ORDINANCE NO. 250600
title
Sponsor(s): Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw, Councilmembers Andrea Bough, Eric Bunch, Darrell Curls, and Johnathan Duncan
Adopting the Comprehensive Anti-Displacement Plan; directing the City Manager to establish the Anti-Displacement Commission to monitor and implement said plan; issuing directives to the Anti-Displacement Commission once established; directing the Anti-Displacement Commission to review metrics and evaluate success upon completion of said directives; and directing the City Manager to oversee the implementation of these programs and reconvene the Anti-Displacement Commission as needed.
body
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2023, City Council passed Resolution No. 230257 and adopted the KC Spirit Playbook as the City's comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, on February 8, 2024, City Council adopted Committee Substitute for Resolution No. 240094, directing the City Manager to review the displacement mitigation policy recommendations in the KC Sprit Playbook and recommend an implementation plan; and
WHEREAS, on November 21, 2024, City Council adopted Resolution No. 240997, directing the City Manager to develop and present a comprehensive anti-displacement plan to Council; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to protect Kansas Citians from displacement and the adverse effects of gentrification; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby adopts the Comprehensive Anti-Displacement Plan (the "Plan") and the goals contained therein. The Plan is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That, in accordance with the Plan, the City Manager is hereby directed to create the Anti-Displacement Commission to monitor and implement the Plan. The Anti-Displacement Commission shall be comprised of City staff from various departments, including, but not limited to, Neighborhood Services, Housing, Health, Public Works, Municipal Court, City Planning and Development, Water, a...
Click here for full text