Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead will be closed starting at 3 p.m. today, and all day tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 6, after the deaths of five birds at the facility were believed to have been caused by avian flu. Animal care specialists discovered a sudden death of four geese in the Farmstead’s flock, and one wild duck […]
The Overland Park Farmers’ Market is the top Farmers’ Market in the country, according to the 14th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration. Each year, the American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition highlight the important role farmers markets play in communities across the nation while celebrating the farmers, staff, and volunteers that make markets […]
The City of Overland Park will unveil its first outdoor, publicly-accessible automated external defibrillator on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. in Thompson Park, 8045 Santa Fe Drive in Downtown Overland Park. The AED is housed in a specially designed, climate controlled cabinet known as a “SaveStation.” It can tolerate extreme weather and will be […]
The Overland Park City Council tonight unanimously approved a new ordinance regulating nuisance parties in the city of Overland Park. This is an important, early step toward ensuring all neighborhoods in Overland Park continue to be peaceful for residents, and will apply to all properties, including owner-occupied homes and long- and short-term rentals. The Governing […]
After two different public hearings and hearing from residents, Overland Park’s governing body passed the City’s 2023 Budget. The 2023 Budget focuses on continuing to provide primary services, addressing inflationary pressures and continuing to address security in technology operations. The $374.4 million budget is a 14.3% increase over the City’s 2022 Budget. Mill levy stays […]
The City of Overland Park continues its work to analyze the effects of short term rentals in Overland Park, while beginning a few steps to reduce issues with short term rentals. Short term rentals, sometimes known as Airbnbs or VRBOs, are furnished living spaces or homes available for rent for short periods of time. In […]
The City of Overland Park is launching a new incentive to ensure snow crews are prepared to keep City streets safe this winter. During the 2022-2023 snow season, snow crews will get paid, per winter weather event, to respond and help clear City streets. The City will pay: Plow drivers on staff $150 per winter […]
As the City Council continues to consider the 2023 Budget, you have two upcoming opportunities to weigh in on the budget. In addition to the annual budget hearing, there will be a revenue neutral rate public hearing. This type of hearing is scheduled when a jurisdiction expresses intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate. If […]
You have an extra opportunity to share your thoughts on the City’s budget, which funds the City of Overland Park’s priorities for the next year. The Mayor and City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023 Budget at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 1 at the City Council meeting. While not legally required, this […]
Sept. 15 Update: The Town Hall virtual feedback form is now available. Please take time to watch the presentation and complete the form no later than Sept. 29 to share your thoughts on the future of the Farmers’ Market pavilion site. Virtual Feedback Form July 21, 2022: The City of Overland Park is beginning a […]