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Johnson County approves $18.8M in CARS and $25.0M in stormwater spending; cities praise partnership
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 9 authorized the 2026 County Assistance Road Systems (CARS) program for up to $18,781,000 and the 2026 Stormwater Management Program (SMP) for up to $25,013,842. City public‑works directors told commissioners the programs are essential for maintaining regional roads and flood mitigation.
Johnson County commissioners on Oct. 9 approved the 2026 County Assistance Road Systems (CARS) program expenditures not to exceed $18,781,000 and the 2026 Stormwater Management Program (SMP) expenditures not to exceed $25,013,842, both by 7‑0 votes.
The two programs — funded and administered in partnership with cities across the county — provide matching and cost‑share dollars for arterial reconstruction, mill and overlay work, storm‑sewer replacement, and flood‑risk reduction. "We definitely could not improve our infrastructure to the level that we have without the funding from your programs," said Celia Kumpke, public works director for Merriam.
Cities that spoke during the presentation described ongoing projects supported by the county funds. Celia Kumpke outlined a mill‑and‑overlay project that includes sidewalk and bicycle improvements and said engineering work on Upper Turkey Creek is under design to reduce flood risk for businesses along Merriam…
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