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 KC Repertory Theatre, for sponsorship of its 60th Anniversary Gala to be held April 5, 2024, in Kansas City, MO.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21586, March 18, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KC Rep) was founded in 1964 by Dr. Patricia A. Mcllrath, who is among a select few pioneers of the regional theatre movement who believed that theater could change the world and our town; and,
WHEREAS, KC Rep is a catalyst for a culturally vibrant, equitable, and thriving Kansas City by connecting artists and audiences in a welcoming environment that fosters wonder, curiosity, and understanding; and,
WHEREAS, KC Rep will be hosting its 60th anniversary fundraising gala on Friday, April 5, 2024, and has submitted a request for sponsorship; and,
WHEREAS, the Jackson County Legislature wishes to support the KC Rep 60th Anniversary Gala in the amount of $3,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, this sponsorship will allow Jackson County the opportunity to support the arts; and,
WHEREAS, in exchange for its sponsorship, Jackson County will receive advertising and recognition in the event program, website, and social media; and,
WHEREAS, said sponsorship is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jackson County; 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 KC Repertory Theatre, in the amount of $3,000.00 for sponsorship of the KC Rep 60th Anniversary Gala.
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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