ORDINANCE NO. 260988
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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, Administration, by adding a new Section 2-13 establishing the Council Chambers Reservation Program for wedding ceremonies and other special events held in Council Chambers; directing that reservation applications be submitted and processed; and authorizing approval of applications administratively upon a determination of Council Chamber availability, payment of required fees, and completeness of the application.
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WHEREAS, City Hall serves as a historic and meaningful civic institution where many wish to hold wedding ceremonies and other special events within Council Chambers; and
WHEREAS, the City currently receives requests for wedding ceremonies and special events to be held in Council Chambers without a formal reservation process, fee structure, or standardized requirements governing such use; and
WHEREAS, implementing a defined program, including but not limited to timelines, fee structure, and proper documentation, will support the City’s legal, operational, and risk-management responsibilities in City Hall; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, Administration, is hereby amended by enacting a new section 2-13 to read as follows:
Section 2-13. Council Chambers Reservation Program.
Establishment of program.
This hereby establishes the Council Chambers Reservation Program, authorizing the use of Council Chambers for wedding ceremonies and other special events in accordance with this section.
Administration and approval.
The program shall be administered by the City Clerk, with City Council and Mayoral Staff serving as facilitators overseeing logistical coordination for wedding ceremonies and other special events held in Council Chambers.
All requests for use of Council Chambers for a wedding ceremony shall be submitted to the City Clerk and the City Council Staff that corre...
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