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RESOLUTION NO. 970157
Directing the City Manager to appoint a committee to
study the feasibility of passing an
ordinance requiring the retrofit of sprinkler systems in
high rise, condominium and apartment
buildings.
WHEREAS, recent fires in high rise buildings and
apartments have focused attention on the
importance of sprinkler systems; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires that a committee
be appointed to study the problem;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. The City Manager is directed to form a
committee to explore the feasibility of
passing an ordinance to require the retrofit of sprinkler
systems in high rise, condominium and
apartment buildings within the City.
Section 2. Representatives on the committee will
include persons from the City staff, business
community, property and building owners and all other
appropriate parties.
Section 3. It is the Council's intent that all
interested parties be notified of all public meetings.
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