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Committee advances multiple water infrastructure and transportation measures; parking contract renewed and pedicab proposal held

Kansas CityApr 14, 20263 min read

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At the April 14, 2026 Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee meeting (26th Floor, Council Chamber), members advanced or approved several Water Department contracts (forcemain assessment, Brookside Phase 5 sewer separation, supplemental workforce, and green infrastructure maintenance), adopted updated street and Vision Zero planning documents, approved a one‑year LAZ Parking renewal, and held a pedicab ordinance in committee until 04/21/2026.

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Ordinance 260328 — Advance and Do Pass: Authorize $1,500,000 professional services contract with SHEDIGS IT, LLC for Forcemain Assessment (four successive renewal options authorized with further Council approval).
Ordinance 260329 — Advance and Do Pass: Authorize $4,000,000 design professional services contract with Burns & McDonnell for Sewer Separation: Brookside Phase 5; includes sewer separation across ~1,100 acres, water main replacement, hydraulic analysis, green infrastructure, and ongoing community engagement. Committee requested a comprehensive project process report and a future presentation on the 'Keep Out the Rain' program.
Ordinance 260332 — Do Pass: Authorize $2,000,000 construction contract with Leath & Sons, Inc. for City Wide Supplemental Workforce FY27 (two successive renewal options authorized). Committee requested a comparison of wages and a presentation comparing supplemental workers versus City staff.
Ordinance 260333 — Advance and Do Pass: Authorize $6,000,000 for Facility Repair and Maintenance contracts for the Green Infrastructure Maintenance Program and permit prequalification of additional companies; co-sponsored by Councilmembers Robinson and French.
Ordinance 260341 — Do Pass: Adopt updated Major Street Plan, Streets Design Guide, and updated Kansas City Vision Zero Action Plan (supplemental planning documents required by the Safe Roads and Streets for All grant); project community engagement ongoing and anticipated construction completion by 2029.
Ordinance 260312 — Advance and Do Pass as Committee Substitute: Authorize one‑year contract renewal (EVP3425) exceeding $1,000,000 with LAZ Parking, LLC for parking management services; Director of Public Works authorized to expend funds and a subcommittee will review fund allocation and expenditures.
Ordinance 260296 — Held in Committee until 04/21/2026: Proposal to amend Vehicles for Hire code to permit pedicab operations in the Country Club Plaza.

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