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LibertyMO averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$267,900 Typical home value $330,388 +1.9% yr/yr · +23.6% 5-yr
Municipal budget
Total revenue$1.9M (FY2023)
Total spending$984K (FY2023)
Taxes$1.9M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$0 (FY2023)
Spending per resident$66 (FY2023)
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 19:00
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Council to vote on battery storage system permit, two subdivision plats
The Liberty City Council will consider several items, including a special use permit for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on 8 acres, which is proposed to be postponed to October 26, 2026. The council will also vote on final plats for two single-family subdivisions: Whitehorse (57 lots) and Homestead Hills (37 lots). Additionally, they will consider an ordinance regarding an artwork donation and a resolution to apply for a grant for Bennett Park renovations.
- Special use permit for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Birmingham Rd. and Ruth Ewing Rd. (postponed to Oct. 26)
- Final plat for Whitehorse subdivision, 57 lots on 43.3 acres
- Final plat for Homestead Hills, 3rd plat, 37 lots on 11.75 acres
- Artwork donation agreement for sculpture from Clay County African American Legacy, Inc.
- Grant application for Bennett Park renovations with Variety KC Ten Parks Project
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City Council Regular Session
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
I.
Call to Order
II.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A.
Council Member Harold Phillips
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Proclamations
V.
Approve Minutes and Summaries
A.
Regular Session Minutes of July 13, 2026
B.
Regular Session Minutes of July 27, 2026
VI.
Meeting Schedule
VII.
Consent Agenda
A.
Resolution approving a Liberty Community Center Alcoholic Beverages Service
Application for a small/private event to be held on September 26, 2026
B.
Resolution appointing Directors to the Liberty Corners Community
Improvement District Board of Directors
C.
Boards and Commissions Appointments/Reappointments
1. Liberty Community Christmas Tree Advisory Commission
a. Appoint Jennifer Stipetich to a term expiring 5/1/2029
b. Appoint Mark McAuliffe to an auxiliary position with no voting rights or
expiration
c. Reappoint Cara O'Riley to a term expiring 5/1/2029
VIII.
Public Hearings
A.
Resolution approving a special use permit to allow the construction of a Battery
Energy Storage System (BESS) including a substation on 8 acres at the NW
corner of Birmingham Rd. and Ruth Ewing Rd., in Liberty, Clay County,
Missouri (P&Z Case 26-09SUP) (to be postponed to October 26, 2026)
IX.
Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions
A.
Acknowledgment of vendor payments for the period of July 31, 2026 to August
14, 2026
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:00
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 19:00
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Council to vote on downtown redevelopment plan and police expansion contract
The City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including an amended development plan for the Downtown Area Redevelopment Project (140 S. Missouri), a change order increasing the police expansion environmental services contract by $38,796.45, and a contract amendment for a water transmission main project. The consent agenda includes a $13,652 increase for SCADA server hardware and a $12,069 purchase of winter equipment for a new Ford F-350.
- Ordinance adopting amended development plan for Downtown Area Redevelopment Project (140 S. Missouri)
- Change Order No. 1 with Environmental Services, Inc. for police expansion: increase of $38,796.45 to $101,266.45
- Amendment No. 3 with HDR Engineering for 24-inch water main: increase of $17,575.00 to $328,075.00
- Motion to increase SCADA server hardware purchase by $13,652.00 to $139,963.10
- Motion to purchase winter equipment for new Ford F-350 from Knapheide Truck Equipment Center, not to exceed $12,069.00
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City Council Regular Session
Monday, August 10, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A. Council Member Kelley Pozel
III. Roll Call
IV. Proclamations
V. Approve Minutes and Summaries
VI. Meeting Schedule
VII. Consent Agenda
A. Motion to increase the amount to purchase SCADA server hardware from
Logicalis, Inc. for the Utilities Department by $13,652.00 from $126,311.10 and
in a not to exceed amount of $139,963.10
B. Motion to approve the purchase of winter equipment for a new Ford F-350 from
Knapheide Truck Equipment Center for the Public Works Department in an
amount not to exceed $12,069.00.00
C. Resolution appointing Directors to the 901 South 291 (Sutherlands) Community
Improvement District Board of Directors
D. Amusement license for Fall Festival (Fun Time Shows)
VIII. Public Hearings
IX. Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions
A. Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for the period of July 17, 2026 to
July 31, 2026
B. Ordinance adopting and approving the amended development plan for the
Downtown Area Redevelopment Project (including a thirty-eighth amendment
for the 140 S. Missouri project) submitted by the Liberty Municipal
Redevelopment Corporation
C. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 12327 approving and accepting Change
Order No. 1 with Environmental Services, Inc. for environmental services for
the Liberty Police Expansion project by increasing t …
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 19:00
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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 19:00
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City Council to consider Glenn Hendren Corridor Reconstruction Study
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Glenn Hendren Corridor Reconstruction Study. The body is also reviewing several grant agreements for senior services and a subdivision plat.
- Public hearing for the Glenn Hendren Corridor Reconstruction Study (P&Z Case 26-08A)
- Purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet EV van for the Utilities Department not to exceed $40,400.00
- Final plat for Liberty Hills, a 3-lot subdivision at 1300 Route H (P&Z Case 26-23FP)
- Two Mid-America Regional Council grant agreements for senior services totaling up to $144,000.00
- Police Department lease amendment for two in-car video cameras increasing the cost to $397,550.50
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City Council Regular Session
Monday, July 27, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A. Council Member Michael Hagan
III. Roll Call
IV. Proclamations
V. Approve Minutes and Summaries
VI. Meeting Schedule
VII. Consent Agenda
A. Motion to approve the purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet EV van from Van
Chevrolet for the Utilities Department in an amount not to exceed $40,400.00
B. Regular Session Minutes of June 8, 2026
C. Regular Session Minutes of June 22, 2026
VIII. Public Hearings
A. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Liberty, Clay County, Missouri
adopting the Glenn Hendren Corridor Reconstruction Study for the City (P&Z
Case 26-08A)
IX. Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions
A. Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for the period of July 3, 2026 to
July 17, 2026
1. Ordinance excluding Screen Vision Media payments
2. Ordinance including Screen Vision Media payments
B. Ordinance accepting and approving a final plat for Liberty Hills, Plat No. 1, a 3-
lot subdivision on 5.89 +/- acres at 1300 Route H in the City of Liberty, Clay
County, Missouri (P&Z Case 26-23FP)
C. Ordinance approving an agreement with Mid-America Regional Council
pertaining to grant funding for senior demand transportation services for FY
2026-2027 in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00
D. Ordinance approving an agreement with Mid-America Regional Council
pertaining to grant fund …
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 19:00
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 19:00
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Police Expansion Project contract increased by $300,000 to $20.8 million
The city council will vote on a $300,000 increase to the Police Expansion Project contract, bringing the total to $20,825,270. A separate ordinance authorizes a $187,000 contract for a storm sewer improvement project on 412 Belmont. The consent agenda includes purchases for the fire department, a van, and a reappointment to the Housing Authority.
- Police Expansion Project contract amendment adds $300,000 (total $20,825,270)
- 412 Belmont storm sewer improvement contract with Holthouse Construction ($187,000, up to $205,700)
- Purchase of 2025 Ford Transit Cargo Van from Max Motors ($20,504.25)
- Purchase of five Zoll Autopulse NXT devices from Zoll Medical ($113,950.47)
- Purchase of 2027 Ford Bronco for Fire Department from Gary Crossley Ford ($32,186.00) and emergency lighting ($4,916.00)
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City Council Regular Session
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A. Council Member Shelton Ponder
III. Roll Call
IV. Proclamations
V. Approve Minutes and Summaries
VI. Meeting Schedule
VII. Consent Agenda
A. Motion to approve the purchase of a 2025 Ford Transit Cargo Van from Max
Motors in an amount not to exceed $20,504.25
B. Motion to authorize a blanket purchase order with Brenntag Southwest, Inc. for
bulk sodium hypochlorite in an amount not to exceed $110,988.50
C. Motion to approve the purchase of five Zoll Autopulse NXT's from Zoll Medical
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $113,950.47
D. Motion to approve the purchase of a 2027 Ford Bronco for the Liberty Fire
Department from Gary Crossley Ford in an amount not to exceed $32,186.00
E. Motion to approve the purchase of emergency lighting and related equipment
from 911 Customs for the outfitting of a 2027 Ford Bronco for the Liberty Fire
Department in an amount not to exceed $4,916.00
F. Motion to approve the purchase of two extractor washers from Dinges Fire for
the Liberty Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $14,870.00
G. Boards and Commissions Reappointment
1. Liberty Housing Authority
a. Reappoint Tony Myers to a term expiring 7/1/2030.
VIII. Public Hearings
IX. Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions
A. Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for the period of June …
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 19:00
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City Council to vote on $989,588 garage project for Fire Station 3
The City Council will consider several construction and service contracts, including infrastructure repairs and equipment leases. The body will also vote on board reappointments and a memorandum for a statue installation on city property.
- Contract with Syler Construction, Inc. for Fire Station 3 exterior detached garage at 2300 N. Lightburne Street not to exceed $989,588.00
- Contract with Byrne & Jones Construction for 2026 Parking Lot Project up to $445,170.00
- Contract with All Pro Asphalt & Maintenance, LLC for 2026 Trail Paving Project up to $193,116.00
- Contract with The Wilson Group, Inc. for IT Room Remodel up to $153,000.00
- Emergency contract with The Havens Construction Co, Inc. for storm sewer repairs on Forrest Avenue not to exceed $56,825.00
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City Council Regular Session
Monday, June 22, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A. Council Member Adam Travis
III. Roll Call
IV. Proclamations
V. Approve Minutes and Summaries
A. Study Session Summary of February 2, 2026
B. Regular Session Minutes of April 13, 2026
C. Regular Session Minutes of April 27, 2026
D. Regular Session Minutes of May 11, 2026
E. Special Regular Session Minutes of May 18, 2026
VI. Meeting Schedule
VII. Presentation
A. Clay County 250 Challenge Coin
VIII. Consent Agenda
A. Boards/Commissions Reappointments
1. Park Board
a. Reappoint Ryal Briar to a term expiring 6/1/2026
b. Reappoint Vern Windsor to a term expiring 6/1/2026
c. Reappoint Christopher Hand to a term expiring 6/1/2026
IX. Public Hearings
X. Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions
A. Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for the period of May 29, 2026 to
June 12, 2026
1. Ordinance excluding Screen Vision Media payments
2. Ordinance including Screen Vision Media payments
B. Ordinance approving a contract with Campione Interior Solutions for lower-
level flooring replacement (epoxy chip system) at the Liberty Community
Center in an amount not to exceed $33,500.00
C. Ordinance approving a six-year lease agreement with First Western
Equipment Finance for a TLM Pro X Field Painter in an annual amount not to
exceed $8,347.42
D. Liberty WWTF Warm Sto …
Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council approves contracts and sidewalk funding
The Liberty City Council will consider approving contracts for engineering, police expansion, and street repairs, as well as a sidewalk funding agreement and a public art purchase.
- Contract with Urban SDK for geospatial analytics (max $23,850)
- Contract with Great River Engineering for sewer line extension (max $39,900)
- Contract with The Wilson Group for City Hall fountain repairs (max $68,496)
- Contract with Environmental Works for police expansion project (max $62,470)
- Sidewalk funding agreement for Liberty Drive missing link connection (increase to $332,000)
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City Council Regular Session
Monday, June 8, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A. Council Member Jeff Watt
III. Roll Call
IV. Approve Minutes and Summaries
V. Meeting Schedule
VI. Consent Agenda
A. Motion to approve an Arcade Permit with requested variances for J & S Pizza,
915-917 W. Liberty Drive, in accordance with Chapter 16, Article I – Arcades
B. Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Missouri Division of
Highway Safety for a Highway Safety Law Enforcement Grant (Hazardous
Moving Vehicles)
C. Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Missouri Division of
Highway Safety for a Highway Safety Law Enforcement Grant (Intoxicated
Driving Enforcement)
D. Resolution approving a temporary event liquor license for the Liberty Chamber
of Commerce Liberty Fest event at Capitol Federal Sports Complex, 2200 E.
Old State Highway 210 on July 3, 2026
E. Boards and Commissions Appointments/Reappointments
1. Historic District Review Commission
a. Appoint Amie Francois to a term expiring 7/1/2029
b. Reappoint Vern Drottz to a term expiring 7/1/2031
c. Reappoint Aimee Gray to a term expiring 7/1/2031
2. Liberty Arts Commission
a. Reappoint Katie McDonald to a term expiring 5/15/2029
3. Parks and Recreation Foundation
a. Appoint James Cooper to a term expiring 1/1/2030
VII. Public Hearings
A. Resolution of the City Council of …
Mon May 18, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to vote on $1.7M water main contract, consider design guidelines
The Liberty City Council will hold public hearings on adopting the Downtown Design Guidelines (postponed to June 8) and the Leonard Lightburne Planning Sustainable Places Multimodal Study, as well as a special use permit for temporary fireworks sales. The council will also vote on approving a $1,713,967 contract for a water transmission main project, an emergency contract for repairs at 400 Suddarth Street not to exceed $34,850, and reappointments to various boards and commissions.
- Ordinance approving $1,713,967 contract with Kissick Construction for 24-inch water transmission main and vault project
- Public hearing on Downtown Design Guidelines (P&Z Case 26-19A) postponed to June 8, 2026
- Public hearing on resolution adopting Leonard Lightburne Planning Sustainable Places Multimodal Study
- Public hearing on special use permit for temporary fireworks sales June 25–July 4, 2026 at 530 North Church Road
- Emergency contract with Veenstra & Kimm for maintenance facility repairs at 400 Suddarth Street not to exceed $34,850
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City Council Special Regular Session
Monday, May 18, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Proclamations
A. National Emergency Medical Services Week
III. Approve Minutes and Summaries
IV. Meeting Schedule
V. Consent Agenda
A. Boards and Commissions Appointments/Reappointments
1. Liberty Arts Commission
a. Reappoint Christian Vedder to a term expiring 5/15/2029
2. Liberty Parks and Recreation Foundation
a. Reappoint Matt Sameck to a term expiring 1/1/2029
b. Reappoint Debbie Reames to a term expiring 1/1/2029
c. Reappoint Harold Phillips to a term expiring 1/1/2029
3. Planning and Zoning Commission
a. Reappoint Ann Waterman to a term expiring 1/1/2029
b. Reappoint Amy Howard to a term expiring 1/1/2029
4. Tourism Committee
a. Reappoint Shawn Garland as the Restaurant and/or Retail Downtown
Representative to a term expiring 5/1/2031
b. Reappoint Shawn Barber as the Restaurant and/or Retail At-Large
Representative to a term expiring 5/1/2031
VI. Public Hearings
A. Adoption of the Downtown Design Guidelines (P&Z Case 26-19A) (postpone
to June 8, 2026)
B. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Liberty, Clay County, Missouri
adopting the Leonard Lightburne Planning Sustainable Places Multimodal
Study for the City (P&Z Case 26-18A)
C. Resolution approving a special use permit to allow the temporary sale of
fireworks from June 25, 2026 to July 4, 2026 on a 1.58-acre lot at 530 North
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to consider Unified Development Ordinance amendment and easement vacation
This regular session includes proclamations for National Police Week and National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The Council will consider an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance (P&Z Case 26-17A, postponed from April 27) and an ordinance vacating a public easement at 1728 Homestead Drive. Consent agenda items include appointments to boards and commissions. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Ordinance amending Chapter 30 (Unified Development Ordinance) - P&Z Case 26-17A (postponed from April 27)
- Ordinance approving vacation of public easement at 1728 Homestead Drive
- Proclamation: National Police Week
- Proclamation: National Gun Violence Awareness Day
- Consent agenda: appointments to Liberty Parks and Recreation Foundation and Citizens Sales Tax Oversight Committee
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City Council Regular Session
Monday, May 11, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A. Council Member Gentrup
III. Roll Call
IV. Proclamations
A. National Police Week
B. National Gun Violence Awareness Day
V. Approve Minutes and Summaries
VI. Meeting Schedule
VII. Presentations
A. America 250 Art and Essay Contest Winners
VIII. Consent Agenda
A. Boards and Commissions Appointment/Reappointments
1. Liberty Parks and Recreation Foundation
a. Appoint Beth Crowley to a term expiring 1/1/2030
2. Citizens Sales Tax Oversight Committee
a. Reappoint Robert Saunders to a term expiring 5/15/2029
b. Reappoint Ed Cullumber to a term expiring 5/15/2029
c. Reappoint Matthew Smith to a term expiring 5/15/2029
IX. Public Hearings
X. Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions
A. Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for the period of April 17, 2026 to
May 1, 2026
B. Ordinance amending Chapter 30, “Unified Development Ordinance”, of the
Code of the City of Liberty, Clay County, Missouri (P&Z Case 26-17A)
(postponed from April 27, 2026)
C. Ordinance approving the vacation of a public easement located at 1728
Homestead Drive
XI. Other Business
XII. Citizens' Participation
XIII. Miscellaneous Matters from City Administrator
XIV. Miscellaneous Matters from Mayor and City Council
XV. Adjournment
Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council to consider annexation and new commercial development on N. Church Road
The City Council will hold public hearings on the annexation of the Hosanna! Lutheran area and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and a final development plan for a commercial building.
- Annexation of 4.5-acre Hosanna! Lutheran area
- Final development plan for a 24,000 sq ft commercial/office building on N. Church Road
- Murray Road and Box Culvert Project contract with BHC, LLC up to $192,840.00
- Emergency repair of well #13 and #14 by Sargent Drilling up to $133,637.00
- Animal Shelter floor and trench drains contract with Quality Plumbing, Inc. up to $119,624.09
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City Council Regular Session
Monday, April 27, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
*Agenda amended to reflect updated March 23, 2026 Regular Session Minutes.
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A. Council Member Harold Phillips
III. Roll Call
IV. Approve Minutes and Summaries
V. Meeting Schedule
VI. Consent Agenda
A. Motion to approve the emergency repair of well #13 and well #14 by Sargent
Drilling in an amount not to exceed $133,637.00
B. Regular Session Minutes of March 9, 2026
C. Regular Session Minutes of March 23, 2026
D. Boards and Commissions Appointment
1. Parks & Rec Foundation Board
a. Appoint Kevin Bower to a term expiring 01/01/2029
VII. Public Hearings
A. Ordinance providing for the annexation of a 4.5-acre territory described as The
Hosanna! Lutheran area and the extension of the corporate limits of the City of
Liberty, all pursuant to Section 71.012 of the revised statutes of
Missouri (postponed from April 13, 2026)
B. Ordinance amending Chapter 30, “Unified Development Ordinance”, of the
Code of the City of Liberty, Clay County, Missouri
VIII. Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions
A. Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for the period of April 3, 2026 to
April 17, 2026
B. Ordinance accepting and approving a final plat for Oak Wood North, 1st Plat –
Two Lots on 23.5 acres in the City of Liberty, Clay County, Missouri (P&Z Case
26-12FP)
C. Resolution approvin …
Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to discuss downtown design guidelines
The Liberty City Council is holding a study session to discuss downtown design guidelines. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item only.
- Discussion of Downtown Design Guidelines
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City Council Study Session
Monday, April 20, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
I.
Call to Order
II.
Attendance
III.
Topics of Discussion
A.
Downtown Design Guidelines
IV.
Summary
V.
Adjournment
Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to vote on $205K pavement project, fire truck sales, and more
The Liberty City Council will consider a consent agenda and multiple ordinances, including approving a $205,429.50 pavement preservation project, agreements to sell three fire pumpers, and a contract for traffic signal work. The meeting also includes proclamations and a resolution to apply for a federal grant for a bridge design.
- Purchase of 2026 F250 Crew Cab 4wd truck from Gary Crossley Ford, not to exceed $36,125.68
- Agreements with Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus for listing/marketing commission on sale of Pumper Trucks 611, 612, 613
- Contract with Olsson, Inc. for S. Liberty Parkway Traffic Signal Interconnect Project, not to exceed $143,766.33
- Agreement with Corrective Asphalt Materials for 2026 Pavement Preservation Reclamite Project, $205,429.50 (funding up to $225,930.00)
- Resolution to file grant application with Federal Railroad Administration for bridge design over rail lines along Birmingham Road
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City Council Regular Session
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
I.
Call to Order
II.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A.
Council Member Kevin Graham
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Approve Minutes and Summaries
V.
Proclamations
A.
National Telecommunicator's Week
B.
National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week
VI.
Meeting Schedule
VII.
Consent Agenda
A.
Motion to approve the purchase of a 2026 F250 Crew Cab 4wd truck from Gary
Crossley Ford in an amount not to exceed $36,125.68
VIII.
Public Hearings
IX.
Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions
A.
Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for the period of March 13, 2026 to
April 3, 2026
1.
Ordinance excluding Screen Vision Media payments
2.
Ordinance including Screen Vision Media payments
B.
Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, LLC
1.
Ordinance approving an agreement with Brindlee Mountain Fire
Apparatus, LLC for the listing and marketing commission for the sale of
Pumper Truck 611
2.
Ordinance approving an agreement with Brindlee Mountain Fire
Apparatus, LLC for the listing and marketing commission for the sale of
Pumper Truck 612
3.
Ordinance approving an agreement with Brindlee Mountain Fire
Apparatus, LLC for the listing and marketing commission for the sale of
Pumper Truck 613
C.
Ordinance approving the vacation of a public easement located at 1500 S.
Withers Road
D.
Ordinance amen …
Mon Mar 23, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to consider $1.4B bond for Metrobloks project
The Liberty City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance authorizing up to $1,401,000,000 in taxable industrial development revenue bonds for the Metrobloks Project, along with a Community Benefits Agreement. The council will also vote on several contracts, including a $509,500 HVAC replacement at the Community Center and a $1.95 million street maintenance project. Other items include accepting easements from the school district and a memorandum on multifamily design criteria.
- Public hearing: $1,401,000,000 taxable revenue bonds for Metrobloks Project
- Contract with AAIM Services LLC for theater HVAC replacement, $509,500
- Contract with Tandem Paving Co. for 2026 Street Maintenance, $1,952,790.90
- Contract with McConnell & Associates for concrete flatwork, $388,851
- Purchase of three John Deere zero-turn mowers, $42,430.83
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City Council Regular Session
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
I.
Call to Order
II.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A.
Council Member Michael Hagan
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Proclamations
V.
Approve Minutes and Summaries
A.
Special Session Minutes of December 1, 2025
B.
Executive Session Minutes of December 1, 2025
C.
Regular Session Minutes of February 9, 2026
VI.
Meeting Schedule
VII.
Consent Agenda
A.
Motion to approve the purchase of three John Deere zero-turn mowers from
Lawn and Leisure for the Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed
$42,430.83
B.
Special Session Minutes of December 8, 2025
C.
Executive Session Minutes of December 8, 2025
D.
Regular Session Minutes of February 23, 2026
VIII.
Public Hearings
A.
Ordinance approving a plan for an Industrial Development Project authorizing
the City of Liberty, Missouri to issue taxable industrial development revenue
bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $1,401,000,000 in connection with
the Metrobloks Project and authorizing certain documents and actions in
connection therewith
1.
Ordinance approving a Community Benefits Agreement
2.
Resolution appointing Directors to the Liberty Institute for Science and
Ethics
IX.
Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions
A.
Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for the period of February 27, 2026
to March 13, 2026
B.
Ordinance approvi …
Mon Mar 9, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to hold public hearings on $41M bond and 2026 utility rates
The Liberty City Council will hold public hearings on an industrial development bond issue of up to $41,052,000 and on adoption of 2026 utility rates for water, sewer, and solid waste. The consent agenda includes several equipment purchases and service contracts, and the regular agenda includes engineering contracts for water infrastructure and grant applications for road and sidewalk improvements.
- Public hearing: industrial development revenue bonds up to $41,052,000
- Public hearing: adoption of 2026 utility rates (water, sewer, solid waste)
- Purchase of Mueller 12-inch ball valve from Mid America Valve & Equipment Co. ($35,036)
- Blanket purchase order for biosolids to Courtney Ridge Landfill ($270,000)
- Contract with Veenstra & Kimm Engineering for Liberty Drive and Conistor Street water line replacement ($114,700)
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Council Chambers
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Agenda
City Council Regular Session
Monday, March 9, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
I.
Call to Order
II.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A.
Council Member Shelton Ponder
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Proclamations
V.
Approve Minutes and Summaries
VI.
Meeting Schedule
VII.
Consent Agenda
A.
Motion to approve the purchase of a Mueller 12" ball valve
from Mid America Valve & Equipment Co. in an amount not to exceed
$35,036.00
B.
Motion to authorize a blanket purchase order for sending biosolids to the
Courtney Ridge Landfill in an amount not to exceed $270,000.00
C.
Motion to approve the emergency repair of the west lift station Flygt dry
weather pump with JCI Industries, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $54,790.19
D.
Motion to approve the purchase of replacement bulk hypochlorite storage tanks
from Indelco in an amount not to exceed $40,509.60
E.
Motion to authorize payment to First Due Holdings, Inc., for renewal of a cloud-
based platform for EPCR, NFIRS/NERIS, planning and prevention, community
connect, ITM, invoicing, inventory and training for the Fire Department in an
amount not to exceed $65,854.00
F.
Motion to approve the purchase of datacenter 'scale' server hardware from
Logicalis, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $106,899.07
G.
Boards and Commissions Appointment
1. Tree Board
A. Appoint Morgan Conom to a term expiring 12/15/2028
VIII.
Public Hearings
A.
Ordinance approving …
Mon Feb 23, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to consider historic district, 281-lot subdivision, $12.55M bonds
The Liberty City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including designating the Garrison-North End as a Historic Legacy District, approving a preliminary plat for the 281-lot Whitehorse subdivision, and authorizing up to $12.55 million in industrial development revenue bonds. The consent agenda includes multiple equipment purchases for Public Works and a temporary liquor license for a church fundraiser.
- Public hearing: Garrison-North End Historic Legacy District designation
- Public hearing: Whitehorse preliminary plat, 281 lots on 132 acres east of Birmingham Road and north of Ruth Ewing Road
- Public hearing: Industrial development revenue bonds up to $12,550,000
- Consent: Bunker gear purchase from Dinges Fire, not to exceed $73,040
- Consent: Fleet trucks from Chuck Anderson Ford, not to exceed $168,617.81
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Amended Agenda
City Council Regular Session
Monday, February 23, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
I.
Call to Order
II.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A.
Council Member Adam Travis
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Proclamations
V.
Approve Minutes and Summaries
A.
Regular Session Minutes of January 12, 2026
VI.
Meeting Schedule
VII.
Consent Agenda
A.
Motion to approve the purchase of replacement bunker gear from Dinges Fire
in an amount not to exceed $73,040.00
B.
Motion to approve the purchase of fleet trucks from Chuck Anderson Ford for
the Public Works Department in an amount to not exceed $168,617.81
C.
Motion to approve the purchase of a new dump truck from Premier Truck
Group for the Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed
$109,497.38
D.
Motion to approve the purchase of equipment to outfit a new dump truck and
new Ford F-550 Chassis from Knapheide Truck Equipment Center for the
Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed $228,807.00
E.
Resolution approving a temporary event liquor license for the St. James
Catholic School annual fundraiser at St. James Church, 309 S. Stewart Road,
Liberty, MO on November 7, 2026
F.
Resolution approving a Liberty Community Center alcoholic beverages service
application for a private event to be held on March 13, 2026
G.
Special Regular Session Minutes of December 15, 2025
H.
Regular Session Minutes of January 26, 2026
VIII.
Publ …
Mon Feb 9, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to approve $126K SCADA server purchase for water plants
The Liberty City Council is meeting to consider several contracts and ordinances, including a consent agenda item to buy SCADA server hardware for the water and wastewater treatment plants. Other items include agreements for police expansion testing, pediatric emergency training, wellfield maintenance, and an amendment to an engineering contract. The council will also consider a grant application for a trail bridge replacement.
- Purchase of SCADA server hardware from Logicalis, Inc. for $126,311.10
- Agreement with Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers for police expansion testing, $54,777.80 (up to $60,000)
- Contract with Pediatric Emergency Standards, Inc. for Handtevy Mobile, $4,815.25 over three years
- Amendment No. 2 with HDR Engineering, Inc. increasing contract by $163,750 to $310,500
- Resolution to apply for Recreational Trails Program grant for Wilshire Park trail bridge
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Agenda
City Council Regular Session
Monday, February 9, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
I.
Call to Order
II.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A.
Council Member Jeff Watt
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Proclamations
V.
Approve Minutes and Summaries
VI.
Meeting Schedule
VII.
Consent Agenda
A.
Motion to approve the purchase of SCADA server hardware from Logicalis, Inc.
for the Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment Plants in an amount not
to exceed $126,311.10
VIII.
Public Hearings
IX.
Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions
A.
Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for the period of January 16, 2026
to January 31, 2026
1.
Ordinance excluding Screen Vision Media payments
2.
Ordinance including Screen Vision Media payments
B.
Ordinance approving an agreement with Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers for
special inspection and testing services for the Liberty Police Expansion project
in the amount of $54,777.80, with authorization to spend up to $60,000.00
C.
Ordinance approving a contract with Pediatric Emergency Standards, Inc. to
provide access to Handtevy Mobile annually for three years in an amount not to
exceed $4,815.25
D.
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 12120 approving Amendment No. 2 with
HDR Engineering, Inc. by increasing the contract amount by $163,750.00 from
$146,750.00 to $310,500.00
E.
Ordinance approving an agreement for services with Sargent Drilling for
wellfield ma …
Mon Feb 2, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to discuss multifamily design standards
This is a study session, not a voting meeting. The City Council will discuss multifamily design standards, with no formal action expected. The agenda contains only this single discussion topic.
- Discussion of multifamily design standards
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Agenda
City Council Study Session
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
I.
Call to Order
II.
Attendance
III.
Topics of Discussion
A.
Multifamily Design Standards
IV.
Summary
V.
Adjournment
Mon Jan 26, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council to vote on major zoning change and sports apparel contracts
The Liberty City Council will meet to approve minutes, hear presentations, and vote on several ordinances and contracts. Key items include a zoning change for 19 acres east of S. Withers Road, sports apparel pricing agreements totaling $47,629.50, and a $20.5M amendment for the Police Expansion Project.
- Amend Future Land Use Map for 19 acres east of S. Withers Road from single-family to mixed residential
- Approve $13,355 sports apparel contract with Challenger Teamwear Group for youth soccer
- Approve $29,483.50 sports apparel contract with Custom Graphics for baseball/softball and basketball gear
- Approve $20,525,270 amendment for Police Expansion Project with McCown Gordon Construction
- Declare 3-month moratorium on multifamily developments
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Agenda
City Council Regular Session
Monday, January 26, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
I.
Call to Order
II.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A.
Council Member Gene Gentrup
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Proclamations
V.
Approve Minutes and Summaries
A.
Regular Session Minutes of November 10, 2025
B.
Study Session Summary of November 17, 2025
C.
Regular Session Minutes of December 8, 2025
VI.
Meeting Schedule
VII.
Presentations
A.
Clay County 250 Challenge Coin
VIII.
Consent Agenda
A.
Study Session Summary of September 15, 2025
B.
Regular Session Minutes of November 24, 2025
C.
Study Session Summary of December 1, 2025
D.
Resolution approving a Temporary Event Liquor License for Historic Downtown
Liberty, Inc. (HDLI) for the KC Wide Open Block Party on April 25, 2026
E.
Board and Commission Appointment
1. Historic District Review Commission
a. Appoint Craig Davis to a term expiring 7/1/2030.
IX.
Public Hearings
A.
Resolution amending the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan of
the City of Liberty by changing the land use designation of approximately 19
acres located east of S. Withers road, east and south of the library, from single-
family residential to mixed residential (P&Z Case 26-02A)
X.
Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions
A.
Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for the period of January 2, 2026
to January 16, 2026
B.
Ordinance ac …
Mon Jan 12, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to vote on 6-month multifamily moratorium and 49-unit townhome rezoning
The Liberty City Council will hold a regular session with public hearings and votes on several items, including a proposed six-month moratorium on multifamily developments and a rezoning for a 49-unit townhome project. The council will also consider contracts for storm sewer improvements, a drone purchase, and a cooperative road project with Kansas City. Several items were postponed from December 15, 2025.
- Rezoning 7.04 acres at N. Church Road and Camille Street for a 49-unit townhome development (P&Z Case 25-58R&PDP)
- Resolution declaring a 6-month moratorium on multifamily developments
- Blanket purchase order with Mississippi Lime Company for hydrated lime, up to $660,000
- Cooperative agreement with Kansas City for NE 104th Street improvements, up to $2,371,322
- Contract with AGC Engineers for 412 Belmont Street storm sewer improvements, up to $43,720
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City Council Regular Session
Monday, January 12, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
I.
Call to Order
II.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A.
Council Member Harold Phillips
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Approve Minutes and Summaries
V.
Meeting Schedule
VI.
Presentation
A.
Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc. - Annual Presentation
VII.
Consent Agenda
A.
Motion to approve a blanket purchase order with Mississippi Lime Company for
the delivery of hydrated lime in an amount not to exceed $660,000.00
B.
Motion to authorize a blanket purchase order with PVS DX Inc. for sodium
hypochlorite in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00
C.
Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a financial grant awarded by
HeroFundUSA, Inc. for the purchase of a DJI Matrice 30 Drone for the Fire
Department
VIII.
Public Hearings
A.
Ordinance amending Chapter 30, “Unified Development Ordinance”, of the
Code of the City of Liberty, Clay County, Missouri (P&Z Case 25-57A)(Second
Reading) (postponed from December 15th)
IX.
Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions
A.
Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for the period of December 5,
2025 to January 2, 2026
B.
Ordinance amending the official zoning map of the City of Liberty, Missouri by
rezoning 7.04 acres from R-1A, “Suburban Residential District” to PD, “Planned
Development District” for a 49-unit townhome development at the southwest
corner of N. Church Road and Cam …
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $1.5M | CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC Department of Defense · 8511030683!STEERING GEAR,MITER |
| $641,704 | CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC Department of Homeland Security · AWARD IS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 200 EACH FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLES A COMPONEN |
| $627,150 | CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC Department of Defense · 8511612016!BLOWER,ENGINE COOLI |
| $600,000 | CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC Department of Defense · TURBOSUPERCHARGER,N |
| $587,916 | CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC Department of Defense · 8510791448!HOOD,ENGINE COMPART |
| $477,600 | CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC Department of Defense · 8511251215!CONTROL,MOTOR-TRANS |
| $439,632 | CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC Department of the Interior · 55KVA MOBILE GENERATORS, MANUAL FUSED TRANSFER SWITCHES, CABLING, AND |
| $432,300 | CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC Department of Defense · 8511437212!HOUSING,SUPERCHARGE |
| $424,757 | CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC Department of Defense · 8511885352!STEERING GEAR |
| $399,550 | CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC Department of Defense · 8511118391!HOUSING,SUPERCHARGE |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Clay County)
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Traffic fatalities2 (2024)
Business establishments5,654 (118,402 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,346/mo (300 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy14.2% (low numeracy 22% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$1.9M
Spending$984K
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Outcomes — economic mobility
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