ORDINANCE NO. 260967
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Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department
Accepting the recommendations of the Public Works Standards Committee regarding certain amendments to the Public Works Standards and Design Criteria to be used in the construction of public improvements and the development of land or subdivision plats.
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WHEREAS, the City Council created the Public Works Standards Committee pursuant to Section 88-605-04 of the Zoning and Development Code for the purpose of promulgating engineering and construction specifications and standards for proper development of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Standards Committee solicited and considered public feedback on proposed changes to the Standards and Design Criteria at a public hearing on July 13, 2026; and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2026, the Public Works Standards Committee voted to recommend adoption of certain proposed changes to Section 5600 - Storm Drainage Systems & Facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Standards Committee voted to transfer administration of Section 5600 - Storm Drainage Systems & Facilities from the Public Works Department to the Water Services Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City to adopt these proposed changes to the Public Works Standards and Design Criteria; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNICIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That the recommendations of the Public Works Standard Committee concerning amendments to the Public Works Standard and Design Criteria are hereby accepted and the amended 5600 - Storm Drainage Systems & Facilities are hereby adopted.
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Approved as to form:
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Andrew Bonkowski
Assistant City Attorney