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[COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR] RESOLUTION NO. 240856
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Sponsor: Councilmember Nathan Willett
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to establish the “KC Connect” Jersey/Uniform Grant Program for High Schools.
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WHEREAS, the goal of the “KC Connect” Jersey/Uniform Grant Program (the “Program”) is to increase community pride, celebrate community service, and connect high school student athletes across our city through our common love of sports and good citizenship; and
WHEREAS, as a part of the Program, the City will curate and purchase custom uniforms that combine the spirit of Kansas City and each selected school; and
WHEREAS, the Program will be piloted for the 2024-2025 high school basketball season; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That the City Manager is directed to establish the “KC Connect” Jersey/Uniform Grant Program for selected high schools located in Kansas City, Missouri that considers the following criteria and program elements:
a. School must have Kansas City, Missouri students attend the school;
b. Teams must apply for the “KC Connect” jerseys;
c. Limit one men’s basketball team and one women’s basketball team from each Council District for selection;
d. Teams must commit to two (2) service projects as a team (one in the area around their school & one partnered with another team in a different part of the city);
e. Propose a “KC Connect” home game where the selected schools will wear the jerseys and the City will promote the game, the importance of sportsmanship and community.
Section 2. That the City Manager is directed to identify a funding source not to exceed $15,000.00 for the Program and to report on the specifics of the Program within 10 days of passage of this resolution.
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