Legislative Relations Meeting (7/20/26) | LEE'S SUMMIT, MO

The City of Lee's Summit Legislative Relations Committee met on July 20, 2026, to discuss various legislative and procurement-related matters. Key procurement discussions focused on the review and refinement of the Request for Proposal (RFP) scope of services for state and federal lobbyists. The committee considered consolidating state and federal lobbying services into a single contract, emphasizing a targeted federal lobbying scope to manage costs effectively. They discussed including provisions for logistical support for city officials' testimony and potential travel to Washington, D.C., with considerations for budgetary impacts. Additionally, the committee received updates on recent legislative bills affecting the city, including public contracts, cannabis regulation, and utility reimbursement issues, and discussed ongoing efforts related to the I-470 infrastructure study funded by leftover project funds. The committee also addressed communication improvements with lobbyists and planned future reporting and engagement strategies. No contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this meeting, but the groundwork for upcoming procurement actions related to lobbying services was established.