ORDINANCE NO. 210511
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Authorizing the City Planning and Development Director to execute a $20,000.00 Sponsor Agreement with the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) that will create a Transportation Plan; estimating revenue in the City Planning and Development Department - Comprehensive Plan Update Fund; and authorizing the Director to amend and extend the Agreement.
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WHEREAS, the Mid America Regional Council awarded the City of Kansas City, Missouri a grant through their Planning Sustainable Places program for $94,490.92 to create a Transportation Element for the City's new comprehensive Plan (KC Spirit Playbook); and
WHEREAS, the grant requires matching City funds of $20,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Mid America Regional Council (MARC) solicited proposals pursuant to an RFP issued on October 5, 2020, for consultant services to create a Transportation Element for the new comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, the City and MARC determined that WSP USA Inc. submitted the best proposal; and
WHEREAS, WSP USA Inc. meets the necessary qualifications and has the experience to produce the Transportation Plan for the comprehensive plan update - KC Spirit Playbook; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Plan created by WSP USA Inc. will provide important guidance for improving and expanding Kansas City's transportation network and mobility options over the next 20 years; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning and Development Department and its partners believe that WSP USA Inc. is best suited to complete the Transportation Plan for the comprehensive plan update; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That the City Planning and Development Director is hereby authorized to execute a sponsor agreement with MARC in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 to complete and implement a Transportation Plan. A copy of the contract, in substantial form, is on file with the City Planning ...
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