Municipal Law


Contact
Tel: 816.472.7788
Fax: 816.472.1956
Christine T. Bushyhead
Timothy O. Kristl

Economic Development

  • Economic Development Policy and Procedures
  • Downtown Revitalization
  • Tax Increment Financing Commissions
  • Industrial Development Authorities
  • Land Clearance Redevelopment Authorities
  • Charitable Development Entities

Governance

  • Nuisance abatement, including demolition of dangerous buildings
  • Business Licenses
  • Personnel and Purchasing
  • Municipal liability review
  • Elected Officials Training
  • Board and Commission Training
  • Counsel to Charter Commissions
  • City Code Recodification
  • Bond Issue Policy and Procedures

Land Use

  • Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances
  • Annexation
  • City initiated economic development incentives
  • Economic Development Incentives process
  • Development Agreements
  • Section 353 Processes and Agreements

Zoning

  • Board of Adjustment Counsel and Planning Commission Counsel
  • Regulation of Adult Entertainment
  • User Fees/Excise Tax/Impact Fee Ordinances

Public Infrastructure

  • Road Infrastructure Excise Tax/Impact Fee programs
  • Water and Sanitary Sewer Impact Fees
  • Right of Way Management
  • Park Land Dedication/In Lieu Land Ordinances
  • Training on the Missouri Illegal Aliens Act
  • Public works construction and professional services contracts
  • Condemnation counsel

Interlocal Agreements

  • Mutual aid and Cooperative Agreements
  • Cost Share Participation programs with MODOT
  • Franchise Agreements
  • Housing Redevelopment Processes and Procedures