Kansas City moves forward on $3.83 million temporary modular jail facility

Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee: City of Kansas City, Missouri (Jan. 6, 2026)

By Masha Mackey, Kansas City Documenter

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Summary

  • The committee advanced an ordinance to fund a $3.83 million temporary modular jail on Front Street in the East Bottoms and waive LEED Gold energy efficiency certification requirements for the project.
  • The committee moved forward two April 7, 2026, ballot measures asking voters to approve up to $750 million in…

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