City of Independence June 15, 2009 6:00 PM Council Chambers REGULAR AGENDA

INVOCATION			Tim Allison,  Hospice Advantage.
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
	PRESENTATION		On behalf of Independence School District, Lori Worth Smith, Vibe Marketing Group, will present information about the Project Shine event. Presented

CONSENT AGENDA
	Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
	1.		Approval is requested to amend the City’s Schedule of Fees to adjust the hourly rate charged for services performed by staff and to include fees related to the proposed Unified Development Ordinance, with an effective date of July 1, 2009. Approved
	2.		Approval is recommended to issue a purchase order to Black & Veatch Corporation in the amount of $49,200 for Engineering Services for the Water Pollution Control Department for the evaluation of system requirements and design of  Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) equipment replacement. Approved
	3.		Approval is requested to accept the renewal proposal submitted by Lockton Companies, Inc. regarding the City’s property and boiler and machinery insurance program, effective July 1, 2009, with an annual cost of $1,145,000 which includes $891,025 for insurance coverage, $60,000 for engineering services fees at power production facilities, $59,850 for terrorism coverage and $134,125 for extra expense coverage to purchase replacement power. Approved
	4.		Approval is requested to renew the City’s excess workers’ compensation insurance program with Lockton Companies, Inc., with coverage provide by Midwest Employers Casualty Company, maintaining the $1,000,000 self-insured retention for each accident, effective July 1, 2009, with an estimated annual premium of $139,169. Approved
	5.		Approval is recommended to enter into a price agreement with Rand Construction Company for boiler and high-pressure vessel weld repairs for the Power & Light Department for the period July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010, with City option for three, one-year renewals. Expenditures will not exceed budgeted amounts. Approved
	Resolutions:
			09-733 - A resolution reappointing Marvin Sturgeon as a member of the Public Utilities Advisory Board of the City of Independence, Missouri. Res. #5539
			09-734 - A resolution appointing Jean Kimball to the Tourism Advisory Board of the City of Independence. Res. #5540
			09-735 - A resolution appointing Cynthia Hulett to the Tree Commission under authority of Section 13.02.011 of the City Code. Res. #5541
ORDINANCES
			09-083 - 2R. An ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment by changing the zoning classification from R-4 (High-Density Residential) to R-1b (Single-Family Residential) and R-2 (Two-Family Residential) for properties located north of Moore Street, west of Lynn Street, east of Spring Street and south of 2nd Street. Case No. 09-100-05. Ord. #17336
			09-084 - 2R. An ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment by changing the zoning classification from C-P-2 (Planned General Commercial) to C-P-2-SU (Planned General Commercial with a Special Use Permit for a cellular tower) for the property located west of M-291 Highway, south of Swearingen Road, north of U. S. 24 Highway and east of Allen Road at 906 N M-291 Highway. Case No. 09-200-03 Ord. #17337
			09-085 - 2R. An ordinance adopting the annual operating and capital budgets for the fiscal year July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010, estimating the revenues for said fiscal year; appropriating sums for the purposes stated in said budget, establishing operating transfers, designating fund balance allocations, establishing the authorized Table of Organization, and designating those who may make a requisition for encumbrance against appropriations. Ord. #17338
			09-086 - 2R. An ordinance approving a City Code Amendment establishing a new Chapter 14 entitled the "Unified Development Ordinance". Case No. 09-175-01 Ord. #17339
			09-087 - 2R. An ordinance directing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) to provide Inter-City and Intra-City bus service for twelve (12) months beginning July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. Ord. #17340
			09-088 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to approve three amendments to the software license and services agreement with New World Systems, Inc. for an upgrade to New World Aegis/MSP licensed software for public safety use and to provide training and maintenance; with provision for future minor change orders and time extensions. Ord. #17341
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			09-089 - 1R. An ordinance authorizing execution of a contract with Burns and McDonnell for the Little Blue Parkway Phases 7 and 8 Engineering Services for an amount not to exceed $457,091.00, authorizing approval of administrative change orders not to exceed $45,700.00 or for time adjustments, and increasing appropriations. 1st R.
			09-090 - 1R. An ordinance authorizing a contract with Radmacher Brothers Excavating for the Jackson Drive Improvements between Prairie Landing and Holke Road for an amount not to exceed $2,741,002.96 and authorizing approval of administrative change orders not to exceed $274,000.00 or for time adjustments. 1st R.
			09-091 - 1R. An ordinance authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Federal Aid Program Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the Little Blue Parkway between R.D. Mize Road and Necessary Road. 1st R.
			09-092 - 1R. An ordinance authorizing a service agreement with Southwestern Public Service Company (“SPS”) providing for the purchase of reserve sharing energy pursuant to the rates, terms, and conditions of the Xcel Energy Operating Companies Joint Open Access Transmission Tariff. 1st R.
			09-093 - 1R. An ordinance authorizing a contract with Beemer Construction Company, Inc. for installation of ductile iron pipe and steel encasement on Crane St. (Walnut St. to the South), Ferguson Spring Rd. (North of Bundschu Rd.) and Lake City Valley Rd. (South of Heidelburger Rd.). Project No. C09-256-9748 and C09-154-70400801, in the amount of $193,700.00, and authorizing the City Manager to approve future minor change orders in a total amount not to exceed $19,370.00, and/or for time extensions. 1st R.
			09-094 - 1R. An ordinance amending Article 6 of Chapter 8 of the City Code to revise and update the acceptable methods of announcing and advertising bid opportunities. 1st R.
			09-095 - 1R. An ordinance finding the Walnut Street Neighborhood Improvement District to be completed, assessing the costs of such project against the properties liable therefore, and providing for the collection of such special assessments. 1st R.
			09-534 - An emergency ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a Crime Lab Upgrade grant award from the Missouri Department of Public Safety, #2010-MCLUP-001, in the amount of $25,586.00, increasing the estimated revenues $25,586.00, and appropriating the same amount to the Police Department’s Operating Budget; authorizing the City Manager to sign future change orders, extensions, amendments or addendums for additional funding or time extensions for the same project, making the necessary appropriations and authorizing certain future appropriations. Ord. #17342
			09-535 - An emergency ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a one-year grant award from the Missouri Department of Public Safety, Office of the Director, in the amount of $32,805.74, making the necessary appropriations, authorizing the City Manager to sign future change orders, extensions, amendments or addendums for additional funding or time extensions for the same project, and authorizing certain future appropriations. The grant will continue funding a full-time Victim Advocate at the Police Department. Ord. #17343
INFORMATION ONLY:
	1.		Change Order 42384 in the amount of $100,000.00 was issued to Emergency Purchase Order 127844 for GE Energy Services to provide additional analysis and repairs to Substation H, Unit 6, combustion turbines for the Power & Light Department. Reported
	2.		Emergency Purchase Order  128483 was issued to Insight Mechanical Contractors for a new HVAC system at Fire Station 1, in the amount of $32,025.00, for the Public Works Department, Facility Maintenance Division. Reported
	3.		Municipal Court Monthly Case Report for May, 2009. Reported
	4.		Emergency Purchase Order 128484 was issued to GEA Rainey Corp. in the amount of $56,000.00 for the purchase of an oil trim cooler for the Power & Light Department. Reported
CITIZEN REQUESTS
	1.		Clark Oglesby request to speak to Council regarding police protection needed for neighborhoods. Spoke
	2.		Elisa Breitenbach request to speak regarding the atmosphere creating crime in Independence. Spoke
	3.		Erin Burroughs requests to speak to Council regarding public bus transit. Spoke
	4.		Michael K. Amberson request to speak to Council regarding intent to award price agreement 221-09. Did not speak
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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