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Goddard council previews street and capital projects, proposes $2.6M transfer to street fund
Summary
Council reviewed a multi-year street plan that includes a Main Street median, 183rd & Maple roundabout engineering and a Crown Drive extension; staff proposed $2.6 million in general-fund transfers and use of $1.3 million from the capital-improvement fund to pay projects without borrowing.
The Goddard City Council reviewed a multi-year street and capital plan and a staff proposal to use general-fund transfers to pay for projects rather than issue new debt.
Staff member (S4) said the general fund would transfer $2,600,000, with another $350,000 from the equipment fund and roughly $1.3 million drawn from the capital-improvement fund to cover an estimated $3.9 million in general-fund projects. "The general fund will transfer $2,600,000," S4 said during the presentation of the special street and highway fund.
Projects highlighted included a $25,000 estimate for a Main Street median, engineering and design for a roundabout at 183rd and Maple, and preliminary work on the US‑54/199 intersection. Council member (S3) described the Crown Drive extension as regionally significant and said the city would apply for multiple grants: "We're gonna apply for it all for both projects and see which one they award." S3 also noted potential private cost-sharing or special assessments for affected business owners.
Council members discussed timing and cash-flow implications. Staff emphasized the approach seeks to avoid borrowing; S4 said the plan keeps dollars in the street fund and uses projected transfers to maintain required service levels while allowing the fund balance to dip temporarily if necessary. "We're not borrowing money to do all this work," S4 said, adding that the city could adjust transfers if cash-flow or revenue projections change.
Members asked for more detailed bids for larger items and agreed the city should continue contingency planning for grant awards and special assessments. Council member (S2) asked for AI pavement-analysis output to help prioritize preservation versus reconstruction, and staff confirmed the city will use additional analysis to refine timing and cost estimates.
The council did not take a final vote on specific projects at this session; staff will return with refined cost estimates and funding scenarios as part of the budget process.
