Answer to question 6

Kansas Cities’ City of Fountains Foundation came into existence at a time when many of our municipal fountains were shut down because of unfunded repair needs.
Even though funds could be raised for new fountains, it was clear that the vagaries of municipal budgets would leave the level of maintenance funding an annual battle that could occasionally be lost resulting in the eventual shut down of our fountains. Routine maintenance although not prohibitively expensive, still left periodic major repairs unaddressed. By establishing an endowment for each new fountain, the Fountains Foundation has ensured the continual operation of our fountains and has gained the trust and confidence of our regular donors.