UG Commission to meet tonight

The Unified Government Commission will meet on Thursday, Nov. 4, with virtual access available.

At the 7 p.m. meeting Nov. 4, the agenda includes:

• An ordinance amending the definition of “responsible bidder” to enable the UG to adopt a standard operating procedure requiring OSHA-10 certification and a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program for certain construction contracts.

• A request to apply for an Economic Development Administration grant for a public safety training facility, presented by the fire department.

• Creating a grant-funded program coordinator position in the police department’s victim services unit.

• An overview of levee betterments, including a trail head park on each side of the Rock Island Bridge.

• Accepting federal funds for homelessness assistance and supportive services, in an agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

• Approval of a budget revision for Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Corp., which runs the Willa Gill center.

There is also a 5 p.m. special meeting scheduled in the fifth floor conference room at City Hall, 701 N 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

The 5 p.m. meeting will be a closed, executive session to discuss the county administrator’s quarterly review.

To join the 7 p.m. meeting by Zoom, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85498198183?pwd=ZHh3d3NBK2trNWxBdDhtUHBFOFI0QT09


The passcode is 354089.
The Webinar ID is 854 9819 8183.

To join by phone, call toll-free 877- 853-5257 or 888-475-4499.

The meeting also should be able to be viewed on YouTube and UGTV cable television. The public may attend in the lobby of City Hall and participate in public hearings from there.