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A presenter told the council the contract had been renegotiated with AT&T and the city attorney’s office reviewed the amendments. \"This is an agreement between us and AT and T. At some point they bought Singular Wireless and so it was really a negotiation between us and AT and T to have, their equipment on the water tower that's down here at downtown,\" the presenter said. He added the city attorney renegotiated the prior agreement.

Staff described the substantive changes as an increase in the monthly rental amount and a change to the escalation schedule. \"The major change in this new amendment is the increase in the monthly rental amount, and then the fact that the, there's a 5% increase, or 3% increase every year, instead of every 5 years, as was done under the old,\" the presenter said during remarks to the council.

Councilmembers asked no detailed legal questions at the meeting and the resolution authorizing execution of the amendment passed on voice vote; the presenter invited the city attorney to answer specific legal questions if council members had any.

The amendment will alter ongoing rental revenue and the schedule of annual adjustments to that rent; staff described the change as an increase in revenue for the city when compared with the prior agreement, but the council did not discuss the specific dollar amounts during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Belton City Council Meeting - April 29, 2025 - 6pm","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved an amendment to the option and lease agreement with NuCingular Wireless PCS LLC/AT&T for equipment on a downtown water tower; staff said the amendment increases the monthly rental amount and changes the escalation schedule to an annual percentage.","taxTitle","Belton City, Cass County, Missouri","taxId",71727,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6254823,"Council amends unified development code, eases some N. Scott corridor overlay standards",110,257000,367000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3168920-90a4cbebac001e0257ef77c504645ddb&start=257&end=367","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3168920-90a4cbebac001e0257ef77c504645ddb/thumbnail_257000.jpg","/articles/6254823/Belton-City/Cass-County/Missouri/Council-amends-unified-development-code-eases-some-N-Scott-corridor-overlay-standards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6254823-db74f9860e2f9f269b581b0fdcbf138c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186832&Signature=MFhFsi6igrLkELihPcpTNZNMlolxYTqNKQkcL-igRsnZrWfwQfh9yh7BhzLnPuKKhlUYSTmLlGtbxabjL57OlunphXrt7HFMKqIdKKFbAOPrtKo7uNFnkrHLCbZXeYoASohd0QJ220EiwsIOQAWYXgq5IbEi6losSVAQ7i~JsEDZcppqi-VJdvWX-1rSLIkhGgzM4hyXFAeG~qltMLgE8w9vFXhYaw5k-f-jCFOHmLTlbV-ryzVA658JcBv2c2vujjqRnm0ooErWqXlbyd0163M9wHdY8qRP3KCVs3RnSP6vwqyxj9hw4ZcMesevvcgMb7CdZ3hSUUWCEC2MkX8tSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Belton City Council approved amendments to several sections of the unified development code, including changes to land uses, special use provisions, conditional uses, definitions, the Norscott Corridor Overlay District and development plan requirements.

Council members asked whether an approved change would take effect immediately; staff replied it would. When asked why the corridor received different standards, staff explained the changes reflect existing site conditions—smaller lots and older buildings—and are intended to allow property owners in the corridor to make cost‑effective improvements. \"We're trying to help allow those businesses and property owners to make those improvements, at a cost in a cost effective manner for them,\" a Community Development staff member said.

Staff told the council the overlay previously contained building materials and design standards that were more restrictive than the city’s usual standards; the amendment reverts most items to the base code while retaining a few overlay‑specific exceptions tied to context. \"It is less stringent than what it currently is. And on some items, it's less stringent than what the citywide code is for a few items,\" staff said.

Council discussion was limited and the ordinance (Bill 2025‑20) passed after roll call. The staff presentation noted the modifications are intended to match existing conditions in the corridor—smaller lots and older building stock—and to reduce barriers for property owners to update or adapt existing structures. Staff also confirmed the amendments take effect immediately upon passage.

The ordinance modifies multiple code sections and affects standards used in plan reviews and permitting for properties within the overlay; property owners within the Norscott/North Scott corridor should expect to see the revised standards applied to future development and redevelopment reviews.","Belton council approved amendments to the unified development code and the Norscott (North Scott) Corridor overlay to align standards with existing corridor conditions, making some materials and use regulations less stringent and bringing certain items closer to citywide standards.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6254827,"Belton council backs creation of CERT program to formalize volunteer emergency response",291,1215000,1506000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3168920-90a4cbebac001e0257ef77c504645ddb&start=1215&end=1506","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3168920-90a4cbebac001e0257ef77c504645ddb/thumbnail_1215000.jpg","/articles/6254827/Belton-City/Cass-County/Missouri/Belton-council-backs-creation-of-CERT-program-to-formalize-volunteer-emergency-response","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6254827-ce471c14e402ee4d88fe2b240d56e49d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186832&Signature=JBVrBmzfXdRwLl-1ly3TwXfTCvejTvqM6W5B044VhAT5Lr-vbr-dmqRBehYbzUil8hlXt2h2pwPWHr5zoAB5Izd4aRkZmIAS2ijtTl~aa-QV358VYJ7aI0-7DLGGOGYmXW5Hsb8KcQnq~NId3Da5v-NsE8c3PBQPL2a1yjHXDpZOs5R6t1MkGobewEo1~J6y0AGC78Ls1xkm9sH-YwVH8JbQbIvj~4iGQj8XWwdPzzvTHwkBfI0Q~y8-oqyHwTifTLqr1fSIXLFQ7ZXfgO8NTsbkIldVYW9XBAb5qVXVqmrn-Pwe0bF7jKcZVVgBZg0yx5SUzDKtNmnJYcbos1zLGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Belton City Council approved a resolution authorizing the city to sponsor and support a Belton Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), a FEMA‑recognized program that trains residents in basic disaster response skills and formalizes volunteer roles under a program manager and tiered volunteer structure.

The city’s emergency management presenter said the program will train volunteers in search and basic disaster response, create a communication network for volunteers during emergencies, and allow the city to run annual drills. \"This is a program, it's nationally recognized by FEMA. It will train residents in basic disaster response skills,\" the Emergency Management Director said.

Council discussion focused on the volunteer recruitment and program structure. The presenter said there are no or minimal initial costs to implement the program and that training materials and basic search training are free. \"No. And right now even to implement the program there's no initial costs or they're very minimal initial costs and the training materials ... has already been factored into our existing budget,\" the Emergency Management Director told the council.

The Emergency Management Director said the current volunteer group had nine members but that one volunteer recently died, leaving eight active volunteers. \"8. We did have 9. Unfortunately, we had, 1 of our volunteers pass away last week,\" the presenter said when asked about the volunteer count.

Council members asked about how the volunteer application process will work and whether council members or HR should be involved in recruitment and oversight. The presenter said the existing volunteers have gone through city background checks and that formalizing an application and background process will be worked out with HR as the program is implemented. The director also noted Belton High School is the community’s FEMA‑rated shelter and that other non‑FEMA shelters exist in neighborhoods.

The resolution to sponsor the CERT program passed by voice vote with no council members recorded in opposition. The presenter described a three‑year implementation roadmap: 2025 for foundation and planning (including launching the CERT), 2026 for rollout and pilot trainings, and 2027 for program integration and evaluation.

No fees for volunteer training were reported at the meeting, and staff said they will market volunteer recruitment through social media, city events and other outreach channels.","The City of Belton approved a resolution to sponsor a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), transitioning existing volunteers into a FEMA‑recognized CERT structure, with staff saying training costs are minimal and current volunteer count at eight.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6254830,"Belton approves Olive Garden plat, creates Peculiar Drive CID to fund site improvements up to $1 million",523,533000,1056000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3168920-90a4cbebac001e0257ef77c504645ddb&start=533&end=1056","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3168920-90a4cbebac001e0257ef77c504645ddb/thumbnail_533000.jpg","/articles/6254830/Belton-City/Cass-County/Missouri/Belton-approves-Olive-Garden-plat-creates-Peculiar-Drive-CID-to-fund-site-improvements-up-to-1-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6254830-7bb5e751d269952742c3ed2d8d37f448/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186832&Signature=AnZ3XqigVXw5IYEBVoi2G~Nlbpmrvp1pZzYo4JfTbk2R-IPw63O5K~BEwr4YEEICLufIRKE56ilAt2HjanJsREnbfiuEJmQGNE4H7KSExVyWEVlkxbN-l358xQiPIDj-tlV2eQPApyxgbDvQcdDARAIG33dlcaROmYuUD9fQa0sFDPYbK41uHWG0w7eD-N5azbhxHJFYWQeEl3j~qkK9WvK5NnjV16Z4UIDBGQFfwCU7tlNZkEprJvP44AXyqdrz18eKxRcJfIvRONG5F75EPiO7rMnKa7ecESFXc4-Pe25C9rxzN-EHK9fswYm39emiaHH3xISt2-My~3zGHH93zg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Belton City Council voted to approve the final plat and related right‑of‑way vacation for the site at the southwest corner of Interstate 49 and 58 Highway and to establish the Peculiar Drive Community Improvement District (CID), which will collect an additional 1% sales tax on purchases at the development to reimburse the developer for public improvements.

City staff told the council the cooperative agreement behind the CID reimburses the developer for public sewer, water, stormwater and parking‑lot work and caps city reimbursement “up to no more than $1,000,000 over the life of the CID,” using sales tax collected from sales inside the development. \"The petition in front of the council will establish a community improvement district over the property that will collect an additional 1% of sales tax from all future sales at the restaurants ... to reimburse the developer for those public improvements,\" staff said during the council presentation.

The council approved three related items that together clear the way for the Olive Garden site: (1) vacating rights of way and easements on a roughly 3.539‑acre parcel at the southwest corner of I‑49 and 58 Highway; (2) approving a two‑lot final plat for the Belton Olive Garden plat covering approximately 3.91 acres; and (3) establishing the Peculiar Drive CID and approving the cooperative agreement with the developer, identified in the agreement as Belton 58 Shopper LLC. Councilmembers voted in favor of the vacation and final plat by roll call; the CID ordinance passed on its second reading.

Staff said the property previously functioned as a commuter lot and that a fall 2024 blight determination was used to qualify the site for the incentive tools. The cooperative agreement, staff said, limits reimbursement to revenue generated inside the development and does not affect other city sales taxes such as public safety, EMS/fire, or capital improvement taxes. Staff also noted the agreement includes provisions allowing the city to withhold some or all reimbursement if the developer fails to complete required work or fails to develop the second pad site referenced in the agreement.

Sarah Granoff of Gilmore and Bell, the law firm that helped draft the cooperative agreement, was in the chamber and available to answer legal questions. A developer representative was also present at the meeting while staff requested, and the council granted, both readings for the vacation and plat to allow the developer to begin site work and building permit issuance.

Council members asked about timing for construction and staff said building and site permits for Lot 1 are reviewed and “pretty much ready to go,” with the developer estimating roughly a year to complete the site‑raise and building construction. Staff cautioned that the developer’s target opening is tied to the developer’s (and the tenant’s) internal fiscal timelines.

Votes and motions recorded in the meeting minutes: the final reading of the vacation ordinance (Bill 2025‑23) passed on roll call; the final reading of the Belton Olive Garden final plat ordinance (Bill 2025‑24) passed on roll call; and the second reading of the Peculiar Drive CID ordinance (Bill 2025‑25) passed. Each of the three motions carried with affirmative votes from the councilmembers present.

The council also imposed a condition on the final plat requiring any additional easements needed for public improvements to be approved and recorded prior to occupancy of Lot 1. Planning Commission review and unanimous recommendation of approval were cited by staff as having taken place at the commission’s meeting the night before.

Council action removes several regulatory obstacles and authorizes the cooperative financing mechanism; it does not itself construct the improvements. The development will proceed under the developer’s permits and the terms of the cooperative agreement; any future reimbursements will depend on the CID’s sales tax receipts and the agreement’s performance provisions.","The Belton City Council approved final plats and readings to allow construction of an Olive Garden at I‑49 and 58 Highway and established the Peculiar Drive Community Improvement District, which will collect an extra 1% sales tax at the development to reimburse the developer for public improvements up to $1,000,000.","actionData","errors"]

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