KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With the latest round of snow, several cities around the Kansas City area have allocated significant funds to manage snow removal and related services during the current winter season.
Snow removal cost cities in Northland over $100K
Platte County
Platte City
- The city has spent around $50,000 in snow and ice removal this year, which includes material and staff overtime.
- Platte City's total material budget in 2025 for snow and ice is slightly over $90,000. The city has spent nearly 55% of its budget.
- The city does not plan to send extra costs on to taxpayers.
Clay County
Liberty
- The city has spent $72,000 this year, including material and staff overtime.
- This total spending includes 25% of Liberty's annual salt budget and less than half of the city's budget for chemicals.
- The city does not plan to send extra costs on to taxpayers.
North KC
- January spending: $27,000, including overtime, chemicals and fuel.
- February spending: $30,000, including overtime, chemicals and fuel.
- Taxpayers already pay for these services through property and sales taxes.
- The city is still within its yearly budget.
Gladstone
- The city will provide overall spending after the winter season.
- The city has spent more on snow removal this year than in prior years.
You can read more here on neighborhood cities in KCMO on their expenses regarding this year's snow removal.
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KSHB 41 reporter Marlon Martinez covers Platte and Clay counties in Missouri. Share your story idea with Marlon.
