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Johnson County approves $11 million cost-share for Olathe courthouse parking garage after debate on ADA access and cost
Summary
The Johnson County Board of Commissioners approved a 50/50 interlocal agreement with the city of Olathe to share up to $11 million for design and construction of a parking garage adjacent to the county courthouse; the vote was 5–1 after discussion about cost per stall, ADA access and alternative options.
The Johnson County Board of Commissioners voted 5–1 on June 5 to approve an interlocal cooperation agreement with the city of Olathe to split design and construction costs of a parking garage adjacent to the Johnson County Courthouse, authorizing up to $11 million from Public Safety Sales Tax 3 reserves.
The approval creates a 50/50 cost-share with Olathe and adds contract provisions guaranteeing the county at least 50% of courthouse parking spaces if occupancy becomes constrained. The agreement also requires a city–county review after the structure’s first year to assess ADA parking needs; if adjustments are needed then, the city will pay for the first-year modifications and the county may pay for subsequent requests.
Adam Norris, a county staff member involved in the project, told the board the agreement was revised to include an allocation…
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