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City reports progress on Municipal Commons, Justice Center renovation and three fire stations

Independence City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Project Advocates updated council: Municipal Commons is nearing substantial completion, Justice Center phase 1 IUC renovation is on track and Fire Station 8 (with training/storage) has a $21.4M budget and mobilization underway; stations 5 and 11 are in design with anticipated construction timelines.

Danny Jonas and Jennifer Gerlach of Project Advocates delivered a consolidated construction update to the council, covering multiple municipal projects.

Municipal Commons: Jonas said levels 2–4 are substantially complete and Level 1 is tracking to substantial completion the following week; customer service moves and kiosks will be operational as departments transition.

Justice Center: The Justice Center phase 1 renovation of…

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