FOOD_SERVICESAPPROVED

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee Agenda Packet 2026-06-01

Santa Fe Grocers to Operate Former Merc Store

$572,000 in store improvements by Santa Fe Grocers; $150,000 Unified Government contribution; $5,000/month occupancy fee after one-year stabilization with 3% annual increases on renewalsWyandotte CountySANTA FE GROCERSJune 1, 2026

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Description

The Unified Government approved a letter of intent for Santa Fe Grocers to manage the former Merc grocery at 501 Minnesota Avenue under a three-year agreement, with $572,000 in store upgrades and a $150,000 local contribution. After a one-year stabilization period, the grocer will pay a $5,000 monthly occupancy fee with escalation and may later purchase the store at fair market value.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$572,000 in store improvements by Santa Fe Grocers; $150,000 Unified Government contribution; $5,000/month occupancy fee after one-year stabilization with 3% annual increases on renewals

Vendor

SANTA FE GROCERS

Agency

Wyandotte County, KS

Contract Type

FOOD_SERVICES

Document Date

June 1, 2026

Contract Term

Initial three-year management agreement with renewal options and purchase option at fair market value

Renewal Info

Three-year management agreement with renewal terms that include 3% annual occupancy fee increases; includes a purchase option at fair market value with rent credit.