Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee

414 E. 12th Street Kansas City Kansas City, MO 64106 Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee Wednesday, June 22, 2022 9:00 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 Present: Councilmember Teresa Loar, Councilmember Eric Bunch, Melissa Robinson, Kevin O'Neill, Katheryn Shields and Quinton Lucas Water Services 220534 Authorizing the Director, Chief Engineering Officer, and Utility Asset Manager of the Water Services Department to act as the City’s designated authorized representatives for participation by the City through its Water Services Department in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in accordance with federal requirements administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and state requirements administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Jeff Martin and Scott Parker, KC Water, presented. This ordinance authorizes The Director of the Water Department, along with the Chief Engineering Officer and Utility Asset Manager, is authorized to represent the City in the American Rescue Plan Act. These individuals will be responsible for planning and delivering capital improvement projects eligible for the ARPA program. This ordinance will impact all 6 Council Districts. The projects under the program aim to enhance the reliability of drinking water distribution, provide improved sewer service to residents, and reduce storm water damage to property. A copy of the presentation is available in the office of the City Clerk for reference and review. Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub, Debate Page 1 of 3 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised June 22, 2022 Operations Committee Aye: Councilmember Loar, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Shields and Lucas Public Works 220538 Reducing appropriations in the General Fund Contingent Appropriation by $300,000.00; estimating and transferring that amount to the Land Bank Fund; appropriating $300,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Land Bank Fund to allow for additional funding for mowing and abatement of Land Bank properties; and recognizing an accelerated effective date. Sponsors: Robinson Heather Cater, Public Works, presented. This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Works to increase the mowing contractor's contracts to account for rising fuel costs and to ensure that their staff is paid at least $15/hour. This adjustment is necessary to retain and attract mowing staff responsible for Land Bank properties. The City requires a minimum pay of $15/hour, and the increase in contracts will enable mowing contractors to cover fuel cost hikes and provide fair wages to their employees. Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub Aye: Councilmember Loar, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember O'Neill and Councilmember Shields HELD IN COMMITTEE City Manager 220326 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri to provide off-street parking to the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department at City parking facilities commonly known as the JE Dunn Garage and Ed Wolf Garage for a term of ten years; and authorizing one additional five-year renewal. Jason Waldron, Public Works and Daniel Graves, KCPD, presented. This ordinance authorizes the City Manager to execute a Memo of Understanding with the Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City to provide off-street parking to the KCPD at City parking facilities known as JE Dunn Garage and Ed Wolf Garage for a 10-year term to help with parking on 12th Street. A copy of the presentation is available in the office of the City Clerk for reference and review. Hold on Agenda Page 2 of 3 Transportation, Infrastructure and Meeting Minutes - Final-Revised June 22, 2022 Operations Committee General Services 220393 Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a one-year term and supply contract (EV2218) with United American Security, LLC d/b/a GardaWorld Security Services that exceeds the $1,000,000.00 Section 3-41(a)(2) threshold to provide security services; and authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to amend the Contract and exercise the City’s five one-year renewal options without additional council authorization. Darrell Everett and Scott Glaeser, General Services, presented. This ordinance authorizes the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a one-year contract with 5 annual renewals with GardaWorld Security Services. The City's current contract with GardaWorld is expiring, and a new contract needs to be put in place. The unanimous opinion of all members of the evaluation teams was to select GardaWorld Security as the awardee. A copy of the presentation is available in the office of the City Clerk for reference and review. Adv and Do Pass Aye: Councilmember Loar, Councilmember Bunch, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember O'Neill and Councilmember Shields Water Services 220507 Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $183,000.00 Cooperative Agreement with Bridging the Gap, Inc. for the Leak Stoppers Program, Renewal No. 2. Held until 6.29.22 Hold on Agenda ADDITIONAL BUSINESS 1. Staff from the Public Works Department will give an update on Vision Zero projects. 2. There may be a general discussion regarding current Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee issues. 3. Closed Session Adjournment Page 3 of 3