Summary

Committee advances stormwater design amendment and Blue River wastewater funding

Kansas CityFeb 10, 20262 min read

At a glance

Quick context to catch up fast.

On February 10, 2026 the Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee met and voted to advance two water-related ordinances: a $3.1M design amendment for the 37th & Norton Stormwater Collection and Green Infrastructure project, and establishment of Fund No. 8196 with authorizations for SRF bond proceeds and contract changes for the Blue River Wastewater Treatment Plant grit removal and fine screens work.

Committees mentioned

Open the committee coverage hubs tied to this summary.

Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee

Topics discussed

Budget & TaxUtilities

View official document

Was this summary helpful?

Your feedback helps us prioritize what to improve next.

Key decisions

Follow the major takeaways from this briefing.

Approved advancing Amendment No. 2 ( $3,100,000 ) to Contract No. 1672 with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Stormwater Collection and Green Infrastructure: 37th and Norton project (total contract amount $5,300,000). Design expected to finish summer 2026; construction anticipated around October; project targets 480 green infrastructure credits and covers ~195 acres in the 3rd District with a centralized basin near Seven Oaks Park.
Approved advancing ordinance to establish Fund No. 8196 (2026 SRF Sewer Revenue Bond Fund), estimate $100,000,000 revenue and appropriate $100,000,000 from the Sewer Fund unappropriated balance; authorized Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1751 with Goodwin Bros. Construction Co. for Blue River Wastewater Treatment Plant Grit Removal and Fine Screens (progressive design-build authorizations leading to a total contract amount cited at $170,564,112), and authorized design contract amendments to Carollo Engineers, Inc. (Amendment No. 2 $4,120,509 and Amendment No. 3 $4,500,000) for the Blue River facility plan and improvements (total design contract amount cited at $16,050,441). The ordinance recognizes intent to reimburse certain expenditures from bond proceeds.

Timeline & follow-ups

Action items flagged by the community.

No follow-ups have been shared yet. Add one in the community board below.

Meeting information

Details and records from this meeting.

Recent documents

Fresh records from this municipality.

Civic leadership

Know who to contact about the decisions that matter.