ORDINANCE NO. 260072
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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, Administration, by adding a new Section 2-11 establishing policies for Sister City and Friendship City relationships; requiring annual reporting to City Council; and aligning future Sister City designations to one city per country.
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WHEREAS, Kansas City has maintained official Sister City relationships since 1967, beginning with Seville, Spain, fostering international cooperation, cultural understanding, and economic exchange; and
WHEREAS, the Sister City Association of Kansas City serves as the City's designated organization to administer official relationships on behalf of Kansas City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, Sister City relationships carry significant value for Kansas City's international reputation, economic development, cultural enrichment, and civic identity; and
WHEREAS, Kansas City will host FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, requiring enhanced coordination of international relationships and cultural diplomacy; and
WHEREAS, meaningful Sister City relationships require sustained engagement, dedicated resources, and active participation by Kansas City residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council requires regular communication regarding the activities, outcomes, and strategic value of these partnerships to ensure accountability and public benefit; and
WHEREAS, focusing resources on strategic relationships will better serve Kansas City's international engagement goals; 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 2-11 to read as follows:
Sec. 2-11. Sister City and Friendship City Relationships.
(a) Definitions
(1) "Sister City relationship" means an officially approved partnership between Kansas City and a city in another country, formalized by an agreement adopted ...
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