City Council Meeting - 1.12.26

The City Council meeting of Shawnee, Kansas, held on January 12, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved final change orders for two public works contracts: a reduction of $18,919.50 for the Lake Crescent 55th Terrace and Brown Ridge SMAC program, resulting in a final contract amount of $480,811.50, and a reduction of $119,477.72 for the 2024 annual storm water pipe repair project with Infrastructure Solutions LLC, finalizing the contract at $1,918,585.58. Additionally, the council approved payment for annual physicals for firefighters and police officers, totaling $90,000, as part of the health and wellness program. The meeting also featured a detailed staff update on upcoming federal transportation grant funding opportunities, including Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG), Transportation Alternatives (TA), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAC), and Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) funds. Potential projects for grant applications were discussed, such as roadway extensions, trail improvements, and interchange upgrades, with an emphasis on competitive application processes and matching fund requirements. The council also received updates on the property tax rebate program, which had its funding doubled for 2026, aiming to increase resident participation. No new contracts were awarded during this meeting, but several procurement-related approvals and strategic planning for future infrastructure funding were key highlights.