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Jackson County Missouri
FINAL AGENDA

Jackson County Courthouse
415 E.12th Street, 2nd floor
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
(816)881-3242

County Legislature
Office of
Mary Jo Spino
Clerk of the County
Legislature

Manuel Abarca IV (1st) Chairman, Sean E. Smith (6th) Vice Chairman,
Jalen Anderson (1st AL), Donna Peyton (2nd AL), Megan L. Smith (3rd AL),
Venessa Huskey (2nd), Charlie Franklin (3rd),
DaRon McGee (4th), Jeanie Lauer (5th)

Twenty-sixth Regular meeting of the Jackson County Legislature, Monday, July 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the
Eastern Jackson County Courthouse, 308 W. Kansas, Independence, Missouri, Ground Floor, Legislative
Chambers.

Any item on the Agenda may be addressed at the meeting in a manner
authorized by the Legislature's Rules.
1

ROLL CALL

2

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

4

HEARINGS

Public hearing regarding Ordinance #6092, appropriating $15,415,000.00
from the undesignated fund balance of various funds and authorizing the
County Executive to execute Cooperative Agreements to fund infrastructure
projects with certain municipalities within Jackson County in an amount not
to exceed $15,415,000.00.
5

COMMUNICATIONS WITH AND REPORTS OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE

6

PERFECTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

6050

AN ORDINANCE prohibiting law enforcement officers from concealing their
faces or badges during performance of their official duties and establishing
penalties and exemptions.
(Legislature As A Whole - 24th Perfection)

6077

AN ORDINANCE enacting section 6004., of the Jackson County Code,
1984, relating to standards for care and treatment in Jackson County
residential facilities with a severability clause.
(Legislature As A Whole - 15th Perfection)

6091

AN ORDINANCE submitting to the qualified voters of Jackson County,
Missouri, at a general election to be held on November 3, 2026, a question
authorizing Jackson County to impose a countywide sales tax of one half of
one percent for public transportation purposes.

(Regional Transit Committee (Ad Hoc) - 8th. Perfection)
Update from Whitney Miller, Deputy County Counselor.

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Monday, July 13, 2026

AN ORDINANCE appropriating $15,415,000.00 from the undesignated fund
balance of various funds and authorizing the County Executive to execute
Cooperative Agreements to fund infrastructure projects with certain
municipalities within Jackson County in an amount not to exceed
$15,415,000.00.

(County Infrastructure & Strategic Planning Committee (Ad Hoc) - 8th.
Perfection)
6097

AN ORDINANCE establishing the position of Legislative Intern within the
Office of the Jackson County Legislature and setting forth provisions
governing the appointment, supervision, and employment of Legislative
Interns.

(Legislature As A Whole - 7th. Perfection)
6099

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the
Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 5.00± acre tract from
District AG (Agricultural) to District RR (Residential Ranchette).

(Land Use Committee - 5th. Perfection)
6100

AN ORDINANCE requesting a conditional use permit (CUP) of AG
(Agricultural) zoning district for continuous operation of an agritourism
operation associated with the management of an alpaca farm.

(Land Use Committee - 5th. Perfection)
6101

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the
Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 10.05± acre tract from
District AG (Agricultural) to District RE (Residential Estates).

(Land Use Committee - 5th. Perfection)
6102

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the
Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 25.00± acre tract from
District AG (Agricultural) to District RR (Residential Ranchette).

(Land Use Committee - 5th. Perfection)
6104

AN ORDINANCE appropriating $1,000,000.00 from the undesignated fund
balance of the 2026 Anti-Crime Sales Tax Fund to create the Public Safety
Education Cost Center Fund and authorizing the County Executive to
execute a consulting agreement with TJP Strategies, LLC, of Kansas City,
MO, at a cost to the County not to exceed $1,000,000.00.

(Finance & Audit Committee - 2nd. Perfection)
7

FINAL PASSAGE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES

None.

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RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE

22281

A RESOLUTION awarding a thirty-month term and supply contract for the
furnishing of automation control products and services for use by the
Jackson County Detention Center to Control Service Company of Lee’s
Summit, Missouri under the terms and conditions of OMNIA Cooperative
Contract #159051, an existing competitively bid government contract.

(Justice & Law Enforcement Committee - 8th. Meeting)
22304

A RESOLUTION establishing the Unincorporated Jackson County Fund and
directing the County Executive and County Administration to develop
policies and procedures for the administration of said fund.

(Legislature As A Whole - 5th. Meeting)
22312

A RESOLUTION authorizing the Interim Director of Finance and Purchasing
to issue a check in the amount of $239,121.00 for the purchase of
equipment for the City of Buckner.

(Public Works Committee - 6th. Meeting)
22313

A RESOLUTION authorizing the Interim Director of Finance and Purchasing
to issue a check in the amount of $50,000.00 to the Mattie Rhodes Center to
fund the creation of a youth employment and community arts pilot program.

(Legislature As A Whole - 1st. Meeting )
A representative from Mattie Rhodes will attend the legislative
meeting on Monday, July 20, 2026 to address questions regarding
Resolution #22313.
22315

A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with
one (1) twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing of Workday
professional services for use by the Information Technology Department to
Remy Corporation of Denver, CO, under the terms and conditions of State
of Oklahoma contract No. SW1025, as an acquisition from another
governmental entity.

(Budget Committee - 6th. Meeting)
22323

A RESOLUTION directing the County Executive, the Department of Public
Works, and all appropriate County departments and agencies to develop
and implement a comprehensive framework governing the siting,
construction, expansion, and operation of artificial intelligence and
high-capacity data center facilities within Jackson County, Missouri, and
establishing conditions necessary to protect public infrastructure, utility
systems, environmental resources, public safety, and neighboring
communities.

(Public Works Committee - 5th. Meeting)

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A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract for the
furnishing of electronic monitoring services for use by the Jackson County
Sheriff’s Community Supervision Office, to BI Incorporated of Boulder, CO,
under the terms and conditions of OMNIA Partners Contract No. 2022118,
an existing competitively bid government contract.

(Justice & Law Enforcement Committee - 2nd. Meeting)
22333

A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute Supplemental
Agreement No. 3 to Longview Lake Lease No. DACW41-1-87-34 with the
United States Secretary of the Army to allow for expansion and remodeling
of the concession area within the Longview Club House at the Fred Arbanas
Golf Course.

(Public Works Committee - 1st. Meeting )
22334

A RESOLUTION awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract,
with one (1) twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing of certified lawn
mower tractor maintenance and repair services for John Deere equipment
for use by the various County departments to Deere & Company of Cary,
NC, as a sole source purchase.

(Public Works Committee - 1st. Meeting )
9

CONSENT AGENDA

10

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE

6105

AN ORDINANCE repealing sections 1030. and 1040. of the Jackson
County Code, 1984, relating to competitive bidding, and enacting, in lieu
thereof, two new sections relating to the same subject.

(Introduced by Manuel Abarca IV)
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE

22335

A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of new rifles and
declaring as surplus, existing rifles to use as trade-in for the Sheriff’s Office
to Precision Arms of Indiana, LLC, dba PAI Defense of Columbia City, IN,
under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 26-035 at a cost to
the County not to exceed $52,356.00.

(Introduced by Venessa Huskey)
22336

A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of one (1) Ford
Transit van for use by the Sheriff’s Office to CFLR Auto, LLC, of Republic,
MO, under the terms and conditions of State of Missouri Contract No.
MC250182003, an existing competitively bid government contract, at an
actual cost to the County in the amount of $47,470.00.

(Introduced by Venessa Huskey)

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A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a renewal of a
five-year Lease Agreement for office space for use by the Jackson County
Drug Task Force with EL, LLC, of Blue Springs, MO, under the terms and
conditions of Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 60-21, at a cost to the
County for 2027 in the amount of $78,000.00, and a total five-year cost of
$401,832.00.

(Introduced by Venessa Huskey)
22338

A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of three (3) 2026
Ford F-150 Police Responder vehicles for use by the Sheriff’s Office to
CFLR Auto, LLC, of Republic, MO, under the terms and conditions of State
of Missouri Contract No. MC250182003, an existing competitively bid
government contract, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of
$146,967.00.

(Introduced by Venessa Huskey)
22339

A RESOLUTION to honor the 25th Anniversary of the Stowers Institute for
Medical Research.

(Introduced by Manuel Abarca IV)
22340

A RESOLUTION to recognize Millie and Stephen Nottingham as they
celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary.

(Introduced by Manuel Abarca IV)
22341

A RESOLUTION to recognize Diane Euston for being named 2026 Kansas
City Regional Teacher of the Year.

(Introduced by Manuel Abarca IV)
22342

A RESOLUTION to recognize and celebrate reStart’s 45th Anniversary.

(Introduced by Manuel Abarca IV, Donna Peyton and Venessa Huskey)
22343

A RESOLUTION transferring $933,880.00 within the 2026 General Fund,
and $74,880.00 within the County Improvement Fund to hire additional staff
and provide such staff with necessary equipment and vehicles for security
for the Public Safety Campus courtrooms use by the Jackson County
Sheriff’s Office.

(Introduced by Venessa Huskey)
22344

A RESOLUTION declaring certain County owned land as surplus real
property and authorizing the Administration to solicit bids for selling one (1)
surplus parcel.

(Introduced by Charlie Franklin)
22345

A RESOLUTION declaring certain County owned land as surplus real
property and authorizing the Administration to solicit bids for selling one (1)
surplus parcel.

(Introduced by Charlie Franklin)

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A RESOLUTION declaring certain County owned land as surplus real
property and authorizing the Administration to solicit bids for selling five (5)
surplus parcels.

(Introduced by Charlie Franklin)
22347

A RESOLUTION declaring certain County owned land as surplus real
property and authorizing the Administration to solicit bids for selling two (2)
surplus parcels.

(Introduced by Charlie Franklin)
22348

A RESOLUTION declaring certain County owned land as surplus real
property and authorizing the Administration to solicit bids for selling five (5)
surplus parcels.

(Introduced by Charlie Franklin)
22349

A RESOLUTION declaring certain County owned land as surplus real
property and authorizing the Administration to solicit bids for selling one (1)
surplus parcel.

(Introduced by Charlie Franklin)
22350

A RESOLUTION authorizing the Jackson County Legislature to hold a
closed meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026, for the purpose of conducting
privileged and confidential communications between itself and the Jackson
County Counselor under sections 610.021(1) and 610.021(3) of the Revised
Statutes of Missouri and closing all records prepared for discussion at said
meeting.

(Introduced by Manuel Abarca IV)
22351

A RESOLUTION transferring $25,000.00 within the 2026 General Fund and
authorizing the settlement of the claims of plaintiffs in the case styled Joyce
Griffith, et al. v. U.S. Engineering, et al., now pending in Circuit Court of
Jackson County, Missouri, for a total payment by the County of $25,000.00.

(Introduced by Manuel Abarca IV)
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS

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CANCELING THE AUGUST 2026 DELINQUENT LAND TAX SALE
PENDING RECALCULATION OF PROPERTY TAX BILLS

13

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

14

NEW BUSINESS

Closed meeting per Resolution #22350. The closed meeting may be
followed by the introduction and adoption of a Resolution in open session to
authorize the settlement of a legal action, cause of action, or litigation
matter.

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ADJOURNMENT

The next legislative meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, July 15,
2026 at 3:00 P.M. at the Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E. 12th Street,
Kansas City, Missouri, 2nd Floor, Legislative Assembly Area.

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