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Committee advances water contracts; considers pedicab ordinance (Apr 21, 2026)

Kansas CityApr 21, 20262 min read

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The Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee recommended approval of three Water Department construction contracts covering emergency transmission main repairs, fire hydrant replacements, and emergency valve replacements. The committee also considered an ordinance to permit pedicab operations in the Country Club Plaza and received public testimony in support.

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Adv & Do Pass: Authorize Director of Water Services to execute a $2,700,000 construction contract with Leath & Sons, Inc. for the Water Department Emergency Transmission Water Main Repair Renewal No. 2; authorizes two successive renewal options (Ordinance 260353).
Adv & Do Pass: Authorize Director of Water Services to execute a $1,500,000 construction contract with Haines & Associates Construction Company, Inc. for WD Fire Hydrant Replacements, Renewal No. 1; authorizes three successive renewal options. Council requested a map identifying hydrants needing repair (Ordinance 260354).
Adv & Do Pass: Authorize Director of Water Services to execute a $1,500,000 construction contract with Haines & Associates Construction Company, Inc. for WD Emergency Valve Replacements, Renewal No. 1; authorizes three successive renewal options. Reported 173 valves replaced of 331 identified (Ordinance 260355).
Held in committee / Considered: Amendment to Chapter 76 (Vehicles for Hire) to permit pedicab operations in the Country Club Plaza (Docket 260296). Presenter reported support from Plaza ownership and local businesses; public testimony from pedicab operators was entered into the record. The minutes record an Adv & Do Pass recommendation with all members present voting Aye.

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