The Unified Government Public Works and Safety Committee is scheduled tonight to discuss procedures for placing children who are in police protective custody at the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center.
This is one of several items on the Public Works and Safety agenda. The committee will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, at the fifth floor meeting room, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas.
Also on the agenda is a presentation about the storm water rate transition analysis. The presentation is expected to discuss the purpose of the study, its approach and the anticipated timeline. The current fee structure may be changed.
The committee also will consider amending local ordinances on domestic battery, drugs, and protection orders to bring them in line with changes in state statutes.
The committee also will consider property acquisition for the Board of Public Utilities’ water distribution project, South Bethany-Muncie site improvements.
In addition, an amendment to the bicycle lamp ordinance will be considered, to reflect changes in state laws.
The committee also will consider donating a 2007 Dodge Charger Sheriff’s vehicle to Kansas City Kansas Community College for training.
Also on the agenda is approval of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant of $106,411. Grant funding would be used for leadership training and software updates.
The Public Works and Safety Committee meeting will be followed by the Administration and Human Services Committee meeting tonight. Agendas are posted at www.wycokck.org.
The Administration and Human Services Committee will discuss a new transit service for lower-cost mobility for able-bodied persons ages 16 to 64 who are not eligible for existing services and don’t have other access to services.
Also on the Administration and Human Services agenda is a discussion about the current Air B&B in Kansas City, Kansas, including information on codes, legal issues, complaints and a plan on enforcement.
They fall under short-term rentals and, according to UG agenda information, they require special use permits and a business license. While Kansas City, Kansas, has two special use permits for bed and breakfast operations, there are more than 45 of them from Kansas City, Kansas, listed on Air B&B, according to agenda documents. To be discussed at the meeting are requirements for B&B operations.