The Kansas City Industrial Council awarded the U.S. in a Tuesday afternoon ceremony here. 1 million residents. the region," said Dan Fuhrman, president of the council. businesses to recover. Corps has proven they are important to the economy of the area," he said. Boulevard corridor. Transportation, comes at a cost of nearly $73 million. saved taxpayers several million dollars," Fuhrman said. to boost flood protection for the metro. with preventing millions in flood damages. award from the council. growth and stability of Kansas City's industrial areas, Fuhrman said.