Votes at a glance: Leavenworth approves ADA ramp funding, elevator modernization, housing truck purchase and claims
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Summary
At its meeting the Leavenworth City Commission approved multiple routine items: a KDOT-funded downtown ADA ramp agreement, awarded an elevator modernization contract, authorized purchase of a housing authority truck, approved claims and payroll, and adopted Resolution B-2394 on the CoreCivic facility.
The Leavenworth City Commission approved a slate of routine administrative actions and contracts and adopted a zoning resolution addressing the CoreCivic facility.
Key outcomes included authorization for the mayor to sign a Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) agreement for downtown ADA intersection ramps (KDOT agreement No. 117-25), award of an elevator modernization contract for the community center, authorization to purchase a housing authority truck, approval of claims and payroll, and adoption of Resolution B-2394 regarding the CoreCivic facility.
Votes and key details
- Approval of previous meeting minutes: Motion to approve minutes from the March regular meeting carried by voice vote.
- KDOT downtown ADA intersection ramp agreement (KDOT Agreement No. 117-25): Staff said the city was awarded $629,750 in KDOT funding for the downtown ADA ramps; construction costs will be covered at 100% by KDOT and the city will pay design costs. The commission authorized the mayor to sign the agreement once the updated contract is received.
- Community Center elevator modernization (award): The commission accepted the low bid from TK Elevator Corporation of Lenexa, Kansas, for a modernization project not to exceed $168,720. Staff noted $183,789.20 is allocated in the 2025 CIP for the project.
- Housing Authority truck purchase: The commission authorized purchase of a truck for the housing authority from Victory Ford, in an amount reported in the meeting as not to exceed $3,053,190 (amount recorded in the meeting transcript). Staff said the purchase is intended as a cost-saving measure versus continued fleet rental; the unusually large figure recorded in the transcript may be a transcription or typographical error and should be verified with the city clerk.
- Claims and payroll approval (consent agenda): The commission approved claims for 03/07/2025 through 03/20/2025 in the amount of $2,028,446.19 and payroll number 5 effective 03/07/2025 in the amount of $425,590.46.
- Resolution B-2394 (CoreCivic zoning position): The commission approved Resolution B-2394, a statement that reopening the CoreCivic facility requires a special-use permit because the facility was closed and abandoned for more than 36 months.
Most items were approved by voice vote during the meeting; where bids or contract awards were discussed, staff recommended acceptance of the lowest responsive bid. Several agenda items drew little debate; elevator modernization and the truck purchase generated brief discussion about safety and local sourcing. The commission recessed for a short executive session to consult with legal counsel about a zoning matter before returning to adopt Resolution B-2394.