FY25 Community Project Funding Disclosure
FY25 Community Project Funding Disclosure
As your elected representative, I have the privilege of making annual requests to the House Committee on Appropriations on behalf of my constituents that represent the priorities of Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District. For Fiscal Year 2025, the House Committee on Appropriations will include Member-designated Community Project Funding, along with language and programmatic requests in the federal appropriations bills.
In order to prioritize accountability and transparency in this process, below are the 15 projects that I submitted to the committee to consider. At a later date, the committee will publicly release a list of the projects that are ultimately selected by them. Submission of a project to the committee is not a guarantee that the project will receive funding.
Project: Kentucky Ave Bridge Replacement
Proposed Recipient: City of Independence, MO
Recipient Address: 111 E. Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Description: Replace the existing bridge, built in the 1920's. Kentucky Road serves as an arterial for residential and commercial areas through Independence and Sugar Creek.
Member Certification Disclosure letter
Project: Town Square Renovation
Proposed Recipient: City of North Kansas City, MO
Recipient Address: 2010 Howell Street; North Kansas City, MO 64116
Amount Requested: $1,200,000
Description: As the City works to encourage more housing opportunities in and around the downtown, high-quality open space will be a key component of the community infrastructure for residents and visitors. With targeted updates, the very under-used Town Square can fill this need for open space in downtown.
Member Certification Disclosure letter
Project: Main Street Market
Proposed Recipient: City of Grandview, MO
Recipient Address: 1200 Main Street Grandview, MO 64030
Amount Requested: $3,500,000
Description: This project will create a permanent Main Street Market that will also provide an additional multipurpose community space in downtown Grandview. This includes the construction of a farmer’s market structure both enclosed and open air, restrooms, public parking, solar power, and the development of green space that provides a pocket park and park amenities.
Member Certification Disclosure letter
Project: Brush Creek Greenway Improvement
Proposed Recipient: City of Kansas City MO Parks and Recreation Department
Recipient Address: 4600 E. 63rd Street KCMO 64130
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Description: This project will create recreational opportunities for the neighborhoods that were fractured by the Bruce R Watkins Highway Project and the Brush Creek Flood Control Project. The planned improvements include sidewalks, a trail connection along the creek from the new pedestrian bridge. The park will be supported by a parking lot and improved street crossing for pedestrians.
Member Certification Disclosure letter
Project: Critical Neighborhood Connectivity Project
Proposed Recipient: The Port Authority of Kansas City, Missouri
Recipient Address: 110 Berkley Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64120
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Description: Infrastructure project connecting Kansas City, MO’s Berkley Riverfront to adjacent neighborhoods through critical bridge and trail infrastructure.
Member Certification Disclosure letter
Project: Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) expansion for law enforcement
Proposed Recipient: Mid-America Regional Council
Recipient Address: 600 Broadway, Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64105
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Description: The Mid-America Regional Council will expand the Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) in both Kansas City, MO and Independence, MO.
Member Certification Disclosure letter
Project: Equipment and Technology Upgrades
Proposed Recipient: Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri
Recipient Address: 1125 Locust Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Description: This funding will go towards the Mobile Identification Project and the Law Enforcement Aviation Camera Project.
Member Certification Disclosure letter
Project: Police Cruisers Replacement Project
Proposed Recipient: Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri
Recipient Address: 1125 Locust Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
Amount Requested: $6,000,000
Description: Replace high mileage, end-of-life police cruisers for the Kansas City Police Department.
Member Certification Disclosure letter
Project: Domestic Violence Prevention Capacity Building
Proposed Recipient: NewHouse Inc.
Recipient Address: 660 Brooklyn Ave, Kansas City, MO 64124
Amount Requested: $1,900,000
Description: Newhouse’s capacity building narrows service gaps for vulnerable populations ensuring access to equitable services to those affected by domestic violence. Newhouse's domestic violence services include a 24-hour hotline, case management, legal services, and safe housing.
Member Certification Disclosure letter
Project: MCC-Longview Automotive Institute
Proposed Recipient: Metropolitan Community College-Longview
Recipient Address: 500 SW Longview Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Description: This project will provide equipment for training programs within Automotive Technology and Collision Repair, launch a program in Diesel Technology, and permit development of new program tracks focusing on Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
Member Certification Disclosure letter
Project: KCATA Public Safety Technology
Proposed Recipient: Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
Recipient Address: 1200 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO, 64108
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Description: The goal of this project is to increase public safety along transit corridors by increasing the stock of public safety technology equipment available for KCATA use. Funds will be used to purchase license plate readers, security cameras and gunshot detection services in high-capacity transit locations.
Member Certification Disclosure letter
Project: 18th Street Pedestrian Mall, Phases 1B & 2
Proposed Recipient: City of Kansas City, MO
Recipient Address: 414 E 12th Street, 20th Floor, City Hall
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Description: Phase 1B will continue the 18th St streetscape improvements along Vine St, Highland Ave & Woodland Ave for a complete pedestrian environment. Phase 2 will improve Paseo Blvd from 20th St to 17th Ter including the Plaza Improvements North of 18th St.
Member Certification Disclosure letter
Project: Reducing Crime through School-Based Prevention and Education Programs
Proposed Recipient: Youth Guidance
Recipient Address: 300 E. 39th Street, Suite 35 Kansas City, MO 64111
Amount Requested: $5,760,000
Description: Expand Youth Guidance’s school-based counseling programs, BAM & WOW, to reduce crime and promote mental health.
Member Certification Disclosure letter
Project: Minor Home Repair and Weatherization
Proposed Recipient: City of Grandview, MO
Recipient Address: 13500 Byars Road, Grandview, MO 64030
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Description: Grandview's Minor Home Repair and Weatherization Program will revitalize homes with energy-efficient upgrades, safety enhancements, and expert repairs, creating a sustainable, secure, and vibrant community.
Member Certification Disclosure letter
Project: Expanding Innovative Technology Programs in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
Proposed Recipient: Rockhurst University
Recipient Address: 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO 64110
Amount Requested: $3,300,000
Description: Rockhurst is developing applied graduate programs for in-demand fields of Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and Financial Technology.
Member Certification Disclosure letter