RESOLUTION NO. 260070
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Sponsor(s): Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmember Melissa Patterson Hazley
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to evaluate reconstitution of a redevelopment authority for the Historic 18th and Vine Jazz District to support investment, consistent leasing activity, and collaboration with City economic development entities for City-owned properties.
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WHEREAS, Kansas City has established a productive redevelopment authority that has successfully supported the growth and redevelopment of the River Market through the Planned Industrial Expansion Authority, which provides professional expertise and oversight for ongoing development activities in that district; and
WHEREAS, Kansas City has had previous iterations of redevelopment authorities at the Historic 18th and Vine Jazz District, demonstrating a history of institutional support for this culturally significant area; and
WHEREAS, the Historic 18th and Vine Jazz District represents a vital cultural and economic asset to Kansas City, with ongoing development needs that would benefit from dedicated professional expertise and coordinated oversight; and
WHEREAS, while processes for managing City-owned leasing spaces in the district currently exist, formalizing these processes through a dedicated redevelopment authority structure would provide more consistent guidance; and
WHEREAS, a reconstituted redevelopment authority could provide consistent guidance on leasing, operational matters, and investment opportunities while fostering collaboration among various stakeholders in the district; and
WHEREAS, coordination with existing City economic development entities, including the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDC) and Port KC, would enhance the effectiveness of any reconstituted authority and leverage available resources and expertise; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That th...
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