Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · 10:30 AM AM · 26th Floor, Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee held a first reading of multiple ordinances on May 5, 2026, focusing on city operations, housing, and development. Key items included updating city employee pay scales per union agreements, approving a copier contract, reallocating funds for the Promise Place housing project, funding home repairs, and establishing 16 redevelopment projects under the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan. The committee also advanced a measure to create an oversight fund for Kansas City Police Board costs exceeding budget thresholds.

Key Decisions

  • Employee Pay Scale Updates First Reading - advances for further consideration
  • Promise Place Housing Project Funding Reallocation First Reading - reduces original allocation by $4.2M, adds $1.1M TIF revenue, extends project timeline
  • Home Repair Services Funding First Reading - appropriates $300,000 to partner with Rebuilding Together Kansas City
  • 435 & Soccer Drive Redevelopment Projects A-R First Reading - 16 redevelopment projects approved for tax increment financing designation
  • KCPD Budget Overage Fund Advanced as Committee Substitute - establishes oversight mechanism for police board costs exceeding 25% threshold, allocates $5.9M for settlements
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 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 is Limited to 2 Minutes***
  2. FIRST READINGS
  3. 260372 Sponsor: Director of Human Resources Department Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, “Administration,” by repealing and replacing certain sections for the purpose of establishing ten new job classifications; removing one job classification; retitling one job classification; adjusting salary grades for three classifications; adopting updated pay scales in accordance with the collective bargaining agreements with IAFF Local 42 as authorized by Ordinance No. 240725 and IAFF Local 3808 as authorized by Ordinance No. 250280; adjusting all non-exempt and exempt pay scales and updating affected classifications accordingly; and adjusting the salary for Elective Judge positions
    Ordinance
  4. 260373 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a five (5) year $1,665,960.00 (plus additional charges) contract (EVP3858) with SumnerOnce Inc. to provide Multi-Functional Copiers/Printers/Scanners; authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to amend and extend the contract; appropriating $1,000 from the Information Technology (7160) unappropriated fund balance; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
  5. 260379 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Reducing a revenue estimate and appropriation in the amount of $4,166,667.00 within the General Obligation Series 2022A Question 1 Fund originally established for the Promise Place housing project; estimating and appropriating surplus TIF revenue in the amount of $1,100,000.00 from the anticipated termination of the Blue Ridge Mall TIF Plan and providing for an additional appropriation from the Shared Success Fund for the Promise Place housing project; restating the City Manager’s authorization to execute an agreement with the Promise Place, LLC for utilization of funds appropriated herein; modifying the timeline for substantial completion of the project; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
  6. 260380 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Appropriating $300,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Development Services Fund (2210) for the purpose of supporting home repair services within the City; authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Rebuilding Together Kansas City; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
  7. 260382 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project L and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project L of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  8. 260383 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project K and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project K of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  9. 260384 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project P and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project P of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  10. 260385 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project E and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project E of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  11. 260386 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project F and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project F of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  12. 260387 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project Q and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project Q of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  13. 260388 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project G and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project G of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  14. 260389 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project R and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project R of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  15. 260390 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project N and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project N of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  16. 260391 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project B and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project B of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  17. 260392 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project M and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project M of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  18. 260393 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project H and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project H of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  19. 260394 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project D and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project D of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  20. 260395 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project C and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project C of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  21. 260396 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project O and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project O of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  22. 260397 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project I and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project I of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  23. 260398 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project J and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project J of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  24. 260404 Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving Redevelopment Project A and designating the Redevelopment Project Area of Redevelopment Project A of the 435 & Soccer Drive Tax Increment Financing Plan; and adopting tax increment financing therefore.
    Ordinance
  25. RE-REFERRED
  26. 260065 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Directing the City Manager to assign costs incurred by the Board of Police Commissioners beyond the twenty-five (25) percent annual budget threshold in Mo. Rev. Stat. 84.730 to a new fund entitled “KCPD Overage Fund” and establishing said fund in the books and records of the City; directing the City Manager to negotiate with the Board of Police Commissioners a process for Council approval of costs related to Board of Police Commissioners established settlement agreements, including settlements with costs structured over future budget cycles; and directing the City Manager to include an appropriation of $5,900,000.00 in the FY2026-2027 submitted budget from the KCPD Overage Fund for legal settlements and subjecting such payments to the council ordinance process. Legal Review Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass as a Committee Substitute.” Held on Docket 4.16.2026
    Ordinance
  27. HELD IN COMMITTEE
  28. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
  29. 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.
  30. Adjournment