RESOLUTION NO. 260551
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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to submit an application for the FY 2026 Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning Program (TOD) funding to the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA).
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WHEREAS, FTA, in its role supporting local transit systems nationwide is soliciting project proposals for the FY 2026 Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning - Section 20005(b) (TOD); and
WHEREAS, transit-oriented development enables Kansas City to expand housing and business opportunities while supporting the region’s transit system; and
WHEREAS, the 18th Street and Southwest Boulevard corridors are eligible for the TOD program as primary links between Kansas City neighborhoods and the state line; and
WHEREAS, the FTA has made available $28,492,618.00 for the FY 2026 TOD program with applications due July 10, 2026; and
WHEREAS, a TOD study of the above corridors is estimated to cost $500,000.00; and
WHERAS, the program is limited to a maximum 80% federal share and requires a local cash match of at least 20%; and
WHERAS, the City Manager’s office shall determine the source of the City’s 20% match; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. The City Manager is directed to submit an application for $500,000.00 to the FY 2026 Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning Program with the intent of studying the 18th Street and Southwest Boulevard corridors.
Section 2. The City Manager is directed to determine the funding source for the 20% match of the TOD Planning Program grant.
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