TKC BREAKING AND EXCLUSIVE NEWS!!! CFRG QUESTION KANSAS CITY COUNCIL LADY JOLIE JUSTUS OVER POSSIBLE AIRPORT CONSULTANT CONFLICTS!!!
Kansas City's long journey to a single-terminal airport is being touted by consultants paid to push the plan with little support in this town.
Accordingly . . .
THE CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT CALL OUT THIS POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH AN EPIC E-MAIL CHAIN TO COUNCIL WOMAN JOLIE JUSTUS!!!
Here's the money link and the crux of their argument . . .
Airport Plan /Justus reply / Possible conflict of interest
We are surprised, as an attorney, you would not consider it a CONFLICT OF INTEREST to let the consultants, AvAirPro and their partners, who the city has already paid over $8,800,000 to sell the single terminal idea, evaluate the Crawford Plan? Maybe you did not realize AvAirPros who did the Crawford Plan evaluation is the main push behind the single terminal plan. They have been before your committee almost weekly pushing their single terminal plan.
AvAirPros is lining up to manage the a new single terminal, leasing all the shops and restaurants as well as doing janitorial services on the terminal and planes. How could you not see the obvious conflict? You let the fox in the hen house. THIS ACTION SHOULD NULLIFY ANY DECISIONS MADE AS A RESULT OF AvAirPros REPORT BELOW. You can clearly see where they took the Crawford Plan, added whatever they needed to jack up the price and distort the plan and then told you it was too expensive! WOW! Perhaps the AIA should take a look at this one.
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Fair play, here's the CFRG plan for the new airport recently presented to the Platte County Economic Development Commission.
Even better, check the back and forth betwixt these tax fighters and the council lady who seems to lean toward the new single-terminal airport idea, and, has yet to schedule a presentation from alternative architects for a new plan.
Airport presentation e-mail chain . . .
Dear Councilwoman Justus,
We want to be sure we have the correct information. Are you the person who decides whether Crawford Architects in Association with Woods Bagot will be allowed to present their p;an for KCI Airport Renovation to the Airport Committee?
Anytime someone has a plan to deliver the same amenities, in a much safer environment in the terrorist threatened world we live in and save $300 -$400,000,000 we believe they deserve the opportunity to present their plan.
Sincerely,
Citizens for Responsible Government / Missouri
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Mr. -------
Thank you for your message regarding the terminal at KCI. As you clearly understand, this is a major community decision and I truly appreciate your thoughtful engagement and input on the issue.
I serve as the Chair of the Airport Committee. In that role, I have participated in a comprehensive and deliberative fact finding process in an attempt to find a solution for KCI - an airport that is dire need of modernization, due to its age and the fundamental changes in air travel over the last five decades.
Your correspondence inquired about an alternative plan for the airport that has been shared with the public by Crawford Architects ("Crawford plan"). At the request of the Airport Committee, the Crawford plan was vetted by a company hired by the airlines that serve KCI. Pursuant to city ordinance and the lease agreement with the airlines that serve KCI, any terminal plan presented to the voters of Kansas City must be agreed upon by both the Aviation Department and the airlines. Based on those requirements and the fact that any modernization of KCI will be paid for by the airlines, it was important to me that we hear directly from the airlines regarding the Crawford plan. The airlines' analysis and response was presented to the Airport Committee during a public hearing on February 2, 2016. I have attached for your reference, a memorandum that details the major deficiencies in the Crawford plan.
Rather than simply reject the Crawford plan outright however, I think it is important for me to share with you the process that has been followed to date.
In 2013 the City Council passed a resolution adopting the 2008 Airport Master Plan Update that recommended a new single terminal for KCI. The response from the public was immediate. It was clear that the general public had many questions relating to need, cost and convenience. At that time, the Mayor appointed a citizen Airport Terminal Advisory Group (ATAG) that spent a year holding key stakeholder and town hall meetings. At the conclusion of that process, the ATAG issued a recommendation that a new terminal is the optimal facility solution for Kansas City travelers and airlines.
On February 6, 2014, the previous City Council approved Legislative Ordinance #140114, a Master Amendment to the Use and Lease Agreement between KCI and the airlines, effective May 1, 2014. The Master Amendment incorporated Exhibit K - Terminal Project Procedures, which defined the structure for a terminal program negotiation between the Aviation Department and KCI's airline partners. Exhibit K detailed a methodical and non-political process to evaluate both Major Renovation and New Terminal options. Exhibit K requires an agreement between the airlines and the Aviation Department before a terminal development project can begin.
At the direction of the city ordinance and the current lease agreement with the airlines, the KCI Terminal Leadership Committee was established. The Terminal Leadership Committee is comprised of leaders from the City Manager's Office, Aviation Department and the airlines serving Kansas City International Airport. The airlines elected the city's largest carrier, Southwest Airlines, as the airlines' liaison. Several airline industry experts were contracted to conduct research and planning.
Over the course of the last two years the Terminal Leadership Committee met more than 80 times including meetings, workshops and charrettes during which the Terminal Leadership Committee exhaustively revisited research from prior master plans and studies. Throughout this process both renovation of the existing terminals and new design/build options were given equal, objective study and consideration by the Terminal Leadership Committee. The group revisited future aviation demand for the Kansas City market and established facility requirements based on that future demand.
During this process there were numerous briefings to the City Council and the Airport Committee by the Terminal Leadership Committee, airline industry representatives and city staff. The Airport Committee held ten public hearings that included presentations regarding the terminal development process, air service evolution, airport financing, and airport customer convenience. A due date was set for May 1, 2016, for the Terminal Leadership Committee's final recommendation and on April 26, 2016 at 1:30PM, they will make their presentation and final recommendation to the entire City Council.
In January of this year, Crawford Architects shared their plan with local media and the Airport Committee. At the Airport Committee's request, the Terminal Leadership Committee elected to interrupt its planning and negotiation process to give the Crawford plan due consideration and analysis. Once the analysis was complete, their findings were presented to the Airport Committee at a public hearing on February 2, 2016. As previously mentioned, a copy of that presentation is attached hereto. As it turns out, the Crawford plan is very similar to one of the major renovation plans the Terminal Leadership Committee vetted during its extensive process. When I asked a spokesperson for the Terminal Leadership Committee and Southwest Airlines about the Crawford plan, he indicated to me that he was appreciative of the opportunity to review the plan, because it gave the group a second opportunity to look at the option of a major renovation. The Crawford plan allowed the group to confirm, once again, that a major renovation will not meet the existing and future technical and operational needs of air travelers and airlines.
Throughout this entire process I have worked to ensure the Airport Committee conducts an educational, thorough and transparent process, so that committee members and the general public can use facts and data to make a decision about this critical community issue. In addition to the public hearings, I have attended dozens of meetings to discuss the future of KCI. I have met with individuals and businesses, including Crawford Architects, to discuss alternative plans or ideas for how we can improve KCI. I have communicated with hundreds of people throughout Kansas City as we make the decision on the future of our airport. I am satisfied with the thorough process conducted by the Terminal Leadership Committee and I anxiously await their final recommendation on April 26. Once that presentation has been made, it will be up to the City Council to determine whether to approve the recommendation and send the plan to a vote of the people. Pursuant to the ordinance passed by the previous City Council, any recommendation by the Terminal Leadership Committee will require a public vote before it can be adopted.
KCI has been a good airport for nearly 50 years. We have come to appreciate its convenience and affordability. Now we stand at a fork in the road. Kansas City can choose to keep patching and painting KCI, or we can allow the airlines to pay for a Kansas City-sized, Kanas City-convenient, modern, affordable airport that serves our community for the next 50 years. I hope you are able to tune in or attend the presentation on April 26, 2016 at 1:30, so we can continue this important community dialogue and answer more of your questions.
Thank you again for taking time to make your voice heard.
Jolie Justus
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Dear Councilperson Justus,
Thank you for answering my email from April 15. However, you did not answer my question “Are you the person who decides whether Crawford Architects in Association with Woods Bagot will be allowed to present their plan for KCI Airport Renovation to the Airport Committee (and the entire City Council)? In not answering, I feel you did answer. I realize this is a touchy subject and trying to not be responsible for the outcome is the political correct thing to do. However, you were elected by the voters of KCMO to represent them, not the airport consultants or the airlines. The voters want honesty and openness in our government and this process has been anything but. Let’s put all the cards on the table.
CFRG / MO has been involved in the Airport from the very beginning. If fact we were kicked out of the first meeting of the ATAG for no reason except for the fact ATAG moderators knew we had been outside gathering signatures on a petition to force the issue to a vote of the public. We attended almost every meeting. You alluded to this possible vote. I say “possible” because as you know, there are some working now to circumvent the voters on this issue. Many in our group feel circumvention would be grounds for a recall.
We are surprised, as an attorney, you would not consider it a CONFLICT OF INTEREST to let the consultants, AvAirPro and their partners, who the city has already paid over $8,800,000 to sell the single terminal idea, evaluate the Crawford Plan? Maybe you did not realize AvAirPros who did the Crawford Plan evaluation is the main push behind the single terminal plan. They have been before your committee almost weekly pushing their single terminal plan.
AvAirPros is lining up to manage the a new single terminal, leasing all the shops and restaurants as well as doing janitorial services on the terminal and planes. How could you not see the obvious conflict? You let the fox in the hen house. THIS ACTION SHOULD NULLIFY ANY DECISIONS MADE AS A RESULT OF AvAirPros REPORT BELOW. You can clearly see where they took the Crawford Plan, added whatever they needed to jack up the price and distort the plan and then told you it was too expensive! WOW! Perhaps the AIA should take a look at this one.
What would be wrong with Crawford speaking for themselves? If you are interested in a fair and balanced, open and honest city government, you should think for yourself and let the council and the general public have access to the Crawford Plan Partners for a presentation and questions and answers. If their plan is not up to par, let the public and your follow council members make that decision, not paid competing consultants. What is the aviation department afraid of? Why do you and the aviation department insist on controlling this process and letting only those of similar mind present alternatives? You have spent $8,800,000 on consultants so far, paying for an unbiased report from architects and engineers on the Crawford Plan should not be a problem. Let’s have a forum where the plans are laid out side by side. Why does city hall always try top force their idea on the public? They think we are stupid and incapable of making good decisions. Well, we think they need to look in the mirror.
We will share your reply with our members as many have been awaiting an answer…
Sincerely,
CFRG / MO
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Developing . . .
The airport could sink kansas city, we need to be careful and weigh all of our options.
ReplyDeleteNiggers are doing a better job of sinking Kansas City. Maybe a billion dollars would be better spent ridding the area of these ferals.
ReplyDeleteYeah a billion on Harriet Tubbman Twenties!! These bills with Harriet Tubbman on them are going to be extremely unpopular with the majority of the population. The only ones who will like them are social justice warrriors/libtards and negroes. There's definitely going to be a major backlash so get ready for the screams of racism and "disrespek!" As is, I don't think these bills will last long at all. As someone said on the last thread, they'll be about as popular as the Susan B. Anthony dollar coins were.
ReplyDeleteIn any case, I'm sure a percentage of negroes will be mad that Obama isn't the one appearing on the twenty. Just wait- you'll be hearing complaints about that in no time. It's guaranteed. I'm equally sure that if Obama could swing that, he'd do it in a heartbeat- just like African dictators do in Africa. The negroes "looksatme" factor is just too strong and dominant in their "thinking."
If negroes had their way, there'd be a negro on every bill and every coin in America and our entire history would be rewritten with a negrocentric slant so that negroes were portrayed as the true founders of the nation and responsible for every achievement. On that note, I have it on good authority that Cleetus McShufflefoot actually wrote the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and it wuz all stolen by a bunch of honkies who tooked credit fo' it all! Mmmm Hmmm! Jes' like all da inbentions black folks come up wid wuz all stolen too!
It would all be utterly hilarious if it weren't so pathetically predictable.
Pat Klein will straighten things out.
ReplyDelete737's daughter is apparently back with the black guy again.
ReplyDeleteI guess coming here is therapeutic.
By the time all the bills come due for all the insider deals, consultants with conflicts of interest, well-taken-care of local engineering and construction companies, and all the rest of the gang who have been and will play roles in Sly's making believe that he's transforming a mid-size mid-western town into a cutting-edge metropolis. Sly himself plans to be filling some cushy job in the Clinton administration in Washington.
ReplyDeleteAnd even as hundreds of millions are spent on superficial fancy fads, the foundations of a truly successful community, such things as public safety, infrastructure, utilities, and all the rest, are consistently underfunded and ignored.
Local government as entertainment.
What could possibly go wrong?
Fucking big fish-little pond scenario.
ReplyDeleteWhat are her views on unsolicited bulk email?
ReplyDeleteWhatever the social construct told her her views are.
DeleteWonder if the thousands of people out downtown tonight know that the toy train has ruined everything down there.
ReplyDeleteI sure miss the 16 homeless people and the wig shop that were thee before S'Liar and the kiddie corp ruined it!
Smartck!
The better question is who at the city does not have a conflict of interest, especially considering that the only qualifications to work there are 1. Be in or related to someone in the corrupt kc social circles; 2. Be dumb af and incapable of forming any intelligent, rational thought; and 3. Willing to waver in self-respect and abandon any moral character/value you possessed. Under those circumstance what could go wrong?
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ReplyDeleteDan Coffey gets outclassed and out-thought by Jolie Justus. Though, in fairness, it's no great feat outclassing and out-thinking the group who argued that "corporations should get votes" and that it was an "unfair and undue burden" to allow eastsiders to vote on their own taxing structure and transit infrastructure, and who's leader compared streetcars to slavery, and who attempted to gather petition signatures preventing voters from having the authority to vote on any transit plan they wanted whenever they wanted.
Sorry your bored in your retirement, Danny. But no one in KC is fooled by your mansplaining. Maybe you should have stayed where you came from.
Because we elected Councilwoman Justus - by a whopping margin - because she is capable of actual leadership and policy-making. We didn't elect you, you know we never would or will, and even your silly propped up anti-everything shill in Brookside lost his election by something like 50%. You are in the minority here. That's one of the consequences of acting like a a child who's only word is NO! And stomping around like a baby. It's also a consequence of being over your head, out of your depth and wrong to boot.
Put up another Heather Hall sign in your yard...then move your yard up to the stir where you belong and you can be among like minded simpletons.
^^^ Tower Tavern friend, be nicer to your constituents.
ReplyDeleteOne vote for Jolie!
ReplyDeleteOf course, at least some voters might have had the mistaken impression that a vote for Justus was to elect her top a position that involved actual municipal public policy, not one in which she exercises whatever her abilities might be as an amateur developer or airport expert.
ReplyDeleteOf course, that can also be said for the rest of the crew at 12th and Oak.
And all at the cost of hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars.
How hard can it be to be popular when you have a bottomless pit of other people's money to give away?
Don't forget she's also moonlighting as a crime expect and the next Great White Gay Hype! She'll take any label she can get and deliver nothing in the process.
ReplyDeleteThe Wright brothers have got to be shitting in their graves looking at this fucking farce of a process heading for a billion dollars worth of not needed horseshit at this new airport. Just once this Millennium I'd like to see a single local politicians stand up and demand we stop the waste and apply some conservative fiscal principals to the group clusterfucks these ass hats cook up. The sonzabitches make drunken sailors look like a bunch of tightwads.
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