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At their July 15, 2024 meeting, the Excelsior Springs City Council approved tax abatements for improvements at 414 S Thompson Avenue and 415 St. Louis Avenue. It authorized the purchase of two 2023 Dodge Charger police vehicles. The council also passed a backyard chicken ordinance with strict guidelines following public demand. Additionally, they adjusted the video service provider franchise fee, approved the Fiscal Year 2023 budget amendments, and reviewed the June 2024 financials.

Clay County, MO — On November 30, 2023, the Clay County Commission passed an ordinance to adopt the Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief Program, marking a significant step in providing financial relief to eligible senior homeowners in the county. The provisions of the ordinance will come into effect on January 1, 2025. Details of…

Community leaders, business owners, and government officials came together last week at the Excelsior Springs Community Center to participate in a Visioning Session called “Embrace the Current, a Community Rising,” an initiative to create a new City Comprehensive Plan.

Highlights of the July 1, 2024, Excelsior Springs City Council meeting include adoption of a new park naming policy, various board appointments, a Special Use Permit for 406 E Broadway, and the Hall of Waters Boiler Replacement Project. They also renewed the School Resource Officer MOU with the Excelsior Springs School District for the 2024-2025 school year.