RESOLUTION NO. 240417
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Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to execute a petition to add City owned-property to the Vine Street Community Improvement District. ***Held until 5/14/2024***
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WHEREAS, on August 26, 2021, City Council passed Ordinance No. 210733, which established the Vine Street Community Improvement District (the “District”); and
WHEREAS, the District desires to add certain real property owned by the City to the District pursuant to RSMo, Section 67.1441.2 though the filing of a petition signed by the City as property owner; and
WHEREAS, the properties to be added include 1619 E. 17th Terrace, 1512 E. 18th Street (currently leased by Soiree), 1616 E. 18th Street, 1700 E. 18th Street (currently leased by KC Jukehouse) and 1708 E. 18th Street (currently leased by The Directors Cut); and
WHEREAS, the addition of property will provide the District additional revenue to put toward increased public safety, parking, walkability and connectivity; and
WHEREAS, the City spent approximately $105,675.00 in fiscal year 2023 and $79,269.50 in fiscal year 2024 (year-to-date) to provide additional security in the 18th and Vine area; and
WHEREAS, if a proper petition to add the property is filed, City Council will consider whether to approve such addition; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the City Manager is hereby directed, on behalf of the City, to execute a petition to add City-owned property to the Vine Street Community Improvement District.
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