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[COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR]ORDINANCE NO. 250247
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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas, Councilmembers Ryana Parks-Shaw, Melissa Patterson Hazley, Johnathan Duncan, Darrell Curls, and Kevin O'Neill
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
Authorizing an agreement not to exceed $46,717,626.00 with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) to provide transit services for the City of Kansas City, Missouri between May 1, 2025 and October 31, 2025 from funds appropriated in the 2025-2026 Annual Budget; and establishing a policy of enhanced oversight of KCATA operations to ensure fiscal accountability.
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WHEREAS, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) was established through an interstate compact between the states of Missouri and Kansas, which was approved by the United States Congress in 1965 to provide a coordinated and efficient public transportation system for the Kansas City metropolitan area;
WHEREAS, the KCATA was created with the mission of developing, maintaining, and operating a comprehensive and accessible transit system to serve the transportation needs of residents and businesses across the bi-state region;
WHEREAS, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, has consistently supported the KCATA since its formation by providing ongoing financial support to the KCATA through dedicated sales tax revenue and other funding mechanisms to ensure the availability and expansion of reliable public transit services for residents and visitors;
WHEREAS, Kansas City, Missouri, has supported the KCATA's mission to provide equitable access to public transportation by working together to expand service areas, improve infrastructure, and ensure that transit options are accessible to all residents;
WHEREAS, dating back to at least 2013 - as evidenced by Resolution 130778 - the City Council has recognized that the financial structure supporting KCATA is not sustainable and has urged KCATA to take actions necessary to place...
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