RESOLUTION NO. 211091
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RESOLUTION-Directing the City Manager to enter into discussions with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) with the end goal to allow the City to remove litter from areas abutting Missouri highways within Kansas City limits and mow the grass in those areas, and to report back to Council within 60 days.
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WHEREAS, the City is currently legally unable to remove litter from areas next to Missouri State Highways inside city limits because those areas are owned by the state of Missouri, under the jurisdiction of MODOT; and
WHEREAS, the City is currently legally unable to mow grass next to Missouri State Highways inside city limits because those areas are owned by the state of Missouri, under the jurisdiction of MODOT; and
WHEREAS, there is a significant amount of litter in areas abutting Missouri State Highways inside city limits and an agreement between MODOT and the City allowing the City to remove that litter is in the best interests of the City and the state of Missouri; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to proactively remove trash and litter within city limits, including next to its highways to create a positive impression of our City and to showcase the beautiful city all Kansas Citians know and love; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the City Manager is directed to enter into discussions with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) with the end goal to allow the City to remove litter from areas abutting Missouri highways within the Kansas City limits and mow the grass in those areas, and to report back to Council within 60 days.
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