IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION transferring $65,000.00 within the 2014 General Fund and authorizing the County Executive to execute an agreement with the Mid-America Regional Council in support of the bid to host the 2016 Republican National Convention, at a cost to the County not to exceed $65,000.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 18482, April 14, 2014
INTRODUCED BY Scott Burnett, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, by Resolution 18245, dated August 26, 2013, the Legislature did express its support for Kansas City to be selected as the host city for the 2016 Republican National Convention (RNC); and,
WHEREAS, the Republican party's site selection committee voted April 2, 2014, to narrow the cities under consideration and Kansas City remains one of six possible host cities; and,
WHEREAS, the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) is coordinating efforts between Johnson County, Kansas, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and Jackson County, to provide funds to offset the anticipated expenses incurred by the Greater Kansas City Convention and Visitors Bureau to bring the RNC site selection committee to our area; and,
WHEREAS, each of these four government entities is requested to contribute $65,000.00 to a pool of funds to be administered by MARC to cover such expenses as delegate hotels, meals, transportation, events, venue rental, communication materials, professional services, and other functions; and,
WHEREAS, the RNC will bring economic gains to the region while showcasing Kansas City's Midwestern hospitality, fine hotels, modern facilities, and the opportunity for visitors to sample some of the best barbecue in America; and,
WHEREAS, this historic event would spotlight Kansas City/Jackson County as a major convention destination; and,
WHEREAS, support for this effort is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare...
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