ORDINANCE NO. 241063

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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas

Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, Administration, by repealing and replacing Sections 2-2151, 2-2152, 2-2153 and 2-2154, for the purpose of enhancing the film development program to better support the evolving needs of Kansas City's creative industry and align more directly with the state of Missouri's film incentive program.

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WHEREAS, on February 25, 2016, the Council passed Ordinance No. 160093 which added new Article 17 in Chapter 2that implemented Kansas City's film development program to encourage film production in Kansas City that would attract this creative industry to Kansas City; and

WHEREAS, the City of Kansas City recognizes the significant economic, cultural, and social benefits that a vibrant film industry brings to the community, including job creation, tourism, and business opportunities for local vendors; and

WHEREAS, in 2023, the State of Missouri enacted the Motion Media Production Tax through the Show MO Act, which aims to recruit qualified production projects to film and conduct postproduction in Missouri; and

WHEREAS, Kansas City's film development program requires updates to better align with Missouri's Motion Media Production Tax program and minimize duplicative efforts; and

WHEREAS, amending and enhancing the film development program will ensure that the City can respond effectively to industry trends, build local talent, and provide resources and incentives that meet the evolving needs of filmmakers and production teams; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances of Kansas City, Missouri is amended by repealing Sections 2-2151, 2-2152, 2-2153, and 2-154 relating to the film development program, and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number and subject matter, to read as follows:

Sec. 2-2151. ...

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