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Leavenworth commission approves downtown ADA ramp funding, elevator modernization, housing authority truck and claims
Summary
The city approved a KDOT agreement for downtown ADA ramp improvements, awarded an elevator modernization bid, approved a truck purchase for the housing authority and accepted routine claims and payroll at the meeting.
The Leavenworth City Commission approved several routine procurement and funding items, including a KDOT‑funded downtown ADA intersection ramp project, an elevator modernization contract for the community center and a vehicle purchase for the Leavenworth Housing Authority. The commission also approved claims and payroll presented on the consent agenda.
KDOT downtown ADA ramps: Staff said the city was awarded $629,750 in Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) funding for a downtown intersection ramp program for fiscal year 2026; construction costs will be covered at 100% by KDOT while the city will pay for design. Staff requested authorization for the mayor to sign KDOT Agreement No. 117‑25 once an updated contract removing preliminary engineering from participating costs is received.
Elevator modernization: The commission reviewed two bids to modernize the community center elevator, which dates to the centers 1988 reconstruction. Staff recommended and the commission accepted the low bid from TK Elevator Corporation (Lenexa) in an amount not to exceed $168,720. The staff presentation noted $183,789.20 was allocated in the 2025 CIP for the project.
Housing authority truck: The commission approved purchase of a new four‑wheel‑drive truck for the Leavenworth Housing Authority from Victory Ford. During discussion staff said the vehicle would be used for unit inspections across the county and that the city solicited three bids. The meeting transcript lists the purchase amount as "not to exceed $3,053,190"; staff described the purchase as a cost‑saving measure relative to leasing and said funds are available. The commission record does not clarify whether that figure is a transcription error; meeting minutes should be consulted for the official contract amount.
Claims and payroll: The consent agenda included approval of claims dated 03/07/2025 through 03/20/2025 in the amount of $2,028,446.19 and net payroll (No. 5) effective 03/07/2025 in the amount of $425,590.46. The commission voted to approve the consent agenda.
Other actions: The commission accepted minutes from the March 11, 2025 regular meeting and the March 18, 2025 special meeting. A motion to move into a 10‑minute executive session on a zoning matter (attorney‑client privileged consultation under KSA 75‑4319(b)(2)) was made, and the commission recessed and later returned to the open meeting with no additional action beyond that recorded.
Votes at a glance: - Minutes (03/11/2025 regular, 03/18/2025 special): approved (motion made and seconded; recorded "Aye"). - KDOT Agreement No. 117‑25 (downtown ADA ramp improvements): authorized for mayor signature upon receipt of updated agreement; project awarded KDOT funding $629,750. - Elevator modernization: awarded to TK Elevator Corporation, amount not to exceed $168,720; $183,789.20 allocated in 2025 CIP. - Housing Authority truck: purchase approved from Victory Ford (transcript lists amount "not to exceed $3,053,190"; see clarifying details). - Claims and payroll: approved claims $2,028,446.19 and payroll $425,590.46.
Staff and commissioners said the items are intended to maintain city facilities and comply with safety and accessibility requirements. The elevator modernization was described as necessary because the existing elevator uses much of the original 1988 mechanical and control equipment; staff said modernization will bring the system into compliance with current codes and add digital controls.
Commissioners voted on each item after motions and seconds; meeting votes were recorded as affirmative ("Aye").
