Capital Improvement Program

87th Street Parkway and RennerJustice Center groundbreakingLittle Mill Creek Trail tunnelHeritage Forest playgroundStormwater pipe

Street and traffic projects are typically a large portion of the CIP budget

The Lenexa Justice Center is expected to open in early 2024

Some CIP projects, like the Little Mill Creek Trail tunnel (2022) receive state and/or federal funding

The CIP includes an ongoing budget for playground replacement

Stormwater projects in the CIP help fix current drainage issues and prevent future problems

Capital Improvement Program

A Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a plan that is a result of a systematic evaluation of capital projects. The plan serves as a guide for the efficient and effective provision of public facilities, outlining a timeline and schedule of capital projects for a five-year period. The CIP typically includes projects with a cost of at least $300,000 and a useful life of at least five years. The plan is reviewed annually, during which time the needs of the city may be re-prioritized and the financial status re-evaluated.

2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program

The City Council adopted the 2024-2028 Recommended CIP on Nov. 21, 2023. This CIP includes 48 capital projects for a total of $275.2 million. 

2024–2028 Capital Improvement Program


Public hearing

Members of the public were invited to give feedback about the CIP during a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in the Community Forum at Lenexa City Hall, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.


What’s in the 2024-2028 CIP?

The CIP represents the best five-year plan that can be made today based on the information available. Project timelines, start dates, budgets and details are expected to shift as conditions change.

Each of the projects listed below includes a tentative project cost and date. Projects new to the CIP are italicized. More details, including funding information, are included in the 2024-2028 CIP document

Streets/Bridges

Lenexa takes a proactive, data-driven approach to pavement maintenance to prolong the useful life of roads. Over the next five years, $44.88 million has been allocated for mill and overlay; curb and gutter replacement; and asphalt surface replacement through the annual Pavement Management Program. New project areas are identified at the start of each program year. (Ongoing) Learn more

83rd Street from Gleason Road to Clare Road is a two-lane road without adequate shoulders, storm drainage or streetlighting. The current street will need capacity and safety improvements in the next five years due to increasing development. The project will reconstruct the road into a four-lane divided street with new storm drainage, streetlighting, traffic signals, curbs and gutters. Bike lanes and trails will be evaluated during the design phase. ($13.67 million) (2024-2027)

Construction of Clare Road south of 98th Street and 99th Street east to future Clare Road began in 2023. Work is expected to continue into 2024. ($8 million)

Some streets are past their useful life, and surface treatments are no longer an option for these roads. The Pavement Reconstruction Program dedicates $7.51 million for full or partial reconstruction of failed streets, plus new sidewalks, curbs, streetlights and storm drainage improvements as needed. Streets in the Penny Green subdivision and Deer Run Street will be replaced in 2024.

Lenexa has set aside $6.28 million for design and right-of-way acquisition for a new interchange at Lone Elm Road and Kansas Highway 10. There is no timeline set for this project.

Monticello Road roundabout replacement will rebuild four asphalt roundabouts between 83rd Street and Prairie Star Parkway with more resilient, lower-maintenance concrete. ($5.76 million) (2025-2026)

The 95th Street improvement project will include extensive preventative maintenance and enhancements from Renner Boulevard to Noland Road. The project will include storm sewer pipe replacement and pipelining at several locations; streetlight replacement; island beautification from Loiret Boulevard to Lackman Road; spot replacement of deteriorated sidewalk, trail, curb and gutter; asphalt mill and overlay; and pavement markings. ($4.1 million) (2024-2025)

Falcon Valley Drive reconstruction is underway and expected to be complete in 2024. In addition to total removal and reconstruction of the road, the project included curb, gutter, and sidewalk replacement; a new sidewalk along the entire length of the roadway; ungraded streetlights; pavement markings; and sodding. ($4 million) Learn more

Clare Road roundabout replacement will rebuild the four deteriorating asphalt roundabouts between 83rd Street and Prairie Star Parkway with concrete roundabouts, which require less maintenance. ($3.8 million) (2027-2028)

83rd Street and Monticello Road intersection improvements includes a new traffic signal, new eastbound and westbound right-turn lanes, modified streetlights, new and extended sidewalks, a pedestrian crossing at 83rd Street/Woodsonia and street resurfacing. ($2.67 million) (2023-2024)

Annual bridge maintenance ensures Lenexa’s 29 bridges are in good, safe condition. Work completed through this program includes joint repairs, crack sealing and guardrail repairs. ($2.46 million) (Ongoing)

Old Town north parking lot reconstruction will rebuild the aging lot north of the historic Old Town shops with a new configuration that will improve safety, efficiency and capacity. The project will also include new storm sewer, sidewalks, curb and gutter, streetlights and landscaping, as well as a new connection to the front/south parking lot. ($2.2 million) (2026-2027)

Improvements planned for the intersection of 95th Street and Loiret Boulevard include a new traffic signal with ADA accommodations and pedestrian signals, a westbound right turn lane on 95th Street, a southbound right turn lane on Loiret, extension of the northbound right turn lane on Loiret and a trail to Electric Park ($2.17 million) (2024)

The Sidewalk and Trail Repair Program has allocated $2.05 million to maintenance and filling missing gaps in the network, creating a more cohesive and walkable environment. (Ongoing)

Santa Fe Trail Drive Street and Trail improvements will include new curbs, gutters, streetlights, storm sewer and trail between 95th Street and Park Street, plus upgrades to the traffic signal at 95th Street and Pflumm Road. ($1.71 million) (2024)

Quivira Bridge over I-35 maintenance will include replacement of the lighting, fencing and handrails. While the bridge is structurally in good condition, many components are badly faded, and the chain link fence has rusted. ($1.64 million) (2025-2026)

Prairie Star Parkway and Lone Elm Road intersection improvements include a new traffic signal, modifications to median islands and curbs, pedestrian access improvements, and new streetlights. ($973,300) (2023-2024)

Roundabout and median improvements will improve traffic safety at several locations along Renner Boulevard, 101st Street and Prairie Star Parkway. ($913,350) (2027-2028)

Construction of a right-turn lane on northbound Lackman Road at the I-435 entrance ramp will add capacity and reduce delays at this intersection. ($675,000) (2024)

Increased traffic warrants K-10 and Canyon Creek Boulevard improvements, including additional turn lanes and wider ramps. ($589,650) (2025-2026)

The Lackman Road Wall Replacement Study will assess the nine retaining walls between 84th Terrace and the north City limits to determine if maintenance improvements can be made or if removal and replacement is warranted. These walls are nearly 50 years old and beginning to show signs of distress and failure. ($150,000) (TBD)


Traffic

The Streetlight Replacement Program sets aside $3 million over the next five years to replace older lights with new, energy-efficient LED lights. (Ongoing)

87th Street Parkway traffic signals are being installed as development increases at City Center. Signals for Elmridge Street and Scarborough Street at eastbound/westbound 87th Street Parkway are expected to be installed in 2024. ($1.19 million) (2023-2024)

Complete Streets improvements identified in the 2019 Complete Streets Study will be implemented on an ongoing basis for a total budget of $1.24 million for the next five years. Suggested improvements include signage, pavement markings, sidewalk infill and crosswalks. (Ongoing) Learn more

The 83rd Street and Lackman Road traffic signal project will also include pedestrian improvements.($514,500) (2024)


Public Buildings

The new Lenexa Justice Center at Britton Street and Prairie Star Parkway will meet the future needs of the Police Department and Municipal Court. Lenexa’s current building has reached the end of its useful life, and the new $73 million facility will enhance security, training, communications, dispatch and records and evidence storage (2024) Learn more

Lenexa Old Town Activity Center improvements will consolidate the Community Center and Senior Center, make ADA improvements, expand senior program areas and enhance the campus site. The $12.15 million in recommendations from the Community Center and Senior Center Study will improve operations, programming and function while making the site a better amenity for both the surrounding neighborhood and entire community. (2022-2024) Learn more

The CIP sets aside $6.48 million for ongoing facilities and maintenance improvements, including interior and exteriors building maintenance, site parking, roofing, deferred maintenance for equipment replacement, heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

The Old City Hall/Fire Station 6 design will assess the mechanical and structural systems of the former City Hall building and recommend reconfigurations options for current and future City operations. It will also develop site plan recommendations and cost estimates for a future Fire Station 6. ($210,000) (TBD)


Parks & Recreation

The Playground Equipment Replacement Program sets aside $1.98 million for rotating replacement of equipment due to age and safety. Replacement of the playgrounds at Parkhurst Park is planned for 2025. (Ongoing)

Construction has begun on Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center improvements, which will address the former Indian Trails Aquatic Center’s aging elements that have reached the end of their useful life and develop a modern community-wide aquatic center with an appropriate mix of amenities. $15 million has been budgeted to enhance the pool with features and programming identified through the Aquatic Study’s public engagement efforts. (2022-2024) Learn more

Ad Astra Pool reconstruction will rebuild the pool with an appropriate mix of amenities and programming to complement the nearby Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center while continuing to serve surrounding neighborhoods and the community. ($8 million) (2024-2025)

Little Mill Creek Trail replacement will remove 1.45 miles of deteriorating asphalt trail between Lackman Road and Little Mill Creek Park and replace it with a 10-foot-wide concrete trail. ($1 million) (2024)


Stormwater

The Annual Stormwater Infrastructure Replacement Program relines or replaces pipes before they fail to prevent flooding and damage to streets. ($7.53 million) (Ongoing)

Failing corrugated metal pipe will be replaced or relined at these locations:

  • Seven Hills Lake Watershed Phase I ($2.96 million) (2025)
  • 113th and Lakeview ($2.95 million) (2024)
  • 89th Terrace to 90th Street west of Lackman ($1.97 million) (2025)
  • 107th to 108th west of Pflumm ($1.87 million) (2025)
  • 113th Street east of Renner ($1.57 million) (2023-2024)
  • 87th and Bluejacket ($1.27 million) (2024)
  • 81st Street to 81st Terrace east of Maurer ($985,425) (2023-2024)

Major Capital Equipment and Other Projects

Fire apparatus replacement helps Lenexa maintain a high-quality fleet. Each fire apparatus is assigned to eight to 10 years of front-line service and eight to 10 years of reserve service. ($6.61 million) (Ongoing)

Ongoing funding for an IT Infrastructure Program will ensure the City can deliver efficient and reliable services while limiting downtime due to hardware failure and preventing security vulnerabilities. ($1.94 million)

The Freedom Fields Salt Storage and Fueling Station project will result in ongoing cost and time savings for multiple City operations. A western fueling station will allow City vehicles like snow plows and fire trucks to refuel without having to return to the Municipal Services fueling station in northeast Lenexa. Replacing the existing salt structure at Freedom Fields will greatly improve efficiencies and response during snow removal operations by more than doubling storage capacity at this site. ($1.65 million) (2024)

Renner Boulevard mine remediation will fill three quarried tunnels between Kansas Highway 10 and Eicher Drive with rock. The mines are being regularly monitored, and this project will take place if the tunnel ceilings show signs of movement. ($1.5 million) (Schedule TBD)

The fiber optic network expansion, upgrade and repair program will provide fiber to key underserved areas and replace and upgrade outdated facilities and equipment where needed. ($1.3 million) (Ongoing)

The Gateway Sign Program will replace existing metal gateway signs at 15 locations across the City with stone signs in the same style as Lenexa’s park signs. ($850,000) (2023-2024)

An ongoing Sustainability Program will fund initiatives that enhance energy efficiency, reduce waste and promote self-sustainability in municipal operations and systems. ($250,000)