Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee
Regular MeetingKansas City, MO · March 27, 2024
Minutes
414 E. 12th Street
Kansas City Kansas City, MO 64106
Meeting Minutes
Transportation, Infrastructure and
Operations Committee
Chairperson Kevin O'Neill
Vice Chair Melissa Robinson
Councilmember Eric Bunch
Councilmember Johnathan Duncan
Councilmember Lindsay French
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 9:00 AM 26th Floor, Council Chamber
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968
PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETING
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:
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***Public Testimony is Limited to 2 Minutes***
AVIATION DEPARTMENT
Sponsor: Director of the Aviation Department
Appropriating $632,625.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Aviation
Fund; and authorizing a First Amendment with Siemens Industry, Inc., for migration
of existing Siemens MXI-IQ fire alarm system to the Desigo platform and
replacement of fire alarm systems in outbuildings at Kansas City International
Airport.
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240303 - Pete Fullerton, Adam Freeman, Aviation Department, spoke on this
ordinance. The ordinance approves a first amendment in the amount of $632,625
with Siemens Industry for an exiting fire alarm systems and replacement of the firm
alarm in outbuildings at KCI Airport. The original agreement (230704) will remove
existing fire alarm system and permits the contractor to procure spare parts not to
exceed 10% of the total contract. The contract began in February 2023 and will end
no later than February 2028.
Adv and Do Passto the Council due back on 3/28/2024
Sponsor: Director of the Aviation Department
Authorizing a First Amendment to Concession Agreement with Smarte Carte, Inc.,
Contract No. 6222090042; and estimating revenue in the amount of $680.29 to the
Aviation Fund.
240304 - Pete Fullerton and Adam Freeman, Aviation Department, spoke on this
ordinance. The ordinance approves a contract with Smarte Carte for revenue in the
amount of $680.29 to the Aviation fund (total estimated revenue of $33,334.00). The
Smarte Carte’s will be at two locations at the airport (departure level and commercial
curb drop-off). The lease agreement will expire in April 2028.
Adv and Do Pass, Consentto the Council due back on 3/28/2024
Sponsor: Director of the Aviation Department
Appropriating $759,994.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Aviation
Fund; authorizing a First Amendment with Schindler Elevator Corporation for
additional labor and overtime rate adjustments at Kansas City International Airport;
and authorizing the Director of Aviation to expend an amount not to exceed
$11,315,237.80 to satisfy the costs of the contract subject to the appropriation of
funds.
240310 - Pete Fullerton and Adam Freeman, Aviation Department, spoke on this
ordinance. The ordinance approves additional funding ($759,994.00) with Schindler
Elevator Corporation for additional labor and overtime rate adjustments at the airport
not to exceed the amount of $11,315,237.80. The contract began January 2023 and to
be completed no later than April 2028.
A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass to the Council, due
back on 3/28/2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
WATER DEPARTMENT
Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department
Authorizing a $250,000.00 design professional services contract Amendment No. 2
with Lamp Rynearson, Inc., for the Upper Rush Creek and Weatherby Lake No. 2
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Pump Stations project; authorizing an extension of the term of Contract No. 1144
for an additional 1,307.5 days (approximately 3.58 years) for a total term of 3,492
(approximately 9.56 years) for a total contract amount of $1,300,000.00; and
recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
240311 - Blake Anderson, Water Department, spoke on this ordinance. The ordinance
authorizes a $250,000,00 (Contract No, 2) with Lamp Rynearson for the Upper Rush
Creek and Weatherby Lake No.2 pump stations. The ordinance also extends the term
of the contract for an additional 1,307.5 days totally 3,492 days. The total contract
amount of $1,300,000.00. Two public meeting were held to discuss how the reliability
of the wastewater system would improve and final design of the pump station.
A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass to the Council, due
back on 3/28/2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
Sponsor: Director of the Water Services Department
Authorizing a $10,270,001.72 construction contract with Mark One Electric
Company, Inc., for the Wastewater SCADA System Improvements Phase 2
project; authorizing a maximum expenditure of $11,300,000.00; authorizing a
$2,043,121.00 design professional services Amendment No. 3 to Contract No.
1443, for the Wastewater SCADA project with Black & Veatch Corporation, for a
total contract amount of $6,731,108.00; authorizing an extension of the term of
Contract No. 1443 for an additional 365 days for a total term of 3,823 days
(approximately 10.47 years); and recognizing this ordinance as having an
accelerated effective date.
240312 Blake Anderson, Water Department, spoke on this ordinance. The ordinance
approves a contract with Mark One Electric Co in the amount of $10,270,001 for
wastewater improvements project. This project is for the installation of new
equipment and software to establish a city-wide wastewater SCADA system. Phase 1
of the project established the communications support for the wastewater SCADA
network and connected the first ten facilities. Phase 2 will connect the remaining
wastewater facilities to the SCADA network and upgrade hardware/software as
needed to run on the new platform (PlantPAX).
A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass to the Council, due
back on 3/28/2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
ROBINSON
Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson
COMMTTEE SUBSTITUTE
Amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the Kansas City, Missouri,
Contracts and Leases, by repealing Section 3-31, Contract Award, and enacting in
lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter that requires
departments to reevaluate qualifications by going through the architect and
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engineering selection committee process if the highest ranked proposer’s contract
amount exceeds $700,000.00 for design professional contracts or $7,000,000.00
for design-build contracts and codifying a state law change.
240324 - The ordinance was held for two weeks April 10, 2024.
A motion was made that this Ordinance be Hold on Agenda. The motion carried by
the following vote:
HELD IN COMMITTEE
Sponsor: Director of General Services Department
Authorizing the Director of General Services to execute a ten (10) year lease
agreement with an option to renew for additional ten (10) years with Grayson
Communities, LLC or an affiliated entity for the property located at 1534 Charlotte,
Kansas City, MO 64108 to be used as a private parking lot supporting its adjacent
development project located at 1531 Holmes Street.
240279 - Ashley Wise, General Services Department and Michael Collins, Grayson
Capital LLC. The ordinance was held in committee from the prior week (March 20,
2024). The ordinance is a lease agreement with Grayson Capital, LLC. The ordinance
pertains to a parking lot located at 1531 Charlotte. The lessee will be responsible for
repaving restriping and fencing (all maintenance repair). The lease is to start October
1, 2024. Committee had concerns regarding the length of tine of the lease, those
concerns were addressed.
A motion was made that this Ordinance be Hold on Agenda. The motion carried by
the following vote:
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
1. There will be a discussion regarding Consent Decree Update.
2. There will be an update regarding WBE/MBE Goals.
3. There may be a general discussion regarding current Transportation, Infrastructure and
Operations Committee issues.
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4. 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.
5. 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.
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
Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee
Chairperson Kevin O'Neill
Vice Chair Melissa Robinson
Councilmember Eric Bunch
Councilmember Johnathan Duncan
Councilmember Lindsay French
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 9:00 AM 26th Floor, Council Chamber
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968
PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETING
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 is Limited to 2 Minutes***
AVIATION DEPARTMENT
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Director of Aviation
240303 Sponsor: Director of the Aviation Department
Appropriating $632,625.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Aviation
Fund; and authorizing a First Amendment with Siemens Industry, Inc., for
migration of existing Siemens MXI-IQ fire alarm system to the Desigo platform and
replacement of fire alarm systems in outbuildings at Kansas City International
Airport.
Attachments: Docket Memo 0.1.3 - Siemens Amendment 1
Approp-Admin - Siemens Amendment 1
Ordinance 240303-Revised CUP Summary
6222100050.03.26.24.pdf
Director of Aviation
240304 Sponsor: Director of the Aviation Department
Authorizing a First Amendment to Concession Agreement with Smarte Carte, Inc.,
Contract No. 6222090042; and estimating revenue in the amount of $680.29 to the
Aviation Fund.
Attachments: Docket Memo 240304
Approp Admin 240304
Ordinance 240304-6222090042_Signed_Goal-Smarte Carte.pdf
Director of Aviation
240310 Sponsor: Director of the Aviation Department
Appropriating $759,994.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Aviation
Fund; authorizing a First Amendment with Schindler Elevator Corporation for
additional labor and overtime rate adjustments at Kansas City International Airport;
and authorizing the Director of Aviation to expend an amount not to exceed
$11,315,237.80 to satisfy the costs of the contract subject to the appropriation of
funds.
Attachments: Docket Memo 240310
Approp Admin 240310
Ordinance 240310-Revised CUP Summary
6222100043.03.25.24.pdf
WATER DEPARTMENT
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240311 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department
Authorizing a $250,000.00 design professional services contract Amendment No.
2 with Lamp Rynearson, Inc., for the Upper Rush Creek and Weatherby Lake No.
2 Pump Stations project; authorizing an extension of the term of Contract No. 1144
for an additional 1,307.5 days (approximately 3.58 years) for a total term of 3,492
(approximately 9.56 years) for a total contract amount of $1,300,000.00; and
recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Attachments: Docket Memo 240311
1144 Approved Original Goals
1144 DPS Contract and Amendments 1-2
240311 3-27-2024 TIO Presentation
Ordinance 240311-Revised CUP Summary 1144.03.5.24.pdf
240312 Sponsor: Director of the Water Services Department
Authorizing a $10,270,001.72 construction contract with Mark One Electric
Company, Inc., for the Wastewater SCADA System Improvements Phase 2
project; authorizing a maximum expenditure of $11,300,000.00; authorizing a
$2,043,121.00 design professional services Amendment No. 3 to Contract No.
1443, for the Wastewater SCADA project with Black & Veatch Corporation, for a
total contract amount of $6,731,108.00; authorizing an extension of the term of
Contract No. 1443 for an additional 365 days for a total term of 3,823 days
(approximately 10.47 years); and recognizing this ordinance as having an
accelerated effective date.
Attachments: Docket Memo 240312
1443 Approved DPS Goals
1443 Approved RFM
1443 Original Approved CUP & CUP Summary
1443 DPS Contract and Amendments
1712 Construction Contract
240312 3-27-2024 TIO Presentation
Ordinance 240312-CUP Summary-- 1712-.0305.24.pdf
Ordinance 240312-Revised CUP Summary 1443.03.05.24.pdf
ROBINSON
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Robinson
240324 Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson
Amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the Kansas City, Missouri,
Contracts and Leases, by repealing Section 3-31, Contract Award, and enacting in
lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter.
Attachments: Docket Memo Ord 240324 Section 3-31
HELD IN COMMITTEE
Director of General Services
240279 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department
Authorizing the Director of General Services to execute a ten (10) year lease
agreement with an option to renew for additional ten (10) years with Grayson
Communities, LLC or an affiliated entity for the property located at 1534 Charlotte,
Kansas City, MO 64108 to be used as a private parking lot supporting its adjacent
development project located at 1531 Holmes Street.
Attachments: Docket Memo 240279
CREO CUP 240279 Revised
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
1. There will be a discussion regarding Consent Decree Update.
2. There will be an update regarding WBE/MBE Goals.
3. There may be a general discussion regarding current Transportation, Infrastructure and
Operations Committee issues.
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4. 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.
5. 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.
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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