Monday, April 27, 2026 Special Meeting

Publish Date 04/27/2026

MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026

 

 

A meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri was held on Monday, April 27, 2026, in the Community Room at Police Headquarters, 1125 Locust Street, Kansas City.

PRESENT:

Commissioner Tom Whittaker, President

Commissioner Madeline Romious, Vice President

Commissioner Scott Boswell, Treasurer

Mayor Quinton Lucas, Member

Mr. David Kenner, Secretary/Attorney

ABSENT:

Mayor Quinton Lucas, Member

Stacey Graves, Chief of Police

 

 

This meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Commissioner Whittaker.  Commissioner Romious and Mr. Kenner attended the meeting via WebEx video conference.  Mayor Lucas and Chief Graves had excused absences.

1.         Executive Services Bureau.  Deputy Chief Derek McCollum presented the following items for Board consideration:

a.         Bid No. 2026-0004, New Chevrolet Police Pursuit Vehicles.  A memorandum dated April 24, 2026, was presented to recommend approval to purchase six new 2026 model year Chevrolet Tahoe police pursuit vehicles (PPV) from Carl Black of Orlando, Florida, for a total expenditure expenditure of $350,700.00.  The original vendor chosen, John Jones Chevrolet Cadillac, was unable to deliver on the original award. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Boswell, with a second by Commissioner Romious, to approve the purchase of six new 2026 model year Chevrolet Tahoe police pursuit vehicles (PPV) from Carl Black of Orlando, Florida, for a total expenditure expenditure of $350,700.00.  The vote was 3-0 in favor.

b.         Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026-27.  A memorandum dated April 24, 2026, was presented to recommend acceptance of City Ordinance 260340 and authorize an increase in the amount of $5,900,000, from the City Revenue Fund to the Legal Expense Fund to cover the settlement of pending claims. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Romious, with a second by Commissioner Boswell, to accept City Ordinance 260340 and authorize an increase in the amount of $5,900,000, from the City Revenue Fund to the Legal Expense Fund, as presented.  The vote was 3-0 in favor.

A motion was made by Commissioner Romious, with a second by Commissioner Boswell, to adjourn.  The vote was 3-0 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Whittaker voted Aye, Commissioner Romious voted Aye, and Commissioner Boswell voted Aye.

            The Board adjourned at 4:04 p.m.