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[COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR] RESOLUTION NO. 230998
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Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to develop a Public Engagement Plan; and directing the City Manager to report back to the City Council in 90 days for final approval of the plan.
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WHEREAS, the City Council believes that all Kansas Citians, regardless of station or circumstance, can provide valuable contributions in City policy decisions; and
WHEREAS, creating healthy, thriving, equitable communities requires engaged community stakeholders, residents, businesses, organizations, and institutions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted Resolution 230126 which directed the City Manager to develop and implement community engagement processes for significant infrastructure plans and projects in Kansas City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council aims to further enhance citizen participation and engagement to enable Kansas Citians to have a greater say in the planning, design, and implementation of their community; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to provide services and solutions that are better suited to people's needs and the City recognizes when people are allowed to have input into decisions that affect their lives they are more committed and empowered to get involved in the hard work of making their community better after the planning process ends; and
WHEREAS, implementing a Public Engagement Plan will provide a structured framework for the public to engage in meaningful dialogue; and
WHEREAS, such a plan will aim to improve transparency, inclusivity, collaboration and effective decision-making ; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. Directing the City Manager to develop a Public Engagement Plan to present to the City Council for final approval. In developing the plan, the City Manager shall:
(a) Determine and i...
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