On the agenda: Kansascity Special Committee for Legal Review — Data Center (Sep 21)

Kansas City

414 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106

Agenda
Special Committee for Legal Review
Chairperson Quinton Lucas
Vice Chair Melissa Robinson
Councilmember Kevin McManus
Monday, September 21, 2026

2:00 PM

26th Floor, Council Chamber

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85624825067
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Any closed session may be held via teleconference.
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***Public Testimony is Limited to 2 Minutes***

260316

Director of Finance
Sponsor: Director of Finance Department
Waiving the limitations established by the Fund Balance and Reserve Policy in
Section 2-1954 of the Code of Ordinances; appropriating $200,000.00 from the
Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Convention and Tourism Fund (2360) for
expenditures related to hosting the World Cup; and recognizing this ordinance as
having an accelerated effective date.

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260609

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September 21, 2026

City Clerk
Sponsor: Committee of Petitioners
Amending Chapter 74, Code of Ordinances, by enacting a new Section 74-401,
prohibiting City officers, agents, and employees from implementing, advancing,
furthering, or fostering any plan to design or construct, with material support from
the City, a stadium, arena, or similar venue, with a seating capacity of 2,500 or
more, for use by a for-profit business, or ancillary development or certain
necessary infrastructure support for that stadium, arena, or similar venue, except
by ordinance submitted to and approved by the voters; recognizing this ordinance
as having an accelerated effective date; and including a severability clause.

260610

City Clerk
Sponsor: Committee of Petitioners
Enacting a new Section 68.475, continuing a 3/8 % city bus sales tax for an
additional period of 40-years (upon its expiration in 2033) and enacting a new 1/4
cent capital improvement sales tax for 40-years (beginning 1/1/2026) for the
purpose of benefiting the City under the guidance of the City Council, pursuant to
Sections 94.600 through 94.655 RSMo., providing for the submission of this
ordinance to the qualified voters of the city for their approval at the next election
date that may be provided by law, authorizing the City Clerk to notify the
responsible election authorities of this election; authorizing and directing the City
Clerk to notify the Missouri Director of Revenue if the proposal is approved by
voters, and recognizing this ordinance to be an emergency measure.

260629

Willett
Sponsor: Councilmember Nathan Willett
RESOLUTION - Updating the City of Kansas City, Missouri's Annual Federal
Legislative Priorities to include support for the passage of the Safeguard American
Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and expressing the City's support for strengthening
election integrity by ensuring that only eligible United States citizens are registered
to vote in federal elections.

260638

Willett
Sponsor: Councilmember Nathan Willett
Establishing the Kansas City Data Center Transparency Task Force to develop
recommendations regarding the planning, regulation, and operation of data
centers; directing the development of policies to improve transparency, protect
utility ratepayers, coordinate regulatory updates, strengthen workforce
development, establish community benefit guidelines, evaluate municipal revenue
options, and conduct public engagement; and directing the submission of
recommendations to the Mayor and City Council.

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September 21, 2026

Director of the Law Department
Sponsor: Director of Law Department
Approving the settlement of the City’s affirmative claims against Hyundai Motor
America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. in the litigation styled City of Kansas City v.
Hyundai Motor America, Inc., et al., Case No. 4:23-CV-00399-HFS (W.D. Mo.),
consolidated in In re: Kia Hyundai Vehicle Theft Marketing, Sales Practices, and
Products Liability Litigation, Case No. 8:22-ML-3052-JVS-(KESx) (C.D. Cal.);
authorizing the City Attorney to execute a Settlement and Release Agreement on
behalf of the City; and providing that the settlement terms remain confidential until
the agreement is fully executed by all parties; and directing the City Manager to
deposit settlement proceeds to the Violence Prevention Fund.

260858

Director of the Law Department
Sponsor: Director of Law Department
Calling an election on April 6, 2027, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of
Kansas City a question of whether to enact an ordinance that prohibits City
officers, agents, and employees from implementing, advancing, furthering, or
fostering a plan to design or construct certain stadiums or arenas without the
approval of a majority of voters and providing for penalties for violations thereof;
directing the City Clerk to provide notice of the election; enacting the ordinance
contingent upon voter approval; and recognizing an accelerated effective date .

260859

Director of the Law Department
Sponsor: Director of Law Department
Calling an election on April 6, 2027, for the purpose of submitting two questions to
the voters of Kansas City that would enact an ordinance that imposes a one-fourth
cent (1/4%) sales tax and continues a three-eighths cent (3/8%) sales tax and
authorizing the City to seek federal funding and undertake capital improvement
projects involving the development of a citywide monorail system, conversion of
existing roadways, operation of an electric bus shuttle service, improvements to
Penn Valley Park, and establishment of a regional transportation hub at Union
Station; enacting the sales taxes contingent upon voter approval of each question;
directing the City Clerk to provide notice of the election; directing the City Clerk to
provide notice to the Director of Revenue if either or both of the sales tax
questions are passed by the voters; and recognizing an accelerated effective date .
HELD IN COMMITTEE
SEMI-ANNUAL DOCKET
Consideration of Semi-Annual Docket items.

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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
1. There may be general discussion for current Special Committee for Legal issues.
2. Closed Session
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 1 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss
legal matters, litigation, or privileged communications with attorneys;
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 2 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss real
estate;
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 3 and 13 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to
discuss personnel matters;
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 9 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss
employee labor negotiations;
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 11 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss
specifications for competitive bidding;
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 12 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss
sealed bids or proposals; or
• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 17 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss
confidential or privileged communications with auditors.
3. Those who wish to comment on proposed ordinances can email written testimony to
[email protected]. Comments received will be distributed to the committee and
added to the public record by the clerk.
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Adjournment

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