Council approves consent agenda, two council travel authorizations; passes items by unanimous voice vote

The Wichita City Council approved the consent agenda (items 1–12) and authorized travel for two council members to attend state legislative events, all by voice vote, 7–0.

Consent agenda Council approved consent agenda items 1 through 12 without any items pulled for separate consideration. The motion passed by voice vote, 7–0.

Travel authorizations - Council member Johnson: Council approved travel under section 204090 to attend Black Legislative Day at the state capitol in Topeka on Feb. 17, 2025; the motion notes travel authority consistent with AR 3.1 and requires that actual expenses be reported to the comptroller upon return. - Council member Becky Tuttle: Council approved travel under section 204090 for Ms. Tuttle to travel to Topeka for Kansas Day and to provide testimony before the House Taxation Committee regarding legislation on cancer screenings for firefighters; the authorization noted Ms. Tuttle would not seek expense reimbursement because Chief Snow offered transportation.

Council passed each authorization by voice vote with the tally recorded as 7–0. A brief colloquial exchange followed one travel motion; no substantive policy changes resulted from the exchange.

Ending: Staff will process travel reimbursements and expense reporting as authorized and continue standard reporting to the comptroller’s office after each trip.