Dear resident:
 Welcome to another edition of my monthly e-newsletter. Thank you for reading about the latest news in our City.
Sprint Center ranks in top 30 spot among world arena venues
POLLSTAR, the entertainment industry’s leading trade magazine, maintains the world's largest database of international concert tour information. In the recently released POLLSTAR 2008 Mid Year Special Edition, Sprint Center earned the No. 30 spot among the Top 100 Worldwide Arena Venues. Of these top spots, the Sprint Center ranked No. 14 of arenas in cities in the United States, outranking arenas in Dallas, Washington, D.C., Miami, Denver and Omaha, Neb. In addition, 30 of the Top 100 Worldwide Tours will make an appearance at Sprint Center during its inaugural year. The Sprint Center opened in October 2007 and has welcomed more than 1.1 million guests at 117 events through July 20. More
City Council passes street plate ordinance
I am pleased to share that the City Council set measures to limit street metal plate permits to 30 days, modify permit fees and establish requirements for placing these metal plates into streets. These changes will go into effect Sept. 1. It's important that we have set criteria for these metal plates in order to maintain our streets to a satisfactory level for residents. Read the ordinance.
Bike contest is something to blog about
The City has partnered with five area bicycle retailers to sponsor the Choose 2 Bike Challenge. Four people will be selected based on responses to short-answer questions. These winners will receive a bike, helmet and lock and must be willing to blog about their experiences riding a bike in Kansas City during a three-month period. All Kansas City area residents at least 18 years old who apply online at www.choose2bike.com are eligible for the contest. Deadline for entry is July 25. Winners will be announced July 28-30. More
Household Hazardous Waste sponsors hazardous material collection site
Residents can bring antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint to a City-sponsored hazardous materials collection from 8 a.m. to noon on Aug. 2 at the Burns and McDonnell building, 9400 Ward Parkway. The collection is limited to 120 cars. Other collection dates and sites are being held for hazardous waste materials, and Kansas City residents can participate in the events. More and collection sites and dates.
City announces trail system logo and naming competition winners
The City trail system has a new name and logo thanks to two residents who entered the City Planning and Development Department’s contest. Ron Simmons submitted the name “Trails KC!,” which will be featured on the bottom of a logo created by Molly Paugh. The Trails KC! name and logo will appear on trail system maps, promotional material and trail signage. The trail plan includes an interconnected system of trails to serve pedestrians, recreational bicyclists, commuters and equestrians. More
Parks and Recreation Department installs solar lighting in shelters
The Parks and Recreation Department recently installed solar powered lighting in shelters at Spring Valley Park, East 27th Street and Woodland Avenue, and Platte Purchase Park, Northwest 100th Street and Platte Purchase Drive. Safety, health and cost savings were factors in the decision to install the solar panels. One 225-watt solar panel in each shelter powers two, energy saving compact fluorescents from dawn to dusk. The solar power lights fit with the City's commitment to conserving and enhancing the environment.
City development entity dispenses tax credits for low-income areas
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Community Development Entity is helping direct new markets tax credits to catalytic projects that benefit low-income residents and communities in Kansas City, Mo. New markets tax credits are an important addition to the City’s available tools to address issues of economic development in distressed neighborhoods. The KC CDE and the Central Bank continue to work to pursue additional new markets tax credits for the development of mixed-use, business, community center and housing projects in the city’s low-income communities. More
2008 HUD Spotlight on Excellence conference Aug. 11-12
The City is co-sponsoring the 2008 HUD Spotlight on Excellence conference with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Kansas/Missouri Region VII office. The conference will be Aug. 11-12 at The Westin Crown Center Hotel. Projects featured at the annual conference will be from Missouri and Kansas, and will showcase how communities are being improved by one or more of the following formula and competitive grants: Community Development Block Grant Program, Home Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Shelter Grant Program, Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program, and Housing Opportunities for People with HIV/AIDS programs. The event provides opportunities for education about funding and networking. More
As always, I appreciate your feedback. Please feel free to e-mail questions and comments to my office at Insight@kcmo.org.
Sincerely,
Wayne A. Cauthen
City manager
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