ORDINANCE NO. 260497
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Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department
Designating the honorary street name of “Willie T. Bland Way” for a portion of East 29th Street from the east line of Bales Avenue to the west line of Indiana Avenue. (CD-ROW-2026-00010).
“Advance and Do Pass”
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section A. That the honorary street name of “Willie T. Bland Way” is hereby designated for East 29th Street from the east line of Bales Avenue to the west line of Indiana Avenue all within Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
Section B. That “Willie T. Bland Way” will be an alias or dual name for this portion of East 29th Street and will be recognized as such by the City’s emergency communication system, and by the U.S. Postal Service for mail delivery services.
Section C. That the Street Naming Committee convened on April 16, 2026, to review the request for the honorary street name for “Willie T. Bland Way” and presented a recommendation of approval to the City Council as to the honorary street designation pursuant to the requirements of Section 88-605-03 (E) of the City’s Zoning and Development Code.
Section D. That the designation is indicated on the map attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Section E. That existing traffic ordinances on this street will remain in effect and will not be affected by the honorary street name.
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Approved as to form:
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Sarah Baxter
Senior Associate City Attorney