RESOLUTION NO. 250279
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Sponsor: Councilmember Nathan Willett
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to research and report back to the City Council on the feasibility of installing Safe Haven Baby Boxes in fire stations throughout Kansas City, Missouri.
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WHEREAS, the City Council desires to prevent infant abandonment by providing a safe and anonymous method for parents to surrender newborns; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the City Manager is directed to research and report back to the City Council within 30 days on feasibility of installing Safe Haven Baby Boxes in Kansas City Fire Department stations throughout Kansas City, Missouri. The report shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
a) Identification of potential fire stations throughout the City that would support a Safe Haven Baby Box;
b) A recommendation as to the appropriate number of Safe Haven Baby Boxes and specific locations;
c) A cost estimate of installation and operation of the Safe Haven Baby Boxes; and
d) Identification of potential funding sources.
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