| Last Published: 11/20/2006 2:47:19 PM | |
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| | | Upon Roll Call the following members were present: | | Present: | 3 - TERRY RILEY, CHARLES EDDY, BECKY NACE | | Excused: | 1 - DEB HERMANN | | | |
| 031254
| Establishing Sewer District No. 10071 and reestablishing Sewer District No. 10067, all in Sewer Division 10, in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, being generally bounded by Interstate Highway 70 on the north, Pittman Road on the east, 43rd Street on the south and Arlington Avenue on the west.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE recommends "DO PASS"
Stan Harris, Public Works, was present to testify on behalf of this ordinance. He stated that this ordinance would provide sewers for those citizens still on septic tanks.
Councilmember Hermann questioned why if 50% of the cost was being matched with grants, would a resident not get a sewer. She also wondered if the entire process was being made clear. She stated that she wished to see other areas take advantage of this program.
Councilmember Eddy stated that it was time to outlaw septic tanks, just like outhouses had been outlawed.
Mr. Harris requested approval. |
| 031276
| Approving a $1,171,500.00 contract with Pyramid Excavation & Construction, Inc., for Contract No. 692, Gracemore Relief Sewer; appropriating funding in the amount of $1,230,100.00; designating requisitioning authority; and authorizing expenditure of funds therefore.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE recommends "ADVANCE AND DO PASS"
Jim Mellon, Water Services, was present to testify on behalf of this ordinance.
Mr. Mellon requested advancement and approval. |
| 031277
(Sub.) | Amending Chapter 68, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 68-386, Collection at source; withholdings, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject that establishes collection and reporting requirements for employers withholding earnings taxes on behalf of employees.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE recommends "ADVANCE AND DO PASS AS A COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE"
Wanda Gunter, Finance Department, was present to testify on behalf of this ordinance. Jordan Griffin, City Manager's Office, was also present to answer questions.
Councilmember Hermann questioned the gap in income. She questioned if the city was not capturing taxes from residents outside of KC.
Councilmember Riley stated that state representatives were trying to come up with a way to have unpaid taxes taken out of the state refund.
Councilmember Eddy questioned if unpaid taxpayers could be penalized.
Cecilia Abbott, Law Department, stated that she did not know if the city had the jurisdiction. She stated that she would get back to the committee with the answer.
Councilmember Eddy used the Oakland Raiders, who were playing the Kansas City Chiefs that weekend, as an example. He questioned what would happen if they refused to pay an e-tax. Would they be fined?
Councilmember Nace stated that most people assume that employers are withholding at least the minimum amount of all taxes required.
The committee recommended advancement and approval. |
| 031282
| Authorizing the Director of Public Works to act as the City representative and designated to execute Municipal Agreements with the Missouri Department of Transportation.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE recommends "DO PASS"
Stan Harris, Public Works, was present to testify on behalf of this ordinance. He requested approval. |
| 031283
| Authorizing the Director of Public Works to act as the City representative to accept grants and execute grant agreements that aid in the development of Missouri transportation issues in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration Surface Transportation Program, the Federal Aid Urban Program, the Federal-Aid Highway Act, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Act, the Surface Transportation Program Enhancement Funds Program, the Transportation Community and System Presentation Program, and any additional federally-funded programs administered by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE recommends "HOLD ON AGENDA"
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| 031285
| Authorizing a $263,667.00 First Amendment and a $58,307.00 Second Amendment to Agreement No. 000257 with TapanAm Associates, Inc. for the Sni-A-Bar Road Bridge over Kansas City Southern Railroads and appropriating $805.00 to the Youth Employment Fund.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE recommends "DO PASS"
Stan Harris, Public Works, was present to testify on behalf of this ordinance.
Councilmember Riley suggested that the public be advised about any construction or roads closing. Councilmember Nace agreed.
Mr. Harris requested approval. |
| 031286
(Sub.) | Authorizing a $1,077,853.00 Third Amendment to Agreement No. 920748 with TranSystems Corporation for additional engineering services for the five projects in the N. Gower Drive Connector master plan and appropriating $2,695.00 to the Youth Employment Fund.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE recommends "HOLD ON AGENDA"
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| 031288
| Authorizing a Cooperative Agreement with the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority for the development and implementation of a Bus Rapid Transit System and directing the City Clerk to file certain documents with the appropriate offices.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE recommends "HOLD ON AGENDA"
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| 031293
| Amending Article V of the Administrative Code of Kansas City, Missouri, relating to Departments, by repealing Section 2-493, and enacting in lieu thereof one new section of like number and subject matter which clarifies the duties of the Director of Water Services.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE recommends "ADVANCE AND DO PASS"
Cecilia Abbott, Law Department, was present to testify on behalf of this ordinance. She requested advancement and approval. |
| 031242
| Authorizing a Cooperative Agreement for Water Purchase between Public Water Supply District No. 12 of Jackson County, Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri for a period of thirty years and directing the City Clerk to record this Cooperative Agreement.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE recommends "DO PASS"
Jim Mellom, Water Services, was present to testify on behalf of this ordinance.
Councilmember Nace expressed her concerns of the impact of this ordinance on the public.
Mr. Mellon stated that it would be minimal. He also requested approval of the ordinance. |
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