Council Work Session 8/17/2026

The City of Raymore held a City Council work session on August 17, 2026, primarily focused on procedural matters for filling a Ward 4 vacancy and an extensive review of the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets. The council discussed the timeline and process for candidate applications and appointments to fill the vacancy. The budget presentation covered detailed revenue and expenditure projections across multiple funds, including the general fund, public safety sales tax fund, park levy fund, enterprise fund, and various capital improvement funds. Key procurement-related topics included funding allocations for infrastructure projects such as street preservation, curb replacement, stormwater system upgrades, waterline replacements, and technology upgrades like city hall AV and server replacements. The council was informed of proposed capital projects with associated costs, including a $1.9 million highway reconstruction phase and a $80,000 AV upgrade. Budget considerations also included personnel costs, health insurance, and retention bonuses. The session concluded with plans for additional budget work sessions before final adoption. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but several capital improvement projects and budget allocations were outlined for future procurement activity.