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COUNCIL AGENDA

July 3, 2023

6:00 PM, Council Chambers-111 E. Maple Ave.

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INVOCATION


Laurie Dean Wiley, Member, EPIC Church


THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


ROLL CALL


CITIZEN REQUESTS


PRESENTATION RESOLUTIONS


23-759 - A resolution recognizing Matt Bulloc, Fire Captain, with the Fire Department, as the I-STAR award recipient for July 2023.
					Res.No: 6940


CONSENT AGENDA


Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager


1.	Approval of minutes for the Regular Meetings on June 5, 2023 and June 20, 2023.
		Approved
2.	Council action is requested to issue a purchase order to Clark Equipment Company, for a T770 T4 Bobcat Track Loader to be purchased by the Municipal Services Department/Sewer Maintenance Division, in the amount of $49,999.04.
		Approved
3.	Council action is requested to issue a contract with Zambelli Lawn Care & Snow Removal LLC, for Mowing Services for one (1) year, with three (3) possible one-year renewal periods for the Municipal Services Department.
		Approved
4.	Council action is requested to direct the City Manager to grant Spire Missouri Inc. a 1,250 square foot easement for the installation of a rectifier cable in conjunction with their ongoing service main upgrade project.
		Approved
5.	Council action is requested to authorize the City Manger to approve a design contract with, and issue a purchase order to, Alfred Benesch & Company for an amount not to exceed $162,500 authorizing future minor change orders not to exceed $16,250 and/or time extensions, to perform engineering design services to replace the Heidelberger Bridge as part of the Emergency Transportation Project (No. 112203).
		Approved
6.	Council action is requested to issue a purchase order for Northstar Technologies, LLC for $90,000, authorizing future change orders for an amount not to exceed $9,000, for a Stormwater Management and Engineering Services Contract.
		Approved
7.	Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order to Barr Engineering Co. for an amount not to exceed $95,800 authorizing future minor change orders not to exceed $9,580 and/or time extensions, to perform groundwater evaluation and permit support services for the former Blue Valley CCR Impoundments.
		Approved
8.	Approval of 2023-24 Property Insurance Renewal for City Utility Property
		Approved


Resolutions


		23-760 - A resolution reappointing Heather Wiley to the City Planning Commission of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Individual Appointment-Councilmember John Perkins
					Res.No: 6941


REGULAR AGENDA


Public Hearing(s)


		1. A public hearing for the application by Emmert Welding requesting a rezoning from R-6/PUD, Single Family Residential/Planned Unit Development, to I-1, Industrial, for the property located at 23500 E. M-78 Highway. New Information Only.
					Held and Closed
		23-050 - 2R. An ordinance approving a rezoning from District R-6/PUD (Single-Family Residential/Planned Unit Development) to District I-1 (Industrial) for the property at 23500 E. M-78 Highway in Independence, Missouri.
					Ord.No: 19454
		2. A public hearing for the application by Susan Whitehill requesting a rezoning from R-6, Single Family Residential, to C-2, General Commercial, for the property located at 17422 E. 39th Street. New Information Only.
					Held and Closed
		23-051 - 2R. An ordinance approving a rezoning from District R-6 (Single-Family Residential) to District C-2 (General Commercial) for the property at 17422 E. 39th Street S. in Independence, Missouri.
					Ord.No: 19455
		3. A public hearing for the application by Lance Houston and David Ford requesting a rezoning from R-6, Single Family Residential, R-12, Two-Family Residential, and C-2, General Commercial, to I-1, Industrial, for the property located at 9400 E. 23rd Street. New Information Only.
					Held and Closed
		23-052 - 2R. An ordinance approving a rezoning from District R-6 (Single-Family Residential), R-12 (Two Family Residential) and District C-2 (General Commercial) to I-1 (Industrial) for the property at 9400 E. 23rd Street S. in Independence, Missouri.
					Ord.No: 19456


Ordinances


		23-053 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, FY 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, through a Memorandum of Understanding with Kansas City, Missouri, which allocates $61,032.00 to the City of Independence, Missouri, for the Police Department’s use; appropriating the necessary funds; and authorizing future change orders and appropriations for the same project.
					Ord.No: 19457
		23-054 - 2R. An ordinance lowering the monthly automobile allowance for each elected Councilmember, including Mayor, from $500.00 to $200.00 by amending Ordinance 18574, and repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith.-Requested by Mayor and City Council
					Ord.No: 19458
		23-055 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing acceptance of the 2023 Midwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Investigative Support Center Initiative, and related documents, with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, for a grant award in the amount of $154,459.00; making the necessary appropriations; authorizing future change orders for additional funding and/or time extensions; and authorizing certain future appropriations.
					Ord.No: 19459
		23-056 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing acceptance of the 2023 Midwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Kansas City / Overland Park DEA Task Force Initiative, and related documents, with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, for a grant award in the amount of $153,166.00; making the necessary appropriations; authorizing future change orders for additional funding and/or time extensions; and authorizing certain future appropriations.
					Ord.No: 19460
		23-057 - 2R. An ordinance approving a final plat for Little Blue Estates, 1st Plat, in Independence, Missouri.
					Ord.No: 19461


First Reading(s)


		23-058 - 1R. An ordinance adopting amendments to the Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 budget, which was approved by Ordinance No. 19340.
					1R.
		23-059 - 1R. An ordinance finding, determining and declaring the necessity of acquiring Temporary Construction and Grading Easements and General Utility Easements for the Barnes Place Drainage Improvement Project (Project No. 131901); authorizing the negotiation and eminent domain proceedings if necessary; approving the plans and specifications for the Project; authorizing the use of experts as needed; authorizing and directing the execution of documents and the payment of funds to property owners or others holding property rights, in conjunction with the Project.
					1R.
		23-060 - 1R. An ordinance terminating tax increment financing within the Eastland Center Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan area; and authorizing certain actions relating thereto.
					1R.
		23-061 - 1R. An ordinance amending Section 3.03.007 “Aggressive Dogs” of the Independence City Code.
					1R.


INFORMATION ONLY


	1.	Underwriter Agreement-Independence Square Redevelopment

	2.	The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of the Noland Road Community Improvement District Proposed Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

	3.	The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of the Englewood Community Improvement District Proposed Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

	4.	The City Council is expected to convene in an Executive Session at 5:30 pm, Monday, July 3, 2023, in the Council Chambers with the closed session taking place in Conference Room A, on Personnel Actions, as permitted by Sec. 610.021(3) and Personnel Records, as permitted by 610.021(13).

	5.	Please Note: In accordance with RSMo 610.021, the City Council may convene in an Executive Session during or after the meeting, in the Council Chambers and move to Conference Room D for the closed meeting, on matters of litigation, legal action, and/or attorney client communications, as permitted by Sec. 610.021(1), on matters of personnel, as permitted by Sec. 610.021(3) and personnel records, as permitted by 610.021(13), on matters of contracts, as permitted by 610.021(12), on matters of real estate, as permitted by 610.021(2) and/or matters of labor negotiations, as permitted by 610.021(9).


COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS


ADJOURNMENT