New KCI Deemed ‘Deficient’ Following Warning Letter From Feds

There's no shortage of political hacks looking to decipher the implications of an FAA letter to KCI.

However, here's the main takeaway for voters and residents who will be forced to endure this ongoing drama . . .

THE FEDS DEMAND MORE TRAINING FOR COUNCIL AND NEW KCI MANAGERS AND MAKES THE OPERATION SEEM SLOPPY!!!

The rebuke from on high demonstrates that our local leaders don't really know what they're doing and have likely been cutting corners throughout the process.

Here are more deets . . .

The Aviation Department was told it needs to train all direct contractors on Title VI obligations and processes, and make sure they train subcontractors and suppliers. The FAA said members of Kansas City’s City Council must also be trained on the same obligations.

The Aviation Department is also required to prepare a plan to investigate the complaint filed in 2015 and actually investigate it. The FAA said it is waiting for a report to be filed on how the complaint was addressed.

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FAA investigation finds "significant compliance deficiencies" on hiring of women and minorities for $1.5B KCI airport project

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- The Federal Aviation Administration is warning KCI Airport to immediately comply with requirements on hiring of women and minorities for construction contracts, saying it has failed to follow federal law on transparency and accountability on hiring practices.

FAA puts KCI on notice over civil rights 'deficiencies'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Federal Aviation Administration has put Kansas City on notice. At stake is critical funding needed to complete the new terminal project. The FAA evaluated programs and services at KCI Airport in September. The federal review is to ensure the airport is in compliance with certain Civil Rights requirements.

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