Agenda

**City of Belton City Council Convenes, Authorizes Drainage Project Contract and Right-of-Way Acquisition**

The City of Belton City Council held a regular meeting on March 10, 2026, at the Wright Room within the Harris Community Center, commencing at 5:30 p.m. Following standard opening protocols including pledges and an invocation, the Council moved swiftly through its agenda. Key decisions included the approval of the February 24, 2026, Council Meeting minutes and the authorization for the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Clark Associates Engineers. This agreement pertains to crucial Construction Administration services for the W. Avenue I Drainage Project, signaling progress on a significant infrastructure initiative.

Among the most significant items deliberated was a resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize the purchase of right-of-way for a remaining parcel. This resolution notably includes the authority to utilize eminent domain if necessary, underscoring the Council's commitment to completing a specific project that requires land acquisition. Additionally, the Council received comprehensive updates through the Interim Financial Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, and a presentation on the Belton Fire Department's 2025 Annual Report, providing essential oversight into the city's financial health and public safety operations.

While no explicit controversial votes or extensive public debate were noted in the agenda, the authorization for potential eminent domain use represents a notable power exercised by the Council in property acquisition matters. All consent agenda items were approved routinely. Following the regular agenda, the Council convened in two separate executive sessions: one concerning personnel matters under Section 551.074 of the Open Meetings Law, and another whose specific purpose was not fully detailed in the provided excerpt.

Looking ahead, the City Manager is now directed to proceed with the execution of the professional services agreement for the W. Avenue I Drainage Project and to finalize the right-of-way purchase. The outcomes of the executive sessions will guide future internal actions, and any matters raised during public comments may be considered for placement on future agendas, ensuring ongoing responsiveness to citizen concerns.