Kansas City Council: Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee (May 5, 2026)

By Kyaira Boughton, Kansas City Documenter

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Summary

• The committee unanimously authorized a water-main replacement between Oak Street and Virginia Avenue for approximately $5.4 million.
• The committee anticipates a bond issue on the November ballot to fund water-main replacements but has not received the specific ordinance yet.
• The committee approved an allocation of $85.6 million to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. The expenditure is less than what the KCATA said it needs, likely necessitating service cuts.
• Bus fares will be reinstated on June 1.

Notes

1. Ordinance 260371 – Authorizing water-main replacement from Oak Street to Virginia Avenue and East 43rd Street to East 47th Terrace.
   1. The proposed ordinance authorizes the water services director to execute a $5.4 million construction contract…

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