City of Jefferson - City Council Special Session 07.06.2026

The City of Jefferson, Missouri City Council held a special session on July 6, 2026, focusing primarily on advancing a major capital improvement project involving a hotel, conference center, and parking garage. Key procurement discussions included approval of amendments to the design-build agreement with Macau Gordon Construction, authorizing expenditures for a required hotel room mockup costing nearly $400,000, and a $185,000 hotel branding study by RSM Design. The council also authorized legal engagement letters for bond counsel and underwriters counsel to facilitate the issuance of revenue bonds to finance the project, with total construction and related costs estimated at approximately $146 million. The council approved easement amendments for a cell tower project in Ellis Porter Park and discussed project timeline risks related to construction cost escalation if approvals are delayed. Multiple resolutions related to contract amendments, bond financing, and project development deadlines were passed by roll call vote, with funding sources including lodging tax, parking fees, and state funds. The meeting emphasized the importance of timely approvals to avoid cost increases and maintain project scope and quality.