RESOLUTION NO. 960414
Establishing a Kansas City, Missouri Parking Authority
Commission and directing said Commission to study the parking and related
traffic issues and implementing such study.
WHEREAS, ongoing development in the Kansas City area
has been a stimulus to economic growth; and
WHEREAS, the development occurring has necessitated
the improvement of underutilized land for construction which has resulted in an
impact on the availability of parking within the City convenient to public
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the future stability of new and existing
facilities and convenience and safety of the public is dependent upon
reasonable and available parking; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that the City not only
identify solutions but act expeditiously to initiate such solutions; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section A. That a Parking Authority Commission is
hereby established for the purpose of planning, designing and implementing a
parking plan to serve the investment of the City, the safety and convenience of
the public and additionally to review any plan parking issues extending beyond
the downtown on a City wide basis. Said Plan shall consider and address the
need for reservation of land for future parking needs, how parking and related
traffic congestion should be eliminated where it currently exists; what future
regulations should be implemented regarding parking considerations in future
development plans, and what long term methods of regulation, financing and
development of parking should be instituted by the City Council.
Section B. That said Commission shall consist of
seven individuals to be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the
Council: two representatives from businesses located in the downtown loop, two
representatives of businesses outside the downtown loop, two representatives of
community groups or neighborhood organizations and a chairperson.
Section C. The Parking Authority Commission shall
have the authority to establish its own rules and regulations consistent with
the ordinances of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and policies in
resolutions.
Section D. Said Parking Authority Commission shall
provide an initial report to the City Council in business session within six
months after the adoption of this resolution. The report shall include
recommendations of the Commission and a timetable for initiating such
recommendations.
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