Council approves plans for 2031 events
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Kansas City approved agreements and budget-planning measures to pursue hosting the Men’s Rugby World Cup USA 2031 and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031, including airport and city-service commitments. The Council also approved a one-time $525,000 release for infrastructure supporting the Overlook redevelopment area and accepted a $589,768 housing-related grant.
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What this means
The event measures do not guarantee that Kansas City will be selected, but they authorize preparations and direct future budgets to account for police, fire, emergency medical, transportation, airport, sanitation and other services if hosting proceeds. The infrastructure funding will support improvements connected to the Overlook redevelopment area. The housing grant is for the Continuum of Care Shelter Plus Care program.
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- Passed measures authorizing the City Manager to pursue hosting matches and tournament events for the Men’s Rugby World Cup USA 2031, with future budgets directed to cover required city services if Kansas City is selected.
- Passed measures authorizing a Host City Agreement and airport agreement for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031, with city-service funding to be included in the 2028-29 and 2029-30 annual budgets.
- Approved a one-time release of $525,000 for city infrastructure supporting the Overlook Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Area and related planned industrial expansion area.
- Approved a $589,768 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant for the Continuum of Care Shelter Plus Care program.
- Approved a development plan for approximately 2.6 acres at 9840 N. Cedar Avenue to allow multiple commercial buildings on one lot.
- Adopted a resolution supporting the Kansas City Streetcar workers unionization effort.
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