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Agenda — 103 items

1. 1 CHAPLAIN OF THE MONTH:
2. 2 Pastor David McDaniel - Holmeswood Church
3. 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
4. 4 ROLL CALL:
5. 5 PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS:
6. 6 Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. Closed Sessions may be held by teleconference.
7. 7 SPECIAL ACTIONS:
8. 8 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas RESOLUTION - Declaring April 23, 2026, as Take Your Kid to Work Day. 260364 Adopted Pass
9. 9 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw RESOLUTION - Celebrating 100 years of service for Soroptimist International of Kansas City’s. 260365 Adopted Pass
10. 10 Sponsor: Councilmember Crispin Rea RESOLUTION - Recognizing the Historic West Bottoms Association for its work and dedication to the historic area, and in celebration of more than a decade of activities and events drawing attention to the Kansas City Region and attracting visitors to the West Bottoms. 260366 Adopted Pass
11. 11 SAME DAY RESOLUTION(S) Waive Charter Requirements Pass
12. 12 Sponsor(s): Councilmembers Darrell Curls, Melissa Robinson, and Melissa Patterson Hazley Directing the City Manager to engage with the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, other relevant incentive agencies, as well as City staff in the Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Department to develop standard operating procedures to be used consistently across all said agencies for the process of waiving Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goals pursuant to Sec. 3-437(b) as amended by Committee Substitute for Ordinance No. 260286; and to report back to City Council within thirty (30) days with their findings and a proposed codified version of said standard operating procedures for City Council’s consideration. 260403 Passed Pass
13. 13 FINAL READINGS:
14. 14 CONSENT DOCKET
15. 15 DEBATE DOCKET
16. 16 FINANCE, GOVERNANCE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
17. 17 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Reducing appropriations in the amount of $5,900,000.00 from the Legal Expense Fund; appropriating $5,900,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Legal Expense Fund as a transfer to the Kansas City Police Department for legal settlement expenses; designating requisitioning authority; and establishing an effective date. Finance Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260340 Move to Amend Pass
18. 18 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
19. 18 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Reducing appropriations in the amount of $5,900,000.00 from the Legal Expense Fund; appropriating $5,900,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Legal Expense Fund as a transfer to the Kansas City Police Department for legal settlement expenses; designating requisitioning authority; and establishing an effective date. Finance Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260340 Passed as Amended Pass
20. 19 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Patterson Hazley COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to implement a pilot program for the purpose of securing financing through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for eligible economic development and community development projects for the express purpose of removing chronic and long-term slum and blight and that compliment adopted policy such as the vacant land activation initiative; authorizing the pledge of some future Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds as security; and recommending requirements and a process to the City Council. Neighborhood Committee recommends “Immediate Adoption as a Committee Substitute 260362 Adopted as Substituted Pass
21. 20 SPECIAL COMMITTEE FOR LEGAL REVIEW
22. 21 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Directing the City Manager to assign costs incurred by the Board of Police Commissioners beyond the twenty-five (25) percent annual budget threshold in Mo. Rev. Stat. 84.730 to a new fund entitled “KCPD Overage Fund” and establishing said fund in the books and records of the City; directing the City Manager to negotiate with the Board of Police Commissioners a process for Council approval of costs related to Board of Police Commissioners established settlement agreements, including settlements with costs structured over future budget cycles; and directing the City Manager to include an appropriation of $5,900,000.00 in the FY2026-2027 submitted budget from the KCPD Overage Fund for legal settlements and subjecting such payments to the council ordinance process. 260065 Move to Hold on Docket Fail
23. 22 TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
24. 23 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $2,000,000.00 construction contract with Leath & Sons, Inc., for the City Wide Supplemental Workforce - Fiscal Year 2027 project; authorizing two successive renewal options with further City Council approval; and establishing an ordinance effective date. Transportation Committee recommends “Do Pass.” 260332 Passed Pass
25. 23 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Directing the City Manager to assign costs incurred by the Board of Police Commissioners beyond the twenty-five (25) percent annual budget threshold in Mo. Rev. Stat. 84.730 to a new fund entitled “KCPD Overage Fund” and establishing said fund in the books and records of the City; directing the City Manager to negotiate with the Board of Police Commissioners a process for Council approval of costs related to Board of Police Commissioners established settlement agreements, including settlements with costs structured over future budget cycles; and directing the City Manager to include an appropriation of $5,900,000.00 in the FY2026-2027 submitted budget from the KCPD Overage Fund for legal settlements and subjecting such payments to the council ordinance process. 260065 Failed
26. 24 Sponsor: Councilmember Eric Bunch Adopting an updated Major Street Plan, Streets Design Guide, and an updated Kansas City Vision Zero Action Plan to include supplemental planning documents required by the Safe Roads and Streets for All grant agreement between the City of Kansas City and the U.S. Department of Transportation; and directing the City Clerk to file certain documents with the appropriate offices. (CD-CPC-2025-00151) Transportation Committee recommends “Do Pass.” 260341 Passed Pass
27. 24 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Directing the City Manager to assign costs incurred by the Board of Police Commissioners beyond the twenty-five (25) percent annual budget threshold in Mo. Rev. Stat. 84.730 to a new fund entitled “KCPD Overage Fund” and establishing said fund in the books and records of the City; directing the City Manager to negotiate with the Board of Police Commissioners a process for Council approval of costs related to Board of Police Commissioners established settlement agreements, including settlements with costs structured over future budget cycles; and directing the City Manager to include an appropriation of $5,900,000.00 in the FY2026-2027 submitted budget from the KCPD Overage Fund for legal settlements and subjecting such payments to the council ordinance process. 260065 Re-referred
28. 25 COMMITTEE ADVANCES: Waive Charter Requirements Pass
29. 26 CONSENT DOCKET
30. 27 DEBATE DOCKET
31. 28 FINANCE, GOVERNANCE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
32. 29 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a $2,125,000.00 three-year contract (EV4428) with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (“Esri”) to provide GIS software and maintenance services; authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to amend the contract; appropriating from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Information Technology Reimbursable Services Fund; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Finance Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260356 Passed Pass
33. 30 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Authorizing a change order with Infrastructure Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $732,659.00 for the West Bottoms Bid Package 2, Change Order 1; reducing an appropriation in the West Bottoms Street Improvement account and appropriating a like transfer to the West Bottoms Public Infrastructure account; authorizing the Director of General Services to execute a five-year lease with four options to renew for five years each with West Bottoms Central Community Improvement District for the operation of a kiosk concession stand located at 1020 Santa Fe Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64101; authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement, Tax Contribution Agreement, and Cooperative Agreement with the TIF Commission; and establishing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Finance Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260357 Passed Pass
34. 31 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
35. 32 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Rezoning an area of about 0.2 acres generally located at the southeast corner of Troost Avenue and East 5th Street from District UR to District B2-2 to allow for an entertainment venue. (CD-CPC-2025-00160) Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do NOT Pass.” 260056 Held off Docket
36. 33 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Rezoning an area of about 0.15 acres generally located at 3112 Flora Avenue from District R-1.5 to District R-0.5 to allow the property to be used as an accessory parking area for the property to the west. (CD-CPC-2026-00011) Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260336 Passed Pass
37. 34 Sponsor: Director of Heath Department Accepting and approving a one-year $1,579,691.00 grant award with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to provide funding for HIV case management and other services for persons living with HIV within the eleven county Kansas City, Missouri Transitional Grant Area; estimating and appropriating revenue in the amount of $1,579,691.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260347 Passed Pass
38. 35 Sponsor: Director of Health Department Accepting and approving a one-year $419,678.00 grant award with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for a comprehensive Disease Intervention Specialist Workforce program; estimating and appropriating revenue to the sum of $419,678.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260348 Passed Pass
39. 36 Sponsor: Director of Health Department Accepting and approving a grant award amendment from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention to provide additional funding to assist in workforce development and meeting public health foundational capabilities in the Kansas City, Missouri area; estimating and appropriating the additional sum of $739,567.00 in the Health Grants Fund for a total amount of $9,306,095.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260349 Passed Pass
40. 37 Sponsor: Director of Health Department Accepting and approving a $101,574.00 contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to conduct childcare sanitation inspections in Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating $101,574.00 in the Health Grant Fund; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260350 Passed Pass
41. 38 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Approving a major amendment to a previously approved urban redevelopment plan on about nine acres generally located on the northeast corner of East 63rd Street and Bushman Drive in District UR to allow for an entertainment venue. (CD-CPC-2025-00175). Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass as a Committee Substitute.” 260351 Passed as Substituted Pass
42. 39 TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
43. 40 Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan Amending Chapter 76, Code of Ordinances, “Vehicles for Hire,” by repealing and replacing Section 76-266, “Prohibited acts,” for the purpose of permitting pedicab operations in the area commonly known as the Country Club Plaza. Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260296 Passed Pass
44. 41 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $2,700,000.00 construction contract with Leath & Sons, Inc., for the Water Department Emergency Transmission Water Main Repair Renewal No. 2 project; authorizing two successive renewal options with further City Council approval; and establishing an ordinance effective date. Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260353 Passed Pass
45. 42 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $1,500,000.00 construction contract with Haines & Associates Construction Company, Inc., for the WD Fire Hydrant Replacements, Renewal No. 1 project; authorizing three successive renewal options with further City Council approval; and establishing an ordinance effective date. Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260354 Passed Pass
46. 43 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $1,500,000.00 construction contract with Haines & Associates Construction Company, Inc., for the WD Emergency Valve Replacements, Renewal No. 1 project; authorizing three successive renewal options with further City Council approval; and establishing an ordinance effective date. Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260355 Passed Pass
47. 44 SECOND READINGS: Waive Charter Requirements Pass
48. 45 FINANCE, GOVERNANCE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
49. 46 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 3, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 3-622, Prevailing wage application to incentive plans, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 3-622, and enacting a new Section 3-623, Prevailing Wage application to incentive Plans (2026),for the purpose of enlarging the establishing applicable prevailing wage policies for certain types of categories of incentive projects, amending Chapter 3, Code of Ordinances by repealing Section 3-437, Waiver of MBE/WBE goals, for the purpose of greater alignment and efficiency among city incentive agencies, and amending Chapter 74, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 74-11, Affordable housing set aside, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 74-11, for the purpose of right-sizing the Payment in Lieu fee to better reflect amount in subsidies provided per unit of affordable housing, directing the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals for a nexus study to evaluate the affordability offset value and implementation of linkage fees on development within the City for the purposes of funding workforce and affordable housing and to evaluate and develop a development linkage fee program within the City and to report back to City Council on the same within 6 months. Finance Committee recommends “Do Pass as a Committee Substitute.” 260286 Assigned to Third Read Calendar
50. 47 Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O’Neill COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Approving the recommendations of the Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri as to the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan and approving the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; approving the City’s contribution of Additional EATs generated within the Redevelopment Area of the Redevelopment Plan; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Tax Contribution and Disbursement Agreement with the Kansas City TIF Commission and Land Reserve, Inc. Finance Committee recommends “Do Pass as a Committee Substitute.” 260363 Assigned to Third Read Calendar
51. 48 FIRST READINGS: Waive Charter Requirements Pass
52. 49 FINANCE, GOVERNANCE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
53. 50 Sponsor: Director of Human Resources Department Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, “Administration,” by repealing and replacing certain sections for the purpose of establishing ten new job classifications; removing one job classification; retitling one job classification; adjusting salary grades for three classifications; adopting updated pay scales in accordance with the collective bargaining agreements with IAFF Local 42 as authorized by Ordinance No. 240725 and IAFF Local 3808 as authorized by Ordinance No. 250280; adjusting all non-exempt and exempt pay scales and updating affected classifications accordingly; and adjusting the salary for Elective Judge positions Finance Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260372 referred
54. 51 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a five (5) year $1,665,960.00 (plus additional charges) contract (EVP3858) with SumnerOnce Inc. to provide Multi-Functional Copiers/Printers/Scanners; authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to amend and extend the contract; appropriating $1,000 from the Information Technology (7160) unappropriated fund balance; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Finance Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260373 referred
55. 52 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Reducing a revenue estimate and appropriation in the amount of $4,166,667.00 within the General Obligation Series 2022A Question 1 Fund originally established for the Promise Place housing project; estimating and appropriating surplus TIF revenue in the amount of $1,100,000.00 from the anticipated termination of the Blue Ridge Mall TIF Plan and providing for an additional appropriation from the Shared Success Fund for the Promise Place housing project; restating the City Manager’s authorization to execute an agreement with the Promise Place, LLC for utilization of funds appropriated herein; modifying the timeline for substantial completion of the project; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Finance Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260379 referred
56. 53 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Appropriating $300,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Development Services Fund (2210) for the purpose of supporting home repair services within the City; authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Rebuilding Together Kansas City; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Finance Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260380 referred
57. 54 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project L and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project L of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260382 referred
58. 55 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project K and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project K of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260383 referred
59. 56 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project P and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project P of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260384 referred
60. 57 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project E and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project E of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260385 referred
61. 58 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project F and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project F of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260386 referred
62. 59 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project Q and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project Q of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260387 referred
63. 60 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project G and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project G of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260388 referred
64. 61 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project R and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project R of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260389 referred
65. 62 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project N and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project N of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260390 referred
66. 63 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project B and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project B of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260391 referred
67. 64 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project M and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project M of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260392 referred
68. 65 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project H and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project H of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260393 referred
69. 66 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project D and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project D of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260394 referred
70. 67 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project C and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project C of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260395 referred
71. 68 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project O and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project O of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260396 referred
72. 69 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project I and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project I of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260397 referred
73. 70 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project J and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project J of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260398 referred
74. 71 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project A and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project A of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore. 260404 referred
75. 72 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
76. 73 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving the plat of Cadence - Fifth Plat, an addition in Clay County, Missouri, on approximately 15 acres generally located at the southeast corner of Northwest 104th Street and North Liberty Street, creating 58 lots and 2 tracts for the purpose of a residential development; accepting various easements; establishing grades on public ways; authorizing the Director of City Planning and Development and the Director of Water Services to execute and/or accept certain agreements; and directing the City Clerk to facilitate the recordation of this ordinance and attached documents. (CLD-FnPlat-2026-00004) Neighborhood Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass Consent.” 260367 referred
77. 74 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Amending Chapter 88, the Zoning and Development Code, by repealing Section 88-285, Westport Overlay District, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter for the purpose of amending allowed uses within the Westport Overlay District and creating standards for drive-through facilities. (CD-CPC-2026-00025) Do Pass 260376 referred
78. 75 Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Heart of the City Area Plan to include a Neighborhood Plan for the South Round Top neighborhood. (CD-MISC-2026-00003) Neighborhood Committee recommends “Immediate Adoption.” 260377 referred
79. 76 Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 74, Code of Ordinances, Kansas City Redevelopment Ordinance, by repealing and replacing Section 74-302 to allow a community improvement district using revenues for blight removal or capital improvements to have a term up to 27 years. 260378 referred
80. 77 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Directing the City Manager to develop and publish a plain-language vacant property maintenance guide consolidating existing standards applicable to owners of vacant buildings and structures under Chapters 26, 48, and 56 of the Code of Ordinances, to make such guide publicly available and provide it to registrants under Article VI of Chapter 56, to develop and implement a city-wide vacant property registration outreach campaign, and to allocate $50,000.00 for such campaign as part of the first quarter FY2026-27 budget analysis, subject to availability of funds in the Development Services Fund. 260399 referred
81. 78 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 88 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning and Development Code, by repealing and replacing Section 88-585-02, to authorize administrative approval of certificates of appropriateness for orders to repair issued pursuant to Chapters 48 and 56 for historic structures. 260400 referred
82. 79 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 56, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Article VI, Registration of vacant properties and foreclosing properties, and enacting a new article of like number and subject matter, including a new Section 56-583, Semiannual fees for chronically vacant nuisance property, vacant commercial property and vacant unimproved property, to expand vacant property registration to unimproved vacant land and vacant commercial property, add required disclosure of plans or intent for vacant property; establish procedures for investigating and identifying chronically vacant nuisance properties and assess a flat semiannual $200.00 fee for chronically vacant nuisance properties; escalating semiannual fees of $500.00 - $1,000.00 for vacant commercial properties, and escalating semiannual fees of $100.00 - $200.00 for vacant unimproved properties; establish financial hardship criteria and waiver procedures for owners unable to pay registration fees; amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, Section 2-1722, to update payment provisions for non-installment assessments and special tax bills; and directing the City Manager to report to Council within 180 days. 260401 referred
83. 80 TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
84. 81 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $5,389,697.00 construction contract with Abay Construction, Inc., for the Water Main Replacement in the Area of Oak Street to Virginia Avenue, E. 43rd Street to E. 47th Terrace project; authorizing a maximum expenditure of $5,928,667.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260371 referred
85. 82 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Detaching from the City of Kansas City approximately 8.129 acres generally including twelve properties located in the south half of Sections 32, 33, and 34 of Township 47 North, Range 32 West of the 5th Principal Meridian contingent upon the City of Raymore passing an ordinance annexing the same; retaining easements; and directing the City Manager to file certified copies of this ordinance with the required Jackson County officials. (CD-CPC-2018-00212) Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260374 referred
86. 83 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Approving various Traffic Regulations in compliance with Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances. Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass Consent.” 260381 referred
87. 84 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Authorizing an agreement not to exceed $85,578,976.00 with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) to provide transit services for the City of Kansas City, Missouri between May 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027; reducing the contingent appropriation in the General Fund in the amount of $1,000.00 and appropriating the same; directing the City Manager to work collaboratively with KCATA to define, advance and implement FY26-27 transit priorities; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260402 referred
88. 85 FLOOR INTRODUCTION(S) Move to Suspend Rules Pass
89. 86 Sponsor: Councilmember Eric Bunch RESOLUTION - Honoring artists involved with weaving nets art installation commemorating Kansas City hosting six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. 260405 Move To Introduce Pass
90. 87 Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan RESOLUTION - Recognizing April 29, 2026, as National Denim Day and honoring the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence for their work in the community. 260406 Move To Introduce Pass
91. 88 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Brookside Shops Community Improvement District and GRI Brookside Shops, LLC for the design and construction of certain public and aesthetic improvements within the Brookside Shops Community Improvement District. Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.” 260407 referred
92. 89 Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to engage and partner with local discount prescription drug and wellness programs to provide Kansas City residents with discounts to health and wellness care, including but not limited to discounted pharmacy, nutrition, fitness, and preventive care offerings; and directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of offering various discount programs for residents at the City’s community centers and report back to Council in 60 days. 260408 referred
93. 90 COMMUNICATIONS:
94. 90 Sponsor: Councilmember Eric Bunch RESOLUTION - Honoring artists involved with weaving nets art installation commemorating Kansas City hosting six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. 260405 Adopted Pass
95. 91 February 2026 - Accepting various easements and deeds in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri and requesting that the City Manager approve the acceptance, and directing the City Clerk to file the acceptance in the office of the Recorder of Deeds. 260368 received and filed
96. 92 March 2026 - Accepting and releasing various easements and deeds in Kansas City, Platte County, Missouri, and requesting that the City Manager approve the acceptance and release, and directing the City Clerk to file the acceptance and release in the office of the Recorder of Deeds. 260369 received and filed
97. 92 Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan RESOLUTION - Recognizing April 29, 2026, as National Denim Day and honoring the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence for their work in the community. 260406 Adopted Pass
98. 93 Temporary Traffic Regulations No. 66809 through 66838 260370 received and filed
99. 93 FLOOR INTRODUCTION(S) Move To Introduce
100. 94 Notice received by the City Clerk of a petition to add property to the Linwood Shopping Center Community Improvement District. 260375 received and filed
101. 95 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
102. 96 1. Closed Session • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 1 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss legal matters, litigation, or privileged communications with attorneys; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 2 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss real estate; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 3 and 13 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss personnel matters; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 9 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss employee labor negotiations; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 11 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss specifications for competitive bidding; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 12 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss sealed bids or proposals; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 17 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss confidential or privileged communications with auditors; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 20 and 21 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss security systems for operation of a computer system or computer network.
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