RESOLUTION NO. 051165

Directing the City Manager to ascertain the feasibility of entering into a contract with the Minority Contractors Association of Greater Kansas City in the amount of $150,000.00.

WHEREAS, the Minority Contractors Association of Greater Kansas City (MCA) assists minority and women contractors with the development and growth of construction firms; and

WHEREAS, the City of Kansas City, Missouri (City) is desirous of assisting MCA with furthering its goals and successes with minority contractors; and

WHEREAS, the City needs to determine whether a funding source is available in order to contract with MCA; NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1: That the City Manager is directed to investigate and ascertain whether a funding source is available to contract with the Minority Contractors Association of Greater Kansas City in the amount of $150,000.00.

Section 2: That the City Manager will report this determination to the Council within thirty (30) days.

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