The Shawnee City Council voted 8-0 to exceed the revenue neutral rate for fiscal year 2027 and unanimously approved the proposed budget. They also approved the 2027 Street Improvement Project and the purchase of new vehicles for multiple city departments.
So, Good evening, City of Shawnee. I'm Doug Donahue, Communications Director, bringing you the wrap-up of the City Council meeting from this Monday, August 24th, 2026. Business from the floor lasted from 6.03 to 6.41 p.m. The evening featured the Council's decision on exceeding the revenue neutral rate of 21.948 for the 2027 fiscal year with the proposed mill levy of 23.267. The Council heard from four public speakers on the topic, On a roll call vote, the council voted eight to zero to exceed the revenue neutral rate. City Manager Paul Kramer provided a final review of the 2027 city budget and the process to get to tonight's meeting. Ultimately, the council voted to approve the proposed budget unanimously. The Council also received a preview of the City's 2027 Community Development Block Grant priorities including public facilities and improvements, public services, and housing rehabilitation. The Council also unanimously approved staff to bid the 2027 Street Improvement Project of 51st Street from Black Swan to Quivira with the completion of the project's final plans. And the council voted 8-0 to approve annual purchase of vehicles across four city departments, including six new patrol units for the police department, a new F-550 pickup truck for the parks and rec department, a new excavator for the public works department, and three new staff SUVs for the community development department. City offices and the Civic Center will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day, and the City Council will be back in session on Monday, September 14th, starting at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers here at City Hall. Of course, you can find full agendas and archived minutes on the web at cityofshawnee.org.
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