Title
An Ordinance approving an amendment to an agreement between the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and the United States Geologic Survey for the Installation and Maintenance of Stream Gages and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same. (PWC 4/13/26)
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Issue/Request:
An Ordinance approving an amendment to an agreement between the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and the United States Geologic Survey for the Installation and Maintenance of Stream Gages and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same.
Key Issues:
· Pursuant to the FY24 Capital Improvement Plan, the City authorized funding to partner with local and federal agencies to conduct an engineering and planning study to manage stormwater
· Pursuant to the April 4, 2023 No Tax Increase Bond Issue election, voters approved projects to enhance public safety through remote sensors and technology
· Stream gaging installation will provide real time, flood risk information for emergency managers and first responders
· Stream gaging installation will provide data to better manage stormwater
· An agreement between the City and the US Geologic Survey (USGS) authorizing partial federal funding to install stream gaging stations within the City of Lee’s Summit was authorized in Bill No. 23-230
· An amendment is necessary between the City and the USGS to adjust the Project Schedule of the original agreement.
Proposed Committee Motion:
I move to recommend to the City Council approval of an Ordinance approving an amendment to an agreement between the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and the United States Geologic Survey for the Installation and Maintenance of Stream Gages and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same.
Background:
The purposes of installing stream gages within Lee’s Summit are to improve stormwater management and enhance public safety. Improving the city’s stormwater management infrastructure, coupled with improved emergency response, align with the City’s strategic plan g...
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