committeesub
[COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR ]RESOLUTION NO. 240094

title
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE

RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to identify a methodology to measure and track gentrification and displacement risk; directing the City Manager to review the displacement mitigation policy recommendations and recommend an implementation plan

body
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2023, City Council passed Resolution No. 230257 and adopted the KC Spirit Playbook as the city's comprehensive plan; and

WHEREAS, the KC Spirit Playbook recommended developing a method to track and gentrification and displacement risk; and

WHEREAS, the KC Spirit Playbook recommended creating a displacement proofing policy agenda; and

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

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby directed to identify a methodology to measure and track gentrification and displacement risk and to collaborate with DataKC to create an online dashboard displaying at-risk areas and other relevant metrics.

Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby directed to review and recommend implementation plans for policies to help minimize and prevent displacement as identified in the KC Spirit Playbook, including, but not limited to:

(a) Tenant opportunity to purchase legislation

(b) Social impact assessments for development proposals

(c) Utility cost assistance

(d) Home repair assistance

Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby directed to review and recommend changes to zoning and land use regulations that encourage or require small scale development, missing middle housing, and affordable housing units.

Section 4. That the City Manager is hereby directed to report back to the City Council within 60 days regarding Section 2 and wit...

Click here for full text