The Unified Government will consider issuing temporary notes to pay for a $12.5 million settlement in the Lamonte McIntyre case, according to the agenda for the Aug. 25 UG Commission meeting.
The Unified Government Commission will meet on Thursday, Aug. 25, at City Hall, Commission Chambers, lobby level, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas.
One of the items on the 7 p.m. agenda is a presentation on funding strategies of legal settlements and consideration of options including a resolution authorizing and directing the issuance, sale and delivery of municipal temporary notes, submitted by the finance department.
According to information in the agenda, the UG has entered into a settlement agreement in connection with the Lamonte McIntyre case, but there are insufficient funds budgeted to pay for the costs of the settlement.
The UG is proposing to issue temporary notes in the amount of $12.535,000.
According to the agenda information, the UG would provide for the levy and collection of an annual tax, if necessary, for the purpose of paying the principal and interest on the notes as they become due.
The agenda for the 7 p.m. meeting includes several planning and zoning items.
The public hearing agenda includes a resolution adopting the 505 Central development agreement, and an ordinance to establish a redevelopment district.
Also on the agenda are an ordinance to adopt the Northeast KCK Heritage Trail Plan from Kaw Point to the Quindaro Townsite; an ordinance adopting the Merriam Connected Corridor Plan, to expand multi-modal connectivity with Overland Park, Mission and Merriam; as well as an ordinance to adopt the Go Dotte countywide strategic mobility plan together with Bonner Springs, Edwardsville and Lake Quivira.
Other zoning items include:
• 4744 Georgia Ave., change of zone from single-family district to two-family district to construct a duplex, Andrea Weishaubt with Atlas Land Consulting;
• 2640 Woodend Lane, change of zone from planning apartment district to agriculture district to construct Endless Outdoors Nature Experience, Curtis Petersen with Polsinelli; also special use permit for this address; also a Master Plan Amendment from low density residential to rural density residential for this address; also a preliminary and final plan review for this address.
• 230 S. 65th St., special use permit for storage for landscaping business inside a 2,000-square-foot outbuilding, Daniel Janssen with Me and My Uncle LLC;
• 733 Ohio, special use permit to operate a short-term rental, Brian Glasser with AKCO Investments LLC;
• 4929 State Ave., special use permit for live entertainment in conjunction with an existing drinking establishment, G & J Entertainment;
• 2824 N. 99th Terrace, renewal of a home occupation special use permit for a short-term rental, Cristen Ryman and Kate Lynch;
• 3619 Pomeroy, an ordinance rezoning property from single-family district to agriculture district;
• 4732 State Ave., an ordinance rezoning property from planned limited business district to planned general business district;
• 4136 Springfield, an ordinance rezoning property from planned single-family district to planned apartment district;
• 4141 Joyce Drive, an ordinance rezoning property from single-family district to agriculture district;
• 2942 North Bethany St., an ordinance vacating right-of-way;
• 12746 and 12750 Hubbard Road, an ordinance vacating a utility easement;
• 7250 State Ave., an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for continuation of a child care facility on the KCKCC campus;
• 941 N. 74th Dr., an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for live entertainment in conjunction with an existing restaurant;
• 322 N. 6th St., an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for live entertainment in conjunction with an existing drinking establishment;
• 4141 Joyce Drive, an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for temporary use of land for agricultural-related tourism, sales, education classes, apprentices and a farm stand;
• 10 S. Hallock St., an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for a short-term rental;
• 3914 N. 59th St., an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for temporary use of land for commercial purposes to keep work equipment, related materials and parking for employees on site;
• 1324 N. 75th Drive, an ordinance authorizing a home occupation special use permit for a short-term rental;
• 6720 Kaw Drive, an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for the continuation of live entertainment in conjunction with an existing drinking establishment;
• 3008 S. 9th St., a special use permit to operate a short-term rental, Sarah Belarde and Javier Saenz;
• 6702 and 6716 Berger Ave., plat of Hyink Addition No. 1, developed by Steven F. Hyink;
• Sloan Avenue and Sewell Avenue in Piper, plat of Piper Creek Estates, second plat, being developed by BCB Holding LLC, Brandon Becker.
• Also on the 7 p.m. agenda is an ordinance to clarify the boundaries of the STAR Bond district in the former Schlitterbahn area, correcting an error in the legal description and map.
• A resolution closing out the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, NSP3, is on the agenda, with a request to conduct a public hearing on Aug. 25 on the close-out.
• Also scheduled is a legislative report.
• Nomination of Roderick McConnell to the Housing Authority by Mayor Tyrone Garner.
• Reappointment of Jacques Barber to the Housing Authority by Commissioner Mike Kane.
• Reappointment of Matt Watkins to the Housing Authority by Commissioner Chuck Stites.
• A proclamation noting Aug. 21 as Victory Outreach KC Inner Recovering Homes Day.
The UG Commission also will have a special session at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, in the fifth floor conference room at City Hall for a budget workshop, a presentation from the fire command and International Association of Firefighters and a communications update.
The public will be able to observe the 4 p.m. special meeting live on YouTube, on UGTV or through Zoom. The public also may view the special meeting at the fifth floor conference room, Suite 515, at City Hall.
The 7 p.m. UG meeting will be in person at the Commission Chambers and also on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88019946644?pwd=WENJc0EvV2NFcUJhTDhxLzhTeVJQdz09.
The passcode is 683757.
The 7 p.m. meeting is expected to be carried on UGTV cable channel and on YouTube.
The agendas are online at https://www.wycokck.org/Departments/Clerks-Office/Agendas-Minutes.