Committee advances fiber easement, airport boarding-bridge amendment, and Brookside improvements (May 12, 2026)
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The Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee met May 12, 2026 (26th Floor, Council Chamber). Chairperson Kevin O'Neill, Vice Chair Melissa Robinson, and Councilmembers Eric Bunch, Johnathan Duncan and Lindsay French were present. The committee recommended “Advance and Do Pass” on three ordinances: a 10-year license and communications easement with Kansas Fiber Network for right-of-way fiber conduit, a $1,200,000 second amendment with Oshkosh AeroTech for passenger boarding-bridge systems (total contract $10,212,525), and a cooperative agreement with Brookside Shops CID/GRI Brookside Shops, LLC for public and aesthetic improvements supporting the Trolley Track Trail extension. The agenda also noted potential closed sessions under Section 610.021 (various subsections) and instructions for public testimony.
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- Ordinance 260418: Recommended Advance and Do Pass to authorize a 10-year license agreement and Communications Easement Agreement with Kansas Fiber Network, LLC to install fiber conduit in the right-of-way (project connects through River Market toward North Kansas City; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to complete associated work). Unanimous Aye (O'Neill, Robinson, Bunch, Duncan, French).
- Ordinance 260430: Recommended Advance and Do Pass to authorize a $1,200,000 second amendment with Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC for passenger boarding-bridge repair/maintenance (pre-conditioned air, HVAC, ground power, potable water) at Kansas City International Airport; increases total contract to $10,212,525. Unanimous Aye.
- Ordinance 260407: Recommended Advance and Do Pass for a Cooperative Agreement with Brookside Shops Community Improvement District and GRI Brookside Shops, LLC for design and construction of public and aesthetic improvements in the Brookside Shops CID (Phase 1; supports Trolley Track Trail extension). Unanimous Aye.
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