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LibertyMO averageUS Census ACS
Population
30,446
Per-capita income
$39,181
Median home value
$267,900
Bachelor's or higher
40%
Typical home value $330,388 +1.9% yr/yr · +23.6% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2001–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$1.9M (FY2023)
Total spending$984K (FY2023)
Taxes$1.9M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$0 (FY2023)
Spending per resident$66 (FY2023)

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Mon Sep 7, 2026 · 18:00

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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 19:00

City Council

Council to vote on battery storage system permit, two subdivision plats

The Liberty City Council will consider several items, including a special use permit for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on 8 acres, which is proposed to be postponed to October 26, 2026. The council will also vote on final plats for two single-family subdivisions: Whitehorse (57 lots) and Homestead Hills (37 lots). Additionally, they will consider an ordinance regarding an artwork donation and a resolution to apply for a grant for Bennett Park renovations.

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Agenda City Council Regular Session Monday, August 24, 2026 - 7:00 PM Council Chambers I. Call to Order II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance A. Council Member Harold Phillips III. Roll Call IV. Proclamations V. Approve Minutes and Summaries A. Regular Session Minutes of July 13, 2026 B. Regular Session Minutes of July 27, 2026 VI. Meeting Schedule VII. Consent Agenda A. Resolution approving a Liberty Community Center Alcoholic Beverages Service Application for a small/private event to be held on September 26, 2026 B. Resolution appointing Directors to the Liberty Corners Community Improvement District Board of Directors C. Boards and Commissions Appointments/Reappointments 1. Liberty Community Christmas Tree Advisory Commission a. Appoint Jennifer Stipetich to a term expiring 5/1/2029 b. Appoint Mark McAuliffe to an auxiliary position with no voting rights or expiration c. Reappoint Cara O'Riley to a term expiring 5/1/2029 VIII. Public Hearings A. Resolution approving a special use permit to allow the construction of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) including a substation on 8 acres at the NW corner of Birmingham Rd. and Ruth Ewing Rd., in Liberty, Clay County, Missouri (P&Z Case 26-09SUP) (to be postponed to October 26, 2026) IX. Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions A. Acknowledgment of vendor payments for the period of July 31, 2026 to August 14, 2026 1. …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:00

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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 19:00

City Council

Council to vote on downtown redevelopment plan and police expansion contract

The City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including an amended development plan for the Downtown Area Redevelopment Project (140 S. Missouri), a change order increasing the police expansion environmental services contract by $38,796.45, and a contract amendment for a water transmission main project. The consent agenda includes a $13,652 increase for SCADA server hardware and a $12,069 purchase of winter equipment for a new Ford F-350.

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Agenda City Council Regular Session Monday, August 10, 2026 - 7:00 PM Council Chambers I. Call to Order II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance A. Council Member Kelley Pozel III. Roll Call IV. Proclamations V. Approve Minutes and Summaries VI. Meeting Schedule VII. Consent Agenda A. Motion to increase the amount to purchase SCADA server hardware from Logicalis, Inc. for the Utilities Department by $13,652.00 from $126,311.10 and in a not to exceed amount of $139,963.10 B. Motion to approve the purchase of winter equipment for a new Ford F-350 from Knapheide Truck Equipment Center for the Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed $12,069.00.00 C. Resolution appointing Directors to the 901 South 291 (Sutherlands) Community Improvement District Board of Directors D. Amusement license for Fall Festival (Fun Time Shows) VIII. Public Hearings IX. Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions A. Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for the period of July 17, 2026 to July 31, 2026 B. Ordinance adopting and approving the amended development plan for the Downtown Area Redevelopment Project (including a thirty-eighth amendment for the 140 S. Missouri project) submitted by the Liberty Municipal Redevelopment Corporation C. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 12327 approving and accepting Change Order No. 1 with Environmental Services, Inc. for environmental services for the Liberty Police Expansion project by increasing t …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 19:00

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Council Chambers
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 19:00

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City Council to consider Glenn Hendren Corridor Reconstruction Study

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Glenn Hendren Corridor Reconstruction Study. The body is also reviewing several grant agreements for senior services and a subdivision plat.

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Agenda City Council Regular Session Monday, July 27, 2026 - 7:00 PM Council Chambers I. Call to Order II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance A. Council Member Michael Hagan III. Roll Call IV. Proclamations V. Approve Minutes and Summaries VI. Meeting Schedule VII. Consent Agenda A. Motion to approve the purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet EV van from Van Chevrolet for the Utilities Department in an amount not to exceed $40,400.00 B. Regular Session Minutes of June 8, 2026 C. Regular Session Minutes of June 22, 2026 VIII. Public Hearings A. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Liberty, Clay County, Missouri adopting the Glenn Hendren Corridor Reconstruction Study for the City (P&Z Case 26-08A) IX. Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions A. Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for the period of July 3, 2026 to July 17, 2026 1. Ordinance excluding Screen Vision Media payments 2. Ordinance including Screen Vision Media payments B. Ordinance accepting and approving a final plat for Liberty Hills, Plat No. 1, a 3- lot subdivision on 5.89 +/- acres at 1300 Route H in the City of Liberty, Clay County, Missouri (P&Z Case 26-23FP) C. Ordinance approving an agreement with Mid-America Regional Council pertaining to grant funding for senior demand transportation services for FY 2026-2027 in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 D. Ordinance approving an agreement with Mid-America Regional Council pertaining to grant fund …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 19:00

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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 19:00

City Council

Police Expansion Project contract increased by $300,000 to $20.8 million

The city council will vote on a $300,000 increase to the Police Expansion Project contract, bringing the total to $20,825,270. A separate ordinance authorizes a $187,000 contract for a storm sewer improvement project on 412 Belmont. The consent agenda includes purchases for the fire department, a van, and a reappointment to the Housing Authority.

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Agenda City Council Regular Session Monday, July 13, 2026 - 7:00 PM Council Chambers I. Call to Order II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance A. Council Member Shelton Ponder III. Roll Call IV. Proclamations V. Approve Minutes and Summaries VI. Meeting Schedule VII. Consent Agenda A. Motion to approve the purchase of a 2025 Ford Transit Cargo Van from Max Motors in an amount not to exceed $20,504.25 B. Motion to authorize a blanket purchase order with Brenntag Southwest, Inc. for bulk sodium hypochlorite in an amount not to exceed $110,988.50 C. Motion to approve the purchase of five Zoll Autopulse NXT's from Zoll Medical Corporation in an amount not to exceed $113,950.47 D. Motion to approve the purchase of a 2027 Ford Bronco for the Liberty Fire Department from Gary Crossley Ford in an amount not to exceed $32,186.00 E. Motion to approve the purchase of emergency lighting and related equipment from 911 Customs for the outfitting of a 2027 Ford Bronco for the Liberty Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $4,916.00 F. Motion to approve the purchase of two extractor washers from Dinges Fire for the Liberty Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $14,870.00 G. Boards and Commissions Reappointment 1. Liberty Housing Authority a. Reappoint Tony Myers to a term expiring 7/1/2030. VIII. Public Hearings IX. Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions A. Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for the period of June …
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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 19:00

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City Council to vote on $989,588 garage project for Fire Station 3

The City Council will consider several construction and service contracts, including infrastructure repairs and equipment leases. The body will also vote on board reappointments and a memorandum for a statue installation on city property.

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Agenda City Council Regular Session Monday, June 22, 2026 - 7:00 PM Council Chambers I. Call to Order II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance A. Council Member Adam Travis III. Roll Call IV. Proclamations V. Approve Minutes and Summaries A. Study Session Summary of February 2, 2026 B. Regular Session Minutes of April 13, 2026 C. Regular Session Minutes of April 27, 2026 D. Regular Session Minutes of May 11, 2026 E. Special Regular Session Minutes of May 18, 2026 VI. Meeting Schedule VII. Presentation A. Clay County 250 Challenge Coin VIII. Consent Agenda A. Boards/Commissions Reappointments 1. Park Board a. Reappoint Ryal Briar to a term expiring 6/1/2026 b. Reappoint Vern Windsor to a term expiring 6/1/2026 c. Reappoint Christopher Hand to a term expiring 6/1/2026 IX. Public Hearings X. Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions A. Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for the period of May 29, 2026 to June 12, 2026 1. Ordinance excluding Screen Vision Media payments 2. Ordinance including Screen Vision Media payments B. Ordinance approving a contract with Campione Interior Solutions for lower- level flooring replacement (epoxy chip system) at the Liberty Community Center in an amount not to exceed $33,500.00 C. Ordinance approving a six-year lease agreement with First Western Equipment Finance for a TLM Pro X Field Painter in an annual amount not to exceed $8,347.42 D. Liberty WWTF Warm Sto …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 19:00

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City Council approves contracts and sidewalk funding

The Liberty City Council will consider approving contracts for engineering, police expansion, and street repairs, as well as a sidewalk funding agreement and a public art purchase.

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Agenda City Council Regular Session Monday, June 8, 2026 - 7:00 PM Council Chambers I. Call to Order II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance A. Council Member Jeff Watt III. Roll Call IV. Approve Minutes and Summaries V. Meeting Schedule VI. Consent Agenda A. Motion to approve an Arcade Permit with requested variances for J & S Pizza, 915-917 W. Liberty Drive, in accordance with Chapter 16, Article I – Arcades B. Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Missouri Division of Highway Safety for a Highway Safety Law Enforcement Grant (Hazardous Moving Vehicles) C. Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Missouri Division of Highway Safety for a Highway Safety Law Enforcement Grant (Intoxicated Driving Enforcement) D. Resolution approving a temporary event liquor license for the Liberty Chamber of Commerce Liberty Fest event at Capitol Federal Sports Complex, 2200 E. Old State Highway 210 on July 3, 2026 E. Boards and Commissions Appointments/Reappointments 1. Historic District Review Commission a. Appoint Amie Francois to a term expiring 7/1/2029 b. Reappoint Vern Drottz to a term expiring 7/1/2031 c. Reappoint Aimee Gray to a term expiring 7/1/2031 2. Liberty Arts Commission a. Reappoint Katie McDonald to a term expiring 5/15/2029 3. Parks and Recreation Foundation a. Appoint James Cooper to a term expiring 1/1/2030 VII. Public Hearings A. Resolution of the City Council of …
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Mon May 18, 2026 · 19:00

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Council to vote on $1.7M water main contract, consider design guidelines

The Liberty City Council will hold public hearings on adopting the Downtown Design Guidelines (postponed to June 8) and the Leonard Lightburne Planning Sustainable Places Multimodal Study, as well as a special use permit for temporary fireworks sales. The council will also vote on approving a $1,713,967 contract for a water transmission main project, an emergency contract for repairs at 400 Suddarth Street not to exceed $34,850, and reappointments to various boards and commissions.

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Agenda City Council Special Regular Session Monday, May 18, 2026 - 7:00 PM Council Chambers I. Call to Order II. Proclamations A. National Emergency Medical Services Week III. Approve Minutes and Summaries IV. Meeting Schedule V. Consent Agenda A. Boards and Commissions Appointments/Reappointments 1. Liberty Arts Commission a. Reappoint Christian Vedder to a term expiring 5/15/2029 2. Liberty Parks and Recreation Foundation a. Reappoint Matt Sameck to a term expiring 1/1/2029 b. Reappoint Debbie Reames to a term expiring 1/1/2029 c. Reappoint Harold Phillips to a term expiring 1/1/2029 3. Planning and Zoning Commission a. Reappoint Ann Waterman to a term expiring 1/1/2029 b. Reappoint Amy Howard to a term expiring 1/1/2029 4. Tourism Committee a. Reappoint Shawn Garland as the Restaurant and/or Retail Downtown Representative to a term expiring 5/1/2031 b. Reappoint Shawn Barber as the Restaurant and/or Retail At-Large Representative to a term expiring 5/1/2031 VI. Public Hearings A. Adoption of the Downtown Design Guidelines (P&Z Case 26-19A) (postpone to June 8, 2026) B. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Liberty, Clay County, Missouri adopting the Leonard Lightburne Planning Sustainable Places Multimodal Study for the City (P&Z Case 26-18A) C. Resolution approving a special use permit to allow the temporary sale of fireworks from June 25, 2026 to July 4, 2026 on a 1.58-acre lot at 530 North Chu …
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 19:00

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Council to consider Unified Development Ordinance amendment and easement vacation

This regular session includes proclamations for National Police Week and National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The Council will consider an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance (P&Z Case 26-17A, postponed from April 27) and an ordinance vacating a public easement at 1728 Homestead Drive. Consent agenda items include appointments to boards and commissions. No public hearings are scheduled.

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Agenda City Council Regular Session Monday, May 11, 2026 - 7:00 PM Council Chambers I. Call to Order II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance A. Council Member Gentrup III. Roll Call IV. Proclamations A. National Police Week B. National Gun Violence Awareness Day V. Approve Minutes and Summaries VI. Meeting Schedule VII. Presentations A. America 250 Art and Essay Contest Winners VIII. Consent Agenda A. Boards and Commissions Appointment/Reappointments 1. Liberty Parks and Recreation Foundation a. Appoint Beth Crowley to a term expiring 1/1/2030 2. Citizens Sales Tax Oversight Committee a. Reappoint Robert Saunders to a term expiring 5/15/2029 b. Reappoint Ed Cullumber to a term expiring 5/15/2029 c. Reappoint Matthew Smith to a term expiring 5/15/2029 IX. Public Hearings X. Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions A. Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for the period of April 17, 2026 to May 1, 2026 B. Ordinance amending Chapter 30, “Unified Development Ordinance”, of the Code of the City of Liberty, Clay County, Missouri (P&Z Case 26-17A) (postponed from April 27, 2026) C. Ordinance approving the vacation of a public easement located at 1728 Homestead Drive XI. Other Business XII. Citizens' Participation XIII. Miscellaneous Matters from City Administrator XIV. Miscellaneous Matters from Mayor and City Council XV. Adjournment
Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 19:00

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City Council to consider annexation and new commercial development on N. Church Road

The City Council will hold public hearings on the annexation of the Hosanna! Lutheran area and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and a final development plan for a commercial building.

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Amended Agenda City Council Regular Session Monday, April 27, 2026 - 7:00 PM Council Chambers *Agenda amended to reflect updated March 23, 2026 Regular Session Minutes. I. Call to Order II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance A. Council Member Harold Phillips III. Roll Call IV. Approve Minutes and Summaries V. Meeting Schedule VI. Consent Agenda A. Motion to approve the emergency repair of well #13 and well #14 by Sargent Drilling in an amount not to exceed $133,637.00 B. Regular Session Minutes of March 9, 2026 C. Regular Session Minutes of March 23, 2026 D. Boards and Commissions Appointment 1. Parks & Rec Foundation Board a. Appoint Kevin Bower to a term expiring 01/01/2029 VII. Public Hearings A. Ordinance providing for the annexation of a 4.5-acre territory described as The Hosanna! Lutheran area and the extension of the corporate limits of the City of Liberty, all pursuant to Section 71.012 of the revised statutes of Missouri (postponed from April 13, 2026) B. Ordinance amending Chapter 30, “Unified Development Ordinance”, of the Code of the City of Liberty, Clay County, Missouri VIII. Ordinances, Contracts and Resolutions A. Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for the period of April 3, 2026 to April 17, 2026 B. Ordinance accepting and approving a final plat for Oak Wood North, 1st Plat – Two Lots on 23.5 acres in the City of Liberty, Clay County, Missouri (P&Z Case 26-12FP) C. Resolution approvin …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$1.5MCENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC
Department of Defense · 8511030683!STEERING GEAR,MITER
$641,704CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC
Department of Homeland Security · AWARD IS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 200 EACH FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLES A COMPONEN
$627,150CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC
Department of Defense · 8511612016!BLOWER,ENGINE COOLI
$600,000CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC
Department of Defense · TURBOSUPERCHARGER,N
$587,916CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC
Department of Defense · 8510791448!HOOD,ENGINE COMPART
$477,600CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC
Department of Defense · 8511251215!CONTROL,MOTOR-TRANS
$439,632CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC
Department of the Interior · 55KVA MOBILE GENERATORS, MANUAL FUSED TRANSFER SWITCHES, CABLING, AND
$432,300CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC
Department of Defense · 8511437212!HOUSING,SUPERCHARGE
$424,757CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC
Department of Defense · 8511885352!STEERING GEAR
$399,550CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES, LLC
Department of Defense · 8511118391!HOUSING,SUPERCHARGE

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Clay County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities2 (2024)
Business establishments5,654 (118,402 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,346/mo (300 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy14.2% (low numeracy 22% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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$1.9M
Annual budget
69
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$1.9M
Spending$984K
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.446
All kids
0.429
Black kids
0.338

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