The Entrance Advisory Group (EAG) was established in 2009 (yes 7 years ago) with addressing the issue of replacement of the entrance monuments removed as part of the Barry Road project. It expanded into a more ambitious project to replace all the existing city monuments. It wasn't without a little controversy...the projected cost and the destruction of vintage but serviceable monuments. Nonetheless, Jerry Boss was the driving force for establishment of the EAG, primarily as a vehicle to allow deductible donations to fund the project, it was clear the city did not have the funds outside of the $50,000 provided by KCMO as part of the Barry Road construction. From the very beginning it was made clear by Bos and Jim Miller, the chair of the EAG, no public funds would be used to build the monuments. If the city provided work on the project, it would bill back to the EAG funds, a separate account in the city budget. This was done for the monuments at East Side and City Hall. Apparently that was the last time any labor was billed to EAG. This came to light because of (3) city workers laying a pad at the Potomac entrance last week. Are you (the tax payer) paying for a free ride for the EAG? Why hasn't the work from the other monuments been billed to the City. Why haven't other projects (water meters, crack sealing, road patch) been addressed instead of monuments? I don't know but I do know who could give you the answers.
Ask your elected officials.
Mayor Patrick Botbyl - 816 326-8268
| EASTSIDE ALDERMEN | |
|---|---|
| Tanya Finn | 816.587.9957 |
| Brian Stevenson | 816.746.8563 |
| WESTSIDE ALDERMEN | |
| Doug Richmond | 402.540.0078 |
| Steve Clark | 816.741.0048 |
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