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

CHAPLAIN OF THE MONTH:

Pastor Dr. Serita Wright - Commissioned to Heal Community Outreach

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

ROLL CALL:

PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS:

Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. Closed Sessions may be held by teleconference.

SPECIAL ACTIONS:

FINAL READINGS:

CONSENT DOCKET

DEBATE DOCKET

FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas 2nd COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to study and develop recommendations for establishing an Office of Grants and Philanthropy Management and develop standardized grant policies and procedures with a report back to Council within 90 days.

NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 88, the Zoning and Development Code, by repealing Subsection 88-445-06, Residential Signs, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter for the purposes of allowing digital signs for Institutional and Office Uses in residential districts and adopting new standards for such signs. (CD-CPC-2025-00128)

COMMITTEE ADVANCES:

CONSENT DOCKET

FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Determining that the Metro North Crossing Tax Increment Financing Plan is making satisfactory progress under the proposed time schedule for completion of the projects therein

Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Determining that the Overlook Tax Increment Financing Plan is making satisfactory progress under the proposed time schedule for completion of the projects therein.

Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Determining that the Baltimore Place Tax Increment Financing Plan is making satisfactory progress under the proposed time schedule for completion of the projects therein.

Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Determining that the 811 Main Tax Increment Financing Plan is making satisfactory progress under the proposed time schedule for completion of the projects therein.

NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Sponsor: Councilperson Nathan Willett Approving the plat of Erika’s Place 2nd Plat, a subdivision in Platte County, Missouri, on approximately 11 acres generally located at the northeast corner of Northwest 95th Terrace and North Line Creek Parkway, creating 45 lots and 5 tracts to allow for a residential development; accepting various easements; establishing grades on public ways; authorizing the Director of City Planning and Development and the Director of Water Services to execute and/or accept certain agreements; and directing the City Clerk to facilitate the recordation of this ordinance and attached documents. (CLD-FnPlat-2024-00038)

DEBATE DOCKET

FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmembers Nathan Willett and Johnathan Duncan, and Darrell Curls COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 50, Code of Ordinances, by enacting a new section 50-206 and 50-207 for the purpose of prohibiting the sale of certain unregulated drugs and dangerous chemical inhalants within the City and providing for a delayed effective date.

Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, Administration, by adding a new Section 2-12 establishing policies for Sister City and Friendship City relationships; requiring annual reporting to City Council; and aligning future Sister City and Friendship City designations to one city per country.

Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Authorizing the City Manager to submit a Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant application to the United States Department of Transportation for an amount up to $25,000,000.00 to fund the Roy Blunt Luminary Park project (“Project”) in Kansas City, Missouri; and authorizing the City Manager to execute any related agreements in the event that the application is approved.

Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Estimating revenue and appropriating $11,868,979.00 in the Police Grants Fund for the FY26 Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program; designating requisitioning authority; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.

Sponsor: Councilperson Crispin Rea Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Tax Redirection Agreement with HS KC PLAZA, LLC for the purpose of supporting the renovation of the Seville Plaza Hotel.

NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O’Neill COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Rezoning an area of about 99 acres located at the northeast corner of N.W. Skyview Avenue and N.W. 126th Terrace from District AG-R to District R-80 to allow for single-family residential use. (CD-CPC-2025-00201)

TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $3,100,000.00 design professional services Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 1672, with CDM Smith, Inc., for the Stormwater Collection and Green Infrastructure: 37th and Norton project; authorizing a total contract amount of $5,300,000.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.

Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Establishing Fund No. 8196, the 2026 SRF Sewer Revenue Bond Fund in the records of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; estimating revenue in the amount of $100,000,000.00 in the 2026 SRF Sewer Revenue Bond Fund and appropriating the same; appropriating $100,000,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Sewer Fund; designating requisitioning authority; authorizing a $156,641,576.00 progressive design-build contract Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1751 with Goodwin Bros. Construction Co., for the Blue River Wastewater Treatment Plant Grit Removal and Fine Screens Project for a total contract amount of $170,564,112.00; authorizing a $4,120,509.00 design professional services contract Amendment No. 2 and authorizing a $4,500,000.00 design professional services contract Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 1677 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., for the Blue River Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan and Improvements Design project for a total contract amount of $16,050,441.00; declaring the intent of the City to reimburse itself from the bond proceeds for certain expenditures; and authorizing the Director of Finance to close project accounts; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.

SECOND READINGS:

FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation Department, subject to the approval of the Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners to negotiate and enter into a Lease Agreement for the Kansas City Riverfront Park with the Port Authority of Kansas City for the purpose of furthering the development and maintenance of additional recreational space on the Kansas City Riverfront.

Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Creating a new department to be known as the Department of Community Safety by amending Article V, Departments, in Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of Ordinances by enacting a new Division 25 entitled “Community Safety” to include new sections 2-720.1 through 2-720.6; and amending Chapter 2, Article VIII, Classification and Compensation Plan, by repealing Section 2-1079 and enacting one new section of like number and subject matter to create one new job classification and adjust the salaries for two classifications for this Department; and amending Chapter 44, Corrections, by repealing Section 44-11, Authority of Clerk of the Municipal Division Courts to Establish Prisoner Assistance Programs.

FIRST READINGS:

FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Sponsor: Director of Finance Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Adopting the Annual Budget of the City for the Fiscal Year 2026-27; waiving the requirements in Article VI, Section 2-931 of the Code of Ordinances entitled “Neighborhood tourist development fund committee” for the purposes of the appropriations contained herein; estimating the revenues for the fiscal year; appropriating for the purposes stated the sums set forth in the budget; directing the Director of Finance to make the necessary entries upon the City’s records to show the appropriations and allocations provided for; estimating TIF Surplus revenue in the amount of $6,924,222.00 to the Capital Improvements Sales Tax Fund and $2,800,335.00 to the General Fund for purposes of the appropriations contained herein; authorizing inter-fund loans; and electing to establish a budget adoption deadline pursuant to Section 805(i) of the City Charter.

Sponsor: Director of Finance Department Setting the rates for the trafficway maintenance tax, the park and boulevard maintenance tax, and the boulevards and parkways front foot assessment at $0.00 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 in accordance with Section 68-582 of the Code of Ordinances.

Sponsor: Director of Finance Department Levying ad valorem taxes for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the General Revenue, Health, General Debt and Interest, and Museum Special Revenue Funds on all property in Kansas City subject to taxation on January 1, 2026; providing for the extension of such levies by the Director of Finance; recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date, and authorizing the collection by the Director of Finance.

Sponsor: Director of Finance Department Amending Chapter 78, Code of Ordinances, entitled “Water” by repealing Sections 78-6, 78-8, 78-10, and 78-28 and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number and subject matter, that adjust charges for water service; and establishing an effective date.

Sponsor: Director of Finance Department Amending Chapter 60, Code of Ordinances, entitled Sewers and Sewage Disposal, by repealing Sections 60-2 and 60-3 and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number and subject matter that adjust charges for sewer service; and establishing an effective date.

Sponsor: Director of Finance Department Establishing Fund No. 3527, the General Obligation Series 2027A Question 1 Bond Fund in the records of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating $37,370,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Obligation Series 2027A Question 1 Bond Fund; establishing Fund No. 3627, the General Obligation Series 2027A Question 2 Bond Fund in the records of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating $2,329,603.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Obligation Series 2027A Question 2 Bond Fund; establishing Fund No. 3727, the General Obligation Series 2027A Question 3 Bond Fund in the records of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating $1,010,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Obligation Series 2027A Question 3 Bond Fund; declaring the intent of the City to reimburse itself from the bond proceeds for certain expenditures; authorizing the Director of Finance to close project accounts; and establishing the effective date of this ordinance.

Sponsor: Director of Finance Department Establishing Fund No. 3827, the General Obligation Series 2027A Q1-22 Bond Fund in the records of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating $47,500,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Obligation Series 2027A Q1-22 Bond Fund; establishing Fund No. 3927, the Taxable General Obligation Series 2027B Q2-22 Bond Fund in the records of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; estimating and appropriating $12,500,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Taxable General Obligation Series 2027B Q2-22 Bond Fund; declaring the intent of the City to reimburse itself from the bond proceeds for certain expenditures; authorizing the Director of Finance to close project accounts; and establishing the effective date of this ordinance.

Sponsor: Director of Finance Department Authorizing the collection of the annual special assessment imposed by the Westport Special Business District for FY27; approving of uses of the revenues produced therefrom; estimating and appropriating revenue in the amount of $40,000.00 in the Westport Special Business District Fund; re-estimating and re-appropriating the remaining uncollected revenues and unexpended and unencumbered appropriations to the 2026-27 Fiscal Year; designating requisitioning authority; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.

Sponsor: Director of Finance Department Consenting to the rate of front foot special assessment to be levied by the Union Hill Special Business District; consenting to the proposed uses of the revenues produced therefrom; estimating and appropriating revenue in the amount of $65,000.00 in the Union Hill Special Business District Fund; re-estimating and re-appropriating the remaining uncollected revenues and unexpended and unencumbered appropriations to the 2026-27 Fiscal Year; designating requisitioning authority; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.

Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to develop and implement a public communication plan, including the publication of a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document or similar communication process, to educate residents, businesses, and other stakeholders about the special permit area policy, and declaring that the policy will be in place from June 1 through July 12, 2026.

NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Sponsor: Director of Housing and Community Development Department Accepting recommendations of the Housing Trust Fund Board; reducing an existing appropriation by $2,979,450.00 and appropriating $2,979,450.00 from previously Appropriated Fund Balance in the Housing Trust Fund; authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute various funding agreements in accordance with this Ordinance; and authorizing the Director of the Housing and Community Development Department to expend up to $2,979,450.00 from funds appropriated in the Housing Trust Fund.

Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving requests to remove two (2) parcels from the Crossroads Community Improvement District; and directing the City Clerk to report the removal of such parcels from the District to the Missouri Department of Economic Development and the Missouri State Auditor.

Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Amending Chapter 28, Code of Ordinances, Floodplain Management, by repealing Sections 28-51, 28-52 and 28-53, and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number and subject matter to implement changes required by Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Community Rating System.

Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Approving a development plan on about 1.3 acres in District R-0.5 generally located at 32 E. 46th Street to allow for the construction of a multi-unit residential building. (CD-CPC-2025-00189).

Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Approving a major amendment to a previously approved master planned development on about 2,500 acres generally located on the north side of I-29/I-435 and Northwest 128th Street in District MPD to allow for expanding the district boundary by 167 acres to allow for 20 million square feet of commercial, office and warehousing uses. (CD-CPC-2025-00169).

Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas RESOLUTION - Appointing Matthew Muckenthaler, Michael Coddington, Sean Carroll, Kellee Madinger and Gabriel Robinson as successor directors to the 1200 Main/South Loop Community Improvement District.

Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas RESOLUTION - Appointing Kristen Campbell, Kelby Hopkins, David Scott Knisley, Keley Brandt and Karson Bennett as successor directors to the Ward Parkway Center Community Improvement District.

Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Approving the 25 Campbell PIEA General Development Plan on approximately 2.32 acres, as more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Planning Area”), and declaring said area to be an undeveloped industrial area and in need of development and rehabilitation pursuant to the Planned Industrial Expansion Law; and authorizing tax abatement. (CD-CPC-2025-00191)

Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 88, the Zoning and Development Code, by repealing Section 88-420, “Parking and Loading”, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter for the purpose of updating parking and loading standards to support more walkable development and reduce on-site parking requirements; and directing the City Manager to report back to the City Council within one year of passage of this ordinance. (CD-CPC-2025-00143)

Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Amending the Major Street Plan for Kansas City to revise the alignment of Mexico City Avenue, from connecting to Highway 92, to connecting to North Bethel Avenue, and directing the City Clerk to file certain documents with the appropriate offices. (CD-CPC-2025-00170).

Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department Revising a previously approved street name plan known as the Barryview Townhomes Street Name Plan to align with the currently assigned addresses and street names.

FLOOR INTRODUCTION(S)

Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw RESOLUTION - Honoring Jessie Jefferson in Recognition of 50 Years of Community Service.

Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas RESOLUTION -Directing the City Manager to develop a funding plan for the Violence Prevention Fund, Fund No. 2000, for Fiscal Year 2028 and Fiscal Year 2029.

TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

COMMUNICATIONS:

January 2026 - Accepting various easements and deeds in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri and requesting that the City Manager approve the acceptance, and directing the City Clerk to file the acceptance in the office of the Recorder of Deeds.

Notice to the City Clerk of the 12TH Street Heritage Community Improvement District’s Proposed Budget for the period ending April 30, 2027.

Notice to the City Clerk of the Brywood Centre Community Improvement District’s Proposed Budget for the period ending April 30, 2027.

Notice to the City Clerk of the Downtown KC Community Improvement District’s Proposed Budget for the period ending April 30, 2027.

Notice to the City Clerk of the Plaza East Community Improvement District’s Proposed Budget for the period ending April 30, 2027.

Notice to the City Clerk of the River Market Community Improvement District’s Proposed Budget for the period ending April 30, 2027.

Notice to the City Clerk of the Truman Road Community Improvement District’s Proposed Budget for the period ending April 30, 2027.

Notice to the City Clerk of the Waldo Community Improvement District’s Proposed Budget for the period ending April 30, 2027.

Notice to the City Clerk of the Westport II Community Improvement District’s Proposed Budget for the period ending April 30, 2027.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

1. Closed Session • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 1 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss legal matters, litigation, or privileged communications with attorneys; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 2 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss real estate; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 3 and 13 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss personnel matters; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 9 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss employee labor negotiations; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 11 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss specifications for competitive bidding; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 12 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss sealed bids or proposals; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 17 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss confidential or privileged communications with auditors; or • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 20 and 21 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss security systems for operation of a computer system or computer network.

2. Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. The city provides several ways for residents to watch City Council meetings: • Livestream on the city’s website at www.kcmo.gov/clerk: Quick Links, Video on Demand, Click on “View” for desired meeting • Livestream on the city’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hOuBIg4fok • Watch Channel 2 on your cable system. The channel is available through Time Warner Cable (channel 2 or 98.2), AT&T U-verse (channel 99 then select Kansas City) and Google Fiber on Channel 142. The City Clerk`s Office now has equipment for the hearing impaired for use with every meeting. To check out the equipment please see the secretary for each committee. Be prepared to leave your Driver`s License or State issued Identification Card with the secretary and she will give you the equipment. Upon returning the equipment your license will be returned.

Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw RESOLUTION - Honoring Jessie Jefferson in Recognition of 50 Years of Community Service.