Kansas City, Azure INT

May 22 Updates :

• Due to ongoing health concerns,  KC Parks has decided it will not open any of the 14 Pools or 14 spray grounds this season. After much deliberation and consultation with the City’s Health Department, KC Parks feels this is the best decision for our community.  KC Parks has reopened dog parks, shelter reservations and tennis / pickleball courts  with distancing guidelines, and our 221 parks, miles of trails and golf courses remain open as well.
  
  Read the guidelines for privately operated swimming pools and aquatic facilities. This includes HOA, apartment communities and hotel pools. 
  
  
• In order to promote social distancing and provide outdoor space for restaurants and businesses while KCMO slowly reopens, we are temporarily easing some requirements for Sidewalk Cafes, Street Cafes, Parklets and parking lot dining.
  
  Read the Temporary Outdoor Seating Program Fact Sheet and more.

May 21 Update :

• Posted guidelines for privately operated swimming pools and aquatic facilities. This includes HOA, apartment communities and hotel pools. Public pools are not opening yet.

May 18 Update :

• COVID-19 testing is available around KCMO this week.

May 15 Updates :

• KCMO City buildings start to reopen to the public; Soft opening Monday, May 18, many services still available online 
• The Changes in City Operations page has been updated as the City's soft opening moves forward.

May 11 Updates :

• Mayor Lucas Announces Re-Opening Guidelines for Kansas City Restaurants, Non-Essential Businesses
• Posted the latest Mayor's Amended Order (signed)
• Updated Frequently Asked Questions.
• After extensive consultation with the Kansas City Department of Public Health and the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association, Mayor Lucas will hold a press conference at noon to provide reopening guidelines for restaurants. 
  
  

May 8 Updates :

• Mayor Lucas: Kansas City Will Move Forward with Responsible Reopening May 15
• Virtual court appearances available at Municipal Court as courthouse remains closed to the public
• Watch Mayor Lucas and KCMO Director of Health Dr. Archer on COVID-19 Testing at a KCMO Senior Living Facility.

May 5 Update : 

• Surge in COVID-19 cases in KCMO connected to outbreak at St. Joseph meat processing plant

May 4 Update : 

• Updated the 10/10/10 soft reopening FAQ. Businesses are now recommended to record contact information on customers as opposed to being required.

 May 1 Updates : 

• Mayor Lucas, Made in KC Launch Website to Connect Businesses with Local PPE Suppliers
  Lucas: "As we begin to reopen our community, we must implement sustainable strategies that keep our workforce healthy and support our local businesses—the creation of KCPPE.com will help accomplish both."
• EDCKC accepting applications for the Kansas City Missouri Small Business Relief Loan Fund
• Updated the 10/10/10 soft reopening FAQ with clarifications on religious organizations, non-religious social events, and more.

April 30 Update : 

• Posted Mayor's Fourth Amended Order introducing the 10/10/10 "soft reopening" of KCMO (signed)

April 29 Updates : 

• Read the FAQ on the soft reopening of KCMO as presented by Mayor Lucas today.
• Watch today's "Soft Reopening" announcement by Mayor Lucas.
  
  
• Share or print the 10 10 10 flyer. 
  
  
• Mayor Lucas to Announce Kansas City’s “Soft Opening” Plan at noon. Watch it live. 

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