P.O. Box 38, 200 East Third Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
WORKSHOP MEETING
6:00 p.m.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
7:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY CENTER- LOWER LEVEL
HONEY BEE ROOM
Monday, March 9, 2020
Life is Better in Bonner Springs
Phone: 913-422-1020 Website: www.bonnersprings.org
1.
Sale of Bonds and Temporary Notes
David Arteberry, the City's Municipal Advisor with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc., will present the results of the Bonds and Temporary Notes Sale which will be held on Monday, March 9, at 11:00.
- Action
- NA
- Recommendation
- NA
2.
2020 COPS Grant Application
The Police Department would like to submit a 2020 COPS Grant for temporary funding for additional personnel.
- Action
- NA
- Recommendation
- Consensus to submit a 2020 COPS Grant for temporary funding for additional personnel.
Documents:
3.
Establish Police Captain Position
Discuss establishing a Police Captain Position.
- Action
- NA
- Recommendation
- NA
4.
Utility Rate Analysis Presentation
Carl Brown with Getting.Great.Rates.com has completed his Utility Rate Study Analysis. His report is attached. He will present his rate recommendations based on his analysis.
- Action
- N/A
- Recommendation
- N/A
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:30 p.m.
Citizen Concerns About Items Not on Today's Agenda. (Copies of written material presented to the City Council also needs to be provided to the City Clerk.)
This item is for comments and questions from the audience about items that are not included on today's agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
The City Council will consider Consent Agenda items by one motion with no discussion unless the City Council, Staff or the audience requests removal of an item from the Consent Agenda. The City Council will consider an item removed from the Consent Agenda as the next item after their action on the Consent Agenda.
1.
Minutes of the February 24, 2020 City Council Meeting
- Action
- NA
- Recommendation
- NA
Documents:
2.
Claims for City Operations
Supplement claims for City operations in the amount of $15,126.46 and the regular claims in the amount of $258,689.58 are enclosed.
- Action
- Make a motion to approve the claims for City operations for March 9, 2020.
- Recommendation
- The Finance Director recommends approval.
3.
Claims for the Public Housing Authority
The Public Housing Authority regular claims in the amount of $2,837.81 are enclosed.
- Action
- Make a motion to approve the Public Housing Authority claims for March 9, 2020.
- Recommendation
- The Public Housing Authority Director recommends approval.
4.
4th Quarter 2019 Financial Reports
Attached are the Revenue/Expenditure Report, Investment Report, and Treasurer's Report for the 4th Quarter of 2019.
- Action
- Make a motion to accept the 4th quarter financial reports.
- Recommendation
- The Finance Director recommends approval.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Public Hearing - Wilkerson Crane Industrial Revenue Bonds
This public hearing needs to be continued to the next Council meeting to allow staff and bond counsel to continue negotiations with the company regarding the PILOT agreement.
- Action
- Two actions are required: 1-Make a motion to open the Public Hearing at ___:____ p.m. 2-Make a motion to continue the Public Hearing for March 23, 2020, at 7:30 p.m.
- Recommendation
- The City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Finance Director, and Bond Counsel recommend the continuation of the Public Hearing.
2.
Ordinance No. 2489 Authorizing the Issuance of Approximately $7,930,000 G.O. Bonds Series 2020-A
On February 10, 2020, the City Council approved Resolution No 2020-02 which authorized the sale of G.O. Bonds in the approximate amount of $7,930,000 for the Police Facility and Government Services Center.
The competitive sale of the bonds will be on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. The competitive bids with interest rates will be presented at the meeting with a recommendation from Staff. Based upon the bids received, the total amount of the bond issue may change slightly.
The City engaged S&P Global to perform a credit rating for the City's bonds issue. The City received an upgrade from their prior rating of "AA-" to a current rating of "AA". The reasons for the upgrade can be found in the attached bond rating summary.
The competitive sale of the bonds will be on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. The competitive bids with interest rates will be presented at the meeting with a recommendation from Staff. Based upon the bids received, the total amount of the bond issue may change slightly.
The City engaged S&P Global to perform a credit rating for the City's bonds issue. The City received an upgrade from their prior rating of "AA-" to a current rating of "AA". The reasons for the upgrade can be found in the attached bond rating summary.
- Action
- Make a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2489 authorizing the issuance of G.O. Bonds Series 2020-A in the approximate amount of $7,930,000.
- Recommendation
- The Finance Director, Bond Counsel, and Municipal Adviser recommend approval.
3.
Resolution No. 2020-03 to Prescribe the Form and Details and Authorize the Delivery of G.O. Bonds Series 2020-A in the Approximate Amount of $7,930,000
See previous agenda item narrative
- Action
- Make a motion to approve Resolution No. 2020-03 to prescribe the form and details and authorize the delivery of G.O. Bonds Series 2020-A in the approximate amount of $7,930,000.
- Recommendation
- The Finance Director, Bond Counsel, and Municipal Adviser recommend approval.
Documents:
4.
Resolution No. 2020-04 Authorizing the Issuance of G.O. Temporary Notes Series 2020-1 in the Amount of $1,730,000
On February 10, 2020, the City Council approved Resolution No 2020-02 which authorized the sale of G.O. Temporary Notes in the approximate amount of $1,730,000 for the Police Facility and Government Services Center.
The competitive sale of the temporary notes will be on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. The competitive bids with interest rates will be presented at the meeting with a recommendation from Staff.
The competitive sale of the temporary notes will be on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. The competitive bids with interest rates will be presented at the meeting with a recommendation from Staff.
- Action
- Make a motion to approve Resolution No. 2020-04 Authorizing the issuance of G.O. Temporary Notes Series 2020-1 in the approximate amount of $1,730,000.
- Recommendation
- The Finance Director, Bond Counsel, and Municipal Adviser recommend approval.
Documents:
5.
Ordinance No. 2490 Amending the Kincaid PILOT Agreement
- Action
- Make a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2490 amending the PILOT Agreement for the Kincaid Coach Project.
- Recommendation
- The City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Finance Director, and Bond Counsel recommend approval.
6.
Water System Risk Analysis Agreement
Recent EPA/KDHE regulations require that a comprehensive review of the entire water system take place to identify and plan for "risk and resiliency". Upon completion, there is also a regulatory requirement that it be updated every five years.
Public Works received five proposals from professional firms to provide this service; Burns & McDonnell, Professional Engineering Consultants P.A., MRC Consultants, LLC, McClure and BG Consultants, Inc.
Staff reviewed the proposals and recommends Burns & McDonnell to assist the City in meeting this compliance requirement.
Public Works received five proposals from professional firms to provide this service; Burns & McDonnell, Professional Engineering Consultants P.A., MRC Consultants, LLC, McClure and BG Consultants, Inc.
Staff reviewed the proposals and recommends Burns & McDonnell to assist the City in meeting this compliance requirement.
- Action
- Make a motion to approve a contract agreement with Burns & McDonnell in the amount of $49,835 for EPA compliance services.
- Recommendation
- Public Works recommends approval of the contract agreement.
7.
Authorization to re-allocate funds in 2020 Budget to Purchase a Multi-Service Vehicle
Authorization to re-allocate funds in the 2020 budget to purchase a multi-service vehicle
- Action
- Make a motion authorizing the purchase of a utility van from Shawnee Mission Ford for an amount not to exceed $37,985 and authorizing the upfit and installation of equipment by 911 Custom for an amount not to exceed $25,000.
- Recommendation
- The Chief of Police, Assistant Fire Chief, and Fire Chief recommend approval.
REPORTS
1.
City Manager's Report
- Action
- NA
- Recommendation
- NA
2.
City Council Items
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