Insight: From the Desk of Wayne A. Cauthen

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A Monthly Message to Residents

May 15, 2008

Dear resident:

Photo of Wayne A. Cauthen Thank you for subscribing to Insight, my monthly e-newsletter.

Bombardier Plant takes a step forward
The Bombardier Plant is a step closer to coming to Kansas City, as state legislators approved a $240 million tax-credit program. The tax incentive is designed to help lure Bombardier Aerospace to our city as the location for its new facility. The $400 million plant could create approximately 2,100 new jobs in Kansas City. Bombardier also is considering a site near Montreal as a location for its new plant.

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Red light photo enforcement set
The City Council approved an ordinance that authorizes the Public Works Department to move forward on automated red light photo enforcement by executing a contract with American Traffic Solutions. Fines will be $100 for motorists who run red lights. These automated red light photo enforcements will help ensure the safety of our residents, as all motorists will have to follow the rules of the road or face fees for violation. More

Entertainers perform at Power & Light District
Last Friday, we welcomed David Cook, the Kansas City area resident who is one of the finalists in the popular TV show American Idol, to the Power & Light District. David performed a mini-concert as part of David Cook Day. We are proud to see David enjoy success after playing in the area for several years. Photos from the event, interview and concert video, and more on the event.

This Friday, May 16, Three Dog Night and Dr. Hook will perform at the Power & Light District's KC Live! Stage. The free concert will start at 7 p.m. I encourage you to come downtown and enjoy the new entertainment district, which offers many restaurants, night life venues and more.

Leaf and brush sites open weekends
The City's two leaf and brush sites are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday for residents to dispose of leaves, yard waste and brush. Bring your leaf and brush to 1815 N. Chouteau Trafficway or 10301 Raytown Road. Drop-off site rules are:

If you use plastic bags, you must empty them and take them with you
No duct tape or wire
No grass clippings or trash
Proof of residency, such as a driver's license or water bill, is required.

More information or call the 3-1-1 Action Center at 311 or (816) 513-1313.

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
City of Kansas City, Mo.

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