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Kansas City Council (Feb 12, 2026) — Actions on TIF progress, zoning, utility projects, grants, and public-safety funding

Kansas CityFeb 12, 20264 min read

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The Kansas City Council met Feb. 12, 2026 (Council Chambers). Members present voted to adopt a range of measures including a resolution to study an Office of Grants and Philanthropy Management, multiple Tax Increment Financing (TIF) progress determinations, approval of a residential plat, ordinances addressing public-safety and sister-city policy, authorization to apply for a BUILD grant, appropriation of a Counter-UAS police grant, tax redirection for a hotel renovation, and several water/sewer and stormwater contract and bond actions.

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Adopted resolution directing the City Manager to study and recommend establishment of an Office of Grants and Philanthropy Management and standardized grant policies with report back to Council within 90 days (Res. 250553).
Passed ordinances determining that Metro North Crossing, Overlook, Baltimore Place, and 811 Main TIF plans are making satisfactory progress under their proposed schedules (Ords. 260177, 260178, 260179, 260180).
Approved Erika’s Place 2nd Plat (approx. 11 acres) to create 45 lots and 5 tracts for residential development and authorized related easements and recordation actions (Ord. 260186).
Passed ordinance amending Chapter 50 to prohibit the sale of certain psychoactive substances and dangerous chemical inhalants within the city (Ord. 251028, passed as substituted).
Passed ordinance adding policies for Sister City and Friendship City relationships, including annual reporting and alignment to one city per country (Ord. 260072, passed as substituted).
Authorized submission of a BUILD grant application (up to $25,000,000) for the Roy Blunt Luminary Park project and related agreements (Ord. 260183).
Estimated and appropriated $11,868,979 in the Police Grants Fund for the FY26 Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program (Ord. 260191).
Authorized the City Manager to enter into a Tax Redirection Agreement to support renovation of the Seville Plaza Hotel (Ord. 260192).
Authorized a $3,100,000 Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 1672 (CDM Smith) for Stormwater Collection and Green Infrastructure: 37th and Norton project, bringing total contract to $5,300,000 (Ord. 260175).
Established Fund No. 8196 (2026 SRF Sewer Revenue Bond Fund), estimated $100,000,000 revenue, and authorized substantial progressive design-build and professional services change orders/ amendments for Blue River Wastewater Treatment Plant grit removal, fine screens, and facility plan/design projects (Ord. 260176).

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