COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR RESOLUTION NO. 961127

Directing the City Manager to examine the feasibility of establishing a Northland City Hall Services Office in the Clay County Annex Building as well as a Southland City Hall Services Office.

WHEREAS, as the population of the City continues to increase north of the Missouri River, it is incumbent upon the City to examine the feasibility of establishing a Northland City Hall Services Office in this location to better serve a significant segment of the City; and

WHEREAS, the Clay County Annex Building may be an ideal building in which to house one division of Municipal Court, as well as an office for various City services; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the City Manager's goal of improving customer service, the Council also desires to investigate the feasibility of establishing a similar facility for residents of the southern districts; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section A. That the City Manager is hereby directed to examine the feasibility of establishing a Northland City Hall Services Office in the Clay County Annex Building which would contain one division of Municipal Court, and an office for various City services as well as a Southland City Hall Services Office.

Section B. That the City Manager is directed to report his findings to the Council within ninety (90) days after passage of this resolution.

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