, and Bridgette Alter of 33904 W. 160th Street. City Council Members
thanked all visitors for attending and voicing their concerns.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 5, 2026:
Mayor Pro Tem St. John made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
October 5, 2026. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGovern.
Roll Call of Votes:

Ayes: Spohn, McGovern, Spear, St. John, Morgan
Nays: None, motion carried.

Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 5, 2026 passed and approved October 19, 2026.
CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA:
Councilman McGovern made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Spohn.
Roll Call of Votes:

Ayes: Spear, McGovern, Spohn, St. John, Morgan

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Nays: None, motion carried.
The agenda as presented passed and approved October 19, 2026.
PROCLAMATION – BUSINESS WOMEN OF MISSOURI WEEK:
Mayor Morgan read aloud the Proclamation for Business Women of Missouri Week and presented it to
Courtney Cole.
RESOLUTION NO. 1687, CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING TERMINATION OF FLOCK SAFETY
AGREEMENT FOR NONAPPROPRIATION AND REMOVAL OF FLOCK CAMERAS:
Mayor Morgan read by title Resolution No. 1687.
There were no questions from City Council Members.
Councilman McGovern made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1687 Directing Termination of the
Flock Safety Agreement for Nonappropriation and Removal of Flock Cameras. Councilman Spear
seconded.
Roll Call of Votes: Ayes: McGovern, Spohn, Spear, St. John, Morgan
Nays: None, motion carried.
Resolution No. 1687 passed and approved October 19, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 1688, CONSIDERATION OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH STRYKER
SALES, LLC FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT:
Mayor Morgan read by title Resolution No. 1688.
Joseph Maddick, Fire Chief briefed the Council of the Resolution.
Councilman Spear gave praise to the Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works for the extra
work cleaning up after the storm. This equipment is essential for clean up.
Councilman Spohn made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1688 approving a Maintenance Agreement
with Stryker Sales, LLC for Fire Department Equipment. Councilman McGovern seconded.
Roll Call of Votes: Ayes: McGovern, Spear, Spohn, St. John, Morgan
Nays: None, motion carried.
Resolution No. 1688 passed and approved October 19, 2026.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-10-01, CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC MILWAUKEE
STREET PRESSURE SEWER MAIN EXTENSION AND AUTHORIZING FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF
THE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE:
Mayor Morgan read by title Ordinance No. 26-10-01.

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Chad Birdsong, Director of Public Works briefed the Council of the Ordinance.
It was planned to accept the item this evening but due to the plans received today, a portion of the line is
outside the Right of Way and being on private property, it would be pressing to approve this tonight. The
recommendation is to table this item.
Councilman McGovern made a motion to Table Ordinance No. 26-10-01 accepting the Public Milwaukee
Street Pressure Sewer Main Extension and authorizing Final Acceptance of the Public Infrastructure.
Mayor Pro Tem St. John seconded.
Roll Call of Votes:

Ayes: Spear, Spohn, McGovern, St. John, Morgan
Nays: None, motion carried.

Ordinance No. 26-10-01 was Tabled on October 19, 2026.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-10-02, CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO SCHEDULE OF FEES,
TITLE 1, APPENDIX A, TABLE A-8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO TRASH RATES:
Mayor Morgan read by title Ordinance No. 26-10-02.
Chad Birdsong, Director of Public Works briefed the Council of the Ordinance.
Councilman Spear made a motion to place Ordinance No. 26-10-02 amending the Schedule of Fees, Title
1, Appendix A, Table A-8 of the Municipal Code related to Trash Rates on second reading. Mayor Pro
Tem St. John seconded.
Roll Call of Votes:

Ayes: Spear, McGovern, Spohn, St. John, Morgan
Nays: None, motion carried.

Mayor Pro Tem St. John made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 26-10-02 amending the Schedule of
Fees, Title 1, Appendix A, Table A-8 of the Municipal Code related to Trash Rates. Councilman Spear
seconded.
Roll Call of Votes:

Ayes: Spear, Spohn, McGovern, St. John, Morgan
Nays: None, motion carried.

Ordinance No. 26-10-02 passed and approved October 19, 2026.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-10-03, CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO SCHEDULE OF FEES,
TITLE 1, APPENDIX A, TABLE A-9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO WATER RATES:
Mayor Morgan read by title Ordinance No. 26-10-03.
Chad Birdsong, Director of Public Works briefed the Council of the Ordinance.

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Councilman Spohn made a motion to place Ordinance No. 26-10-03 amending the Schedule of Fees, Title
1, Appendix A, Table A-9 of the Municipal Code related to Water Rates on second reading. Mayor Pro
Tem St. John seconded.
Roll Call of Votes:

Ayes: McGovern, Spear, Spohn, St. John, Morgan
Nays: None, motion carried.

Councilman Spear made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 26-10-03 amending the Schedule of Fees,
Title 1, Appendix A, Table A-9 of the Municipal Code related to Water Rates. Mayor Pro Tem St. John
seconded.
Roll Call of Votes:

Ayes: Spohn, Spear, McGovern, St. John, Morgan
Nays: None, motion carried.

Ordinance No. 26-10-03 passed and approved October 19, 2026.
SEPTEMBER 2026 REVENUE REPORT AND FINANCIALS FOR REVIEW:
Vonda Floyd, Finance Director briefed the Council of the September 2026 Revenue Report and
Financials for Review.
There were no questions from City Council Members.
REMARKS – CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL:
City Manager, Melinda Mehaffy:
1. Melinda Mehaffy is attending the International City Managers Conference. She will return Thursday,
October 22, 2026.
Councilman McGovern:
1. I remember the first meeting Councilman Spohn was involved in, he was nervous as well.
2. I echo the comment of thanking First Responders and Public Works for the extra work during the storm.
3. A couple of meetings ago, I didn’t have my notes but I want to offer my thanks and appreciation to the
Excelsior Citizen for winning 2 – 2nd Place Awards, for Election Reporting and Community Service,
and winning 1st Place in its Class for On-Line News Reporting through the 2026 Press Association
Newspaper Contest. I also thought they did a great job in reporting the Flock Cameras. Congratulations
to the Excelsior Citizen!
Councilman Spohn:
1. To Tracie Hardesty, I hope you didn’t find my remark about courage discouraging; I know that it
takes courage to speak at a City Council Meeting and you handled it very well during the last meeting
regarding the Flock Camera issue.
Councilman Spear:
1. I appreciate the visitors coming to the meeting to be the voice for the Flock Cameras; it’s hard to
represent your voice if we don’t hear your voice, so thank you.
2. I want to thank all First Responders and Public Works for the extra work they are going to do to take
down the Flock cameras.

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Mayor Pro-Tem St. John:
1. I echo the comment of thanking First Responders and Public Works for the extra work to remove
storm damage.
2. Congratulations to the Excelsior Citizen!
3. We want to recognize employees Brian Kennedy for 29 Years of Service with the Police
Department, Pamela Sanders for 10 Years at the Community Center, and to Theresa Happy for 10
Years at the Community Center.
Mayor Morgan:
1. Thank you, Vernon Hendricks for attending and expressing your concern, and all visitors attending
again this evening in regards to the Flock camera’s decision.
2. Thank you to Chad Birdsong, Public Works Director for continuing to leave the Refuse Site open so
citizens may continue to clean up their debris after the storm. It will remain open Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week.
MOTION TO ADJOURN:
With no further business at hand Councilman McGovern made a motion to adjourn Regular City Council
Meeting of October 19, 2026. Councilman Spohn seconded.
Roll Call of Votes: Ayes: Spohn, Spear, McGovern, St. John, Morgan
Nays: None, motion carried.
The Regular City Council meeting of October 19, 2026 adjourned at 7:13 pm.

__________________________________
SONYA MORGAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________
SHANNON STROUD, CITY CLERK

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Board/Commission Members
City Council 11/2/2026
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

City Council
Mayor Morgan
Consideration of Agenda

Motion to Open the Public Hearing Regarding the Chapter 353 Tax Abatement for 100
E Broadway
Open for Public Comment
Motion to Close the Public Hearing Regarding the Chapter 353 Tax Abatement for 100
E Broadway
None

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Community Development
City Council 11/2/2026
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

City Council
Mallory Brown, Community Development Director
Consideration of Agenda

353 Tax Abatement 100 E Broadway documents

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Economic Development Department
Excelsior Springs Redevelopment Corporation
Phone: 816-630-9594
Tax Abatement Application for 100 E. Broadway.
Staff: Keith Winge, Economic Development Director
ESRC Meeting Date: October 15, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION
Application: Tax Abatement Application for a Chapter 353 Tax Abatement for improvements being
made to 100 E. Broadway.
Applicant:

L. Benjamin Mook/Seven Hills Properties LLC

Location:

100 E. Broadway.

Historic District: Hall of Waters
NRHP Status/Category: Contributing
SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Project Background: Two-story commercial property; roof replacement.
APPROVALS AND PERMITS
Historic Preservation Commission: TBD
Permits: Issued once approvals are completed.
REQUEST
The applicant is requesting a Chapter 353 Tax Abatement for the property of 100 E. Broadway.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
As per the Commercial Guidelines for Chapter 353 Tax Abatement Projects, with projected expenditures
expected to be $62,358.38, this project meets requirements for tax abatement for the cost of the
improvements, or for 100% abatement for ten (10) years. Remediation of all blight will be confirmed
before final application for abatement is approved.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A – Tax Abatement Application with bids

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Exhibit B – Clay County Assessor and Collector information
Exhibit C – Development Agreement
Exhibit D – Photos
Exhibit E – Tax Impact Analysis
Exhibit F – Certificate of Appropriateness from Historic Preservation Commission

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ORDINANCE NO. _26-11-01________

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE 100 E. BROADWAY PROJECT AMENDMENT TO
THE AMENDED DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUBMITTED BY THE EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN TAX ABATEMENTS
FOR THE PROJECT AREA; AND APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EXCELSIOR SPRINGS,
MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
Findings. The City Council finds and determines that: an Application for
Commercial Chapter 353 Tax Abatement (“Application”) was submitted for property located at
100 E. Broadway. The Application is on file with the Economic Development Department and is
incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth in full. The Application constitutes the
100 E. Broadway Redevelopment Project (“Redevelopment Project”). The Redevelopment
Project complies with all of the requirements of the Ch. 353 Program as established by the City
Council of Excelsior Springs, including the program guidelines adopted by Ordinance No. 26-0908. Ordinance No. 21-07-01 is incorporated herein by this reference as is fully set forth in full and
remains unmodified except as amended herein.
Section 2.
Amendment Approved. The Amendment to ESRC’s Amended Redevelopment
Plan for the 100 E. Broadway Redevelopment Project, attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by reference, is approved.
Section 3.
Development Agreement Approved. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute,
on behalf of the City, the Development Agreement between the City and the Developer, and the
City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest to the Development Agreement and to affix the seal of the
City thereto. The Development Agreement shall be in the substantially the form attached hereto as
Exhibit B, which is hereby approved by the City Council.
Section 4.
Tax Abatement Granted. ESRC, or its successors and assigns, all in accordance
with Chapter 353, RSMo, as amended, is hereby granted tax abatement as more particularly
described in the Amendment to ESRC’s Amended Redevelopment Plan for the 100 E. Broadway
Redevelopment Project.
Section 5.
Further Authority. The officers, agents and employees of the City are hereby
authorized to execute all documents and take such steps as they deem necessary and advisable in
order to carry out and perform the purpose of this Ordinance.
Section 6.
Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the
date of its passage.
INTRODUCED IN WRITING, read by title two times, passed and approved this 2nd day of
November, 2026.

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__________________________
Sonya Morgan, Mayor
ATTEST:

_____________________________
Susan Conyers, Deputy City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:
____________________________
Melinda Mehaffy, City Manager

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EXHIBIT A
Amendment to ESRC’s Amended Redevelopment Plan for the 100 E. Broadway
Redevelopment Project

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AMENDMENT TO ESRC’S AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
100 E. BROADWAY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
The Section of the Amended Development Plan entitled “Redevelopment Projects” is revised
to add the following Redevelopment Project:
The Redevelopment Area will have within it many redevelopment projects, the number,
location and construction details of which cannot be predicted at this time. The redevelopment
projects are within a larger area that has been determined by the City Council to be blighted and
the clearance, replanning, rehabilitation or reconstruction of certain portions of the Redevelopment
Area to be necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Urban Redevelopment Corporations Law.
The following project is approved:
100 E. Broadway. Applicant/Owner: L. Benjamin Mook/Seven Hills Properties LLC
This project consists of roof replacement at a cost of approximately $62,358.38. The project’s tax
impact analysis, on file with the Economic Development Department, is incorporated herein as if
fully set forth in full.
The Section of the Amended Development Plan entitled “Partial Real Property Tax
Abatement” is revised to add the following:
The 100 E. Broadway Redevelopment Project qualifies for Level A-1 incentive and will
be granted up to ten (10) years of tax abatement at 100%, or for the cost of the improvements,
whichever occurs first. Notwithstanding any ordinance or other provision to the contrary, the
development rights including the tax abatements for this project shall expire in the event of the
failure of ESRC to acquire ownership of the property for the project within two (2) years of the
date of approval of this project.
# # #

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EXHIBIT B
Development Agreement

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353 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
100 E. Broadway REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
THIS 353 REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, entered into this 2nd day of November, 2026
(“Agreement”) by and among the CITY OF EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MISSOURI (“City”), EXCELSIOR
SPRINGS REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (“Redevelopment Corporation”), and Seven Hills
Properties LLC, 25615 Ridge Road, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 (“Owner” or “Redevelopment Project
Owner”) is for the implementation of the Downtown 353 Amended Development Plan dated July 19,
2021, submitted by the Redevelopment Corporation for implementation of the 100 E. Broadway
Redevelopment Project (“Redevelopment Project”) as legally described in Exhibit “A”, attached and
incorporated by this reference. The Project Description is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit “B” and
incorporated by this reference.
RECITALS
A. The City Council has enacted into law Ordinance No. 21-07-01 (“Ordinance”), approving the
Amended Development Plan (“Development Plan”) of the Excelsior Springs Redevelopment
Corporation for the implementation of the Downtown 353 Redevelopment Project, Excelsior
Springs, Missouri, and has determined that the rehabilitation improvements and
redevelopment provided for in the Development Plan and this Agreement are necessary for
the pubic convenience and necessity and that the approval of the Development Plan and the
activities related thereto are necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety,
morals, and welfare.
B. Redevelopment Corporation is an urban redevelopment corporation formed under Chapter
353 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, as amended up to and including the date of the
passage and approval of the Ordinance (“Chapter 353”), and is now in good standing in the
State of Missouri.
The City, the Redevelopment Corporation and the Redevelopment Project Owner, for good
and valuable consideration and the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, agree as
follows:

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1. Items incorporated into this Agreement. The provisions of Chapter 353, the provisions of the
Ordinance, and the Development Plan are incorporated into this Agreement in their entirety.
2. Redevelopment Area: Project. The real property subject in the Development Plan and the
Redevelopment Project is more specifically described in Exhibit “A” attached to and
incorporated by this reference into this Agreement (“Redevelopment Project Area”). The
term “Project” refers to the 100 E. Broadway Redevelopment Project which is more
specifically described in Exhibit “B” attached to this Agreement.
3. Developer and Owner Control. Except as specifically provided in the Development Plan or
this Agreement, Redevelopment Corporation and Redevelopment Project Owner will have
complete and exclusive control over the implementation of the Redevelopment Project and
the management and operation of the Redevelopment Project.
4. Redevelopment Project Phases. The Redevelopment Project will be implemented in one
Phase.
5. Delays/Extensions. Redevelopment Project Owner will implement the Redevelopment
Project with due diligence in performing each and every act required of it under the
Development Plan and this Agreement. The times within which development activities are to
begin or be completed will automatically by extended appropriately as a result of
occurrences, events, actions or inactions not within the reasonable control of Redevelopment
Project Owner or not caused or contributed to by Owner, including, without limitation,
construction delays, strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, riots, fire, or other casualties, tornadoes,
acts of God, acts of public enemy, governmental restrictions, unanticipated or unusual site
conditions, priority regarding acquisitions of or use of materials, litigation challenging the
rights of Owner, the Redevelopment Corporation or the City, delays by the City, by County,
State or Federal governments, or failure to obtain required permits or approvals of City
boards, documents and commissions within the project time frame.
6. Notice of Delay. Owner must provide timely written notice to the Redevelopment
Corporation and the City of any delay before the end of the period, or extension thereof, in
which the action was to have been taken or completed. The notice must explain in detail the
reason for the delay and the estimated date by which the action will be performed or started.
7. Extensions of Time. In addition to any extension under Section 5 of this Agreement, and
upon written request from Owner, the Redevelopment Corporation and the City may grant
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8. Performance for Benefit of Redevelopment Corporation/City. If Owner fails to meet any time
limits, as extended, for starting or completing any activity, or performing other obligations,
the Redevelopment Corporation and the City may take the actions set out in Section 9 below.
No third parties will have any rights or claims with respect to the failure.
9. Breach and Compliance. Owner’s failure to substantially comply, in whole or in part, with
this Agreement or the Development Plan, is a breach of Owner’s obligations under the
Development Plan and this Agreement. If the Owner breaches this Agreement or the
Development Plan, the Redevelopment Corporation and the City may deliver written notice
of the breach to Owner. Owner has 60 days after the notice has been given to cure the breach
(unless the 60-day cure period is extended by the Redevelopment Corporation and the City in
writing). If the breach cannot reasonably be cured within the 60-day cure period and if Owner
does not begin and continue to diligently pursue the cure of the breach, then the
Redevelopment Corporation and the City, acting through the Mayor, in her/his discretion,
may request that the City Council terminate this Agreement and all of Owner’s rights under
this Agreement and the Development Plan, in whole or in part.
The Redevelopment Corporation and the City will give Owner written notice of the request to
terminate. At least 15 days after notice of the request is given to Owner, the Redevelopment
Corporation and the City Council will hold a hearing on the request. The City Council may,
at its option, but only if it finds that there was a breach and that Owner failed to cure it within
the 60-day cure period, or to timely begin and diligently pursue a cure of the breach,
terminate this Agreement and all of Owner’s rights under this Agreement and the
Development Plan, in whole or in part.
10. Building Maintenance. Owner must maintain any building or other structures and public
areas in the Redevelopment Project Area in good repair in accordance with the City’s
building code and ordinances. Owner must secure the buildings or other structures until
rehabilitation or reconstruction under the Development Plan begins and during the
rehabilitation or reconstruction.
11. Owner Compliance. Owner must obtain all permits and approval required by law. Owner is
subject to all lawful inspections and must perform any necessary acts required under the
City’s ordinances, including the Ordinance. The City will not unreasonably withhold any
necessary approvals or permits. Owner shall timely pay all applicable real estate taxes
attributable to the Redevelopment Project. Owner shall timely pay, and ensure that any tenant
of the Property shall timely pay, any personal property or business personal property taxes
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attributable to the location of the Redevelopment Project. Owner shall comply with all
applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, laws
regarding property maintenance and not maintaining a public nuisance, as it relates to the
Redevelopment Property.
12. City Access to Development Project. During the term of this Agreement, Owner will
cooperate with and permit access to the Redevelopment Project Area for inspection purposes
to determine compliance with Excelsior Springs’ ordinances and this Agreement by the
City’s agents, representatives, or other officials of the City during business hours and upon
reasonable notice.
13. Redevelopment Corporation and City Actions. The Redevelopment Corporation and the City
will cooperate with Owner in carrying out the Development Plan and this Agreement. The
Redevelopment Corporation and the City will use due diligence in performing all acts
required of it under the Development Plan and Agreement.
14. Tax Abatement.
a. Ten Years. The Redevelopment Area is comprised of a single County tax parcel (ID#
12311002100400) which contains one addressed improvement 100 E. Broadway,
Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Accordingly, the Redevelopment Project Area as legally
described in Exhibit “A” shall not be subject to assessment or payment of general ad
valorem taxes imposed by the City, the State or any political subdivision thereof, for
a period of ten (10) years after the date that the Redevelopment Corporation becomes
the owner of the Redevelopment Project Area except to such extent and in such
amount as may be imposed upon the Redevelopment Project Area during such period
measured solely by the amount of the assessed valuation of the land, exclusive of
improvement, as was determined by the Assessor of Clay County, Missouri
(“Assessor”), for real property taxes due and payable thereon during the calendar
year preceding the calendar year during which Redevelopment Corporation acquired
title to the Redevelopment Project Area. The amount of such tax assessments shall
not be increased during said ten (10) years period so long as the Redevelopment
Project Area is used in accordance with the Development Plan.
b. Subsequent Three Years. After the ten (10) year period above-described, and for the
next ensuing period of three (3) years, ad valorem taxes upon the real property in the
Redevelopment Project Area shall be measured by the assessed valuation thereof as
determined by the Assessor upon the basis of not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the
true value of such real property including any improvement thereon. Such valuation
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shall not be increased above fifty percent (50%) of the true value of such real
property from year to year during said period of three (3) years, so long as the real
property in the Redevelopment Project is used in accordance with the Development
Plan.
c. Unilateral Termination of Tax Abatement. The tax abatement rights described herein
in subsections (a) and (b) of this Section 14 shall be unilaterally terminated by the
City prior to the expiration of the ten-year tax abatement period described above if
the cumulative value of the tax abatement equals or exceeds the Eligible Project
Costs in the amount of $62,358.38. The City shall provide written notification to the
Owner and the Redevelopment Corporation at such time as the City has determined
that the tax abatement has equaled or exceeded the amount of this amount prior to
terminating the tax abatement with the County Assessor.
d. Full Assessment-Election to Opt Out After Completion. After the ten-year period
provided in Section 14(a) and (b) above, the Redevelopment Project Area shall be
subject to assessments by the Assessor and payment of all ad valorem taxes,
including, but not limited to City, State and County taxes, based on the full true value
of the Redevelopment Project Area and the standard assessment ration then in use for
similar real property by the Assessor. Furthermore, after the ten (10) year period
provided in Section 14(a) and (b) above, the Redevelopment Project Area shall be
owned and operated by the Owner free from the conditions, restrictions, and
provisions of Chapter 353, the Ordinance, the Development Plan, and this
Agreement.
At any time after the completion of the Development, the Owner may elect to pay a
sum equivalent to the amount of the general ad valorem taxes, not including interest
and penalties which would have been levied on the full value of the Redevelopment
Project Area from the date of the completion of the Development, and from the date
of such election the Redevelopment Project Area shall be owned and operated by
Owner free from the conditions, restriction, and provisions of Chapter 353, the
Ordinance, the Development Plan, and this Agreement.
e. Sale or Disposition of Redevelopment Area. The Owner may sell or otherwise
dispose of any or all part of the Redevelopment Project Area. If there is a sale or
other disposition of the property, whether by foreclosure of any mortgage or other
lien, through bankruptcy proceedings, by order of any court or competent
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jurisdiction, by voluntary transfer or otherwise the tax relief provided in Section 14
of this Agreement and under the provisions of Chapter 353 shall inure, with respect
to the real property so sold or otherwise disposed of, to any purchaser or transferee of
the Redevelopment Project Area so long as such purchaser or transferee shall
continue to use, operate and maintain the Redevelopment Project Area in accordance
with Chapter 353, the Development Plan, this Agreement and the Ordinance,
including the earnings limitations contained in Section 16 of this Agreement.
f.

Breach or Withdrawal. If (i) The City terminates this Agreement under Section 9
above, or (ii) any portion of this Redevelopment Project Area receiving tax
abatement is not used, operated, and maintained in accordance with Chapter 353, the
Development Plan, this Agreement and the Ordinance, that portion of the
Redevelopment Project Area will be assessed for ad valorem taxes at the then full
true value of the real property and may be owned and operated free from any of the
conditions, restrictions, or provisions of Chapter 353, the Development Plan, this
Agreement and the Ordinance.

15. Transfer of Redevelopment Project Area to Redevelopment Corporation. Upon the issuance
of a Certificate of Completion by the City as provided in Section 17 herein, the Owner shall
execute a Quit Claim Deed to the Redevelopment Corporation transferring the
Redevelopment Project Area to the Redevelopment Corporation to initiate the tax abatement
provided in Section 14 hereof. Subsequently, the Redevelopment Corporation shall execute a
Quit Claim Deed transferring the Redevelopment Project Area back to the Owner. Both deeds
shall be recorded together with the deed from the Owner recorded first and the deed from the
Redevelopment Corporation recorded second.
16. Earnings Limitations on Development. Redevelopment Corporation’s net earnings from
development area limited as provided in Section 353.030. Redevelopment Corporation will
comply in all respects with net earnings from time to time provided by and allowed by
applicable law may be held by Redevelopment Corporation as a reserve for maintenance of
the allowable rate of return in the future and may be used by Redevelopment Corporation to
offset any deficiency in the rate of return when may have occurred in prior years; or may be
used to accelerate any and all amortization payments; or may be used of the enlargement of
the Development; or may be used for the reduction of any rentals within the Development.
17. Certificate of Completion. Owner will request, in writing, after completion of the
Redevelopment Project, that the City issue a Certificate of Completion for the
Redevelopment Project. Upon receipt of such request by the City, and after the City Manager
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conducts her/his investigations and makes her/his recommendations, the City Council will
consider the matter and, if Owner have substantially completed the Redevelopment Project in
accordance with the Development Plan and this Agreement, the City will issue a Certificate
of Completion for the Redevelopment Project. If the City Council determines that any part of
the Redevelopment Project has not been substantially completed in accordance with the
Development Plan and this Agreement, the City will provide written notice to Owner stating
the reasons for the findings that there has not been substantial compliance with the
Development Plan and this Agreement. The City’s failure to notify Owner within 45 days
after receipt of the written request is deemed a Certificate of Completion. Owner has 180
days after the City gives notice to Owner within which to correct any failure to substantially
complete the Redevelopment Project in accordance with the Development Plan and this
Agreement.
18. Modifications. The terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement cannot be modified
except by mutual agreement in writing between the City, Redevelopment Corporation and
Owner.
19. Invalidation or Cancellation of Agreement by Developer. If Owner is prohibited from
performing its covenants and obligations under this Agreement or the Development Plan by
the order of any governmental agency or other authority or a court of competent jurisdiction,
or if Chapter 353, this Agreement, the Development Plan, or the Ordinance, is declared
invalid in whole or in part, or is amended in whole or in part, then and in such event, Owner
may cancel or terminate this Agreement by giving written notice of its intention to do so to
the City within the 60 days after the event giving rise to the right to terminate.
20. Notice. Whenever notice or other communications is called for to be given or is otherwise
given pursuant to this Agreement, it must be in writing and personally delivered or sent by
United States certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
If to the City:
City Manager
City of Excelsior Springs, Missouri
201 E. Broadway
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
If to the Redevelopment Corporation:

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Excelsior Springs Redevelopment Corporation
c/o City Manager
201 E. Broadway
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
If to Owner:
Seven Hills Properties LLC
25615 Ridge Road
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Notices sent by mail are deemed given three business days after their deposit in the U.S.
Mail, or when delivered to (or refused by) the party to receive the notice. A change or
addition of designated officers or addresses may be affected by providing written notice of
the change or addition to the other party. Nothing in this Agreement precludes the parties
from communicating via facsimile, telephone, electronic mail or other forms of electronic
communication for the conduct of day-to-day business operations.
21. Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement will not
affect the other provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement will be construed as if the
invalid or unenforceable provision were omitted or, if applicable, modified as any court of
competent jurisdiction deems reasonable, necessary or equitable. If the court finds that the
valid provisions are so essentially and inseparably connected with and so dependent upon the
invalid provision that it cannot be presumed that the parties would have agreed to the valid
provisions of this Agreement; or unless the Court finds the valid provisions, standing along,
are incomplete and incapable of being executed in accordance with the parties’ intent, then
this Agreement will be void. If any part of this Agreement regarding the rights or duties
hereunder of Owner is found invalid, Owner will, at its election, have the right to be released
from this Agreement.
22. Choice of Law. The validity, construction and enforceability of this Agreement will be
construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Missouri without
regard to its conflicts of law provisions.
23. Binding Effect. This Agreement, and all of its terms and covenants, are binding upon and
inure to the benefit of, the successors, affiliates and permitted assigns of Owner, the
Redevelopment Corporation and the City.
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24. Priority. If there is any inconsistency between the provisions of Chapter 353, the Ordinance,
the Development Plan and this Agreement, the order of priority is (i) Chapter 353, the
Ordinance, the Development Plan and this Agreement, the order of priority is: (i) Chapter
353, (ii) the Ordinance, (iii) the Development Plan and (iv)this Agreement.

In Witness Whereof, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed on the date first above
written.

City of Excelsior Springs, Missouri

By:_____________________________________
Sonya Morgan, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________________
Shannon Stroud, City Clerk

Excelsior Springs Redevelopment Corporation
By:_____________________________________
Bill Griffey III, President

Owner:
________________________________:
By:_____________________________________
Name: __________________________________
Title: ____________________________________

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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ORIGINAL TOWN EXCELSIOR SPRINGS LT 6 & W10' LT 7 BLK 6

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EXHIBIT B
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Roof replacement

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Downtown Excelsior Springs 353 Redevelopment Plan - 100 E Broadway
Tax Impact Analysis - All Districts
353 Benefit Summary
Taxes Paid No
Project

Taxes Paid
with 353

Value of
Abatement

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

1,573
1,605
1,605
1,637
1,637
1,669
1,669
1,703
1,703
1,737
1,737
1,754
1,754
1,772
1,772
1,789
1,789
1,807
1,807
1,825
1,825
1,844
1,844
1,862
1,862

274
274
274
274
274
274
274
274
274
274
2,607
2,633
2,633
2,659
2,659
2,686
2,686
2,713
2,713
2,740
2,740
2,767
2,767
2,795
2,795

2,113
2,155
2,155
2,198
2,198
2,242
2,242
2,287
2,287
2,333
-

(1,299)
(1,330)
(1,330)
(1,363)
(1,363)
(1,395)
(1,395)
(1,429)
(1,429)
(1,463)
870
879
879
888
888
897
897
905
905
915
915
924
924
933
933

2,387
2,429
2,429
2,472
2,472
2,516
2,516
2,561
2,561
2,607
2,607
2,633
2,633
2,659
2,659
2,686
2,686
2,713
2,713
2,740
2,740
2,767
2,767
2,795
2,795

Total

43,582

43,335

22,212

(247)

65,547

353 Year
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Tax District
Taxes Paid incl
Impact Improvement w/o 353

Note: As each taxing district calculates their annual tax rate, the process in place to ensure a taxing district does
not realize a windfall in tax revenue because of an increase in property value is to lower the tax rate so tax
revenues do not increase greater than the cost of living. Likewise, when there is a decrease in property values,
the tax rate is increased so the taxing district does not experience a loss in tax revenues

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Board/Commission Members
City Council 11/2/2026
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

City Council
Mayor Morgan
Consideration of Agenda

Motion to Open the Public Hearing Regarding the Chapter 353 Tax Abatement for 106
E Broadway
Open to Public Comment
Motion to Close the Public Hearing Regarding the Chapter 353 Tax Abatement for 106
E Broadway
None

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Community Development
City Council 11/2/2026
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

City Council
Mallory Brown, Community Development Director
Consideration of Agenda

353 Tax Abatement 106 E Broadway documents

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Economic Development Department
Excelsior Springs Redevelopment Corporation
Phone: 816-630-9594
Tax Abatement Application for 106 E. Broadway.
Staff: Keith Winge, Economic Development Director
ESRC Meeting Date: October 15, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION
Application: Tax Abatement Application for a Chapter 353 Tax Abatement for improvements being
made to 106 E. Broadway.
Applicant:

L. Benjamin Mook/Seven Hills Properties LLC

Location:

106 E. Broadway.

Historic District: Hall of Waters
NRHP Status/Category: Contributing
SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Project Background: Two-story commercial property; repairs due to a fire upstairs and ceiling
downstairs to include drywall, window glass replacement, and roof replacement.
APPROVALS AND PERMITS
Historic Preservation Commission: TBD
Permits: Issued once approvals are completed.
REQUEST
The applicant is requesting a Chapter 353 Tax Abatement for the property of 106 E. Broadway.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
As per the Commercial Guidelines for Chapter 353 Tax Abatement Projects, with projected expenditures
expected to be $69,698.72, this project meets requirements for tax abatement for the cost of the
improvements, or for 100% abatement for ten (10) years. Remediation of all blight will be confirmed
before final application for abatement is approved.
ATTACHMENTS

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Exhibit A – Tax Abatement Application with bids
Exhibit B – Clay County Assessor and Collector information
Exhibit C – Development Agreement
Exhibit D – Photos
Exhibit E – Tax Impact Analysis
Exhibit F – Certificate of Appropriateness from Historic Preservation Commission

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ORDINANCE NO. _26-11-02________

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE 106 E. BROADWAY PROJECT AMENDMENT TO
THE AMENDED DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUBMITTED BY THE EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN TAX ABATEMENTS
FOR THE PROJECT AREA; AND APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EXCELSIOR SPRINGS,
MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
Findings. The City Council finds and determines that: an Application for
Commercial Chapter 353 Tax Abatement (“Application”) was submitted for property located at
106 E. Broadway. The Application is on file with the Economic Development Department and is
incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth in full. The Application constitutes the
106 E. Broadway Redevelopment Project (“Redevelopment Project”). The Redevelopment
Project complies with all of the requirements of the Ch. 353 Program as established by the City
Council of Excelsior Springs, including the program guidelines adopted by Ordinance No. 26-0908. Ordinance No. 21-07-01 is incorporated herein by this reference as is fully set forth in full and
remains unmodified except as amended herein.
Section 2.
Amendment Approved. The Amendment to ESRC’s Amended Redevelopment
Plan for the 106 E. Broadway Redevelopment Project, attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by reference, is approved.
Section 3.
Development Agreement Approved. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute,
on behalf of the City, the Development Agreement between the City and the Developer, and the
City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest to the Development Agreement and to affix the seal of the
City thereto. The Development Agreement shall be in the substantially the form attached hereto as
Exhibit B, which is hereby approved by the City Council.
Section 4.
Tax Abatement Granted. ESRC, or its successors and assigns, all in accordance
with Chapter 353, RSMo, as amended, is hereby granted tax abatement as more particularly
described in the Amendment to ESRC’s Amended Redevelopment Plan for the 106 E. Broadway
Redevelopment Project.
Section 5.
Further Authority. The officers, agents and employees of the City are hereby
authorized to execute all documents and take such steps as they deem necessary and advisable in
order to carry out and perform the purpose of this Ordinance.
Section 6.
Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the
date of its passage.
INTRODUCED IN WRITING, read by title two times, passed and approved this 2nd day of
November, 2026.

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__________________________
Sonya Morgan, Mayor
ATTEST:

_____________________________
Susan Conyers, Deputy City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:
____________________________
Melinda Mehaffy, City Manager

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EXHIBIT A
Amendment to ESRC’s Amended Redevelopment Plan for the 106 E. Broadway
Redevelopment Project

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AMENDMENT TO ESRC’S AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
106 E. BROADWAY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
The Section of the Amended Development Plan entitled “Redevelopment Projects” is revised
to add the following Redevelopment Project:
The Redevelopment Area will have within it many redevelopment projects, the number,
location and construction details of which cannot be predicted at this time. The redevelopment
projects are within a larger area that has been determined by the City Council to be blighted and
the clearance, replanning, rehabilitation or reconstruction of certain portions of the Redevelopment
Area to be necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Urban Redevelopment Corporations Law.
The following project is approved:
106 E. Broadway. Applicant/Owner: L. Benjamin Mook/Seven Hills Properties LLC
This project consists of repairs due to a fire upstairs and ceiling downstairs, including drywall, window
glass replacement, and roof replacement at a cost of approximately $69,698.72. The project’s tax
impact analysis, on file with the Economic Development Department, is incorporated herein as if
fully set forth in full.
The Section of the Amended Development Plan entitled “Partial Real Property Tax
Abatement” is revised to add the following:
The 106 E. Broadway Redevelopment Project qualifies for Level A-2 incentive and will
be granted up to ten (10) years of tax abatement at 100%, or for the cost of the improvements,
whichever occurs first. Notwithstanding any ordinance or other provision to the contrary, the
development rights including the tax abatements for this project shall expire in the event of the
failure of ESRC to acquire ownership of the property for the project within two (2) years of the
date of approval of this project.
# # #

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EXHIBIT B
Development Agreement

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353 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
106 E. Broadway REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
THIS 353 REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, entered into this 2nd day of November, 2026
(“Agreement”) by and among the CITY OF EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MISSOURI (“City”), EXCELSIOR
SPRINGS REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (“Redevelopment Corporation”), and Seven Hills
Properties LLC, 25615 Ridge Road, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 (“Owner” or “Redevelopment Project
Owner”) is for the implementation of the Downtown 353 Amended Development Plan dated July 19,
2021, submitted by the Redevelopment Corporation for implementation of the 106 E. Broadway
Redevelopment Project (“Redevelopment Project”) as legally described in Exhibit “A”, attached and
incorporated by this reference. The Project Description is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit “B” and
incorporated by this reference.
RECITALS
A. The City Council has enacted into law Ordinance No. 21-07-01 (“Ordinance”), approving the
Amended Development Plan (“Development Plan”) of the Excelsior Springs Redevelopment
Corporation for the implementation of the Downtown 353 Redevelopment Project, Excelsior
Springs, Missouri, and has determined that the rehabilitation improvements and
redevelopment provided for in the Development Plan and this Agreement are necessary for
the pubic convenience and necessity and that the approval of the Development Plan and the
activities related thereto are necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety,
morals, and welfare.
B. Redevelopment Corporation is an urban redevelopment corporation formed under Chapter
353 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, as amended up to and including the date of the
passage and approval of the Ordinance (“Chapter 353”), and is now in good standing in the
State of Missouri.
The City, the Redevelopment Corporation and the Redevelopment Project Owner, for good
and valuable consideration and the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, agree as
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1. Items incorporated into this Agreement. The provisions of Chapter 353, the provisions of the
Ordinance, and the Development Plan are incorporated into this Agreement in their entirety.
2. Redevelopment Area: Project. The real property subject in the Development Plan and the
Redevelopment Project is more specifically described in Exhibit “A” attached to and
incorporated by this reference into this Agreement (“Redevelopment Project Area”). The
term “Project” refers to the 106 E. Broadway Redevelopment Project which is more
specifically described in Exhibit “B” attached to this Agreement.
3. Developer and Owner Control. Except as specifically provided in the Development Plan or
this Agreement, Redevelopment Corporation and Redevelopment Project Owner will have
complete and exclusive control over the implementation of the Redevelopment Project and
the management and operation of the Redevelopment Project.
4. Redevelopment Project Phases. The Redevelopment Project will be implemented in one
Phase.
5. Delays/Extensions. Redevelopment Project Owner will implement the Redevelopment
Project with due diligence in performing each and every act required of it under the
Development Plan and this Agreement. The times within which development activities are to
begin or be completed will automatically by extended appropriately as a result of
occurrences, events, actions or inactions not within the reasonable control of Redevelopment
Project Owner or not caused or contributed to by Owner, including, without limitation,
construction delays, strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, riots, fire, or other casualties, tornadoes,
acts of God, acts of public enemy, governmental restrictions, unanticipated or unusual site
conditions, priority regarding acquisitions of or use of materials, litigation challenging the
rights of Owner, the Redevelopment Corporation or the City, delays by the City, by County,
State or Federal governments, or failure to obtain required permits or approvals of City
boards, documents and commissions within the project time frame.
6. Notice of Delay. Owner must provide timely written notice to the Redevelopment
Corporation and the City of any delay before the end of the period, or extension thereof, in
which the action was to have been taken or completed. The notice must explain in detail the
reason for the delay and the estimated date by which the action will be performed or started.
7. Extensions of Time. In addition to any extension under Section 5 of this Agreement, and
upon written request from Owner, the Redevelopment Corporation and the City may grant
extensions to time periods in which certain performances are to be undertaken by Owner.

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attributable to the location of the Redevelopment Project. Owner shall comply with all
applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, laws
regarding property maintenance and not maintaining a public nuisance, as it relates to the
Redevelopment Property.
12. City Access to Development Project. During the term of this Agreement, Owner will
cooperate with and permit access to the Redevelopment Project Area for inspection purposes
to determine compliance with Excelsior Springs’ ordinances and this Agreement by the
City’s agents, representatives, or other officials of the City during business hours and upon
reasonable notice.
13. Redevelopment Corporation and City Actions. The Redevelopment Corporation and the City
will cooperate with Owner in carrying out the Development Plan and this Agreement. The
Redevelopment Corporation and the City will use due diligence in performing all acts
required of it under the Development Plan and Agreement.
14. Tax Abatement.
a. Ten Years. The Redevelopment Area is comprised of a single County tax parcel (ID#
12311002100500) which contains one addressed improvement 106 E. Broadway,
Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Accordingly, the Redevelopment Project Area as legally
described in Exhibit “A” shall not be subject to assessment or payment of general ad
valorem taxes imposed by the City, the State or any political subdivision thereof, for
a period of ten (10) years after the date that the Redevelopment Corporation becomes
the owner of the Redevelopment Project Area except to such extent and in such
amount as may be imposed upon the Redevelopment Project Area during such period
measured solely by the amount of the assessed valuation of the land, exclusive of
improvement, as was determined by the Assessor of Clay County, Missouri
(“Assessor”), for real property taxes due and payable thereon during the calendar
year preceding the calendar year during which Redevelopment Corporation acquired
title to the Redevelopment Project Area. The amount of such tax assessments shall
not be increased during said ten (10) years period so long as the Redevelopment
Project Area is used in accordance with the Development Plan.
b. Subsequent Three Years. After the ten (10) year period above-described, and for the
next ensuing period of three (3) years, ad valorem taxes upon the real property in the
Redevelopment Project Area shall be measured by the assessed valuation thereof as
determined by the Assessor upon the basis of not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the
true value of such real property including any improvement thereon. Such valuation
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shall not be increased above fifty percent (50%) of the true value of such real
property from year to year during said period of three (3) years, so long as the real
property in the Redevelopment Project is used in accordance with the Development
Plan.
c. Unilateral Termination of Tax Abatement. The tax abatement rights described herein
in subsections (a) and (b) of this Section 14 shall be unilaterally terminated by the
City prior to the expiration of the ten-year tax abatement period described above if
the cumulative value of the tax abatement equals or exceeds the Eligible Project
Costs in the amount of $69,698.72. The City shall provide written notification to the
Owner and the Redevelopment Corporation at such time as the City has determined
that the tax abatement has equaled or exceeded the amount of this amount prior to
terminating the tax abatement with the County Assessor.
d. Full Assessment-Election to Opt Out After Completion. After the ten-year period
provided in Section 14(a) and (b) above, the Redevelopment Project Area shall be
subject to assessments by the Assessor and payment of all ad valorem taxes,
including, but not limited to City, State and County taxes, based on the full true value
of the Redevelopment Project Area and the standard assessment ration then in use for
similar real property by the Assessor. Furthermore, after the ten (10) year period
provided in Section 14(a) and (b) above, the Redevelopment Project Area shall be
owned and operated by the Owner free from the conditions, restrictions, and
provisions of Chapter 353, the Ordinance, the Development Plan, and this
Agreement.
At any time after the completion of the Development, the Owner may elect to pay a
sum equivalent to the amount of the general ad valorem taxes, not including interest
and penalties which would have been levied on the full value of the Redevelopment
Project Area from the date of the completion of the Development, and from the date
of such election the Redevelopment Project Area shall be owned and operated by
Owner free from the conditions, restriction, and provisions of Chapter 353, the
Ordinance, the Development Plan, and this Agreement.
e. Sale or Disposition of Redevelopment Area. The Owner may sell or otherwise
dispose of any or all part of the Redevelopment Project Area. If there is a sale or
other disposition of the property, whether by foreclosure of any mortgage or other
lien, through bankruptcy proceedings, by order of any court or competent
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In Witness Whereof, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed on the date first above
written.

City of Excelsior Springs, Missouri

By:_____________________________________
Sonya Morgan, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________________
Shannon Stroud, City Clerk

Excelsior Springs Redevelopment Corporation
By:_____________________________________
Bill Griffey III, President

Owner:
________________________________:
By:_____________________________________
Name: __________________________________
Title: ____________________________________

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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ORIGINAL TOWN EXCELSIOR SPRINGS W20' OF E30' LT 7 BLK 6

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EXHIBIT B
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Roof replacement
2. Drywall replacement
3. Window glass replacement

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Downtown Excelsior Springs 353 Redevelopment Plan - 106 E Broadway
Tax Impact Analysis - All Districts
353 Benefit Summary
Taxes Paid No
Project

Taxes Paid
with 353

Value of
Abatement

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

1,018
1,038
1,038
1,059
1,059
1,080
1,080
1,102
1,102
1,124
1,124
1,135
1,135
1,147
1,147
1,158
1,158
1,170
1,170
1,181
1,181
1,193
1,193
1,205
1,205

110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
2,117
2,138
2,138
2,160
2,160
2,181
2,181
2,203
2,203
2,225
2,225
2,247
2,247
2,270
2,270

1,818
1,855
1,855
1,892
1,892
1,930
1,930
1,968
1,968
2,007
-

(908)
(929)
(929)
(950)
(950)
(971)
(971)
(992)
(992)
(1,014)
993
1,003
1,003
1,013
1,013
1,023
1,023
1,033
1,033
1,044
1,044
1,054
1,054
1,065
1,065

1,928
1,964
1,964
2,001
2,001
2,039
2,039
2,078
2,078
2,117
2,117
2,138
2,138
2,160
2,160
2,181
2,181
2,203
2,203
2,225
2,225
2,247
2,247
2,270
2,270

Total

28,206

34,063

19,114

5,857

53,177

353 Year
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Tax District
Taxes Paid incl
Impact Improvement w/o 353

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City Planner
City Council 11/2/2026
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

City Council
Joshua Garrett, City Planner
Consideration of Agenda

SUP-26-005 - City Council Letter
SUP-26-005 - Draft Ordinance
SUP-26-005 - Staff Report
SUP-26-005 - PZC Resolution_SIGNED
SUP-26-005 - Zoning Map

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Community Development Department
Planning & Zoning
October 27, 2026
To:

Mayor and City Council, City of Excelsior Springs

Re:

Planning and Zoning Case No. SUP-26-005– Special Use Permit

On October 26, 2026 the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing to renew a
Special Use Permit to operate a camping facility on Lot 1A of Hunleth Addition. City staff
presented a report on the proposal and fielded questions from the Commission. The
applicant was present and able to provide additional information regarding proposed land
use and answer additional questions from the Commission. Following the applicant’s
comments, the public hearing for the application was opened and closed with no
comments from the public. The Commissioners felt that no additional discussion was
warranted. Then the Commission voted 6-0 in favor of recommending approval of the
Special Use Permit for the subject property, with certain conditions as required by Chapter
409 of the Municipal Code of Ordinances.
An ordinance has been prepared and is attached, along with supporting documents, for
your consideration. Please contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or comments
regarding the proposal.
Respectfully submitted,

Joshua Garrett, MPA
Planner II
City of Excelsior Springs

Attachments:
Draft Ordinance
Staff Report
Planning Commission Resolution
Area Map

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ORDINANCE NO. 26-11-03

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A
RENEWAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A CAMPING FACILITY ON LOT 1A OF
HUNLETH ADDITON, A SUBDIVISION OF EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MISSOURI

WHEREAS, on October 7, 2024 the City Council of the City of Excelsior Springs adopted
an ordinance, with ordinance number 24-10-05, approving a Special Use Permit for a camping
facility for the property that is now described at Lot 1A of Hunleth Addition, a subdivision of
Excelsior Springs, Missouri; and
WHEREAS, the adopted ordinance grants approval for the Special Use Permit for a
period of two (2) years from the date of approval and provides the applicant with the option to
renew the approval following this period; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the process outlined in Chapter 404 of the City's Code of
Ordinances, Harmony Brown submitted to the Community Development Department an
application for a renewal of a Special Use Permit to operate a camping facility on Lot 1A of
Hunleth Addition, a subdivision of Excelsior Springs, Missouri; and
WHEREAS, City staff completed a review of the application and found the conditions and
basis of the original approval have not substantially changed since the City Council adopted the
ordinance granting approval of the Special Use Permit in October of 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Excelsior Springs,
Missouri, after due public notice, held a public hearing on October 26, 2026, to consider the
renewal of the Special Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, following said public hearing,
recommended approving the renewal of the Special Use Permit, with certain conditions, to the
City Council by a vote of [insert-vote]; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, after due public
notice, met on November 2, 2026 to consider the renewal of the Special Use Permit and the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the renewal of a Special Use Permit to operate a
camping facility is appropriate for the subject property.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EXCELSIOR
SPRINGS, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Approval. The renewal of the Special Use Permit, approved by Ordinance 2410-05, for purposes of operating a camping facility located on the property described as follows:
LOT 1A OF HUNLETH ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION OF EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MISSOURI
is hereby approved subject to the conditions and restrictions set forth herein.

Section 2. Period of Approval. The renewal of the Special Use Permit shall be granted
for a period of two (2) years from the date of approval of the ordinance. Prior to expiration of
the Special Use Permit, the applicant may apply for an extension or renewal.

Section 3. Site Plan Required. Prior to the submission of building permit applications for
buildings or structures related to the Special Use, the applicant must submit an application for a
site plan review with the Community Development Department, as outlined in Section 400.225
of the City’s Code of Ordinances.

Section 4. Compliance with the Code of Ordinances. The applicant shall comply with all
other regulations and requirements outlined in the Excelsior Springs Code of Ordinances.

Section 5. Revocation. The City Council may revoke the approval of the Special Use
Permit if the applicant does not comply with the conditions and restrictions set forth within this
ordinance.

Section 6. Further Action. The Mayor, City Clerk, and other appropriate City officials are
hereby authorized and directed to take any further actions as may be deemed necessary or
convenient to carry out and comply with the intent of this Ordinance and to execute and deliver
for and on behalf of the City all certificates, instruments, agreements, and other documents as
may be necessary or convenient to perform all matters herein authorized.

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Section 6. Errors. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to correct any scrivener's or clerical
errors in this ordinance, provided such corrections do not substantively alter the terms of this
ordinance.

Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and approval by the City Council.

PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, this 2nd
day of November, 2026.

________________________________
Sonya Morgan, Mayor
ATTEST:

REVIEWED BY:

____________________________________
Susan Conyers, Deputy City Clerk

________________________________
Melinda Mehaffy, City Manager

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Community Development Department
Planning & Zoning
October 26, 2026
To:

Planning and Zoning Commission

Re:

Staff Report for Case No. SUP-26-005 – Special Use Permit for Camping Facilities

Proposal Summary:
An application by Harmony Brown to renew the Special Use Permit for a campsite
on lot 1A of Hunleth Addition.
General Information:
Applicant:
Owner:
Legal Description:
Current Zoning:
Current Land Use:

Harmony Brown
Harmony Brown
Lot 1A Hunleth Addition
R-2 (Two-Family Residential)
Vacant/Undeveloped

Surrounding Zoning & Land Use:

R-2 – Single-Family Residential
Undeveloped land

Background:
In October of 2024, the City Council approved a Special Use Permit for the
applicant to use the subject property for a “glamping” (glamour camping) facility.
The applicant’s intention was to build a home on the property and then develop the
site for “glamping” where guests would stay overnight. For a variety of reasons, the
applicant has not begun construction on the originally proposed house or campsite.
The Special Use Permit was approved for a period of two years, after which the
applicant would need to apply for a renewal to continue the use of the property.
While the site has not been developed, the applicant still intends to use the
property in accordance with her original vision: a home on the property with an
adjacent “glamping” facility. While the development of the “glamping” site is
unlikely to occur soon, the applicant has expressed to staff an interest in

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maintaining an active Special Use Permit for the site. Ensuring that the proposed
business is permitted is an important part of the funding process of the project.
The applicant has also expressed to staff the initial focus will now be to first build a
home on the subject property and then work on the development of the camping
site as a next phase.
Staff Analysis:
The conditions of the property and the basis of approval remains the same as when
the original Special Use Permit was approved. As such, staff feels there is no
justifiable reason to object to the renewal of the application. The approval of the
application permits the use of the property for “glamping” but when the property is
ready to be developed, a site plan must be reviewed and approved in accordance
with City Code prior to construction.
Staff Recommendation:
City staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit with the following
conditions:
1. The Special Use Permit, originally approved by Ordinance # 24-10-05, shall be
renewed for a period of two (2) years. Prior to the expiration of the Special Use
Permit, the applicant may apply for an renewal of the permit.
2. The applicant must comply with all regulations outlined in the Code of
Ordinances. If the regulations and requirements are not adhered to by the
applicant, the City may revoke the Special Use Permit with approval from the
City Council.

Respectfully submitted,

Joshua Garrett, MPA
Planner
City of Excelsior Springs

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City Manager's Office
City Council 11/2/2026
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

1.
2.
3.

City Council
Melinda Mehaffy, City Manager
Consideration of Agenda

Memo Ord extension of municipal judge agreement
ES - ordinance - Renewal of Municipal Judge Contract
Judge Contract 2027 & 2028

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To:
From:
Date:
Subject:

Mayor Sonya Morgan and Members of the City Council
Melinda Mehaffy, City Manager
October 28, 2026
Renewal of Municipal Judge Service Agreement

The Municipal Judge for the City of Excelsior Springs is up for contract renewal. Judge Blair has
been the City’s judge for nine years. His contract is considered for renewal every two years. The
proposed agreement would renew Judge Blair’s contract for a two-year term beginning January
1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2029. Compensation would represent a five-percent increase
from the current agreement. Funding is included in the City’s adopted budget.
Based on my observations of Judge Blair during his court sessions, he is respectful and efficient
in managing his court proceedings. His tenure with the City has been without complaints.,
An ordinance is required for the extension of Judge Blair’s contract which is available for your
consideration. The contract renewal agreement is also attached.

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ORDINANCE NO. 26-11-04

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF APPOINTMENT OF SHAWN L.
BLAIR AS THE EXCELSIOR SPRINGS MUNICIPAL JUDGE AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR SAID SERVICES

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EXCELSIOR SPRINGS,
MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
That the City Council hereby approves the City Manager’s extension of
appointment of Shawn L. Blair as Municipal Judge effective January 1, 2027 for a two-year term.
Section 2.
That the Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement on behalf of the City with
the Shawn L. Blair.
Section 3.
The officers, agents and employees of the City are hereby authorized to execute all
documents and take such steps as they deem necessary and advisable in order to carry out and
perform the purpose of this Ordinance.
Section 4.

This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage.

INTRODUCED IN WRITING, read by title two times, passed and approved this 2nd day
of November, 2026.

__________________________
Sonya Morgan, Mayor
ATTEST:

_____________________________
Susan Conyers, Deputy City Clerk

REVIEWED BY:
____________________________
Melinda Mehaffy, City Manager

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MUNICIPAL DIVISION JUDGE SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement (the “AGREEMENT”) is effective as of the 1st day of JANUARY, 2027 by and between the
CITY OF EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Missouri, a municipal corporation, (“the CITY,”) and SHAWN BLAIR, (“the
JUDGE”), as Follows:
WHEREAS, JUDGE is a licensed attorney in the State of Missouri , under the age of 75, residing in
the State of Missouri and qualified to provide Municipal Division judicial services; and
WHEREAS, the Presiding Judge of the 7th Judicial Circuit Court shall have general administration
authority over the judges and court personnel of the Municipal Court; and
WHEREAS, the CITY desires the services of JUDGE to provide such judicial services to the City
pursuant to City Code of Ordinance Section 125, and subject to the rules of the 7th Judicial Circuit Court
which are not inconsistent with the rules of the Missouri Supreme Court.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, it is hereby
agreed as follows:
1.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT. The City Manager appoints JUDGE for a period commencing on the
effective date hereof and continuing for a term of two (2) years, unless such appointment shall
have been sooner terminated as hereinafter provided. This Agreement may be renewed by
execution of a letter by both Parties to that effect. JUDGE hereby accepts such appointment
and agrees to perform the services upon the terms and conditions herein stated hereinafter
described.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED. JUDGE will be responsible for all Municipal Court
proceedings, supervision of the activities of the Excelsior Springs Municipal Court, and the
discharge of other duties of the Municipal Court Judge as required by law, subject to the general
administrative authority of the Presiding Judge of the Circuit Court and the Judge and Court
personnel of said court shall obey his/her directives.
Except for reasonable absences due to temporary illness, vacation or disqualification from
acting, JUDGE shall devote part-time effort as needed to attend to the caseload of the municipal
court of the CITY and shall not during his contract be engaged in any activity which in the
reasonable judgement of the CITY, conflicts with the duties of Municipal Court Judge; whether
or not such activity is pursued for gain, profit or other pecuniary advantage.
JUDGE covenants, represents and warrants that he will at all times honestly and fairly conduct
his duties as described herein or as otherwise directed by the CITY and will at all times maintain
the highest of professional standards in representing the interests of the CITY.
3.

FEES. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, JUDGE shall be paid by the CITY
the sum of $2,187.92 per month beginning January 1, 2027, and $2,297.31 per month beginning
January 1, 2028.

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4. EXPENSES. JUDGE will pay all costs of travel to and from his home and Excelsior Springs
Municipal Court, phone and FAX charges, and other miscellaneous fees from the monthly fees
delineated in Section 3.
5. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: The JUDGE shall maintain a membership in the Missouri
Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges’ Association (MMACJA). The JUDGE agrees to attend
statutorily required continuing municipal legal education training sessions and will provide
documentation of said training to the CITY. Reimbursement will be paid from the Judicial
Education Fund (JEF) for all required professional development.
In addition, the CITY encourages JUDGE to participate in national, regional and state and local
associations and organizations necessary and desired for his continued professional growth and
advancement and to improve his performance as Judge. The procedures for reimbursement
shall require pre-authorization to ensure funds are available to cover expenses, or JUDGE may
submit a request for reimbursement without prior authorization, in which event, the CITY, in the
exclusive exercise of discretion, may reimburse for such expenses.
6. INDEMNIFICATION: JUDGE agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the CITY harmless for any and
all claims, losses, actions or liabilities to or by any persons or entities including their respective
agents (including attorney fees) for any acts of JUDGE that are outside the scope of his official
duties. JUDGE shall carry and provide proof of professional liability insurance annually to the
City Manager no later than January 30th.
7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: In performing the duties of the Municipal Division Judge, JUDGE,
shall serve as an independent contractor and not as an employee of the CITY. The CITY shall
have no right or responsibility to control or influence the manner in which he carries out his
judicial responsibilities, save and except that JUDGE agrees to carry out his duties in a timely,
consistent and impartial manner.
8. PRIVATE PRACTICE: JUDGE agrees not to represent any clients in his private practice in any
Municipal Division, civil or criminal action which is or may be adverse to the CITY
9. PRO TEM SERVICES: While it is agreed that JUDGE shall personally serve as Municipal Division
Judge and shall be available to fill the duties of that office, it is anticipated that ethical conflicts,
scheduling conflicts, vacations, illness, etc., will occasionally require the employment of pro tem
municipal Judges. It is understood that it is in the interest of both parties to maintain an active
pool of pro tem judges so that the work for the Municipal Division will not be interrupted when
JUDGE must be absent from that position. Therefore:
a. JUDGE shall submit for City Manager approval the list of qualified individuals;
b. JUDGE shall be responsible to compensate all pro tem municipal judges at his own
expense and upon such terms as he and they may agree, except when JUDGE must
recuse himself from a case(s) due to an ethical conflict or a defendant request his or her
legal right to change of JUDGE;

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c. When Excelsior Springs Municipal Division business requires that JUDGE be away from
Court, compensation of a pro tem municipal judge shall be at the same rate as
established for other pro tem use but shall be paid by the CITY; and

d. JUDGE shall instruct all pro tem municipal judges concerning procedures and customary
sentences in order to promote uniformity to the greatest extent possible.
10. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. In performing their duties pursuant to this Agreement, both parties
shall act in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
This agreement in no way diminishes JUDGE’S accountability, as a Municipal Court Judge, to the
Presiding Judge of the 7th Circuit.
11. ADMINISTRATION: This Agreement shall be administered by the City Manager and/or designee
on behalf of the CITY and by JUDGE on behalf of the Municipal Division Judge. Any written
notices to be served on either party shall be served or mailed to the following addresses:
IF TO THE CITY: Melinda Mehaffy, City of Excelsior Springs, 201 E Broadway Ave,
Excelsior Springs, Missouri 64024
IF TO THE JUDGE: SHAWN L. BLAIR, Bologna & Blair LLC, 118 North Water Street,
Liberty, MO 64068
12. TERMINATION.
a. Voluntary Termination. Notwithstanding herein to the contrary, JUDGE or the CITY may
elect to terminate this Agreement, with a notice period of at least thirty (30) days by
either party, by notifying the other party of such termination in writing at any time
during the term of this Agreement. In the event of termination of this Agreement
pursuant to this Section, neither CITY nor JUDGE shall have any further liability to each
other hereunder, and JUDGE shall be entitled to the amount of earned compensation,
stipulated in Section 3 prorated to the date of such termination.
b. Termination for Cause. The CITY shall have the right to terminate this agreement ‘for
cause’ upon the occurrence of one or more of the following events or circumstances:
i. The neglect, malfeasance, nonfeasance, or other conduct of JUDGE in the
performance of the services contemplated by this agreement which, in the
reasonable judgement of the CITY and the Circuit court, is detrimental to the
best interests of the CITY; or
ii. Any other breach of this agreement by JUDGE as determined in the reasonable
judgment of the CITY; or
iii. Any intentional dishonesty, discrimination or other ethical misconduct by JUDGE
as determined in the reasonable judgement of the CITY and the Circuit Court; or
iv. Conviction of a felony by a court of competent jurisdiction.

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13. EFFECT OF EXPIRATION OF TERMINATION. This agreement will be of no further force or effect
as of the date of expiration or termination except that the parties shall cooperate to promptly
resolve any outstanding issues upon the expiration of this Agreement.
14. GENERAL PROVISIONS. This agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the
parties and supersedes any previous agreements or understandings. If any provisions or a
portion thereof contained in this agreement is held to be unconstitutional, invalid, or
unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement and their application to other circumstances is
not affected and shall remain in full force and effect. No other benefits, consideration, or
compensation of any kind shall be due from the CITY to JUDGE or any pro tem municipal judge
other than as set forth herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto do hereby execute this Agreement.

CITY OF EXCELSIOR SPRINGS:

MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE

By:
Melinda Mehaffy, City Manager
Date:

ATTEST:

City Clerk

Shawn L. Blair
Date:

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City Manager's Office
City Council 11/2/2026
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

1.
2.

City Council
Melinda Mehaffy, City Manager
Consideration of Agenda

2026 Cover Letter for Amending Section 120.040 of the City Code to Establish
Random Drawing
ES - code amend - 120.040 filing order (002)

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Office of the City Manager
201 East Broadway
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

Phone: (816) 630-0752
Fax: (816) 630-4424
www.cityofesmo.com

October 29, 2026
TO:

Mayor and City Council

RE:

Amending City Code to Establish Random Drawing for First-Day Candidate Ballot Order

Requests have been made for consideration of changing the process in determining the
order of city council candidates’ names on the election ballot. A new policy and procedure
for all future elections is recommended. The intent of the change is to ensure that each
eligible participant has an equal chance at being the first name on the ballot, to have a
transparent and fair procedure, and an administratively efficient system.
The City Code currently contains a provision requiring the names of the candidates to
appear in the order that their statements of candidacy were filed with the City Clerk. In order
to implement the new lottery system, Section 120.040 of the Code of Ordinances needs
amended.
The proposed changes primarily effect the candidates filing order prior to 5:00 P.M. on the
first day of filing, and the order will be determined by random drawing. The lottery system
process is defined in the attached Ordinance Section 1. (2), (a), (b), and (c).
This year there are two (2) positions that will become vacant on the City Council. The first
day to file for the April 6, 2027 General Municipal Election will be Tuesday, December 15,
2026 at 8:00 a.m. Filing will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon Stroud
City Clerk

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ORDINANCE NO. 26-11-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 120.040 OF THE CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH A
RANDOM DRAWING FOR FIRST-DAY CANDIDATE BALLOT ORDER
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EXCELSIOR SPRINGS,
MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
That Section 120.040(A)(2) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Excelsior
Springs, Missouri, is hereby repealed and replaced with:
2.
The election authority shall thereupon cause the official ballots to be printed. The names
of candidates shall appear on the ballots in the order that their statements of candidacy were filed
with the City Clerk, except that ballot order for candidates filing prior to 5:00 P.M. on the first day
for filing shall be determined by random drawing pursuant to Section 115.124.2, RSMo., as
follows:
a.
Each candidate shall draw a number at random at the time of filing. A candidate’s
representative may draw the number if the candidate files through a representative pursuant to
Section 115.355.2, RSMo. The City Clerk shall record the number drawn with the candidate’s
statement of candidacy.
b.
For each office, the names of candidates filing prior to 5:00 P.M. on the first day
for filing shall appear on the ballot in ascending order of the numbers drawn. The names of
candidates filing thereafter shall appear after those candidates in the order in which their statements
of candidacy were filed.
c.
The City Clerk shall administer the drawing and establish procedures consistent
with this Subsection and State law, clearly designate where candidates shall form a line for filing,
and certify the candidates’ names to the appropriate election authorities in the order established by
this Subsection.
Above the names of the candidates shall appear the words “Vote for (number to be elected).”
Section 2.

This Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its date of passage.

INTRODUCED IN WRITING, read by title two times, passed and approved this 2nd day of
November, 2026.

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__________________________
Sonya Morgan, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Susan Conyers, Deputy City Clerk

REVIEWED BY:
____________________________
Melinda Mehaffy, City Manager

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Public Works
City Council 11/2/2026
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

1.
2.
3.
4.

City Council
Chad Birdsong, Director of Public Works
Consideration of Agenda

letter to Council- intergovernmental agreement with MARC for HHHW- 2027
ES - ord - HHW - MARC
Invitation to Join
Excelsior Springs HHW Agreement 2027

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_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Director of Public Works
Phone:(816) 630-0755
201 E Broadway
Fax: (816) 630-9528
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
November 2, 2026
To:
Mayor and City Council
From: Chad Birdsong, Public Works Director
Re:
2027 Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
Attached, please find the Intergovernmental Agreement between the MARC Solid Waste
Management District and Excelsior Springs, relating to the Regional Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Program.
This is a yearly contract for services that we have participated in for a number of years. By
participating, residents in our community have the option of disposing of their hazardous
waste through regional drop off events as well as permanent facilities in Kansas City and
Lee’s Summit. This agreement is for one year and is a budgeted expenditure in Refuse.
The total for this contract is $12,333.66 for 2027. This amount was based on information
received from the U.S. Census Bureau 2025 population estimates for Excelsior Springs which
was 10,819 at a $1.14 per capita rate.
This year, we partnered with Lawson and Richmond with a mobile event in Excelsior on
September 12.
An ordinance has been prepared for your consideration and approval. If you have any
questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me at 630 0755 ext. 4423. I will be
available at the Council meeting if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Chad Birdsong

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ORDINANCE NO. 26-11-06

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MARC SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT RELATING TO THE REGIONAL HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EXCELSIOR SPRINGS,
MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
The City of Excelsior Springs shall enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement
pursuant to Missouri Revised Statutes Section 70.210 et seq., between the MARC Solid Waste
Management District and Excelsior Springs, Missouri relating to the Regional Household
Hazardous Waste Collection Program to be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A,
and shall expend funds in the total amount of $12,333.66 pursuant to the terms of the
Intergovernmental Agreement.
Section 2.
The execution and delivery of the Intergovernmental Agreement by the City
Manager is approved, the City Manager is authorized to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement,
and the City Manager and City staff are authorized to take such other actions reasonably necessary
to carry out the intent of this Ordinance on behalf of the City, the execution of the
Intergovernmental Agreement being conclusive evidence of such approval.
Section 3.

This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage.

INTRODUCED IN WRITING, read by title two times, passed and approved this 2nd
day of November 2026.

__________________________
Sonya Morgan, Mayor

ATTEST:

_____________________________
Susan Conyers, Deputy City Clerk

REVIEWED BY:
____________________________
Melinda Mehaffy, City Manager

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Exhibit A
Intergovernmental Agreement

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MARC Solid Waste
Management District
Serving local governments in
Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and
Ray Counties and working
cooperatively with Johnson,
Leavenworth, Miami and
Wyandotte Counties

Executive Board
Appointed:
Vacant
City of Kansas City
Valerie McCubbin
Cass County
Vacant
Clay County
Vacant
Jackson County
Daniel Erickson
Platte County
Ken Keller
Ray County
Elected:
Chris Frank
City of Oak Grove
Doug Wylie, Chair
City of Parkville
Zan McKinney
City of Independence
Chris Bussen
City of Lee’s Summit
Mike Larson, Vice Chair
City of Sugar Creek
Trent Salsbury
City of Raymore
Shantele Frie
City of Blue Springs

October 1, 2026
Re: 2027 Regional Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program
Since 1997 the Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
has offered residents the opportunity to safely dispose of household
hazardous products that shouldn’t be thrown away in the trash.
Membership in the program provides residents with year-round access to
collection facilities in Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, and to multiple
collection events throughout the region.
Materials accepted for safe disposal include paint and paint-related
products, automotive fluids, batteries, lawn and garden chemicals,
housecleaners, fluorescent bulbs, and other items such as nail polish, bug
spray and oven cleaners.
The 2027 program fee will remain at $1.14 per capita and is applied to
2025 population estimates. The MARC Solid Waste Management District
supports the program with Plan Implementation funds. The district
collaborates with the cities of Kansas City, Mo and Lee’s Summit to make
this program possible.
If you are interested in providing this service to your residents in 2027, please
sign and return the agreement by Tuesday, December 15, 2026. After both
parties have signed the agreement, you will receive a copy with the invoice.
District staff are available to answer any questions and can meet with you
personally and/or attend a meeting to provide more information. Please
contact Nadja Karpilow at (816) 701-8226 or [email protected].
We look forward to serving your community.
Sincerely,

Vacant
City of Lake Lotawana
Ex Officio:
Dianna Bryant
Secretary/Treasurer

Doug Wylie
Chair, MARC Solid Waste Management District

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2027
Intergovernmental Agreement between the
MARC Solid Waste Management District and
Excelsior Springs, Missouri relating to the
Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
This Agreement is entered into pursuant to Missouri Revised Statutes Section 70.210 et seq.
Whereas, Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, and Ray Counties and the City of Kansas City have formed the MARC
Solid Waste Management District (SWMD) pursuant to Sections 260.300 through 260.345 of the Revised
Statues of Missouri (1986 & Cum. Supp. 1990) and the members of the SWMD include most cities within the
member counties; and
Whereas the City of Kansas City, Missouri (Kansas City) operates a permanent Household Hazardous Waste
facility located at 4707 Deramus, Kansas City, Missouri, and operates outreach sites for collection of
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) at various locations and on various dates; and
Whereas, the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri operates a permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility
located at 2101 SE Hamblen Road, Lee's Summit; and
Whereas, Kansas City and Lee's Summit have made these HHW collection facilities available for use by
members of the SWMD and the SWMD, Kansas City and Lee's Summit have agreed to create a regional
household hazardous waste program for the benefit of all members of the SWMD; and
Whereas Excelsior Springs, Missouri (sometimes referred to in this Agreement as the "Participating Member")
intends to participate in the Regional HHW Collection Program;
Therefore, the SWMD and the Participating Member agree that participation in the Regional HHW Collection
Program shall be on the following terms and conditions:
I

Definitions

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) shall mean waste that would be classified as hazardous waste by 40 CFR
261.20 through 261.35 but that is exempt under 40 CFR 261.4 (b) (1) (made applicable in Missouri by 10 CSR
25-4.261) because it is generated by households. Examples include paint products, household cleaners,
automotive fluids, pesticides, batteries, and similar materials. A determination of whether any material meets
this definition shall be made by Kansas City.
II

Effective Date

Excelsior Springs, Missouri agrees to participate in the Regional HHW Collection Program for a one-year
period beginning on January 1, 2027.
III Termination
A. Budget Limitations. This Agreement and all obligations of the Participating Member and the SWMD
arising therefrom shall be subject to any limitation imposed by budget law. The parties represent that they
have within their respective budgets sufficient funds to discharge the obligations and duties assumed and
sufficient funds for the purpose of maintaining this Agreement. This Agreement shall be deemed to
terminate by operation of law on the date of expiration of funding.
B. Termination of regional program. If the regional household hazardous waste program is terminated prior
to the expiration of this Agreement, the SWMD shall refund the amount paid by the participating member,
less the cost of services provided prior to termination of the regional program. The cost of services shall be
assessed at seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for each vehicle belonging to a resident of the participating

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member that has been served prior to the termination of the program, not to exceed the amount paid by
the participating member.
C. Each participating member will be required to notify the SWMD, Kansas City and Lee’s Summit in
writing of its intention to renew the annual agreement for the following year no later than December 15. In
the event that notification is not provided in advance or the final decision is made to not rejoin the program
for the upcoming year, the participating member is responsible for any costs incurred by Kansas City
and/or Lee’s Summit to serve residents after December 31. Kansas City and SWMD reserve the right to
invoice the member city or county for any waste disposal costs incurred as a result of late notification.
IV Duties of Participating Member
A. Fees. Excelsior Springs, Missouri agrees to pay the sum of $12,333.66 to participate in the 2027
Regional HHW Collection Program for the period from January 1 to December 31. The program
participation fee is based on a per capita rate of $1.14 applied to 2025 Population Estimate figures as
shown in Attachment One. At least one-half of this amount shall be paid within thirty (30) days upon
receiving the district invoice. Payment of any remaining balance shall be paid within the following six
months.
B. Payment. The Participating Member shall be obligated for payment of the amount shown in Paragraph
IV(A) irrespective of the participation of its citizens, or of any actual expenses incurred by the SWMD,
Kansas City, or Lee's Summit attributable to the Participating Member, except in the event of
termination of the regional program, as reflected in III(B) above. Payment by the Participating Member
of the agreed upon amount shall not be contingent upon renewal of this Agreement or renewal of the
Agreement between the SWMD and Kansas City or Lee's Summit.
Annual Renewal. The agreement between the SWMD and the Participating Member will be subject to
renewal each year. To assure community information is included in the printed promotional material,
agreements will be due no later than February 1, 2027. No pro ration of fees is applicable under this
agreement.
C. Contact Person. The Participating Member agrees to notify the SWMD and Kansas City, on or before the
date of this Agreement, of the name of an individual who will serve as its contact person with respect to
the Regional HHW Collection Program.
V

Services Provided by the SWMD

A. Permanent Collection Facilities. HHW collection services shall be provided by Kansas City and Lee's
Summit pursuant to agreements entered into between the SWMD and Kansas City, and the SWMD and
Lee's Summit. Pursuant to those agreements, residents of the Participating Member may deliver HHW, by
appointment, if required, and during normal hours of operation, to the Kansas City permanent HHW facility
and to the Lee's Summit permanent HHW facility.
B. Outreach Collections. Pursuant to the agreement between the SWMD and Kansas City, Kansas City has
also agreed to provide contractor services for the collection of HHW at outreach collection sites
throughout the SWMD area. Residents of the Participating Member will be able to deliver HHW to outreach
collection sites, the dates and locations of which will be negotiated by the SWMD and Kansas City. If, at
the request of a Participating Member, an outreach collection is held within its boundaries, the
Participating Member agrees that Kansas City or the contractor shall have overall control of the collection
activities but the Participating Member shall provide the following:


adequate and safe sites with unobstructed public access;



access to restroom facilities and drinking water



adequate publicity of the date and location of the mobile collection;

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

a means for the collection, removal and disposal of any wastes that do not meet the definition of
hazardous waste;



volunteers or workers to conduct traffic control, survey participating residents, stack latex paint
and automotive batteries, and assist with non-hazardous waste removal and bulking of motor oil;



means of limiting the vehicles to a number negotiated by Kansas City and the SWMD (estimated to
be either 200, 300, or 400 vehicles per outreach collection);



a forklift and forklift operator available at the opening and closing of the event; and



access to residents of any city or county that is also a participating member.

VI Reports
The SWMD will provide to the Participating Member quarterly reports on the operations of the Kansas City
and Lee's Summit permanent facilities and on the operations of the outreach collections, based on
information provided to the SWMD by Kansas City and Lee's Summit. The quarterly reports shall include
the following information:
• Total number vehicles using each facility (permanent or mobile) on a quarterly basis;
•

Number of vehicles from each participating member using the facility;

•

An end-of-the-year summary report including waste composition and disposition.

•

Each program year the district will provide brochures which include facility hours of operation,
mobile event schedule, and contact information

VII Insurance
A. Insurance. The SWMD agrees that, pursuant to the terms of its Agreement with Kansas City, Kansas City
shall maintain liability insurance related to the outreach collection sites under which the community
where the site is located shall be named as an additional insured.
VIII Legal Jurisdiction
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as either limiting or extending the legal jurisdiction of the
parties.
MARC Solid Waste Management District:

Participating Member:

_______________________________ Date: ______

______________________________ Date:______

Doug Wylie, Chair

_______________________________
Print Name
_______________________________
Print Title

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ATTACHMENT 1
Regional HHW Collection Program Rates 2025 Population
2027 Rate
$1.14 per capita
Community
Estimates
Archie
1,305
$
1,487.70
Belton
26,193
$
29,860.02
Blue Springs
61,632
$
70,260.48
Buckner
2,891
$
3,295.74
Claycomo Village
1,362
$
1,552.68
Cleveland
649
$
739.86
Dearborn
518
$
590.52
Drexel
982
$
1,119.48
Edgerton
607
$
691.98
Excelsior Springs
10,819
$
12,333.66
Ferrelview
656
$
747.84
Freeman
508
$
579.12
Garden City
1,617
$
1,843.38
Gladstone
27,497
$
31,346.58
Glenaire
535
$
609.90
Grain Valley
16,908
$
19,275.12
Grandview
26,653
$
30,384.42
Greenwood
6,315
$
7,199.10
Hardin
560
$
638.40
Harrisonville
10,040
$
11,445.60
Independence
121,675
$ 138,709.50
Kearney
11,296
$
12,877.44
Lake Lotawana
2,756
$
3,141.84
Lake Tapawingo
782
$
891.48
Lake Waukomis
941
$
1,072.74
Lake Winnebago
1,869
$
2,130.66
Lawson
2541
$
2,896.74
Liberty
31,319
$
35,703.66
Loch Lloyd
1,090
$
1,242.60
Lone Jack
1,896
$
2,161.44
North Kansas City
5,613
$
6,398.82
Oak Grove
9,370
$
10,681.80
Orrick
740
$
843.60
Parkville
9,093
$
10,366.02
Peculiar
6,365
$
7,256.10
Platte City
4,911
$
5,598.54
Pleasant Hill
8,956
$
10,209.84
Pleasant Valley
2,747
$
3,131.58
Raymore
26,633
$
30,361.62
Raytown
29,154
$
33,235.56
Richmond
5,968
$
6,803.52
Riverside
4,561
$
5,199.54
Smithville
11,160
$
12,722.40
Sugar Creek
3,209
$
3,658.26
Weatherby Lake
2,139
$
2,438.46
Weston
1,855
$
2,114.70
Wood Heights
745
$
849.30
Unincorporated Cass County
25,304
$
28,846.56
Unincorporated Clay County
16,029
$
18,273.06
Unincorporated Jackson Co.
24,241
$
27,634.74
Unincorporated Platte County
30,893
$
35,218.02
Unincorporated Ray County
11,389
$
12,983.46
Population Source:
https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/data-sets.html

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Public Works
City Council 11/2/2026
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

1.
2.

City Council
Chad Birdsong, Director of Public Works
Consideration of Agenda

letter to council- Rate increase for water 2026-27
ES - ord - water fees v2

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November 2nd, 2026
To:
Mayor and City Council
From: Chad Birdsong, Director of Public Works
Re:
Water rate adjustment
City staff reviews the budgets for water, sewer, and trash annually to determine if the existing
fees being charged is enough to cover expense and maintain proper reserve balances in each
fund. The water rate schedule was approved at the October 12th, 2026 council meeting but the
monthly consumption for inside and outside city limits and over 30,000 gallons a month, did not
get the 3% drop for volume sales as the past schedule of fees has had.
The revised “Table A-9 Water Utility Rates”, is attached that shows the 3% drop for the greater
than 30,000-gallon sales for inside and outside city limits. This is the only modification.
The modified rates are to go into effect as of November 3rd, 2026.
An ordinance is included for your consideration and approval of this rate adjustment.
Please call me if you have and questions or concerns regarding this.
Respectfully submitted,
Chad Birdsong

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ORDINANCE NO. 26-11-07
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES, TITLE 1, APPENDIX A,
TABLE A-9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO WATER RATES
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as follows:
Section 1.
Portions of the Excelsior Springs Municipal Code Schedule of Fees, Title 1,
Appendix A, Water Utility Rates, Table A-9, is hereby amended to read as follows (language
to be added is underlined; language to be deleted contains a strikethrough):
Table A-9 Water Utility Rates
[Effective Dates: 11-1—2026 & 11-3-2026 (for outside city limits >30,000)]
Fee
Code
Reference
Water rates-monthly base charge
705.080
Inside City limits
Residential
$18.59
Commercial
$18.59
Outside City limits
Residential
$27.89
Commercial
$27.89
Monthly consumption (per 1,000 gallons)
705.080
Inside City limits
Residential <30,000
$8.58
Residential >30,000
$8.58 $8.32
Commercial <30,000
$8.58
Commercial >30,000
$8.58 $8.32
Outside City limits
Residential <30,000
$12.87
Residential >30,000
$12.87 $12.48
Commercial <30,000
$12.87
Commercial >30,000
$12.87 $12.48
Bulk water at water plant - per 1,000 gallons
$13.35
705.080
Water service deposit
$200.00
705.050
Additional deposit at each shutoff
$25.00
705.050
Water service reconnect fee
$35.00
705.110
Water meter testing
$50.00
705.120
Utility account penalty
10%
705.080(E)
Section 2.

This Ordinance shall be in effect on November 3, 2026.

INTRODUCED IN WRITING, read by title two times, passed and approved this 2nd day of November,
2026.

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__________________________
Sonya Morgan, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Susan Conyers, Deputy City Clerk

REVIEWED BY:
____________________________
Melinda Mehaffy, City Manager

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Public Works
City Council 11/2/2026
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

1.
2.
3.

City Council
Chad Birdsong, Director of Public Works
Consideration of Agenda

Letter to council- change order #2 for sewer project
ES - reso - change order
Change Order 2

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Mayor and City Council
Chad Birdsong, Public Works Director
November 2nd, 2026
Change order #2 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project

The Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project started back on May 27, 2026. Out of the
total project, $2,178,931.67 was available for construction. With Change order #1, the
contract price was $1,981,634.40. We are nearing the end of the project and are ready
for CO#2. It is for adding and deleting multiple units of several different line items. The
change order has each listed under the description of changes. The net change to the
contract price is a reduction of $58,560.90, which brings the new contract price to
$1,923,073.50
A resolution has been prepared for your consideration and approval for this change
order. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call me.

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RESOLUTION NO. 1689
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH VISU-SEWER OF
MISSOURI LLC FOR THE SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EXCELSIOR SPRINGS,
MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
That Change Order No. 2 with Visu-Sewer of Missouri LLC for the Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Project, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein,
decreasing the contract price by $58,560.90, from $1,981,634.40 to $1,923,073.50, is hereby
accepted and approved, and the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to execute such change
order on behalf of the City.
Section 2.
The City shall, and the officials, agents, and employees of the City are hereby
authorized and directed to, take such further action, and execute such documents, certificates,
and instruments as may be necessary to carry out and comply with the intent of this Resolution.
Section 3.
approval.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and

THIS RESOLUTION PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2nd DAY OF November, 2026.
____________________________
Sonya Morgan, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Susan Conyers, Deputy City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:
____________________________
Melinda Mehaffy, City Manager

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City Manager's Office
City Council 11/2/2026
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

City Council
Melinda Mehaffy, City Manager
Consideration of Agenda

Regarding the appointment of Board and Commission members, Mayor Morgan plans
to make the following appointments by Resolution at the Regular City Council Meeting
on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers. Appointments are
subject to Council approval:
NAME:
Carol Baxter
BOARD:
Hospital Board of Trustees
HISTORY: Member appointed until 9/30/30
NAME:
Pastor James Wesley
BOARD:
Planning & Zoning Commission
HISTORY: Member appointed until 9/30/30
A motion and vote is necessary to approve the appointment.
Respectfully submitted,

RESOLUTION - New Board Appts to Hospital and P&Z

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RESOLUTION NO. 1690
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF CAROL BAXTER TO THE
HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND PASTOR JAMES WESLEY TO THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2026, the City Council of the City of Excelsior Springs, Missouri
(the “City”) appoints Board and Commission Representatives Carol Baxter to the Hospital Board
of Trustees, and Pastor James Wesley to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
BE IT RESOLVED, that after November 2, 2026, the Mayor and members of the Excelsior
Springs City Council will observe the appointments of Carol Baxter to the Hospital Board of
Trustees, and Pastor James Wesley to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
THIS RESOLUTION PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2nd DAY OF November, 2026.
APPROVED:
____________________________________
Sonya Morgan, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Susan Conyers, Deputy City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:
____________________________________
Melinda Mehaffy, City Manager

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City Manager's Office
City Council 11/2/2026
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

City Council
Melinda Mehaffy, City Manager
Consideration of Agenda

Regarding the appointment of Board and Commission members, Mayor Morgan plans
to make the following reappointments by Resolution at the Regular City Council Meeting
on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers. Appointments are
subject to Council approval:
NAME:
Becky Treccariche
BOARD:
Hospital Board of Trustees
HISTORY: Member appointed until 9/30/30
NAME:
Domonique Purnell
BOARD:
Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee
HISTORY: Member appointed until 9/30/29
NAME:
Tray Harkins
BOARD:
Capital Improvements/Transportation Trust Authority
HISTORY: Member appointed until 9/30/29
A motion and vote is necessary to approve these appointments.
Respectfully submitted,

RESOLUTION - Board Reappts to Hosptial, PSST, & CIP_TT

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RESOLUTION NO. 1691
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF BECKY TRECCARICHE
TO THE HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, DOMONIQUE PURNELL TO THE
PUBLIC SAFETY SALES TAX OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, TRAY HARKINS TO
THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS/TRANSPORTATION TRUST AUTHORITY, AND
BRENT MCELWEE AS ALTERNATE TO THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT.
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2026, the City Council of the City of Excelsior Springs, Missouri
(the “City”) reappoints Board and Commission Representatives Becky Treccariche to the Hospital
Board of Trustees, Domonique Purnell to the Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee, Tray
Harkins to the Capital Improvements/Transportation Trust Authority, and Brent McElwee to the
Board of Zoning Adjustment.
BE IT RESOLVED, that after November 2, 2026, the Mayor and members of the Excelsior
Springs City Council will observe the reappointments of Becky Treccariche to the Hospital Board
of Trustees, Domonique Purnell to the Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee, Tray Harkins
to the Capital Improvements/Transportation Trust Authority, and Brent McElwee to the Board of
Zoning Adjustment.
THIS RESOLUTION PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2nd DAY OF November, 2026.
APPROVED:
____________________________________
Sonya Morgan, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Susan Conyers, Deputy City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:
____________________________________
Melinda Mehaffy, City Manager

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