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Lee's Summit kicks off FY2027 CIP, emphasizes downtown and long‑range priorities
Summary
City engineer George Binger presented the FY2027 capital improvement plan kickoff, describing the five‑year, fiscally constrained CIP process, project prioritization criteria, funding sources and examples such as Southeast Douglas Street, Olive & Orchard stormwater and potential downtown parking garage options; staff will post draft materials and solicit public input in April before returning to council in May.
The City of Lee's Summit opened its FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan process at the Dec. 8 Public Works Committee meeting.
George Binger, city engineer, said the CIP is a five‑year, fiscally constrained planning document whose first year becomes part of the budget. He reviewed the ‘funnel’ approach where ideas flow from master plans through project evaluation to funding and implementation, and emphasized public involvement opportunities. "This is the kickoff of our annual cycle for developing the capital improvement plan," Binger said, noting staff aim to present a proposed CIP to council in…
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