Parktober: Have Your Minor Parking Violations Do Good Published on November 20, 2023 The Kansas City, Kansas Municipal Court announced the kickoff of the Parktober program during the month of October. Persons with minor parking violations will have the opportunity to clear these citations at a minimal cost. This great program has been extended through the end of the year. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
Commerce Finds Resolution for Cerner Payroll Tax Obligations Published on October 27, 2023 OnGoal LLC, the parent company of Sporting Kansas City, to contribute $7 million to various economic development and community projects primarily in eastern Wyandotte County. The contributions are the result of a Kansas Department of Commerce-negotiated settlement of a years-long dispute regarding payroll tax obligations resulting from a development agreement between Cerner Corp. and the UG. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Capital Improvement, Media Releases
Transportation Options Expanding in WyCo Next Month Published on October 11, 2023 The UGT team is currently enhancing and expanding Microtransit. This service is an on-demand shared ride transit service that operates in a specific radius that will include fixed route access. Microtransit service allows passengers to request and pay for rides through the IRIS Mobile App, the IRIS Booking Website, or call our dispatch center at 913-573-8351. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
UG Announces Developers Shortlisted for Redevelopment of Key Sites Published on September 28, 2023 A county-wide market analysis has also been published as a framework for economic development Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases, UG Forward
BPU Looks to Lease or Sell Former Facilities Published on September 25, 2023 To this end, on September 21st, 2023, BPU issued a Request for proposals (RFP) inviting interested parties to lease or purchase the former Kaw generating plant site and a designated area of the Quindaro generation and water treatment plant site. The BPU is hopeful that these properties can be repurposed to continue bringing benefits to the community. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Environment
Long-Term Rental License Renewal Push Underway Published on September 12, 2023 The Neighborhood Resource Center is actively reaching out to property owners who have not yet renewed their long-term rental licenses. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community Safety, Public Notices
KCI Airport Public Transit Services Action Plan - Input Needed Published on August 23, 2023 The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) are developing the Kansas City International (KCI) Airport Public Transit Services Action Plan. The project is evaluating public transit options with a goal to improve access and enhance transportation options for passengers traveling to and from KCI. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Infrastructure
Unified Government Reopens RFQ Process for Redevelopment of 3 Sites Published on August 15, 2023 On Thursday, August 17, 2023, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS (UG) will reopen the request for qualifications for the redevelopment of three UG-owned sites for two weeks. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases, UG Forward
Register of Deeds Warns Against Property Fraud Published on August 03, 2023 If you own property, you may be at risk of property fraud. Check out this free service to monitor your property records, Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community Safety, Public Notices
Brownfield Redevelopment Funds Available in KCK Published on August 03, 2023 Apply before August 31 for funding for the assessment and clean-up of environmental contamination on brownfield properties. These funds can help catalyze redevelopment of vacant or underused properties in KCK. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment