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Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee — March 3, 2026: bridge inspections, NE 104th project, traffic signal contract, Front Street detention update

Kansas CityMar 3, 20262 min read

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Committee met March 3, 2026. Members advanced three Public Works/General Services items: (1) a $445,000 design services agreement for the 2026 Citywide Biennial Bridge Inspection program; (2) $900,000 estimated/appropriated in the CIP for Northeast 104th Street improvements and a cooperative agreement with the City of Liberty ($2,371,322); and (3) an IDIQ contract for traffic signal construction/repairs (not to exceed $3,000,000). Amendment to Crawford Murphy & Tilly for 31st Street was held until 3/24/2026. Additional business: Front Street Detention Facility progress update (temporary facility on schedule for May 2026; Council raised design/window concerns and requested a site visit).

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Held Ordinance 260242 (Amendment No. 3 to Crawford Murphy & Tilly design agreement for 31st Street Linwood to Van Brunt) until 03/24/2026.
Advanced and recommended Do Pass for Ordinance 260243: authorize Director of Public Works to execute a $445,000 design professional services agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company for the 2026 Citywide Biennial Bridge Inspection program (federally mandated inspections; covers ~290 inspections; fund established biennially at $500,000; inspections apply only to City-owned bridges and exclude MoDOT-maintained bridges).
Advanced and recommended Do Pass for Ordinance 260244: estimate and appropriate $900,000 in the Capital Improvements Fund for Northeast 104th Street Improvements (North Willow Ave to North Church Rd) and authorize cooperative agreement with the City of Liberty in the amount of $2,371,322 for related improvements; project (~1,500 feet) is a new CIP project and is not expected to affect the five-year CIP.
Advanced and recommended Do Pass for Ordinance 260245: authorize Manager of Procurement Services to execute an IDIQ contract (EV3711-02) with Custom Lighting Services (dba Black & McDonald) for Traffic Signal Construction and Repairs in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000; committee requested a comprehensive list of locations for repairs/new signals; signal timing excluded from this scope; Vision Zero principles to be incorporated.
Committee requested comprehensive lists for (a) all City bridges and those scheduled for inspection, and (b) all locations where traffic-signal repairs or installations will occur.
Front Street Detention Facility update: temporary facility construction progressing (interior walls, water systems, steel cells mapped; building ~200x250 ft); projected completion May 2026; temporary facility intended to be removable/repurposable and not permanent; Council raised concerns about industrial appearance and lack of windows and requested a Council site visit and continued community engagement.

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