Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee

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, April 17, 2024 10:30 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 video conference. 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 video conference platform ZOOM, using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968 ***** PUBLIC TESTIMONY IS LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES ***** Present: Quinton Lucas, Crispin Rea, Darrell Curls and Wes Rogers 240353 Sponsor: Director of Human Resources Department Amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled “Administration,” by repealing Section 2-1176, Retirement Benefits, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter to increase the health care subsidy provided to members of the Employee Retirement System in accordance with Resolution No. 230624 and the 2024-25 budget; and establishing an effective date. Sponsors: Director of Human Resources Consent item, no discussion Adv and Do Pass Page 1 of 7 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 17, 2024 Safety Committee 240361 Sponsor: Director of Law Department Approving settlement of a claim by Evergy, Claim No. T2324-1238 in the amount of $269,394.42. Sponsors: Director of the Law Department Consent item, no discussion Adv and Do Pass, Consent 240362 Sponsor: Director of Law Department Approving and authorizing settlement in the amount of $225,027.44 for a claim for a Workers' Compensation benefit filed by Steven R. Davis for injuries resulting from an accident on April 24, 2018, while employed by the city. Sponsors: Director of the Law Department Consent item, no discussion Adv and Do Pass, Consent 240363 Sponsor: Director of Law Department Approving and authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Tamara Arnoldy v. City of Kansas City, Missouri, Case No. 2216-CV26608, in the amount of $105,000.00. Sponsors: Director of the Law Department Consent item, no discussion Adv and Do Pass, Consent 240364 Sponsor: Director of Law Department Approving and authorizing settlement in the amount of $53,584.42 for a claim for a Workers' Compensation benefit filed by Richard Humston for injuries resulting from an accident on September 12, 2022, while employed by the City. Consent item, no discussion Adv and Do Pass, Consent 240365 Sponsor: Director of Law Department Approving and authorizing settlement of a claim brought by Darshawn Witherspoon in the amount of $60,000.00. Consent item, no discussion Adv and Do Pass, Consent Page 2 of 7 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 17, 2024 Safety Committee 240374 Sponsor: Director of the Finance Department Estimating revenue and adjusting appropriations in various funds in connection with the FY 2023-24 third quarter analysis; appropriating Fiscal Year 2023-24 unexpended and unencumbered balances in various funds to the same accounts and funds in Fiscal Year 2024-25 as designated; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Director of Finance Tammy Queen, Finance Department, presented. This ordinance estimates revenue and adjust appropriations across various funds as part of the FY 2023-24 third quarter analysis. The ordinance appropriates unexpended and unencumbered balances from Fiscal Year 2023-24 to the same accounts and funds in Fiscal Year 2024-25, as designated. Additionally, it recognizes the ordinance as having an accelerated effective date, ensuring timely implementation of the adjustments. Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub 240386 Sponsor(s): Councilmembers Johnathan Duncan and Eric Bunch Authorizing the City Manager to execute a $160,000.00 contract with the Government Finance Officers Association to provide real estate mapping, inventory, valuations and recommendations for development to maximize City revenues; reducing the contingent appropriation in the General Fund; and appropriating $160,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Fund. Sponsors: Duncan and Bunch Councilmember Jonathan Duncan, presented. This ordinance authorizes the City Manager to execute a $160,000.00 contract with the Government Finance Officers Association for services related to real estate mapping, inventory, valuations, and development recommendations aimed at maximizing City revenues. The ordinance reduces the contingent appropriation in the General Fund and appropriates $160,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Fund to support this initiative. Adv and Do Pass HELD IN COMMITTEE Page 3 of 7 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 17, 2024 Safety Committee 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 off agenda Hold off Agenda 240342 Sponsors: Councilmember Wes Rogers Directing the City Manager to identify $2.3 million in the FY24-25 budget and include a $2.3 million appropriation in the FY25-26 budget and a $2.4 million appropriation in the FY26-27 budget for infrastructure improvements for development projects meeting certain criteria; and directing the City Manager to develop a funding plan. Sponsors: Willett, Rogers, French and O'Neill Held off agenda Hold off Agenda Page 4 of 7 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 17, 2024 Safety Committee 240345 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to develop and recommend a plan creating an economic mobility program; directing the City Manager to engage relevant stakeholders; and directing the City Manager to identify potential funding streams in support of the program and to report back within 180 days. Sponsors: Robinson Councilmember Melissa Robinson, presented. This resolution directs the City Manager to develop and recommend a plan for creating an economic mobility program. The resolution further instructs the City Manager to engage with relevant stakeholders and identify potential funding streams to support the program . A report detailing the proposed plan and funding sources is to be presented within 180 days, ensuring progress and accountability in advancing economic mobility initiatives. Immediate Adoption as a Committee Substitute 240346 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Patterson-Hazley Directing the City Manager to identify property that could accommodate a parking garage to service the Vine District and to issue a solicitation for the design and construction of a parking garage; estimating revenue in the 2025A Taxable Special Obligation Bond Fund; appropriating the amount of $20,000,000 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the 2025A Taxable Special Obligation Bond Fund; designating requisitioning authority; authorizing the Director of Finance to close project accounts upon completion; and establishing effective dates. Sponsors: Patterson Hazley, Bough, Rea, Robinson, Rogers, Parks-Shaw and Curls Councilmember Melissa Patterson-Hazley, presented. This ordinance directs the City Manager to identify property suitable for transit-oriented development, including a parking facility, to service the Vine District. The ordinance authorizes the issuance of a solicitation for the design and construction of the parking facility and related development. It also estimates revenue in the 2025A Taxable Special Obligation Bond Fund, appropriates $20,000,000 from the fund’s Unappropriated Fund Balance, and designates requisitioning authority. Additionally, it authorizes the Director of Finance to close project accounts upon completion and establishes effective dates to ensure timely execution of the project. Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub Page 5 of 7 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 17, 2024 Safety Committee ADDITIONAL BUSINESS 1. Staff from the Finance Department will present the January 31, 2024 Monthly Financial Report and the FY 2023-24 Third Quarter Budget Analysis Tammy Queen, Director of Finance, presented the January 31, 2024 Monthly Financial Report along with the FY 2023-24 Third Quarter Budget Analysis. The presentation provided an overview of the City's financial performance, highlighting revenue trends, expenditures, and budget adjustments for the third quarter. This analysis aimed to ensure transparency and informed decision-making regarding the City's fiscal management. 2. Staff from the City Auditor’s Office will present an audit, Establish Goals and Develop Better Data to Improve Hiring Process Timeliness. Doug Jones, City Auditor, presented the audit titled "Establish Goals and Develop Better Data to Improve Hiring Process Timeliness." The audit highlighted challenges in the City's hiring processes, emphasizing the need to set clear goals and improve data collection and analysis to enhance efficiency. Recommendations were provided to streamline hiring timelines and improve accountability, supporting more effective workforce management. 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. Page 6 of 7 Finance, Governance and Public Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised April 17, 2024 Safety Committee 2. 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 3. 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 Page 7 of 7