RESOLUTION NO. 080261

Recognizing the Rockhill Tennis Clubs significant role in preserving the residential character of the Rockhill and Southmoreland neighborhoods.

WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of historic residential neighborhoods to Kansas City and desires to express the Councils continued support for preserving the viability of midtown neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, the City Council hereby recognizes that the Rockhill Tennis Club has been in its existing facility at 45th and Rockhill Road for more than 50 years and appreciates the positive impact the Rockhill Tennis Club has had in enhancing the quality of life and preserving the residential character of the Rockhill and Southmoreland neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need to discourage land uses in neighborhoods that are not compatible with residential uses; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That the Mayor and the City Council hereby express their support of the efforts of the Rockhill, Southmoreland and Hyde Park neighborhoods in midtown Kansas City to preserve the residential character of their neighborhoods and to maintain Rockhill Tennis Clubs continued use as a tennis club in order to enhance the quality of life for the residents of the midtown neighborhoods.

Section 2. That the Mayor and City Council support a culturally and artistically vibrant Kansas City that also serves the best interests of our neighborhoods.

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