File #: 240828    Version: Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 9/11/2024 In control: Council
On agenda: 9/19/2024 Final action: 9/19/2024
Title: Sponsor(s): Mayor Quinton Lucas, Mayor Pro-Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw, Councilmembers Johnathan Duncan, Andrea Bough, Wes Rogers, Darrell Curls, Nathan Willett, Kevin O'Neill, Melissa Patterson Hazley, Crispin Rea, Lindsay French, and Melissa Robinson COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Establishing the Kansas City "Back to Business" Grant Fund to provide financial relief and prevention measures to small businesses impacted by vandalism and property crimes in Kansas City through grants to local small businesses; appropriating $325,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Violence Prevention and Intervention Fund for the Back to Business Grant Program; designating requisitioning authority; directing KC Bizcare to report back to the City Council by November 14, 2024; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
Sponsors: Quinton Lucas, Ryana Parks-Shaw, Johnathan Duncan, Andrea Bough, Wes Rogers, Darrell Curls, Nathan Willett, Kevin O'Neill, Melissa Patterson Hazley, Crispin Rea, Lindsay French, Melissa Robinson
Attachments: 1. Docket Memo 240828-, 2. Back to Business Presentation_Legal Committee-09172024-RICHARDSON, 3. 240828 cs to org ord-com, 4. Authenticated Ordinance 240828 C.S.
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[COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR] ORDINANCE NO. 240828

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Sponsor(s): Mayor Quinton Lucas, Mayor Pro-Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw, Councilmembers Johnathan Duncan, Andrea Bough, Wes Rogers, Darrell Curls, Nathan Willett, Kevin O'Neill, Melissa Patterson Hazley, Crispin Rea, Lindsay French, and Melissa Robinson
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE

Establishing the Kansas City "Back to Business" Grant Fund to provide financial relief and prevention measures to small businesses impacted by vandalism and property crimes in Kansas City through grants to local small businesses; appropriating $325,000.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the Violence Prevention and Intervention Fund for the Back to Business Grant Program; designating requisitioning authority; directing KC Bizcare to report back to the City Council by November 14, 2024; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.

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WHEREAS, the City of Kansas City recognizes the importance of vibrant entrepreneurship and safety in our communities; and

WHEREAS, several local small businesses have been affected by vandalism, break-ins, burglary, and other property crimes; and

WHEREAS, funding the recovery efforts of small businesses from deliberately inflicted damage promotes the maintenance and propagation of resilient and innovative ventures in our communities, and funding the implementation or replacement of security and surveillance technologies can help businesses prevent theft, vandalism, and other crimes; and

WHEREAS, the implementation of preventative security measures can contribute to the safety and vitality of Kansas City's neighborhoods, enhancing the overall quality of life for business-owners, employees, residents, and visitors; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to support local businesses in their efforts to promote safety, well-being, and prosperity; and

WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need to provide f...

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