Committee recommends multiple ordinances, authorizes equipment purchases and a contract amendment

The Finance & Budget Committee on March 2 recommended several ordinances and purchasing actions to the full Lee's Summit City Council. The committee recorded unanimous 'I' votes by members present on each recommendation.

Items recommended or approved for recommendation included:

- TMP‑3542: FY26 Budget Amendment No. 3 (multi‑item package including fund consolidations and capital transfers) — recommended unanimously.

- TMP‑3595: Ordinance authorizing waiver of payments in lieu of taxes for the Lee's Summit Housing Authority for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025 in the amount of $27,385.54 — recommended unanimously.

- TMP‑3614: Purchase order for replacement structural firefighting bunker gear for 50 firefighters in the amount of $23,562.40 — recommended unanimously.

- TMP‑3620: Amendment to contract 2025‑076 with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., to add presentation to mayor and council (total contract $79,050) — recommended; Mayor Prom Lopez recused from discussion/vote on the item as noted in the record.

- TMP‑3623: Use of cooperative purchasing contract with Striker Sales LLC to buy 11 powered stair chairs in the amount of $191,378.56 — recommended unanimously.

Votes were recorded by roll call with Mayor Prom Lopez, Council member Funk, Vice Chair Levelville and Chair Shields indicating 'I' on each recommendation when votes were captured.

Next steps: Each recommended ordinance will be presented to the full council for final consideration.