RESOLUTION NO. 250912
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Sponsor: Councilmember Crispin Rea
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to develop minimum maintenance standards for historic buildings and make recommendations to Council within 60 days.
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WHEREAS, the City has an interest in preserving historic buildings to promote sustainable development, revitalize neighborhoods, and maintain neighborhood character; and
WHEREAS, historic buildings, if not properly maintained, can deteriorate and fall into disrepair to such a degree that demolition is required; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to prevent the unnecessary destruction of historic properties by establishing minimum maintenance standards for historic properties; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the City Manager is hereby directed to develop minimum maintenance standards and requirements for historic properties for the purpose of preventing the deterioration or demolition of such buildings due to neglect and to make policy recommendations to Council within 60 days.
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