City Council Meeting – November 30, 2020
Agenda City Council MeetingCity Council Chambers Historic City Hall, 830 Boonville |
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ROLL CALL.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES. NOVEMBER 16, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND NOVEMBER 24, 2020 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
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FINALIZATION AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDAS. CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDAS MUST NOTIFY THE CITY CLERK BY 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2020.
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT, PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
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SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2020-252 (Schilling)
A general ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the City Code, Article III, ‘Zoning Regulations,’ Section 36-451, ‘Home Occupations,’ to allow food preparation as a home occupation. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval.)
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Council Bill 2020-253 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a donation of $35,000 from the Commercial Club of Springfield, Missouri, for inclusion in the construction and maintenance costs of the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge; and amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 to appropriate the donation funds.
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Council Bill 2020-254 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission STP-Urban Program Supplemental Agreement #1 for an additional $560,000 of funding which requires a local match of $140,000; and amending the budget of the Department of Public Works in the total amount of $700,000 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, for the purpose of appropriating funds to be used in the rehabilitation of the Jefferson Avenue Foot Bridge.
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Council Bill 2020-255 (Lear)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act grant through the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Greene County, Missouri, in the amount of $34,689 for use by the City of Springfield’s Department of Workforce Development; and amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget in the amount of $34,689 for the purpose of appropriating the grant funds.
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Council Bill 2020-256 (Schilling)
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Council Bill 2020-257 (Hosmer)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, and the Chief Judge of Municipal Court to enter into a ‘Show Me Courts Statement of Expectations and Agreement’ with the Office of State Courts Administrator for the implementation of court automation software.
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Council Bill 2020-258 (Ollis)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 42, ‘Courts,’ Section 42-41, ‘Court costs,’ Subsection (a) ‘Fee schedule,’ by adding a surcharge of $7 for the statewide automation fund and making certain corrections.
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Council Bill 2020-259 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 2616 West Walnut Street to Lloyd Babcock Construction for $12,600.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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RESOLUTIONS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2020-271 (Ferguson)
A resolution declaring the intent of the City of Springfield to annex approximately 239 acres of private property generally located at 5544 and 6006 West State Highway 266 into the City of Springfield. (Staff recommends approval.) (By: JJ&J Incorporated; 5544 and 6006 West State Highway 266; A-1-2021.)
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Council Bill 2020-272 (Ferguson)
A resolution initiating amendments to the Springfield Land Development Code, Article III, ‘Zoning Regulations,’ for the purpose of allowing certain development inside the Airport Overlay District with review and recommendations by the Airport Board.
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Council Bill 2020-273 (Hosmer)
A resolution authorizing a modification to the existing exception to the Urban Service Area to provide sanitary sewer service to an additional 13.4 acres at the intersection of Highways 160 and CC in Christian County, subject to certain conditions. (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval).
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Council Bill 2020-274 (McClure)
A resolution adopting the City of Springfield’s Legislative Priorities for 2021.
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Council Bill 2020-275 (Ollis)
A resolution declaring the intent of the City of Springfield, Missouri to financially assist with certain public improvements and incentives related to a private development project anchored by an athletic complex, to be developed by Philcrest Properties.
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Council Bill 2020-276 (Hosmer)
A resolution declaring the intent of the City of Springfield to financially assist and fully support planned and developing improvements to its Cooper Park/Lake Country Soccer Complex and Facilities.
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EMERGENCY BILLS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2020-277 (Lear)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Springfield and the School District of Springfield R-12 to pay the costs of a third-party vendor to operate expanded contact tracing services for the School District of Springfield R-12, and to enter into an addendum to the City’s contract with third-party vendor Maximus Federal Services, Inc., to carry out expanded contact tracing services; amending the budget of the City of Springfield for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 in the amount of $152,502; and declaring an emergency pursuant to City Charter Section 2.12.
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PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
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GRANTS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2020-278 (Lear)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act grant for expanded Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services in the amount of $71,150 for use by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department; amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department in the amount of $71,150 for the purpose of appropriating the grant funds; and declaring that this bill qualifies for approval in one reading.
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Council Bill 2020-279 (Ollis)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept an Increasing Adult Influenza Vaccination Rates grant from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services in the amount of $20,000 for use by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department; amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department in the amount of $20,000 for the purpose of appropriating the grant funds; and declaring that this bill qualifies for approval in one reading.
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AMENDED BILLS.
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COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2020-281 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the Bolivar Apartments Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Staff recommend approval.)
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Council Bill 2020-282 (McGull)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the Cedarbrook Apartments Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Staff recommend approval.)
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Council Bill 2020-283 (Schilling)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the Dogwood Apartments Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. Staff recommends denial on the basis of blight.)
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Council Bill 2020-284 (McGull)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the Glenwood Apartments Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Staff recommend approval.)
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Council Bill 2020-285 (McGull)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the East High Street Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. Staff recommends denial.)
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Council Bill 2020-286 (McGull)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the North Delaware Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. Staff recommends denial.)
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Council Bill 2020-287 (Schilling)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the South Weaver Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. Staff recommends denial.)
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Council Bill 2020-288 (Schilling)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the West Sunset Street Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. Staff recommends denial.)
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Council Bill 2020-289 (McGull)
A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by Keystone Family Homes, LP, for the Villa Marie Apartments Public Housing Redevelopment Area; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. Staff recommends denial.)
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FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2020-290 (Lear, Schilling, Fisk, And Simpson)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 4, “Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System,” by repealing Section 2-477, “Reduction of disability benefits when beneficiary is gainfully employed.” (Recommended by the Finance and Administration Committee.)
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Council Bill 2020-291 (Referendum Petition)
A general ordinance repealing General Ordinance 6614, said ordinance being entitled, “Amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning 4.2 acres of property, generally located at 3503, 3521, 3527, and 3535 South Lone Pine Avenue from R-SF, Single-family Residential, GR, General Retail, and LB, Limited Business District to Planned Development No. 374; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map.”
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Council Bill 2020-292 (Referendum Petition)
A special ordinance calling an election on August 3, 2021, in the City of Springfield, Missouri, to submit to the qualified voters a question as to whether or not to approve General Ordinance 6614, passed by City Council on August 10, 2020, said ordinance being entitled, “Amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning 4.2 acres of property, generally located at 3503, 3521, 3527, and 3535 South Lone Pine Avenue from R-SF, Single-family Residential, GR, General Retail, and LB, Limited Business District to Planned Development No. 374; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map”; and declaring an emergency.
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Council Bill 2020-293 (Ollis)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 46, ‘Elections,’ by repealing Section 46-6, ‘Campaign Finance,’ in its entirety.
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Council Bill 2020-293 S1 (Hosmer)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 46, ‘Elections,’ by repealing Section 46-6, ‘Campaign Finance,’ in its entirety and replacing it with a new Section 46-6.
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PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Darrel Day wishes to address City Council.
Carolyn McGhee wishes to address City Council.
Robert Mondy wishes to address City Council.
Lisa Meeks wishes to address City Council.46.
NEW BUSINESS.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Board of Equalization: Courtney Pinkham-Martin with term to expire April 1, 2021.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development: David Carr and Brandy McShane with terms to expire May 1, 2023.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development: Cynthia “Abby” Rea and Jenna deJong with terms to expire May 1, 2022.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Citizens’ Tax Oversight Committee: Kenneth Williams with term to expire May 1, 2022.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointments to the Landmarks Board: Randall Allen and Adam Letterman with terms to expire November 1, 2023.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointments to the Personnel Board: Stephanie Appleby, Diana Day, and Philip Pulliam with terms to expire March 1, 2023.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointments to the Personnel Board: Erica Cook and Tyler Tooley with terms to expire March 1, 2021.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission: Natalie Broekhoven and Britton Jobe with terms to expire January 1, 2025.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission: Zeke Hall, Kuleya Bruce, Bruce Colony, and Carl Knuckles with terms to expire January 1, 2025.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointment to the Police Officers’ & Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees: James “Mike” Bridges with term to expire April 30, 2023.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Police Officers’ & Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees: Andy Stewart with term to expire April 30, 2023.
The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointment to the Public Building Corporation: Austin Simpson with term to expire September 1, 2026.
The Mayor recommends the following reappointment to the Public Housing Authority: Rusty Worley with term to expire April 11, 2024.
The Mayor recommends the following reappointments to the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.: Bob Belote and Joe Wadkins with terms to expire January 1, 2024.
The Mayor recommends the following appointment to the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.: Brad Beattie with term to expire January 1, 2024.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
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CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. See Item #3.
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Council Bill 2020-294 (Simpson)
A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, Missouri, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Green Corners, generally located at 4625 South Biloxi Avenue, upon the filing and recording of a final plat which substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with all the terms of this Ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements.) (By: Robert Green; 4625 Biloxi Avenue; Preliminary Plat of Green Corners.)
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Council Bill 2020-295 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, Missouri, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Kramer West 2nd Addition, generally located at 3638 West Division Street, upon the filing and recording of a final plat which substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with all the terms of this Ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements.) (By: Kramer Enterprises Division, LLC; 3638 West Division Street; Preliminary Plat of Kramer West 2nd Addition.)
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Council Bill 2020-296 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, Missouri, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Scott-Farmer Addition, generally located at 1633 West Scott Street, upon the filing and recording of a final plat which substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with all the terms of this Ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements.) (By: RAL Property Management, LLC; 1633 West Scott Street, Preliminary Plat of Scott-Farmer Addition.)
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CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. See Item #3.
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Council Bill 2020-297 (Simpson)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement on behalf of the City with the REJIS Commission for the acquisition of a Prosecuting Attorney Management System for use with the Show Me Courts records system; and declaring an emergency.
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CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. See Item #3.
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Council Bill 2020-260 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 2051 North Summit Avenue to Lloyd Babcock Construction for $12,075.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-261 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1325 West Brower Street to Lloyd Babcock Construction for $8,400.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-262 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1216 North Forest Avenue to Lloyd Babcock Construction for $8,925.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-263 (Schilling)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1114 South Hillcrest Avenue to Lloyd Babcock Construction for $15,120.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-264 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 528 North Homewood Avenue to David Hamilton for $4,000.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-265 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1634 West Nichols Street to Randall Gear for $10,500.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-266 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1311 North Clay Avenue to Stirling Properties, LLC, for $16,550.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-267 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 631 West Tampa Street to Educational Investments, LLC, for $6,300.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-268 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 525 North Westgate Avenue to Larry Williams for $4,000.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-269 (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the sale of real property at 1036 West Division Street to Master Auto Mechanic for Less, LLC, for $5,000.00; authorizing the issuance of a deed for same; authorizing the acceptance of a sight-triangle easement; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
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Council Bill 2020-270 (Fisk)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a supplemental agreement with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and TransCore ITS, LLC, in the amount of $23,987.89 to allow for additional services and to set out terms of the financial obligations between the parties.
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BOARD CONFIRMATIONS.
The Committee of the Whole confirms the following reappointments to the Board of Public Utilities: Mark Millsap, Nancy Williams, and Donald Woody with terms to expire December 1, 2023.
The Committee of the Whole confirms the following appointment to Board of Public Utilities: Clifton Smart with term to expire December 1, 2023.
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA.
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