RESOLUTION NO. 240894

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Sponsor:  Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw

RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to review the feasibility of establishing city-operated Department of Motor Vehicle licensing offices and to report back to the City Council within 60 days.

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WHEREAS, Department of Motor Vehicle (“DMV”) licensing offices provide important services, including vehicle registration, license plate renewals, and issuance of driver’s licenses; and

WHEREAS, only one licensing office exists within Kansas City; and

                     WHEREAS, additional locations operated by the City have the potential to increase access to such services and provide additional revenue for the City; NOW, THEREFORE,

                     BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

                     That the City Manager is directed to review the feasibility of establishing city-operated DMV licensing offices and to report back within 60 days. Said report shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a)                     A review of process, including any statutory requirements, for establishing DMV licensing offices;

b)                     An estimation of staffing and budgetary needs necessary to operate such offices;

c)                     A review of the location of existing licensing establishments and recommendations for the location of city-operated offices to ensure equity of access.

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