IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the Director of Finance and Purchasing to issue a check in the amount of $3,000.00 to the Tour of Kansas City Bicycle Festival for the 2017 Tour of Kansas City Bicycle event.
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RESOLUTION NO. 19506, June 5, 2017
INTRODUCED BY Tony Miller, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Tour of Kansas City Bicycle Festival, an event to promote bicycling, trails, good health, and fitness for County residents, has submitted a request for sponsorship in the amount of $3,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, this two-day event to be held June 24 - 25, 2017, includes bicycle races, rides, and a community festival, and will focus a part of the event on the old Rock Island Railroad conversion to trail and commuter rail lines along the corridor; and,
WHEREAS, this sponsorship allows Jackson County the opportunity to support healthful living as well as transportation alternatives within the County; and,
WHEREAS, additionally, Jackson County's sponsorship will partially defray the costs of youth participants who would not otherwise be able to participate; and,
WHEREAS, in exchange for its sponsorship, Jackson County will receive advertising and recognition in the event program, website, and social media; and,
WHEREAS, participation in the Tour of Kansas City event is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jackson County; and,
WHEREAS, a transfer is necessary to place the sponsorship funds in the appropriate account; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Director of Finance and Purchasing be and hereby is authorized to issue a check to the Tour of Kansas City in the amount of $3,000.00.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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