RESOLUTION NO. 110967

Recognizing the Cultural Heritage District, a guide for future development for that part of Kansas City, Missouri, that is generally bounded by 41st Street to the north, Volker Boulevard to the south, Gillham Road to the east and Main Street to the west.

WHEREAS, the City Development Department has worked with area institutions and with the Rockhill and Southmoreland neighborhoods on a study to discuss the participating institutions’ future expansion needs with adjacent neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, said study provides a guide for future development and redevelopment of the area and for general policies to guide future decisions; and

WHEREAS, public notice of the hearing on the Cultural Heritage District Plan before the City Plan Commission was published on March 15, 2011; and

WHEREAS, after all interested persons were given an opportunity to present testimony, the City Plan Commission considered and recommended approval of the Cultural Heritage District Plan on September 20, 2011; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section A. That the Cultural Heritage District Plan is hereby recognized as the guide for the future development and redevelopment for that area generally bounded by 41st Street to the north, Volker Boulevard to the south, Gillham Road to the east and Main Street to the west. A copy of the Cultural Heritage District Plan is attached hereto, in substantial form, and is hereby approved.

Section B. That the Council commends the planning process participants for their hard work on the Cultural Heritage District Plan and their dedication to bettering the quality of life for the residents of Kansas City.

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