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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-fourth Regular meeting of the Jackson County Legislature, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM at
the Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 2nd Floor, K.C. Legislative Assembly
Area.
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
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 - 2nd. 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 - 15th Perfection)
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.
(Finance & Audit Committee - 8th. 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 - 3rd. Perfection)
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Wednesday, September 9, 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 - 3rd. 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 - 3rd. 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 - 3rd. 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 - 3rd. 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 - 3rd. 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 - 3rd. 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 - 2nd. 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 - 2nd. 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 - 1st. Perfection)
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Wednesday, September 9, 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 - 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 - 5th. 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 - 7th. 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 - 3rd. Meeting)
22380
A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month contract with three (3)
twelve-month options to extend for the furnishing of annual software
maintenance for use by the Jackson County Public Works Department, to
Accruent of Austin TX under the terms and conditions of OMNIA Partners
Contract No. 210701, an existing competitively bid government contract.
(Public Works Committee - 2nd. 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 - 1st. Meeting )
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Wednesday, September 9, 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 - 1st. Meeting )
22387
A RESOLUTION transferring $90,000.00 within the 2026 Park Fund to cover
the cost of fuel for use by the Parks + Rec Department.
(Land Use Committee - 1st. 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 - 1st. 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 - 1st. Meeting )
22391
A RESOLUTION supporting Jackson County Parks + Rec to bring a new
all-inclusive playground to Longview Lake.
(Legislature As A Whole - 1st. Meeting )
9
CONSENT AGENDA
10
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE
6128
AN ORDINANCE appropriating $8,277,684.00 from the undesignated fund
balance of the 2026 ARPA Fund for certain eligible expenses.
(Introduced by Jalen Anderson)
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.
(Introduced by Venessa Huskey)
Jackson County Missouri
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Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE
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.
(Introduced by Venessa Huskey)
22393
A RESOLUTION of appreciation and remembrance of Sherry Cosby whose
twenty-three-year career with Jackson County was marked by dedicated
service, compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to her
colleagues and the community.
(Introduced by Venessa Huskey)
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.
(Introduced by Charlie Franklin)
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS
26-33
2026 REVISED HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
26-34
PUBLICIZING AUTHORIZED DEER MANAGEMENT HUNT AREAS WITHIN
JACKSON COUNTY PARKS AND ENCOURAGING PUBLIC HUNTER
PARTICIPATION
13
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14
NEW BUSINESS
15
ADJOURNMENT
The next legislative meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday, September
14, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. at the Eastern Jackson County Courthouse, 308 W.
Kansas, Independence, Missouri, Ground Floor, Legislative Chambers.
Jackson County Missouri
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