File #: 230569    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/28/2023 In control: Council
On agenda: 7/13/2023 Final action: 7/13/2023
Title: Sponsor: Councilmember Ryana Parks-Shaw RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to investigate and develop a homeownership assistance program for employees of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; to determine the budgetary costs of implementing the plan, to identify potential funding sources; and to present the findings to the City Council within ninety (90) days.
Sponsors: Ryana Parks-Shaw
Attachments: 1. Docket Memo 230569, 2. 230569.Authenticated Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. 230569

 

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Sponsor:  Councilmember Ryana Parks-Shaw

 

RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to investigate and develop a homeownership assistance program for employees of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; to determine the budgetary costs of implementing the plan, to identify potential funding sources; and to present the findings to the City Council within ninety (90) days. 

 

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WHEREAS, employees of the City of Kansas City, Missouri are required by ordinance to reside inside the city limits of Kansas City, Missouri; and 

 

WHEREAS, access to affordable and reliable housing opportunities inside the city limits remains an obstacle for employees and potential employees; and 

 

WHEREAS, the City employs many who would benefit from a homeownership assistance program; and

 

WHEREAS, the City already offers or supports many resources which may potentially be utilized for a city employee homeownership assistance program, including but not limited to, the Housing Trust Fund, the Land Bank of Kansas City, Missouri and the Kansas City, Missouri Homesteading Authority; and

 

WHEREAS, in order to ensure efficient and effective delivery of city services, it is vital that city employees and potential employees have access to affordable and reliable housing in the city limits in accordance with the City’s residency requirement; NOW, THEREFORE,

 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

 

That the City Manager is directed to investigate and develop a homeownership assistance program for employees of the City of Kansas City, Missouri; to determine the budgetary costs of implementing the plan, to identify potential funding sources; and to present the findings to the City Council within ninety (90) days. 

 

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