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City Council Meeting - 2026-02-23

Approves Springfield Art Museum $30 Million Funding Resolution, unanimous

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What happened

Springfield City Council approved $30 million in Spring Forward SGF sales tax funding for the Springfield Art Museum's final renovation phase and $10.8 million for parks, trails, and corridor projects.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Springfield, MO
Governing body
Final authority
Date
February 23, 2026
Decisions
10 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, unanimous

Meeting Summary

Springfield City Council approved $30 million in Spring Forward SGF sales tax funding for the Springfield Art Museum's final renovation phase and $10.8 million for parks, trails, and corridor projects.

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Key Decisions (10)

Approved

Spring Forward SGF Parks and Trails Funding Resolution

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Springfield Art Museum $30 Million Funding Resolution

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Contract Authority Ordinance Amendment

Vote: unanimous

Development Activity (10)

Springfield Art Museum Renovation and Expansion Phase 2

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