Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee
TL;DR
The Transportation Committee approved three major infrastructure projects totaling millions in spending: bridge inspections, traffic signal repairs, and street improvements in northeast Kansas City with a partner city. One street design project was postponed for further review until late March.
Key Decisions
- 2026 Citywide Bridge Inspection Program Passed
- Northeast 104th Street Improvements ($900,000 city funding + $2.37M partnership with City of Liberty) Passed
- Traffic Signal Construction & Repairs Contract (up to $3,000,000 with Custom Lighting Services) Passed
- 31st Street Design Services Amendment ($542,670 additional cost) Held/Postponed until 3/24/2026
Agenda
- 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***
- FIRST READINGS
- Public Works
- 260242 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Authorizing Amendment No. 3 to the design professional services agreement with Crawford Murphy & Tilly, Inc. in the amount of $542,670.00 for the 31st Street from Linwood to Van Brunt Boulevard project, for a total contract amount of $1,695,741.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.OrdinanceAction: Hold on Agenda
Hold on Agendato the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee due back on 3/24/2026
- 260243 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute a design professional services agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company in the amount of $445,000.00 for the 2026 Citywide Biennial Bridge Inspection program toward compliance with federal mandate.OrdinanceAction: Adv and Do Pass Passed
A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass. to the Council, due back on 3/5/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 260244 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Estimating and appropriating revenue in the amount of $900,000.00 in the Capital Improvements Fund for the Northeast 104th Street Improvements - North Willow Avenue to North Church Road project; authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute a cooperative agreement with the City of Liberty, Missouri in the amount of $2,371,322.00 for related transportation improvements; designating requisitioning authority; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.OrdinanceAction: Adv and Do Pass Passed
A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass. to the Council, due back on 3/5/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
- General Services
- 260245 Sponsor: Director of General Services Department Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for Traffic Signal Construction and Repairs (EV3711-02) in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00 with Custom Lighting Services (dba Black & McDonald) for Traffic Signal Construction and Repairs from funds previously appropriated; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.OrdinanceAction: Adv and Do Pass Passed
A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass. to the Council, due back on 3/5/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
- HELD IN COMMITTEE
- ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
- 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