File #: 240997    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/7/2024 In control: Council
On agenda: 11/21/2024 Final action: 11/21/2024
Title: Sponsor: Councilmember Ryana Parks-Shaw RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to develop a comprehensive anti-displacement plan; directing the City Manager to issue requests for information pertaining to additional anti-mitigation policies; and directing the City Manager to review municipally-owned housing development corporations in peer cities.
Sponsors: Ryana Parks-Shaw, Andrea Bough, Eric Bunch, Johnathan Duncan, Darrell Curls
Attachments: 1. No Docket Memo 240997, 2. Authenticated Resolution 240997
RESOLUTION NO. 240997


title
Sponsor: Councilmember Ryana Parks-Shaw

RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to develop a comprehensive anti-displacement plan; directing the City Manager to issue requests for information pertaining to additional anti-mitigation policies; and directing the City Manager to review municipally-owned housing development corporations in peer cities.

body
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2023, the City Council passed Resolution 230257 and adopted the KC Spirit Playbook as the City's comprehensive plan; and

WHEREAS, the KC Spirit Playbook recommended adopting anti-displacement policies; and

WHEREAS, on February 8, 2024, the City Council passed Resolution 240094 and directed the City Manager to review displacement mitigation policies and recommend an implementation plan; and

WHEREAS, the Displacement Mitigation Best Practices Report provided implementation recommendations; and

WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to protect Kansas Citians from displacement and adverse effects of gentrification; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby directed to develop and present a comprehensive anti-displacement plan to Council within 90 days. Said plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1) Strategies to track data regarding populations and neighborhoods identified as at-risk of gentrification and displacement as measured by methods identified in Resolution 240094; and
2) Processes for leveraging existing city programs and community resources and new policies recommended by Resolution 240094 for identified at-risk communities; and
3) Recommendations for additional anti-displacement programs and policies to support neighborhood stabilization and preserve affordability.

Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby directed to issue a Request for Information within 30 days to provide legal assistance to neighborhood associations...

Click here for full text