RESOLUTION NO. 250033
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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to submit the RAISE grant application for Troost Corridor from Truman Rd to Bannister Rd; directing city staff to maximize workforce development when submitting grant applications and include neighborhood/resident engagement in the process.
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WHEREAS, the City Council recognized Vision Zero as the endorsed approach toward reaching this goal through Resolution No. 200019 in May 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant provides an opportunity to secure federal funding for transformative projects that promote safety, equity, and innovation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to implementing safe infrastructure improvements which advance sustainable transportation; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That the City Manager is directed to submit a grant application for Troost Ave Corridor from Truman Rd to Bannister Rd for the RAISE Grant; and maximize the percentage allowed for workforce development in this application and maximize the opportunity for neighborhood/resident empowerment and engagement and ensure that it is representative to the investment as the grant eligibility allows.
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