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Staff said the current system was a bespoke installation that is failing and that the new system will integrate directly with the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system so dispatchers can continue taking calls while the alerting system notifies the appropriate station or bay automatically. The new system will allow staged ramp-up of light and sound in sleeping areas, and station-level panels will allow crews to sign in to specific units.

Staff said South Metro Fire District has implemented the system and the city will partner with them to reduce server redundancy costs; the project bid is approximately $256,000 and the city had budgeted $275,000 for FY2025. The council was told the purchase will be brought back for formal approval at the next meeting as part of cooperative purchasing.

Nut graf: City staff said upgrading the alerting system will improve response times, standardize station notifications, and reduce fatigue-related safety issues by targeting alarms only to crews assigned to a particular call.

Separately, council approved the procurement of seven LifePak 30‑5 cardiac monitors to replace older models and four powered Stryker stair chairs. Staff said the LifePak monitors increase connectivity and data transmission to patient reports, and the powered stair chairs improve safety when transporting patients up or down stairs. The combined Stryker package was approved at $450,600.62 and was budgeted.

Ending: Staff said the alerting purchase will proceed through cooperative procurement and that details and a formal resolution will return to council at the next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Belton City Council Meeting - April 15, 2025 - 6pm","oneSentenceSummary","Council previewed a proposed replacement of the fire-station alerting system (budgeted $275,000; bid ~$256,000) that integrates with CAD and reduces alarm shock to sleeping crews. Separately, council approved EMS purchases of LifePak 30‑5 monitors and powered Stryker stair chairs.","taxTitle","Belton City, Cass County, Missouri","taxId",71727,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6271359,"Belton police outline animal-control procedures, trap-neuter-release results and citizen guidance",529,4285000,4814000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3029189-d295cb6d52ef3163e17b0aa067442460&start=4285&end=4814","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3029189-d295cb6d52ef3163e17b0aa067442460/thumbnail_4285000.jpg","/articles/6271359/Belton-City/Cass-County/Missouri/Belton-police-outline-animal-control-procedures-trap-neuter-release-results-and-citizen-guidance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271359-3f3af25170643e60b0bf924571df03bb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207344&Signature=DoIJP8MeXzrZx~q2sTGSbyRmz-YlePAX-kgmlBEjbXl9MG3FWSVfl9uAUNZ9tVs0AglNwVFUoR-y7529QQvQEkrNXATlmx-EDAmnSHfu6m6kGYxd97O5cKVxXTDbSebXd3gHAQ2u1pJlYp4jtl8PndbctNNdBSfKLUHBGdsnEaMDfZI1lnzZmlBxoZa9rRpSVKh1~Tn01uvTnV7DSga~ks0aBRqbgjwQVxOvdCpqsKM4KAYT1iMCrfmL0od3R9hZQaDlaqs4YA7OSNv6Tf5DzxWTd8KlWZU6WgYXGMg5fuSoyqrifSaU5BVU7iuXfg3hZyYP5MiU93cuIz13zSL8IA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the April 22 meeting the Belton Police Department presented a dispatch guide for animal-control calls, clarified when officers will respond, described partnerships for sheltering and TNR (trap‑neuter‑release), and reviewed annual call volumes.

Animal control procedures: Lieutenant Mary Brueggi and Animal Control Officer Brad Wicklander walked council through the dispatch guide used when ACOs are on duty and when they are not. Wicklander said domestic animals found by citizens can be held by the finder, posted on the city’s \"Belton lost and found pets\" community page, scanned for microchips by patrol officers or transported to the city’s contracted facility.

Wicklander said, \"It is not against the law for a dog to be in a vehicle. It is against the law for a dog to be in a vehicle in adverse weather.\" He added that police will respond to urgent calls — injured animals, aggressive animals posing a threat, or animals in extreme temperatures — and that only police officers have authority to break a vehicle window to rescue an animal when required.

Nut graf: Staff emphasized the role of non-city partners (Wayside Waifs and Lakeside Nature Center) for sheltering and wildlife advice, described how TNR is reducing feral-cat calls, and urged residents to use the nonemergency line for urgent animal incidents so ACOs can be deployed when available.

Stats and contracts: Staff provided fiscal figures showing Wayside Waifs billing of about $43,950 for 2023 and about $47,590 for 2024 (contracted sheltering, TNR and related services). City staff said TNR participation has increased and has helped lower calls related to feral cats.

Service guidance: For recurring problems such as bite-and-run incidents, staff asked residents to call the Belton nonemergency line immediately and to save video or photographic evidence to email to animal control; the My Belton app or community posts are useful for non-urgent reports like barking complaints.

Ending: Staff noted National Animal Control Officers Appreciation Week during the presentation and said the department will continue vaccination clinics and TNR partnerships with Wayside Waifs and regional conservation partners.","Belton Police Department presented an animal-control dispatch guide, call-response rules, Trap-Neuter-Release outcomes and resources for residents; Wayside Waifs handles contracted sheltering and TNR partnership.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6271364,"Belton council approves Unified Development Code amendments aimed at streamlining development, changing North Scott Corridor rules",252,1219000,1471000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3029189-d295cb6d52ef3163e17b0aa067442460&start=1219&end=1471","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3029189-d295cb6d52ef3163e17b0aa067442460/thumbnail_1219000.jpg","/articles/6271364/Belton-City/Cass-County/Missouri/Belton-council-approves-Unified-Development-Code-amendments-aimed-at-streamlining-development-changing-North-Scott-Corridor-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271364-3cfbc990610377c91baa4996d11b372b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207344&Signature=TgCwWd1gF9R-~8ewBVMpQtvV~qjEKo43D-wjgwN0GOAy90xjgAXfQlovoQKS1xEXwee65OD21r9t7CVex~jlUtCtaSYpz07ENJvRJBBCNGmYHojKwbHJXDuZP~Y54VNHbe1Hr3U~ZV~ZOGPdxKKBdtcNdASLvRr4otH9uOWVuwWnTlNrb-klgO4jhyeAPKSbIkQ0~pw01~V572XcMtzFIbFW~RCVlNqhO~Zc1HABZ4aPYMUswNJlty9SWFfcK5DZieJ403uqYA7SzP~4Two1d-X-gflWp2q85LeQEhr7jf13IJUg6NzA2A6uGIICKuduJvuuToET58nA8ko1IyNBaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Belton City Council approved first-reading amendments to the Unified Development Code on April 22 that city staff said are intended to streamline development review and encourage reinvestment, particularly for commercial and light-industrial uses.

The amendments repeal and replace the existing North Scott Corridor Overlay land-use table and incorporate a shorter set of overlay standards into Section 18‑8 of the UDC. Planning staff said the revisions retain reduced setback standards adopted in 2017 but remove the overlay’s more intensive, corridor‑specific architectural and design requirements—while leaving citywide architectural standards in place.

Planner: \"Most of these updates are for commercial and light industrial land uses, which are intended to accommodate a wider range of business opportunities in the city,\" a city planning staff member told the council. The changes restore auto service and storage uses as allowed in certain zoning districts, either as permitted uses subject to conditions or as special uses depending on zoning intensity; in higher-intensity zones (C3 or M1) the staff said auto service may be permitted without a special-use permit but still subject to conditions.

Nut graf: The code edits follow a community-engagement process tied to the city’s comprehensive plan update. Planning staff said they presented earlier drafts to the planning commission and to a town-hall meeting; the commission unanimously recommended approval.

Supporting details: Staff said the revised standards allow metal siding on non–street-facing walls to help existing businesses expand, require incremental improvements for building and site expansions (including addressing property maintenance and streetscape improvements), and add a temporary-container provision that permits contractor containers for up to 45 days in the North Scott Corridor.

Council members who represent wards near North Scott said they had heard general support from local business owners for simplification; no public speakers registered opposition at the Planning Commission public hearing on April 1, staff reported.

Ending: Staff recommended the amendments for approval; council approved the first reading. Additional related UDC changes will return to council as staff finalizes zoning and UDC edits.","Council approved UDC text amendments removing the North Scott Corridor land-use table, restoring regulated allowances for auto service/storage uses, and simplifying overlay design standards to encourage reinvestment.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6271368,"Belton City Council adopts election-result ordinances, code updates and multiple contracts; equipment purchases approved",5726,141000,5867000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3029189-d295cb6d52ef3163e17b0aa067442460&start=141&end=5867","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3029189-d295cb6d52ef3163e17b0aa067442460/thumbnail_141000.jpg","/articles/6271368/Belton-City/Cass-County/Missouri/Belton-City-Council-adopts-election-result-ordinances-code-updates-and-multiple-contracts-equipment-purchases-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271368-47cd15e541fabf253f8d929869ce1fb4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207344&Signature=OC1Jv37tcDZCvmRvriG0r2z9t2g5yJxMWvPHDSAT~8eef2RKc7d27SBDTpFBu94Y5RBFOH3xy7UVHkF33vNrGNRoU6zmo-UCz2noMth~IF9kUJSh696sWrJbbN93UdglWAyYaoLli1QOq7ovyckFFr8Roa7dHFdo6QIRT06ilqa~BcLUHdg1NuNrbU9bljB~i02vhEFgA9XnuEhB6xyiLVYIvF8eXk0b7JW36vUB-IZ2bhkBkkgB5hUWsA~HjPF6U1m-Sqrgdq3f1TfcI1bcJycXReE9YvhjmwTQXUAPsnwAPykpe19JR7-bPu5KwuMPTlXEQk1BPyn4nLkmpZrhLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Belton City Council on April 22 approved a series of ordinances, code updates, contracts and equipment purchases, including measures declaring the results of the April 8 municipal election and removing the sunset provision on the city’s emergency services and fire department tax.

The actions package included amendments to the city’s liquor and business licensing chapters, a Unified Development Code text amendment addressing land uses and the North Scott Corridor Overlay, a tips hotline contract for the police department, purchases of police radios and medical monitors for emergency services, and smaller service agreements such as weekly non-emergency transportation for seniors.

Nut graf: Council members voted on a range of mostly noncontroversial items intended to align local code with new licensing software, update land-use standards to encourage reinvestment, maintain public-safety equipment and preserve eligibility for federal mitigation funding.

Votes at a glance
- Bill 2025-16, ordinance declaring results of the municipal election (04/08/2025): approved (first and second readings conducted and passed). Roll call recorded all present as voting in favor.
- Bill 2025-17, ordinance eliminating the termination (sunset) provision of the city’s emergency services and fire department tax (04/08/2025 election question): approved (first and second readings conducted and passed). Roll call recorded all present as voting in favor.
- Bill 2025-18, ordinance amending Chapter 3 (intoxicating liquor) to align with new licensing systems: approved on first reading. Staff said the changes \"do not change the requirements to receive a city liquor license\" and that applicants must have a state liquor license before receiving a city license.
- Bill 2025-19, ordinance amending Chapter 6 (business licenses) and Appendix A (fees) to align with new licensing systems: approved on first reading. Staff said the changes do not change requirements to receive a business license and that new applicants are reviewed by Community Development, Building, Fire, Public Works and the City Clerk.
- Bill 2025-20, UDC text amendments (land use, North Scott Corridor Overlay, special uses and development plan processes): approved on first reading (see separate article for details).
- Bill 2025-21, tips hotline contract with the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission (tip line / Scribe Stoppers): approved. Police Chief Scott Lyons said, \"We get about 36 tips a year on just cases that people just call in about.\" He described the program as anonymous and a useful investigative tool.
- Bill 2025-22, fiscal year 2025 budget amendment (solid waste fund): approved. Staff said the amendment corrects a budget line-item error and funds a January–March trash-rate increase (approximately $20,000) that was not budgeted.
- Resolution 2025-26, purchase of 57 Motorola APX N50 portable radios ($349,744.02) for the Belton Police Department from Motorola Solutions: approved. Staff said the radios have Wi‑Fi capability to improve in-building coverage in schools.
- Resolution 2025-27, adoption of the 2025 multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray counties: approved; staff noted adoption maintains eligibility for federal mitigation funding through FEMA.
- Resolution 2025-28, annual agreement with OATS, Inc., for weekly non-emergency transportation ($13,776): approved; staff said the service continues a KCATA-funded expansion begun in 2021.
- Resolution 2025-29, trade-in and purchase of 7 LifePak 30‑5 monitors and 4 powered Stryker stair chairs with maintenance and supplies ($450,600.62) from Stryker Sales LLC: approved; staff said the monitors replace older units and the powered chairs reduce manual lifting risks.
- Resolution 2025-30, wastewater treatment plant inner-aerator-basin debris removal contract with Hodges Farms and Dredging LLC (not to exceed $98,500): approved; staff said additional dewatering and removal work is required to restore aeration equipment.
- Consent items including disposition/sale of surplus property and an amendment to downtown Cinco de Mayo event dates were approved.
- Resolution 2025-33, purchase of 5 Flock license-plate-reader units ($17,250) from Flock Group Inc.: approved; police described the cameras as a tool that has aided theft and violent-crime investigations.

Council adjourned into executive session at the meeting’s close to discuss legal and real-estate matters under Missouri statutes cited on the record.

Ending: Council members and staff described most items as budgeted or previously discussed at work sessions; several presenters said purchases and code updates were intended to maintain operation, improve customer service and encourage reinvestment.","At its April 22 meeting, the Belton City Council approved ordinances declaring election results, amended city code on liquor and business licensing, adopted land-use text amendments, and approved a package of contracts and equipment purchases, including new police radios and EMS monitors.","actionData","errors"]

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