Basehor council weighs new traffic rules for schools, golf carts and a special sales tax fund
The Basehor City Council met June 24 to consider a package of ordinances that would update rules for recreational vehicles, golf carts and mobility devices on city streets and trails, as well as a resolution signaling an intent to exceed the revenue-neutral rate for the 2027 budget. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so no votes or final decisions are available.
Vehicles on streets and trails
The council had on its agenda three ordinances that would regulate the use of certain vehicles:
- **Ordinance No. 1001** – Use of vehicles and mobility devices in parks and on trails.
- **Ordinance No. 1002** – Operation of golf carts and utility vehicles on city streets.
- **Ordinance No. 1003** – Restrictions on mobility devices in the right-of-way.
All three were listed for possible adoption. No further details on the specific restrictions or allowances were provided in the agenda summary.
School zone traffic changes
A work session was also scheduled during the meeting to discuss updating the traffic schedule around Glenwood Ridge Elementary and the Early Learning Center. The council did not take a vote on that item; it was listed as a discussion topic only.
Budget and finance items
Two resolutions and one ordinance of financial significance were on the agenda:
- **Resolution No. 2026-12** – Amending the City Fee/Permit Schedule. The exact changes to fees or permits were not spelled out in the agenda.
- **Resolution No. 2026-14** – Intent to exceed the revenue-neutral rate for the 2027 budget. This resolution, if passed, would allow the city to collect more property tax than the amount that would keep revenue flat from the prior year, a step that requires a public hearing under state law.
- **Ordinance No. 1004** – Establishing a Basehor Special Sales Tax fund. The ordinance would create a dedicated fund to hold revenue from a special sales tax, though the agenda summary did not specify the tax rate or what the money would be used for.
Because the official minutes have not been released, it is not known whether any of these items passed, failed, or were tabled.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings were listed in the city’s published schedule as of July 5. Residents should check the city of Basehor website or contact City Hall for updates on future council and commission meetings.
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