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| | | Upon Roll Call the following members were present: | | Present: | 5 - ED FORD, MELBA CURLS, RUSS JOHNSON, JAN MARCASON, BILL SKAGGS | | | |
| 071074
| Authorizing execution of a five year lease with Embarq Missouri, Inc., for communication equipment space at Kansas City International Airport
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE recommends "DO PASS"
Mark Van Loh, Aviation Department, testified on behalf of this ordinance.
This ordinance will execute a five year lease between Embarq Missouri Inc. and the City for certain leased premises and facilities at KCI Airport.
Ayes: 4 - Ford, Curls, Johnson, Marcason
Nays: 0 |
| 071077
(Sub.) | Authorizing a $240,000.00 increase in the contingency amount of a contract with Damon Pursell Construction Company for Project No. 89008037-87th Street Improvements, for additional work; designating the City Manager as requisitioning authority; appropriating funds in the amount of $240,000.00 in the Capital Improvements Fund; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to charge up to $1,050,000.00 for project management costs associated with this Project; and recognizing an emergency.
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE recommends "ADVANCE AND DO PASS AS A COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE, DEBATE"
Chad Thompson, CIMO, testified on behalf of this ordinance.
This ordinance will authorize an increase in the contract contingency for the 87th Street Improvements project.
Ayes: 4 - Ford, Curls, Johnson, Marcason
Nays: 0 |
| 071086
| Authorizing various traffic signal modifications; reducing an appropriation in the amount of $124,000.00 in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund; estimating revenue in the amount of $176,000.00 in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund; appropriating the sum of $300,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance to various accounts in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund; Estimating revenue in the General Fund and Motor Fuel Fund; designating requisitioning authority; and authorizing the Director of Public Works to enter into a contract with Electrical Systems, Inc.
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE recommends "DO PASS"
Greg Rokos, Public Works, testified on behalf of this ordinance.
This contract covers the streetlight installment of needed streetlights at Main and Truman Rd for project 89004238 and McGee and Truman for project 89004260.
Ayes: 4 - Ford, Curls, Johnson, Marcason
Nays: 0 |
| 071087
| Approving Traffic Regulation Numbers 59624 through 59645.
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE recommends "DO PASS"
Greg Rokos, Public Works, testified on behalf of this ordinance.
These Traffic Regulations have been published and tested for a ninety day period in accordance with Sections
70-38 (b) and (c) of the Traffic Code. This Ordinance will make these Regulations permanent.
Ayes: 4 - Ford, Curls, Johnson, Marcason
Nays: 0 |
| 071089
| Authorizing reconstruction of sidewalks, curbs, driveway entrances, and appurtenances along various streets in Council District 5; reducing and appropriating $16,644.00 from the Revolving Public Improvement Fund; authorizing the Director of Public Works to expend $16,644.00 for the project; authorizing assessment of the costs against the properties benefited; and recognize as an emergency.
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE recommends "ADVANCE AND DO PASS, DEBATE"
Greg Rokos, Public Works, testified on behalf of this ordinance.
This ordinance will authorize the issuance of special assessments for sidewalk repairs located at Troost Ave. from 75th Street to 77th Street.
Ayes: 4 - Ford, Curls, Johnson, Marcason
Nays: 0 |
| 071092
| RESOLUTION - Expressing the support of the Mayor and Council for the integration of multi-modal accommodations, including bicycle, pedestrian and public transit, into the design of the new Paseo Bridge and directing the City Clerk to distribute copies of this resolution to appropriate officials.
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE recommends "IMMEDIATE ADOPTION"
Aaron Bartlett, MARC, testified on behalf of this resolution.
Eric Rogers, MO Bicycle Federation, was present to answer questions from the committee.
Claus Wawrzinek, Sierra Club, testified in support of this resolution.
Michelle Davis, 5223 E 6th St, testified in support of this resolution.
Handouts are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Ayes: 4 - Ford, Curls, Johnson, Marcason
Nays: 0 |
| 070908
(Sub.) | Reducing appropriations in the Capital Improvements Fund in the amount of $600,000.00 and appropriating $600,000.00 to an account in the Capital Improvements Fund for a project in the First Council District.
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE recommends "HOLD ON AGENDA (10/24/2007)"
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| 070942
| RESOLUTION - Stating the intent of the City Council to provide additional funding for improvements to Bennington Road from Clay County's future contributions to the City's Motor Fuel Tax Fund.
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE recommends "HOLD ON AGENDA (10/24/2007)"
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| 071031
(Sub.) | RESOLUTION - Adopting a Capital Improvements Rating Policy for Citywide Projects.
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE recommends "IMMEDIATE ADOPTION AS A COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE"
Pat Klein, Budget Office, testified on behalf of this ordinance.
This resolution will implement a Capital Improvements Rating Policy for citywide projects.
Ayes: 5 - Ford, Curls, Johnson, Marcason, Skaggs
Nays: 0 |
| 071047
| Authorizing execution of a three year Facility Repair and Maintenance Agreement with two 1 year renewal options with AmeriKleen, Inc., for janitorial services at five Kansas City Aviation Department buildings and the expenditure of previously appropriated funds in an amount not to exceed $49,964.00.
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE recommends "HOLD OFF AGENDA"
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| 071067
(Sub.) | Amending Chapter 38, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Sections 38-84 through 38-100.5 and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number and subject matter and enacting new Sections 38-100.6 through 38-100.8 for the purpose of revising the City’s minority and women’s business enterprise program, and establishing an effective date.
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE recommends "HOLD ON AGENDA (10/24/2007)"
This legislation amends Chapter 38, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Sections 38-83 through 38-100.5 and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number and subject matter and enacting new Sections 38-100.6 through 38-100.9. These amendments reflect the recommendations of the 2006 Mason Tillman disparity study, narrowly tailor the requirements of MBE/WBE certification, refine standards for participation credit, create an appeals process for denials and revocations of certification, make the program applicable to all tax abating agencies, and create a phased graduation.
Testified in support of this ordinance:
A. Marie Young, BCCGKC
Frank Perez, Hispanic Organization for Justice and Equality
Testified In opposition to this ordinance:
Steve Miller, M/WBE Consensus Group
Ray Malone, Fairness in Construction Board
Nancy Zurbachen, M/WBE Consensus Group
Christina Sloan, Lil Guys
Carlos Gomez, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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| | | The committee will give a report on traffic and parking issues relating to the Sprint Center.
Bruce Campbell and Stan Harris, Public Works, answered questions from the committee regarding the parking issues.
Todd Creek Bridge presentation by Ed Gentry.
Ed Gentry, St. Joseph Resident; Ed Conrad, author;David Short, railroad historian; answered questions from the committee.
Closed session due to legal matters pursuant to §610.021(1) RSMo because it relates to confidential and privileged communications between City Council and its attorneys.
There may be general discussion regarding current Transportation and Infrastructure issues.
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