ORDINANCE NO. 250048

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Sponsor: City Manager’s Office

Adopting an updated and revised Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) for the City.

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WHEREAS, the current Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) for the City was adopted by the Council in 2023 pursuant to Committee Substitute for Ordinance No. 230012; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority and direction of Section 2-85 of the Code of Ordinances, the City’s Office of Emergency Management has reviewed, updated, and revised the current 2023 LEOP for the City; and

                     WHEREAS, the new updated 2025 version of the LEOP addresses new Federal and State rules and regulations, incorporates lessons learned and best practices from recent events and disasters, and reflects updated policies and procedures; and

                     WHEREAS, City departments and supporting agencies have been afforded an opportunity to provide input review and comment on the proposed changes; and

                     WHEREAS, the Council desires to adopt, implement and utilize the new updated 2025 LEOP for the City; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY

Section 1.  That the 2025 version of the Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) for the City of Kansas City, Missouri is hereby approved and adopted.  A copy of the Plan is available in the Office of Emergency Management.

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Approved as to form:

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Alan Holtkamp

Senior Associate City Attorney