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Excelsior Springs council approves equipment purchases, zoning changes, tax abatement and utility surcharge in full meeting vote
Summary
The council approved a slate of items Dec. 16 including equipment purchases, zoning amendments to allow backyard chickens, a Chapter 353 tax abatement for 205 S. Kansas City Ave, a collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 42 and a water utility surcharge increase from 2.5% to 4%. Most measures passed unanimously; the utility surcharge drew one No vote.
At its Dec. 16 meeting the Excelsior Springs City Council approved a slate of resolutions and ordinances covering equipment purchases, zoning updates, labor contracts and a utility surcharge intended to shore up the general fund.
Key approvals included:
• Resolution 1539 — Appointment of Dan Carter to the Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee to fill an unexpired term (approved; mover and second recorded; unanimous roll call).
• Resolution 1540 — Purchase of one John Deere compact track loader through Heritage Tractor for $35,500 after trade-in; Parks & Rec board had approved the request; resolution approved.
• Resolution 1541 — Letter of agreement with American Youth Soccer Organization to operate the "Tigers in Training" program and coach clinics for volunteer coaches; resolution approved.
• Resolution 1542 — Purchase of three LifePak 35 cardiac monitors totaling $122,966.19;…
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