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Votes at a glance: Council approves multiple second‑reading ordinances, postpones one item

City Council of Independence, Missouri · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Independence City Council approved several ordinances on second reading Feb. 16 — including contract authority for an AMI program and new criminal code provisions — postponed one ordinance indefinitely, and approved the consent agenda. The Chapter 100 public hearing on the Nevius project was held and related ordinances were placed on first reading; no final Chapter 100 vote occurred.

The Independence City Council on Feb. 16 recorded these outcomes during its second-reading session and public hearing period:

- Ordinance 26‑009 (second reading): Amendments to the FY25–26 capital improvement budget and authorization for a contract with TMG Utility Advisory Services (advanced metering infrastructure). Vote: 6 yes, 1 no. (Passed.)

- Ordinance 26‑010 (second reading): Amendment to section 3.010.001 of the city code. Action: Postponed indefinitely. Vote: 7 yes, 0 no. (Postponed.)

- Ordinance 26‑011 (second reading): Creation of a code section prohibiting nonconsensual…

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