Shawnee council tables Midland Drive contract, OKs county and state roadway funds and small COVID-funded shelter project
January 27, 2026 | Shawnee, Johnson County, Kansas
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The Shawnee City Council on Jan. 26 handled several brief actions on transportation funding, a COVID-funded shelter contract for a local nonprofit and routine claims.
Tabled bid award: Council voted to table the contract award to Superior Bowen Asphalt LLC for the Midland Drive improvement project while staff continues the bid process. Staff explicitly asked that the award be held so the city can finish its bid review.
County CARS funds accepted: Council accepted Johnson County CARS funding for the Midland Drive project in the amount of $1,811,000; staff said the funding represents an approximate 50/50 cost share between the city and county and emphasized the acceptance of funds is separate from awarding the construction contract.
KDOT HSIP agreement: The council approved an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation for federal HSIP funding related to the Johnson Drive and Barker Road intersection. Staff said the state will reimburse up to 80% of construction costs, up to $700,000.
COVID-funded shelter contract: The council authorized a design-build contract with Rye Ivy Company not to exceed $206,116 for a shelter at Shawnee Community Services; the project will use remaining COVID-19 grant funds (which must be spent by a specified deadline) and Shawnee Community Services is contributing a $7,500 local match.
Claims ratified: Council ratified semimonthly claims for Jan. 26, 2026 totaling $6,801,523.64.
Votes and procedure: Each listed item was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote during the meeting transcript. The record contains vocal "Aye" and successful motions but does not include roll-call vote tallies for these items.
(Attributions: Project descriptions and funding amounts are from city staff remarks in the Jan. 26 meeting transcript.)
Tabled bid award: Council voted to table the contract award to Superior Bowen Asphalt LLC for the Midland Drive improvement project while staff continues the bid process. Staff explicitly asked that the award be held so the city can finish its bid review.
County CARS funds accepted: Council accepted Johnson County CARS funding for the Midland Drive project in the amount of $1,811,000; staff said the funding represents an approximate 50/50 cost share between the city and county and emphasized the acceptance of funds is separate from awarding the construction contract.
KDOT HSIP agreement: The council approved an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation for federal HSIP funding related to the Johnson Drive and Barker Road intersection. Staff said the state will reimburse up to 80% of construction costs, up to $700,000.
COVID-funded shelter contract: The council authorized a design-build contract with Rye Ivy Company not to exceed $206,116 for a shelter at Shawnee Community Services; the project will use remaining COVID-19 grant funds (which must be spent by a specified deadline) and Shawnee Community Services is contributing a $7,500 local match.
Claims ratified: Council ratified semimonthly claims for Jan. 26, 2026 totaling $6,801,523.64.
Votes and procedure: Each listed item was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote during the meeting transcript. The record contains vocal "Aye" and successful motions but does not include roll-call vote tallies for these items.
(Attributions: Project descriptions and funding amounts are from city staff remarks in the Jan. 26 meeting transcript.)
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