RESOLUTION NO. 240573
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Sponsor: Councilperson Crispin Rea
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to develop and implement an emergency response plan in response to life-threatening situations in multi-unit apartment buildings involving circumstances that may endanger health and safety; and report back to Council within 90 days.
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WHEREAS, Kansas City tenants in an apartment building recently experienced life-threatening circumstances after a system-wide failure of air conditioning equipment; and
WHEREAS, the use of city staff and resources were vital to mitigating the high heat risks to the health of the residents; and
WHEREAS, City Council believes creating an emergency response plan for such situations will be beneficial for all renters in the city; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Directing the City Manager to develop and implement an emergency response plan in response to life-threatening situations in multi-unit apartment complexes involving extended interruptions of electrical or water service, gross insanitary conditions, system-wide HVAC failures, or other circumstances that may endanger health. In developing the plan, the City Manager shall ensure that the plan includes a clear reporting mechanism for property managers and tenants alike to inform city staff of life-threatening situations and identifies appropriate City departments, staff, and resources that can be used to quickly respond and provide support services. The City Manager shall present the plan to Council within 90 days.
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