Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee

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

TL;DR

The Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee held its meeting, focusing primarily on infrastructure and service contracts across various city departments. Key actions included airport improvements, water services upgrades, and a decision to temporarily suspend water service terminations for non-payment.

Key Decisions

  • Kansas City International Airport Apron Reconstruction Passed
  • Wastewater Backup Generators Contract Passed
  • Citywide Automated Metering Infrastructure Project Passed
  • Suspension of Water Service Terminations Held Off Agenda
  • Pedestrian Signal Programming Policies Held on Agenda
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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. Aviation
  4. 250977 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department Authorizing the Director of the Aviation Department to enter into an $11,917,502.96 construction contract with Ideker, Inc., for the ACC1 Apron Reconstruction project at the Kansas City International Airport (MCI); and appropriating $13,109,253.26 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Kansas City Aviation Fund.
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass. to the Council, due back on 12/11/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. Public Works
  6. 251007 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Authorizing the Director of Public Works to enter into a cooperative agreement with the City of Lee’s Summit for the acquisition of property interests, construction, and maintenance for the Valley Garden Drive/Quarry Park Road project.
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub. to the Council, due back on 12/11/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 251022 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Approving various Traffic Regulations in compliance with Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances.
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass. to the Council, due back on 12/11/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. Water Services
  9. 250979 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $15,000,000.00 design-build contract with Goodwin Bros. Construction Co., for the Wastewater Backup Generators project; authorizing a maximum expenditure of $16,500,000.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Do Pass Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Do Pass. to the Council, due back on 12/11/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 251006 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Chief Procurement Officer to execute a $1,811,040.00 general services contract with Hodges Farms & Dredging LLC, for the Class A Biosolids Hauling project; and authorizing a maximum expenditure of $1,992,144.00.
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass. to the Council, due back on 12/11/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 251032 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Chief Procurement Officer to execute a $3,000,000.00 construction contract with Haines & Associates Construction Company, Inc., for the Citywide Automated Metering Infrastructure 3 project; approving four successive one-year renewal options for a maximum of $15,000,000.00 with further Council approval; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass. to the Council, due back on 12/11/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 251034 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a term and supply contract that exceeds the $1,000,000.00 contract threshold with Mississippi Lime Company (EV4271) to provide crushed quicklime for water treatment from previously appropriated funds; and authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to amend and extend the contract, with additional City Council authorization.
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub. to the Council, due back on 12/11/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. General Services
  14. 250982 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Authorizing the Director of General Services to execute a General Warranty Deed to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the dedication of permanent right-of-way and a temporary construction easement along the south right-of-way line of I-70 where it adjoins E US 40 Highway.
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass. to the Council, due back on 12/11/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. City Council
  16. 250991 Sponsor(s): Councilmembers Kevin O’Neill and Wes Rogers Directing the City Manager to suspend the termination of water and/or sewer service for non-payment until January 12, 2026; and directing the City Manager to suspend the imposition of late payment penalties
    Ordinance
    Action: Hold off Agenda Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Hold off Agenda.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. HELD IN COMMITTEE
  18. 240533 Sponsor: Councilman Bunch Amending Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, entitled “Traffic and Vehicles” by enacting a new section 70-962 entitled “Pedestrian signal programming policies and standards” for the purpose of instituting policies and standards related to pedestrian crossing signals; establishing an effective date; and directing the City Manager to provide periodic updates regarding implementation progress every 45 days to the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Operations Committee.
    Ordinance
    Action: Hold on Agenda

    Hold on Agendato the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 1/6/2026

  19. 250922 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Authorizing Amendment No. 2 with Olsson, Inc in the amount of $552,911.00 for additional design services for the North Brighton Avenue Improvements from Northeast Pleasant Valley Road to Northeast 72nd Street Project for a total contract amount of $977,774.50; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass as Cmte Sub. to the Council, due back on 12/11/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  20. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
  21. 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.
  22. Adjournment