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Street oversight committee outlines GEO bond projects, Complete Streets and Truman Connected work

Independence City Council · April 28, 2026
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Summary

Wes Epperson updated the council on street sales tax results and GEO bond projects: $14 million encumbered on active capital projects, $30 million held for federal grant matches, ongoing MoDOT cost-share Complete Streets work on 24 Highway (~$15M) and Truman Connected phase 1 (80% federal, ~$3M). Encumbered overlay and five-year programs were described.

Wes Epperson, chair of the Street Improvements Oversight Committee, presented a semiannual review of the street sales tax and GEO bond programs. He said sales tax revenue at the six-month point stood at about 49.55% of expected receipts and that $14 million is currently…

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