RESOLUTION NO. 080153

Establishing the Citys positions on additional matters that may come before the 110th United States Congress during its 2nd Session in 2008.

WHEREAS, the City desires to publish general statements of its positions on matters that may become the subject of or be affected by proposed federal legislation during the 2nd Session of the 110th United States Congress in 2008; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the City Council of Kansas City hereby adopts the following priorities and positions on additional matters that may come before the 110th United States Congress during its 2nd Session in 2008:

Appropriations

1.      Transportation program improvements for Operation Breakthrough.

2.      Federal financial assistance for the construction of the new Samuel Rodgers Health Center.

3.      Funding for new Police Department helicopters.

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