Sedalia City Council approves storm-drainage change order, Spring Fork Lake management agreement, police vehicle purchase and alley vacation; liquor licenses OK

The Sedalia City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions in a single meeting, including a final change order for a storm-drainage project, a cooperative management agreement for Spring Fork Lake with the Missouri Department of Conservation, a budget amendment and vehicle purchase for the police department, and an alley vacation for properties on South Engineer Avenue. The council also approved three liquor-license renewals and passed a resolution signaling the city’s commitment to a governor-level public-safety program.

Nut graf: The votes cover city infrastructure, natural-resource management, public-safety spending and minor licensing renewals; most measures passed with unanimous roll-call votes and will move forward to implementation steps overseen by city staff.

Storm drainage change order (Area 13): The council approved Bill No. 2025-5202, authorizing change order number 1 for the storm-drainage improvements project in Area 13 (approximately Ninth in Hancock to Twelfth in Montgomery). City staff said the change order includes a deduction of $24,334.68 to account for compromised unit quantities and liquidated damages linked to contractor delays. The ordinance passed on second and final reading with an affirmative roll call that recorded “Yes” votes from council members listed during the vote.

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