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Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee — May 5, 2026: Water main contract, 155th Street detachment, traffic updates, KCATA transit agreement

Kansas CityMay 5, 20263 min read

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The Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee met May 5, 2026 at the 26th Floor Council Chamber. Members present: Chair Kevin O'Neill, Vice Chair Melissa Robinson, Councilmembers Eric Bunch, Johnathan Duncan and Lindsay French. The committee advanced and recommended do pass on: a Water main replacement construction contract with Abay Construction (authorizing $5,389,697; maximum expenditure $5,928,667); a proposal to transfer jurisdiction of the north side of 155th Street (~8.129 acres, twelve properties) to Raymore while retaining easements; citywide updates to traffic signs and signals following a 90-day pilot; and an agreement with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) not to exceed $85,578,976 to provide transit services for May 1, 2026–April 30, 2027 (funding includes ~$38M sales tax, ~$48M total project costs, and $9M General Fund). A cooperative agreement for Brookside Shops and a Disparity Study presentation were held until May 12, 2026. Public testimony procedures and potential closed session topics were noted.

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Advanced and recommended Do Pass for Ordinance 260371: Authorize Director of Water Services to execute a $5,389,697 construction contract with Abay Construction, Inc. for Water Main Replacement (max expenditure $5,928,667).
Advanced and recommended Do Pass as Committee Substitute for Ordinance 260374: Detach approximately 8.129 acres (north side of 155th Street) transferring jurisdiction to Raymore while Kansas City retains easement rights; existing residents remain in Kansas City.
Advanced and recommended Do Pass (consent) for Ordinance 260381: Approve various traffic regulation updates to signs and signals (standards piloted for 90 days; to be implemented citywide).
Advanced and recommended Do Pass for Ordinance 260402: Authorize agreement not to exceed $85,578,976 with KCATA to provide transit services May 1, 2026–April 30, 2027 (funding includes approximately $38M sales tax, $48M total project costs, and $9M General Fund); requested City Manager recommendations on use of excess local use tax revenues after a failed motion to form a committee subreview.
Held Ordinance 260407 (Brookside Shops cooperative agreement) in committee until 05-12-2026.
Held Disparity Study presentation with CREO until 05-12-2026.

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