City of Lee’s Summit Public Works Reaccredited by the American Public Works Association
	
	
	 
	City of Lee’s Summit Public Works Reaccredited by the American Public Works Association
	
	
      
      	Lee’s Summit Public Works is excited to announce it has received reaccreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA). This achievement recognizes the department’s commitment to excellence in public works management and operations.
APWA accreditation is a rigorous process that evaluates public works agencies against industry best practices. By earning this accreditation, City of Lee’s Summit Public Works demonstrates its dedication...
      
      
	
	
	Lee’s Summit Joint Operations Facility Groundbreaking
	
	
	 
	Lee’s Summit Joint Operations Facility Groundbreaking
	
	
      
      	The City of Lee's Summit will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 8 at 10:30 a.m. to mark the start of a $30.5 million project to construct the Joint Operations Facility. The ceremony is open to the public and will take place on land west of Lee’s Summit Police Headquarters at 2 NE Tudor Road.
The 43,600 square-foot Joint Operations Facility, designed by Hoefer Welker and under the construction management of Titan Built, will function as central...
      
      
	
	
	Joint Operations Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
	
	
	 
	Joint Operations Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
	
	
      
      	The public is invited to the groundbreaking ceremony for the Joint Operations Facility!
Date: November 8
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: 2 NE Tudor Road (behind Police Headquarters)
This facility is made possible through the 2023 No Tax Increase Bond in partnership with the state of Missouri. It will serve as the future home of Fire Administration and Training, as well as the City's Emergency Operations and Communications Centers.
      
      
	
	
	Lee’s Summit to Host RecycleFEST Oct. 26
	
	
	 
	Lee’s Summit to Host RecycleFEST Oct. 26
	
	
      
      	The City of Lee's Summit will host a free RecycleFEST on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at the City's Maintenance Facility, 1971 SE Hamblen Road. The event offers Lee’s Summit residents a chance to responsibly dispose of a variety of items for recycling.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that around 75% of all waste in the U.S. can be recycled yet the annual recycling level sits at around 34%. Recycling and...
      
      
	
	
	Volunteers Needed for Stream Team Cleanup
	
	
	 
	Volunteers Needed for Stream Team Cleanup
	
	
      
      	The City of Lee’s Summit is seeking volunteers to participate in a Stream Team Cleanup on October 12. Volunteers will help remove litter and debris from a tributary of Prairie Lee Lake from 10 a.m. - noon at Upper Banner Park, located at 520 NE Noeleen Lane.
“Protecting our natural resources is a priority and this is a small way to invest in the community,” Environmentalist Specialist Kara Starlin said. “Stream Team Cleanup events offer an...