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Johnson County to share costs with Overland Park on Plum Road bridge replacement; $500,000 federal grant expected
Summary
County staff told commissioners the City of Overland Park is leading a planned replacement of the Plum Road bridge over Coffee Creek and Johnson County would pay 50% of project costs; Overland Park has secured a $500,000 federal grant and the county anticipates roughly $3.7 million in county costs.
Johnson County staff presented a proposed agreement on Jan. 30 to split costs with the City of Overland Park for replacing the Plum Road bridge over Coffee Creek, with Overland Park administering the project and federal funds applied first. Public Works Manager Jeff Vose told the Board of County Commissioners that Johnson County holds 50% jurisdiction for the crossing adjacent to Heritage Park.
Why it matters: The project is part of planned capital work; county staff recommended funding Johnson County’s share from county general reserves, CARS reserves and the public works federal fund exchange account. Commissioners asked whether the project is contingent on the $500,000 federal funding and about budget impacts.
Project details and funding: Vose said Overland Park has secured a $500,000 federal grant to be used in 2027 and that the grant is applied before the 50/50 split. "The agreement shows a split of project expenses 50/50 along jurisdictional lines with Overland Park and with Overland Park administering the project," Vose said. He described the county's anticipated portion as approximately $3,700,000.
Contingency and timing: Commissioners asked whether the county would proceed if the federal grant did not materialize. Vose said staff would "evaluate that situation and the timing of the project if the grant were to go away," and that project costs or funding sources could be adjusted. The county finance staff noted the anticipated county obligation is budgeted in the FY2025 capital plan and staff said they would keep the county manager and board apprised of changes.
Board direction: Commissioners did not take a final vote during the agenda review. Staff said Overland Park will administer the project, and the county expects to use planned capital funds and reserves; if the federal grant falls through, staff will evaluate financing options and report back.
Ending: The board signaled support for the agreement in concept and asked for updates if federal funding or project costs change.
