City Accepting Applications for Community Development Block Grants for COVID-19 Relief Wednesday, May 20, 2020 | Views: 10789 | Categories: Development Services Press Releases The City of Lee’s Summit is currently accepting applications from qualified agencies through June 5 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding specifically allocated to provide relief to low-to-moderate income individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, the City will receive $219,061 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Applications are available at...
City of Lee’s Summit Places Use Tax on June 2 Ballot Tuesday, May 19, 2020 | Views: 10981 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases On June 2, Lee’s Summit voters will have an opportunity to consider a local use tax, which would increase funding for essential City services such as street maintenance, public safety, code enforcement and parks maintenance. A use tax would be placed on goods purchased from out-of-state vendors who are currently not paying local sales tax. The use tax would be applied at the same rate as the City’s sales tax, which is 2.25 percent. The City is...
Section of Southwest Third Street Set to Close on May 20 Tuesday, May 12, 2020 | Views: 15185 | Categories: Public Works Press Releases Section of Southwest Third Street Set to Close on May 20 A section of Southwest Third Street will close on May 20 and remain closed for approximately six weeks as utility work is completed and construction begins on the Third Street Improvements project. The closure will impact the eastbound lanes of Southwest Third Street from Southwest Pryor Road to Southwest Murray Road. One westbound lane of Southwest Third Street will remain open. All closures are weather permitting. The detour route for eastbound Southwest...
Water Utilities Launches Convenient Online Payment System Thursday, May 7, 2020 | Views: 12799 | Categories: Water Utilities Press Releases The City of Lee’s Summit’s Water Utilities is introducing a new secure and convenient online payment system, UtilityPay Customer Portal, beginning May 19, which can be accessed at cityofLS.com/water. Customers will be able to schedule automatic payments through a checking account or credit card; securely save payment information; and utilize a “Pay Now” feature, which allows for quick payments without having to register an account. The...