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City Council Meeting - Media
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Council Approves Support for "Villas at Myers Park 2" Senior Housing Project, Fee Waiver Requested
The council discussed and authorized a letter of support for the "Villas at Myers Park 2" development, a senior housing project. The developer, Kim Langle of MBL Development, requested a waiver of approximately $15,825 in permit fees to help secure state tax credits. This waiver is crucial for the project's competitiveness in obtaining funding, as it contributes to a point system used by the state of Missouri for allocating resources. The project aims to build 36 units of senior independent living housing, similar to previous successful developments by the company, and is expected to have a positive economic impact by freeing up existing housing stock for first-time homebuyers. The decision to approve the letter of support was made with the understanding that other cities would likely pursue such projects if Carthage did not, given the competitive nature of state funding.
City Council Approves FY 2025-2026 Budget Adjustments
The council adopted Resolution 2125, authorizing a supplemental budget adjustment for the fiscal year 2025-2026. This adjustment includes funds for the fire department's capital outlay and grant revenue, the golf fund for capital outlay and lease proceeds, capital improvements tax transfers, and the South Economic Development Park Fund for transfers. These adjustments are primarily to clean up year-end budget items from the previous year and allocate funds for specific projects such as a new pump for the golf course irrigation system, a grant from the Keene Brooks Trust for the fire department, and a survey for the South Economic Development Park.
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