Finance & Budget Meeting (9/15/2026) | LEE'S SUMMIT, MO

The City of Lee's Summit Finance & Budget Committee met on September 15, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement actions included approval of the purchase of a public works Ford F-550 truck and associated equipment for $136,621 using existing contracts, and authorization to outfit 11 police vehicles with equipment at an estimated cost of $88,875.89. The committee also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for drug trafficking award funds to cover a detective's salary and benefits. Additionally, a license agreement was approved for a police substation at Summit Fair, with minimal utility costs. Budget amendments were discussed, including pay corrections for municipal officials, additional staffing and hours at the airport, and transfers of asset forfeiture and opioid settlement funds to support police audiovisual and telehealth equipment purchases. A new capital improvement project was added for a $500,000 study to improve the I-470 corridor. The committee reviewed the 2027 employee benefits program, recommending approval of contracts with existing vendors for health, dental, vision, and life insurance, noting a favorable renewal with a 9.6% city cost increase. Financial updates highlighted strong revenue trends but noted concerns about increased overtime costs and ambulance billing bad debt write-offs. The FY 2028 budget calendar was presented, and the proposed 2027 property tax levy was reviewed, including challenges due to assessed value declines and pending county tax credit programs. The committee approved all motions to forward these items to the full council with recommendations for approval.