Several items on UG committee meeting agendas today

Several items are on the Unified Government Public Works and Safety Committee and Administration and Human Services Committee meeting agendas today.

The public works committee meeting starts at 5 p.m. Nov. 18 at the fifth floor meeting room, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas, followed by the administration and human services meeting.

  • On the PWS committee agenda:
  • An agreement with the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools for the new Brune Elementary School infrastructure improvements;
  • A resolution authorizing a survey for sidewalks for Brune Elementary, running west from Waverly Avenue to the school at 8833 Waverly;
  • A resolution authorizing a survey for the water pollution maintenance facility, and the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department Tow Lot and Crime Lab Project,
  • A resolution to support responsible bidder requirements and authorize additional development of responsible bidder requirements;
  • A report by UG staff on steps taken in response to speeding in the Hazelwood neighborhood and nearby areas;
  • Approval of the annual report of the Wyandotte County Solid Waste Plan;
  • Resolution amending the Benefit District Policy;
  • Report from staff about the proposal Edison Special Benefit District;
  • An amendment to the agreement with Bonner Springs about street maintenance and emergency services in Loring, an unincorporated area south of Bonner Springs.
  • A presentation on recommended park fees.
  • Also on the PWS agenda is an appearance by Tscher Manck, a candidate in the Nov. 5 election, on the topics of parks and recreation and the public schools; new juvenile service center; and after-school programs. Also scheduled is an appearance by Shelia Jackson and Tscher Manck on neighborhood development and BPU charges.

On the AHS Committee agenda:

  • A discussion on the inclusion policy for women, minority and local business programs. The programs sunset on Dec. 31, 2019.
  • An appearance by Stephanie Lugo, Students for Life of America, to express concerns about Planned Parenthood seeking to open a new facility in Kansas City, Kansas. Also scheduled is an appearance by Kyra Lampe to oppose a Planned Parenthood facility in Kansas City, Kansas.