Agenda

**Executive Summary: City of Belton Council Meeting**
**March 10, 2026**

The Belton City Council convened on March 10, 2026, addressing key municipal matters including infrastructure development, land acquisition, and financial oversight. During the session, the Council approved the minutes from its February 24, 2026, meeting. A significant decision involved authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Clark Associates Engineers for Construction Administration services, effectively advancing the W. Avenue I Drainage Project.

A primary item of discussion and authorization concerned a resolution to finalize the purchase of right-of-way for one remaining parcel. This resolution notably included language granting the City Manager the authority to use eminent domain, if necessary, to secure the property for city projects. This authorization highlights the Council's commitment to completing necessary acquisitions for infrastructure development. Additionally, the Council received the Interim Financial Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, providing a crucial update on the city's fiscal health, and also reviewed the Belton Fire Department's 2025 Annual Report, detailing its operational performance.

The authorizations granted by the Council set the stage for several upcoming actions. The W. Avenue I Drainage Project is slated to move forward with the engagement of construction administration services. More critically, the City Manager will proceed with efforts to acquire the outstanding right-of-way parcel, now with the explicit option of pursuing eminent domain if negotiations prove unsuccessful. The Council concluded its public session by entering into executive sessions to deliberate on personnel matters, consult with legal counsel, and discuss real property, indicating potential strategic decisions or actions to be taken in these confidential areas in the near future.