RESOLUTION NO. 260222
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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to develop and implement a public communication plan, including the publication of a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document or similar communication process, to educate residents, businesses, and other stakeholders about the special permit area policy, and declaring that the policy will be in place from June 1 through July 12, 2026.
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WHEREAS, Kansas City has been designated as a Host City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing significant international attention and an anticipated influx of visitors, media, and international delegations to the City; and
WHEREAS, to ensure public safety, streamline City operations, and support the successful execution of World Cup-related activities, the City has developed a special permitting policy for the issuance of event permits and new construction within the right-of-way (ROW) within designated zones of the City; and
WHEREAS, the special permitting policy issued by the City Manager will be in effect from May 15, 2026, through July 12, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Kansas City will host its first World Cup game on June 16, 2026 and its last World Cup game on July 11, 2026; and
WHEREAS, exceptions to the special permitting policy include emergency infrastructure repairs, public safety-related construction, and events officially coordinated with the City's World Cup Host Committee; and
WHEREAS, effective communication with residents, businesses, event coordinators, and other stakeholders is essential to ensure awareness and understanding of the special permitting policy, minimize disruption, and facilitate compliance with the temporary restrictions; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby directed to issue an amended special permitting policy limited to the period from June 1, 2026, through July 12, 2026.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby directed to develop and implement a comprehensive public communication plan regarding the special permitting policy within 30 days of the adoption of this resolution. This communication plan shall include a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document or similar communication type that includes:
a. timeline of the special permit period (June 1, 2026 through July 12, 2026),
b. clear explanation of the geographic scope of the special permit area,
c. description of the types of permits affected by the special permitting policy,
d. procedures for requesting exemption reviews,
e. contact information for the Permits Group in Public Works, and
f. information about exceptions for emergency infrastructure repairs, public safety-related construction, and World Cup Host Committee events.
Section 3. That this communication plan shall include:
a. publishing communications on the City's official website,
b. distributing communications to relevant stakeholders,
c. making communications available in multiple formats to ensure broad accessibility, and
d. updating communications as needed to address emerging questions and concerns.
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