RESOLUTION NO. 260302
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Sponsor: Councilmember Nathan Willett
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to develop and implement a policy for multi-occupancy restroom stall allocation at Kansas City International Airport to ensure that women-only restroom stalls comprise no less than 50% of all restroom stalls.
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WHEREAS, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, owns and operates the Kansas City International Airport; and
WHEREAS, the Airport serves millions of passengers annually, requiring adequate, safe, and efficient restroom facilities to meet traveler needs; and
WHEREAS, women often experience longer wait times for restroom access due to differences in facility design, usage needs, and stall availability; and
WHEREAS, access to safe, private, and clean restroom facilities is a matter of public health and dignity; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of balancing inclusivity with the need to provide sufficient dedicated facilities for women; and
WHEREAS, single-occupancy and family restrooms provide important accommodations and shall continue to be available within airport facilities; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby directed to develop and implement a multi-occupancy restroom stall allocation policy within Concourses A and B of Kansas City International Airport to ensure women-only restroom stalls comprise no less than 50% of all restroom stalls while maintaining the availability of single-occupancy and family restroom options. Said policy shall provide that there is sufficient stall capacity to meet passenger demand that all women-only restrooms shall be maintained to ensure a high standard of safety, privacy, cleanliness, and accessibility.
Section 2. In developing the policy, the City Manager shall:
(a) conduct a comprehensive assessment of existing multi-occupancy restroom stall allocations within Concourses...
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