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City of Fort Scott May 5, 2026 Commission Agenda Summary

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Fort Scott City Commission Meeting Agenda

5-5-26 Agenda AMENDED

May 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM

  • I. Call to Order

  • II. Pledge of Allegiance

  • III. Invocation

  • IV. Approval of Agenda

  • V. Consent Agenda

    • A. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1407-A ($183,512.30)

    • B. Approval of Minutes: April 21, 2026

    • C. Request to Pay: JCM Restoration ($20,000.00 for Gunn Park Retaining Wall)

  • VI. Public Comment

  • VII. Appearances

      1. Garth Herrmann: Bond Notes for Davis Lift Station (Resolution No. 19-2026)

      1. Stephen Mitchell: IT Update for City

      1. Safe Routes to School Plan Adoption

      1. Transportation Alternative Grant

  • VIII. Unfinished Business

    • A. Memorial Hall CDBG Grant & Environmental Review

    • B. Gunn Park Caretaker’s House Discussion

  • IX. New Business

    • A. Resolution No. 18-2026: Expanded Alcohol Sales for 2026 FIFA World Cup

    • B. 2026-28 Airport Hay Rights Bids

    • C. Change Order No. 1: Davis Lift Station ($126,323.58)

  • X. Reports and Comments

  • XI. Adjourn (Reference: Word Doc Page 1)

Information Packet Summary & Detailed Discussion

Financial Approvals and Consent Items

The Commission is set to review Appropriation Ordinance 1407-A, covering expenses from April 17 to April 28, 2026, totaling $183,512.30. A notable payment within the consent agenda is a $20,000.00 progress billing to JCM Restoration for repairs being made to the retaining wall at Gunn Park (Page 1).

Infrastructure and Public Works

Significant focus is placed on the Davis Lift Station project. The Commission will hear from Garth Herrmann regarding Resolution No. 19-2026, which authorizes the sale of bond notes to fund the project. Additionally, a change order for $126,323.58 from Asbell Companies is under consideration to address groundwater levels that require a new anchoring system for the force main pipe (Page 1).

Community Projects and Grants

Several community-focused initiatives are on the agenda:

  • Safe Routes to School: Rachel Carpenter and Lisa Dillon will present a plan for adoption to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety for students (Page 1).

  • Memorial Hall: M. Wyatt will provide an update on the CDBG Grant and seek approval for a completed environmental review, a necessary step for the project’s progression (Page 1).

  • Transportation Grant: Discussion regarding a Transportation Alternative Grant is scheduled (Page 1).

New Business and Local Regulations

  • 2026 FIFA World Cup Sales: The Commission will conduct the first reading of Resolution No. 18-2026. This proposal would temporarily expand the hours for alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverage sales between June 11 and July 19, 2026, to accommodate fans during the World Cup tournament (Page 1).

  • Airport Management: Bids for the 2026-2028 hay rights at the local airport will be considered (Page 1).

  • IT Services: Stephen Mitchell from USD 234 will provide a general IT update for the city (Page 1).

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