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Jackson County Missouri
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

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

Thirty-fifth Regular meeting of the Jackson County Legislature, Monday, September 14, 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 a proposed plan of finance, including the
proposed issuance by the County, in one or more series of taxable or
tax-exempt special obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to
exceed $170,000,000.00. (Ordinance #6135)
Comments by Antoine D. Jennings.
5

COMMUNICATIONS WITH AND REPORTS OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE

6

PERFECTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

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.

(Rules Committee - 3rd. 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 - 16th Perfection)

6112

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the
Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 11.52± acre tract from
District AG (Agricultural) to District RR (Residential Ranchette).

(Land Use Committee - 4th. Perfection)
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Monday, September 14, 2026

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the
Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 66.00± acre tract from
District AG (Agricultural) to District RR (Residential Ranchette).

(Land Use Committee - 4th. Perfection)
6114

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the
Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 0.32± acre tract from
District AG (Agricultural) to District RE (Residential Estates).

(Land Use Committee - 4th. Perfection)
6115

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the
Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 3.00± acre tract from
District AG (Agricultural) to District RS (Residential Suburban).

(Land Use Committee - 4th. Perfection)
6116

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the
Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 4.00± acre tract from
District AG (Agricultural) to District RE (Residential Estates).

(Land Use Committee - 4th. Perfection)
6117

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the
Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 2.07± acre tract from
District AG (Agricultural) to District RE (Residential Estates).

(Land Use Committee - 4th. Perfection)
6119

AN ORDINANCE repealing section 9104., Jackson County Code, 1984,
relating to the Board of Equalization, and enacting, in lieu thereof, one new
section relating to the same subject.

(Rules Committee - 4th. Perfection)
6123

AN ORDINANCE enacting a moratorium on enforcement of Chapter 6 of the
Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to minority and women owned
business enterprise program and other contracting procedures.

(Rules Committee - 3rd. Perfection)
6124

AN ORDINANCE repealing Section 5575., Jackson County Code, 1984,
relating to regulation of conversion therapy on minors, and to enact in lieu
thereof one new section relating to dangerous therapies.

(Health & Environment Committee - 3rd. Perfection)
6125

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the
Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 12.00± acre tract from
District AG (Agricultural) to District RE (Residential Estates).

(Land Use Committee - 2nd. Perfection)

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6126

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Monday, September 14, 2026

AN ORDINANCE repealing section 551 of the Jackson County Code, 1984,
relating to the disbursements of County funds, and enacting, in lieu thereof,
one new section relating to the same subject.

(Budget Committee - 2nd. Perfection)
6128

AN ORDINANCE appropriating $8,277,684.00 from the undesignated fund
balance of the 2026 ARPA Fund for certain eligible expenses.

(Budget Committee - 1st. Perfection)
6129

AN ORDINANCE appropriating $969,078.00 from the undesignated fund
balance of the 2026 Health Fund and awarding a month-to-month contract
extension for the furnishing of temporary mental health, medical and dental
services to inmates of the Department of Corrections to Advanced
Correctional Healthcare of Peoria, IL, at a cost to the County not to exceed
$969,078.00.

(Justice & Law Enforcement Committee - 1st. Perfection)
7

FINAL PASSAGE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES

None.
8

RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE

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.

(Legislature As A Whole - 6th. Meeting)
22357

A RESOLUTION establishing the Jackson County Housing Trust Fund to
support the development, preservation, rehabilitation, and accessibility of
affordable housing throughout Jackson County, Missouri, and requesting the
County Administration to develop policies governing the use of the Fund.

(Budget Committee - 8th. Meeting)
22376

A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a Collective
Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Greater Kansas City Building and
Trades Council, for the period effective immediately upon execution until
December 31, 2028.

(Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee - 4th. Meeting)
22385

A RESOLUTION transferring $37,000.00 within the 2026 General Fund to
allow the purchase of ballistic vests by the 16th Judicial Circuit Court for the
Civil Process Department.

(Justice & Law Enforcement Committee - 2nd. Meeting)
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22386

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Monday, September 14, 2026

A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of night vision
equipment for use by the Sheriff’s Office to Steele Industries of Bradenton,
FL, under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 26-043, at an
actual cost to the County in the amount of $32,048.00.

(Justice & Law Enforcement Committee - 2nd. Meeting)
22388

A RESOLUTION awarding a twenty-eight-month term and supply contract for
the furnishing of law enforcement products for use by various County
Departments to Stop Stick, Ltd. of Harrison, OH under the terms and
conditions of General Services Administration (GSA) Contract No.
47QSWA19D0035 an existing competitively bid government contract.

(Justice & Law Enforcement Committee - 2nd. Meeting)
22389

A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the furnishing of annual
maintenance for the current X-ray screening equipment used by the Sheriff’s
Office to Smiths Detection, Inc., of Edgewood, Maryland, as a sole source
purchase at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $39,488.00.

(Justice & Law Enforcement Committee - 2nd. Meeting)
22392

A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the furnishing of X-ray inspection
system equipment for use by the Sheriff’s Office to Smiths Detection of
Edgewood, MD, under the terms and conditions of GSA Contract No.
GS-07F-081DA, an existing government contract, at an actual cost to the
County in the amount of $87,710.00.

(Justice & Law Enforcement Committee - 1st. Meeting )
22394

A RESOLUTION transferring $77,517.00 within the 2026 Park Fund and
awarding a contract for the purchase of one (1) John Deere 5090E Cab
Tractor 08AIP and one (1) John Deere 540M Loader to Ag-Power Inc. of
Centerview, MO under the terms and conditions of Sourcewell Contract
082923-DAC, an existing competitively bid government contract for use by
the Parks + Rec Department in the amount of $77,517.00.

(Land Use Committee - 1st. Meeting )
9

CONSENT AGENDA

10

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE

The County Legislature will have a public hearing regarding Ordinances
#6130 through #6134 on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 3 p.m. in the
Kansas City Legislative Assembly Area.
6130

AN ORDINANCE setting the 2026 Jackson County Senior Services Fund
tax levy.

(Introduced by Donna Peyton)
6131

AN ORDINANCE setting the 2026 Jackson County, Missouri, tax levy.

(Introduced by Donna Peyton)
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6132

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Monday, September 14, 2026

AN ORDINANCE setting the 2026 merchants’ and manufacturers' inventory
replacement tax levy.

(Introduced by Donna Peyton)
6133

AN ORDINANCE setting the 2026 Jackson County Community Mental
Health Fund Levy.

(Introduced by Donna Peyton)
6134

AN ORDINANCE setting the 2026 Jackson County Board of Services for
the Developmentally Disabled (Sheltered Workshop) Levy.

(Introduced by Donna Peyton)
6135

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of not to exceed
$170,000,000.00 principal amount of special obligation bonds for University
Health and authorizing certain other documents and actions in connection
therewith.

(Introduced by Donna Peyton)
6136

AN ORDINANCE appropriating $377,492.00 from the undesignated fund
balance of the 2026 E-911 System Fund and authorizing the County
Executive to execute agreements for assignment of 911 funds with certain
municipalities within Jackson County and awarding a contract for technology
services to Carahsoft Technology Solutions of Reston, VA as a sole source
purchase at a cost to the County not to exceed $4,277,492.00.

(Introduced by Jeanie Lauer)
11

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE

22395

A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract with one
(1) twelve-month option to extend to Precision Dynamics Corp, dba PDC
IDenticard of Valencia, CA, for clincher identification wristbands and
supportive equipment for use by the Jackson County Detention Center, in an
amount not to exceed $20,000.00 as a sole source purchase.

(Introduced by Venessa Huskey)
22396

A RESOLUTION recognizing Constitution Week.

(Introduced by Donna Peyton)
22397

A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a Legal
Services Agreement with Gilmore & Bell PC of Kansas City, MO for Bond
Counsel services to be performed regarding Special Obligation Bonds for
University Health.

(Introduced by Donna Peyton)

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22398

Meeting Agenda

Monday, September 14, 2026

A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to execute a Legal
Services Agreement with Seyferth Blumenthal & Harris LLC of Kansas City,
MO at an aggregate cost to the County not to exceed $48,000.00 for
services.

(Introduced by Donna Peyton)
22399

A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract for the
furnishing of employee cafeteria plan administration for use countywide to
Application Software, Inc. (ASI Flex) of Columbia, MO.

(Introduced by Jalen Anderson)
22400

A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract to Blue
Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, MO, for the furnishing of employee
group health insurance as an employee benefit for use countywide.

(Introduced by Jalen Anderson)
22401

A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract for the
furnishing of employee group dental insurance for use countywide to Delta
Dental of Missouri.

(Introduced by Jalen Anderson)
22402

A RESOLUTION honoring KC Shepherd’s 7th class of older adults who are
over 70 and are seeds of change and living examples of meaningful and
purposeful aging.

(Introduced by Sean E. Smith)
12

COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS

13

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

14

NEW BUSINESS

15

ADJOURNMENT

The next legislative meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday, September
21, 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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