ORDINANCE NO. 230012
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Sponsor: City Manager
Adopting an updated and revised Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) for the City.
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WHEREAS, the current Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) for the City was adopted by the Council in 2021 pursuant to Committee Substitute for Ordinance No. 210044; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority and direction of Section 2-85 of the Code of Ordinances, the City’s Office of Emergency Management has reviewed, updated, and revised the current 2021 LEOP for the City; and
WHEREAS, the new updated 2023 version of the LEOP addresses new Federal and State rules and regulations, incorporates lessons learned and best practices from recent events and disasters, and reflects updated policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, City departments and supporting agencies have been afforded an opportunity to provide input review and comment on the proposed changes; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to adopt, implement and utilize the new updated 2023 LEOP for the City; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY
Section 1. That the 2023 version of the Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) for the City of Kansas City, Missouri is hereby approved and adopted. A copy of the Plan is available in the Office of Emergency Management.
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Approved as to form:
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Alan Holtkamp
Senior Associate City Attorney