RESOLUTION NO. 210145

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Directing the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals seeking a program administrator to assist the Central City Economic Development Sales Tax Board with implementation of economic development programs.

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WHEREAS, the Central City Economic Development (“CCED”) Sales Tax Board

(the “Board”) is responsible, pursuant to Section 67.1305, RSMo and Section 68-449 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, for considering economic development projects within the CCED District and making recommendations on funding such projects to the Council; and

WHEREAS, the Board currently receives administrative and other support from various City departments, including Neighborhood and Housing Services and Law, as well as two consulting firms under contract with the City; and

WHEREAS, the Board has expressed a desire to receive administrative and other support services from a person or entity outside of City departments; and

WHEREAS, Section 67.1305, RSMo, prohibits the Board from maintaining its own operating budget; and

WHEREAS, the engagement of any such outside administrative services must be conducted by the City; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That the City Manager is directed to issue a Request for Proposals in substantial form as attached hereto for a program administrator to assist the Central City Economic Development Sales Tax Board with implementation of economic development programs.

Section 2. That the City Manager is directed to involve the Board in the review of and selection from any received proposals in response to the Request for Proposals.

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Approved as to form and legality:

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