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Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · 26th Floor, Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee approved three major infrastructure projects related to streetcar expansion and stormwater improvements. These projects involve significant investments in public transit and urban infrastructure, with total contract amendments and authorizations exceeding $22 million.

Key Decisions

  • Kansas City Streetcar Main Street Extension - Consultant Services Passed
  • Streetcar Vehicle Procurement and Engineering Services Passed
  • Dr. Jeremiah Cameron Park and Westport Stormwater Improvements Passed
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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. 250427 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute a Professional Services Agreement with ETC Institute in an amount of $717,753.00 for consultant services in the Kansas City Streetcar Main Street Extension project; recognizing compliance with the Federal Transit Administration's requirements, rules, and regulations; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass Passed

    This matter was Adv and Do Pass to the Council, due back on 6/5/2025

  4. 250428 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Authorizing a $1,335,000.00 amendment with AtkinsRealis USA, Inc., for streetcar vehicle procurement, design engineering and production oversight consultant services for the Kansas City Streetcar Main Street Extension Project for a total contract amount of $6,622,208.87; and authorizing an amendment in the amount of $944,431.00 with Alfred Benesch & Company for Resident Engineer/Construction Administration Services for the Kansas City Street Main Street Extension project for a total contract amount of $14,835,808.00.
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass Passed

    This matter was Adv and Do Pass to the Council, due back on 6/5/2025

  5. 250430 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $20,670,469.00 progressive design-build Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 470 with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for the Dr. Jeremiah Cameron Park and Westport Stormwater Improvements project for a total contract amount of $30,316,573.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass Passed

    This matter was Adv and Do Pass to the Council, due back on 6/5/2025

  6. HELD IN COMMITTEE
  7. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
  8. 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.
  9. Adjournment