Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission recommends FY26 capital improvement plan to city council

At its Sept. 2, 2025 meeting, the Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the city’s proposed FY26 Capital Improvement Plan, a $6.8 million portfolio of projects that includes street and curb work, park improvements, sewer upgrades and water system maintenance.

The commission heard a staff presentation and public hearing before making its recommendation. Finance Director Lisa Williams opened the staff presentation, noting the national guidance behind multiyear capital planning: "The Government Finance Officers Association recommends that governments prepare and adopt a fiscally sustainable and multiyear capital improvement plan to ensure effective management of capital assets," she said. The plan presented to the commission identifies projects across buildings and grounds, parks, sanitary sewer, stormwater, transportation and water supply funds.

Key items in the FY26 proposal include: city hall landscaping and tree replacement ($39,600); city hall refresh including conversion of front parking to concrete and a speed table ($277,420); council chamber projector replacement…