ORDINANCE NO. 260137
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Sponsor(s): Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmember Andrea Bough
Directing the City Manager or their designee to develop recommendations for the adoption of the 2024 International Code series, including the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, with amendments based on stakeholder feedback and to promote regional competitiveness and alignment with neighboring municipalities; directing the City Manager to include a request for appropriation in the FY27 submitted budget in the amount of $122,000.00.
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WHEREAS, Resolution No. 251035 directed the City Manager's Office to prepare recommendations for amendments to Chapter 18 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the metropolitan region has historically updated building and energy codes on a six-year cycle to maintain regional consistency and competitiveness; and
WHEREAS, City Planning and Development has conducted a regional survey indicating that neighboring jurisdictions are moving toward adoption of the 2024 I-Code series, including the 2024 IECC and recommendations developed through stakeholders meetings; and
WHEREAS, alignment with regional code standards supports economic development and ensures consistency for builders and developers operating across municipal boundaries; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That the City Manager or their designee is hereby directed to develop recommendations for the adoption of the 2024 International Code Package, including the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, with amendments as appropriate to maintain regional competitiveness.
Section 2. That the City Manager or their designee shall, prior to the adoption, conduct a comprehensive stakeholder engagement process, including but not limited to architects, engineers, home builders, and commercial contractors, to gather feedback and develop proposed amendments in coordination with City Planning and Development staff.
Section 3. That the City Manager or their designee shall present final recommendations to the City Council for adoption by ordinance within nine months of the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 4. That the City Manager is hereby directed to include in the FY27 submitted a budget an appropriation of $122,000.00 for the purpose of training for staff, mandatory certification and the code books associated to the adoption of the 2024 International Code Package.
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Approved as to form:
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Eluard Alegre
Associate City Attorney