RESOLUTION NO. 070262, AS AMENDED

Assigning the KCATA as Project Sponsor of the voter approved Light Rail Project; and providing for an oversight committee of the KCATA Board.

Whereas, the citizens of Kansas City, Missouri on November 7, 2006 approved a light rail transit plan to be implemented in Kansas City, and under the auspices of the City Council and Mayor of Kansas City; and

Whereas, the City and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) have worked together on past light rail initiatives; and

Whereas, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requires that a Project Sponsor be identified prior to the award of federal funds for transportation projects; and

Whereas, both the City and KCATA desire to study the specifics of the voter‑approved initiative in order to determine the feasibility of the proposed project; and

Whereas, KCATA is currently the designated recipient of federal funds for transportation projects and has functioned as Project Sponsor for other transportation projects, and is the most logical organization to receive federal funding for the proposed Light Rail Project; and

WHEREAS, it is recognized that a majority of the board of the KCATA are not residents of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, but that this project was initiated and is funded primarily for the benefit of residents of the City; and

Whereas, the City Council and Mayor of Kansas City will maintain ultimate responsibility for the proposed system by determining any revisions to the alignment, technology, or financing which may be required, and which may necessitate additional citizen elections; NOW, THEREFORE,

be it resolved by the City Council of Kansas City:

Section 1. That the City of Kansas City, Missouri declares and assigns the KCATA to be the Project Sponsor of the voter approved light rail project and as such will coordinate with FTA for all future funding requests as it relates to this project.

Section 2. That the City of Kansas City, Missouri directs KCATA to work jointly with the City and Mid-America Regional Council to determine future courses of action.

Section 3. That the KCATA will provide oversight for the expenditure of funds through a committee of the KCATA Board, a majority of who will be residents of the City of Kansas City, Missouri.

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