Kansas City, Mo. City Communications Live Stream

The City of Kansas City's Finance, Governance, and Public Safety Committee convened on May 20, 2026, to discuss multiple procurement and development matters. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a five-year citywide contract amendment for printing, scanning, and copier services to enhance efficiency and cybersecurity, and the acceptance of a $5 million EPA grant to fund the Kansas City Organic Waste Improvement Project, with cooperative agreements authorized for several local nonprofit partners. The committee also approved a $1.2 million contract amendment for spare parts inventory related to passenger boarding bridges at Kansas City International Airport. Additionally, the committee authorized a cooperative agreement with the Brookside Shops Community Improvement District and GRI Brookside Shops LLC for public infrastructure improvements funded partly by a new 1% community improvement district tax. Several resolutions were passed appointing successor directors to various Community Improvement Districts. The committee held a detailed presentation and discussion on a disparity study conducted by Griffin and Strong, which analyzed the city's minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) program, recommending a transition from a race and gender-conscious program to a race and gender-neutral small business enterprise program to comply with legal standards and improve inclusivity. The meeting also included discussions on zoning and signage plans for the Berkeley Riverfront area, with some items held for further consideration. Motions to approve multiple ordinances and resolutions were passed unanimously or with minimal opposition, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage city contracts, capital projects, and economic development initiatives.