Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee
Regular MeetingKansas City, MO · March 27, 2024
Minutes
414 E. 12th Street
Kansas City Kansas City, MO 64106
Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised
Finance, Governance and Public Safety
Committee
Chairperson Andrea Bough
Vice Chair Quinton Lucas
Councilmember Crispin Rea
Councilmember Darrell Curls
Councilmember Wes Rogers
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 9:30 AM 26th Floor, Council Chamber
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968
PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS
Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference.
Any closed session may be held via teleconference.
The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below.
Applicants and citizens wishing to participate have the option of attending each meeting or
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***** PUBLIC TESTIMONY LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES *****
Present: Andrea Bough, Quinton Lucas, Crispin Rea, Darrell Curls and Wes Rogers
240301 Sponsor: Director of Law Department
Approving settlement of a claim by Evergy, Claim No. T2324-0950 in the amount of
$62,553.65.
Sponsors: Director of the Law Department
Consent item, no discussion
Adv and Do Pass, Consent
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240302 Sponsor: Director of Law Department
Approving and authorizing settlement in the amount of $52,606.46 for a claim for a
Workers’ Compensation benefit filed by Odis Richardson for injuries resulting from an
accident on February 17, 2022, while employed by the City.
Consent item, no discussion
Adv and Do Pass, Consent
240313 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough, Mayor Quinton Lucas, and Councilmember Wes
Rogers
Establishing Fund No. 3453, 2025A Taxable Special Obligation Bond Fund; estimating
$90,000,000.00 and appropriating the same in Fund 3453 for the purpose of providing funds
for demolition of the Barney Allis Plaza/Auditorium Plaza Garage complex; approving a
plan of finance for the demolition and reconstruction of the Barney Allis Plaza/Auditorium
Plaza Garage Complex; authorizing the Director of Finance to close project accounts upon
project completion; and establishing May 1, 2024 as the effective date of this ordinance.
Sponsors: Bough, Parks-Shaw, French, Rea, Duncan, Curls, O'Neill, Bunch,
Lucas and Rogers
Mayor Pro tem Parks Shaw, presented. This ordinance establishes the 2025A
Taxable Special Obligation Bond Fund, estimates $90 million, and appropriates
funds for the demolition and reconstruction of the Barney Allis Plaza/Auditorium
Plaza Garage Complex.
Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub
240315 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department
Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to exceed the $1,000,000.00 threshold
with Zoll Medical Corporation for existing contract EV2481 to provide specialized medical
equipment, services and supplies; authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to
amend and extend the contract; and authorizing the Fire Chief to expend up to
$4,400,000.00 from funds appropriated to Account No. 2301-231405-634180 to purchase
specialized medical equipment, services and supplies.
Sponsors: Director of General Services and Director of Fire
John Baker and Joe Phelman, presented. This ordinance authorizes the Manager
of Procurement Services to exceed the $1 million contract threshold with Zoll
Medical Corporation, amend the contract, and spend up to $4.4 million on
specialized medical equipment.
Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub
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240325 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
Authorizing and directing the City Manager to solicit the procurement of contractors
necessary for the construction of a holding cell facility located at the headquarters of the
Kansas City Police Department; reducing transfers between the Public Safety Sales Tax
Fund and the General Debt and Interest Fund; estimating additional revenue in the Public
Safety Sales Tax Fund; appropriating the amount of $12,000,000.00 from the
Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Public Safety Sales Tax fund for the purpose of
constructing a holding cell facility; designating requisitioning authority; and recognizing
this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Sponsors: Lucas
Held until 4/10/2024
Hold on Agenda
HELD IN COMMITTEE
240228 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough
Levying taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the General Revenue, Health, General Debt and
Interest, and Museum Special Revenue Funds on all property in Kansas City subject to
taxation on January 1, 2024; providing for the extension of such levies by the Director of
Finance; and authorizing the collection by the Director of Finance.
Sponsors: Director of Finance
Councilmember Andrea Bough, presented. This ordinance levies taxes on various
funds for Fiscal Year 2024-25, authorizing the Director of Finance to extend and
collect levies.
Adv and Do Pass
240229 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough
Setting the rates for the trafficway maintenance tax, the park and boulevard maintenance
tax, and the boulevards and parkways front foot assessment at $0.00 for Fiscal Year
2024-25 in accordance with Section 68-582 of the Code of Ordinances.
Councilmember Andrea Bough, presented. This ordinance sets maintenance tax
rates for traffic ways, parks, and boulevards at $0.00 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Adv and Do Pass
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240230 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough
Submitting the Annual Budget of the City for the Fiscal Year 2024-25; estimating the
revenues for the fiscal year; appropriating for the purposes stated the sums set forth in the
budget; directing the Director of Finance to make the necessary entries upon the City’s
records to show the appropriations and allocations provided for; authorizing inter-fund
loans; and electing to establish a budget adoption deadline pursuant to Section 805(i) of the
City Charter.
Sponsors: Director of Finance
Councilmember Andrea Bough, presented. This ordinance submits the Annual
Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, estimates revenues, appropriates funds and
directs necessary actions for budget implementation.
Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub
240231 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough
Establishing Fund No. 3825, the General Obligation Series 2025A Q1-22 Bond Fund in the
records of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating $12,500,000.00
from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Obligation Series 2025A Q1-22 Bond
Fund; establishing Fund No. 3925, the Taxable General Obligation Series 2025B Q2-22
Bond Fund in the records of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating
$12,500,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Taxable General Obligation
Series 2025B Q2-22 Bond Fund; designating requisitioning authorities; declaring the intent
of the City to reimburse itself from the bond proceeds for certain expenditures; authorizing
the Director of Finance to close project accounts; and establishing the effective date of this
ordinance.
Sponsors: Director of Finance
Councilmember Andrea Bough, presented. This ordinance establishes bond funds
for Series 2025A and 2025B, estimates appropriations, designates requisitioning
authorities, and authorizes the Director of Finance to manage accounts.
Adv and Do Pass
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240232 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough
Establishing Fund No. 3525, the General Obligation Series 2025A Question 1 Bond Fund in
the records of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating
$33,835,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Obligation Series
2025A Question 1 Bond Fund; establishing Fund No. 3625, the General Obligation Series
2025A Question 2 Bond Fund in the records of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; estimating
and appropriating $5,622,240.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General
Obligation Series 2025A Question 2 Bond Fund; establishing Fund No. 3725, the General
Obligation Series 2025A Question 3 Bond Fund in the records of the City of Kansas City,
Missouri; estimating and appropriating $505,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance
of the General Obligation Series 2025A Question 3 Bond Fund; designating requisitioning
authorities; declaring the intent of the City to reimburse itself from the bond proceeds for
certain expenditures; authorizing the Director of Finance to close project accounts; and
establishing the effective date of this ordinance.
Sponsors: Director of Finance
Councilmember Andrea Bough, presented. This ordinance establishes bond funds
for Series 2025A Questions 1, 2, and 3, estimates appropriations, and sets
requisitioning authorities.
Adv and Do Pass
240252 Sponsor: Director of the Finance Department
Amending Chapter 78, Code of Ordinances, entitled “Water,” by repealing Sections 78-6,
78-8 and 78-10 and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number and subject matter
that adjust charges for water service; and establishing an effective date.
Sponsors: Director of Finance
Tammy Queen, Finance Department, presented. This ordinance amends Chapter
78 of the Code of Ordinances, adjusting water service charges and establishing an
effective date.
Adv and Do Pass
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240253 Sponsor: Director of the Finance Department
Amending Chapter 60, Code of Ordinances, entitled “Sewers and Sewage Disposal,” by
repealing Sections 60-2 and 60-3 and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number
and subject matter that adjust charges for sewer service; and establishing an effective date.
Sponsors: Director of Finance
Tammy Queen, Finance Department, presented. This ordinance amends Chapter
60 of the Code of Ordinances, adjusting sewer service charges and establishing an
effective date.
Adv and Do Pass
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
1. There may be a general discussion regarding current Finance, Governance, and Public
Safety issues
2. 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;
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 2 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss real
estate;
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 3 and 13 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to
discuss personnel matters;
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 9 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss
employee labor negotiations;
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 11 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss
specifications for competitive bidding;
• 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.
3. Those who wish to comment on proposed ordinances can email written testimony to
public.testimony@kcmo.org. Comments received will be distributed to the committee and
added to the public record by the clerk
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4. The city provides several ways for residents to watch City Council meetings
• Livestream on the city’s website at www.kcmo.gov
• Livestream on the city’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=3hOuBIg4fok
• Watch Channel 2 on your cable system. The channel is available through Time Warner
Cable (channel 2 or 98.2), AT&T U-verse (channel 99 then select Kansas City) and Google
Fiber on Channel 142.
• To watch archived meetings, visit the City Clerk’s website and look in the Video on Demand
section: http://kansascity.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2
The City Clerk`s Office now has equipment for the hearing impaired for use with every
meeting. To check out the equipment please see the secretary for each committee. Be
prepared to leave your Driver`s License or State issued Identification Card with the secretary
and she will give you the equipment. Upon returning the equipment your license will be
returned.
Adjournment
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Agenda
Kansas City 414 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
Agenda - Final
Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee
Chairperson Andrea Bough
Vice Chair Quinton Lucas
Councilmember Crispin Rea
Councilmember Darrell Curls
Councilmember Wes Rogers
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 9:30 AM 26th Floor, Council Chamber
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968
PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS
Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference.
Any closed session may be held via teleconference.
The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below.
Applicants and citizens wishing to participate have the option of attending each meeting or
they may do so through the videoconference platform ZOOM, using this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968
***** PUBLIC TESTIMONY LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES *****
Director of the Law Department
240301 Sponsor: Director of Law Department
Approving settlement of a claim by Evergy, Claim No. T2324-0950 in the amount of
$62,553.65.
Attachments: docket memo-evergy
240302 Sponsor: Director of Law Department
Approving and authorizing settlement in the amount of $52,606.46 for a claim for a
Workers’ Compensation benefit filed by Odis Richardson for injuries resulting from an
accident on February 17, 2022, while employed by the City.
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Attachments: docket memo-richardson
Bough, Parks-Shaw, French, Rea, Duncan, Curls, O'Neill, Bunch, Lucas and Rogers
240313 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough, Mayor Quinton Lucas, and Councilmember Wes
Rogers
Establishing Fund No. 3453, 2025A Taxable Special Obligation Bond Fund; estimating
$90,000,000.00 and appropriating the same in Fund 3453 for the purpose of providing
funds for demolition of the Barney Allis Plaza/Auditorium Plaza Garage complex;
approving a plan of finance for the demolition and reconstruction of the Barney Allis
Plaza/Auditorium Plaza Garage Complex; authorizing the Director of Finance to close
project accounts upon project completion; and establishing May 1, 2024 as the effective
date of this ordinance.
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Attachments: Docket Memo Ord 240313 Barney Allis Plaza
Andrea O'Hara BAP Support Letter
Barney Allis Support Chris Heintzelman
Barney Allis Support Chris Heintzelman
Barney_Allis_Plaza_Redevelopment_Support_Letter_LisaKring
BRANDI SITES
BRANDY MIDDLETON, Barney Allis Plaza Redevelopment
Support Letter
CASSIE CHRISTOPHER Barney Allis Reconstruction
Cathy K. Bennett Chamber Support-Barney Allis Plaza
Redevelopment Testimony
Cindy Monaco Support for Ordinance No. 240313
DAVID TINOCO
Barney_Allis_Plaza_Redevelopment_Support_Letter_1_ (1)
Debbie Wetherbee Barney Allis Plaza
Denis Schmidt
Barney_Allis_Plaza_Redevelopment_Support_Letter_1_
Derek McCann Barney Allis Plaza - Ordinance 240313
Derek McCann 2
Derek McCann March 22 2024 Letter to Mayor Lucas and
Members of the City Council re ordinance 240313
Derrick Mcfarlaine Support for Ordinance No. 240313
Dustin Holcumbrink Support of Ordinance No. 240313_Barney
Allis Plaza
DUSTIN HOLCUMBRINK, Support of Ordinance No.
240313_Barney Allis Plaza Redevelopment
HEATHER WHITEMAN Barney Allis Plaza Redevelopment
Jan Marcason Support for 240313
Jared Campbell DTC_ BAP Resolution_March_2024
Joan Krebs
Kate Marshall PLEASE support Ordinance to redevelop Barney
Allis Plaza
Lisa Kring,
Barney_Allis_Plaza_Redevelopment_Support_Letter_LisaKring
(002)
Meg Pawelski Support for Ordinance No. 240313 Meg
Pawelski
MILLIE CAPENIA-PERBIX, RE_ Barney Allis Plaza -
Ordinance 240313
Nick Morris Barney Allis Letter of Support
Pedro Zamora Support letter BP HEDC2
Pedro Zamora Support letter BP HEDC
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Ralph Oropeza Letter of support Barney Allis
Ronnie Kotz Barney Allis
Sean O'Byrne Support for Ordinance No. 240313
THERESA MARTIN, CMP Ordinance No. 240313 Re_ Barney
Allis Redevelopment
Thomas Turner Ordinance No. 240313
Tysie McDowell Barney Allis Plaza Redevelopment Support
Letter from Crossroads Charter Schools
Warren K. Erdman Barney Allis Redevelopment
Zach Molzer Testimony for Ordinance No. 240313
Lou Kovitz Barney Allis Support Chris Heintzelman
Megan Wenzl Barney Allis Redevelopment
Finance Committee Mar 26_2024_Barney
Director of General Services and Director of Fire
240315 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department
Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to exceed the $1,000,000.00 threshold
with Zoll Medical Corporation for existing contract EV2481 to provide specialized medical
equipment, services and supplies; authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to
amend and extend the contract; and authorizing the Fire Chief to expend up to
$4,400,000.00 from funds appropriated to Account No. 2301-231405-634180 to purchase
specialized medical equipment, services and supplies.
Attachments: Kansas City Fire Department - KCFD - Q-61970 - Version 3
Kansas City Fire Department - KCFD - Q-63069 - Version 4
Zoll Ordinance FINAL 031324
Docket Memo 0.1.3 Zoll
Lucas
240325 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
Authorizing and directing the City Manager to solicit the procurement of contractors
necessary for the construction of a holding cell facility located at the headquarters of the
Kansas City Police Department; reducing transfers between the Public Safety Sales Tax
Fund and the General Debt and Interest Fund; estimating additional revenue in the Public
Safety Sales Tax Fund; appropriating the amount of $12,000,000.00 from the
Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Public Safety Sales Tax fund for the purpose of
constructing a holding cell facility; designating requisitioning authority; and recognizing
this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Attachments: Docket Memo Ord 240325 Jail system
HELD IN COMMITTEE
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Director of Finance
240228 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough
Levying taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the General Revenue, Health, General Debt and
Interest, and Museum Special Revenue Funds on all property in Kansas City subject to
taxation on January 1, 2024; providing for the extension of such levies by the Director of
Finance; and authorizing the collection by the Director of Finance.
Attachments: Docket Memo 0.1.3
240229 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough
Setting the rates for the trafficway maintenance tax, the park and boulevard maintenance
tax, and the boulevards and parkways front foot assessment at $0.00 for Fiscal Year
2024-25 in accordance with Section 68-582 of the Code of Ordinances.
Attachments: Blvds and Pkwys Maint Tax Docket Memo
Director of Finance
240230 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough
Submitting the Annual Budget of the City for the Fiscal Year 2024-25; estimating the
revenues for the fiscal year; appropriating for the purposes stated the sums set forth in the
budget; directing the Director of Finance to make the necessary entries upon the City’s
records to show the appropriations and allocations provided for; authorizing inter-fund
loans; and electing to establish a budget adoption deadline pursuant to Section 805(i) of the
City Charter.
Attachments: FY25 Budget Docket Memo
Director of Finance
240231 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough
Establishing Fund No. 3825, the General Obligation Series 2025A Q1-22 Bond Fund in the
records of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating $12,500,000.00
from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Obligation Series 2025A Q1-22 Bond
Fund; establishing Fund No. 3925, the Taxable General Obligation Series 2025B Q2-22
Bond Fund in the records of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating
$12,500,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Taxable General Obligation
Series 2025B Q2-22 Bond Fund; designating requisitioning authorities; declaring the intent
of the City to reimburse itself from the bond proceeds for certain expenditures; authorizing
the Director of Finance to close project accounts; and establishing the effective date of this
ordinance.
Attachments: 2022 bond docket memo
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Director of Finance
240232 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough
Establishing Fund No. 3525, the General Obligation Series 2025A Question 1 Bond Fund in
the records of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating
$33,835,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Obligation Series
2025A Question 1 Bond Fund; establishing Fund No. 3625, the General Obligation Series
2025A Question 2 Bond Fund in the records of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; estimating
and appropriating $5,622,240.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General
Obligation Series 2025A Question 2 Bond Fund; establishing Fund No. 3725, the General
Obligation Series 2025A Question 3 Bond Fund in the records of the City of Kansas City,
Missouri; estimating and appropriating $505,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance
of the General Obligation Series 2025A Question 3 Bond Fund; designating requisitioning
authorities; declaring the intent of the City to reimburse itself from the bond proceeds for
certain expenditures; authorizing the Director of Finance to close project accounts; and
establishing the effective date of this ordinance.
Attachments: Docket Memo fy25 bond 1-2024
Director of Finance
240252 Sponsor: Director of the Finance Department
Amending Chapter 78, Code of Ordinances, entitled “Water,” by repealing Sections 78-6,
78-8 and 78-10 and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number and subject matter
that adjust charges for water service; and establishing an effective date.
Attachments: Docket Memo 240252
Director of Finance
240253 Sponsor: Director of the Finance Department
Amending Chapter 60, Code of Ordinances, entitled “Sewers and Sewage Disposal,” by
repealing Sections 60-2 and 60-3 and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number
and subject matter that adjust charges for sewer service; and establishing an effective date.
Attachments: FY2025 Sewer Rate Ordinance Docket Memo
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
1. There may be a general discussion regarding current Finance, Governance, and Public
Safety issues
2. Closed Session
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 1 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss
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legal matters, litigation, or privileged communications with attorneys;
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 2 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss real
estate;
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 3 and 13 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to
discuss personnel matters;
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 9 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss
employee labor negotiations;
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 11 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss
specifications for competitive bidding;
• 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.
3. Those who wish to comment on proposed ordinances can email written testimony to
public.testimony@kcmo.org. Comments received will be distributed to the committee and
added to the public record by the clerk
4. The city provides several ways for residents to watch City Council meetings
• Livestream on the city’s website at www.kcmo.gov
• Livestream on the city’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=3hOuBIg4fok
• Watch Channel 2 on your cable system. The channel is available through Time Warner
Cable (channel 2 or 98.2), AT&T U-verse (channel 99 then select Kansas City) and Google
Fiber on Channel 142.
• To watch archived meetings, visit the City Clerk’s website and look in the Video on Demand
section: http://kansascity.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2
The City Clerk`s Office now has equipment for the hearing impaired for use with every
meeting. To check out the equipment please see the secretary for each committee. Be
prepared to leave your Driver`s License or State issued Identification Card with the secretary
and she will give you the equipment. Upon returning the equipment your license will be
returned.
Adjournment
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