Jackson County, MO

County Legislature

Rules Committee

The Jackson County Rules Committee met on October 19, 2026, to consider ordinances regarding residential facility care standards and campaign contribution limits for elected officials. These items were presented for committee review.

• Ordinance 6077 regarding standards for care and treatment in residential facilities
• Ordinance 6142 regarding campaign contribution limits for all elected Jackson County officials

The Jackson County Rules Committee recommended Ordinance 6142, which sets campaign contribution limits for elected officials, for perfection by voice vote. The committee also dropped Ordinance 6077, which addressed standards for care in residential facilities. Three members were present, while two were absent.

• Recommended Ordinance 6142 (campaign contribution limits) for perfection (voice vote)
• Dropped Ordinance 6077 (residential facility care standards)

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions on October 19, 2026. Items include rezoning two tracts of land and a request for a conditional use permit for a tower. The committee is also considering a utility easement and a contract extension for pump maintenance services.

• Rezoning 7.70± acre tract from District AG to District RR
• Rezoning 3.00± acre tract from District AG to District RE
• Conditional use permit for a 175-foot tower at 35601 E. Old 40 Highway
• Permanent utility easement in favor of Spire Missouri, Inc.
• Contract extension for pump maintenance services to DXP Enterprise dba Alliance Pump & Mechanical Services, Inc

The Jackson County Land Use Committee adopted two resolutions regarding a utility easement and a contract extension, and held three zoning-related ordinances. Committee members Charlie Franklin, Jalen Anderson, and Jeanie Lauer were present, while Manuel Abarca IV was absent.

• Adopted Resolution #22426 to authorize a permanent utility easement for Spire Missouri, Inc. (passed by voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution #22428 to award a twelve-month pump maintenance services contract extension to DXP Enterprise dba Alliance Pump & Mechanical Services, Inc. (passed by voice vote)
• Held Ordinance #6146 regarding an agricultural to residential ranchette rezoning
• Held Ordinance #6147 regarding an agricultural to residential estates rezoning
• Held Ordinance #6148 regarding a conditional use permit for a 175-foot self-supporting tower at 35601 E. Old 40 Highway

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding a technology contract. The item involves furnishing information technology products and services for the IT/GIS Department.

• Resolution 22430: Twelve-month term and supply contract with two extension options for Heartland Business Systems, LLC (HBS) via TIPS Contract No. 220105

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss two contract awards. These include the purchase of heavy machinery and a contract for demolition services on County-owned property.

• Contract for one Falcon 6T2B-D Asphalt Recycler and one John Deere 620 P-Tier Motor Grader for $375,663.00
• Contract for demolition and clearance services at 21001 East US 24 Highway with Industrial Salvage and Wrecking not to exceed $600,000.00

Health & Environment Committee

The Health & Environment Committee is reviewing an ordinance to fund a new generator for the Medical Examiner’s Office. The proposal includes declaring existing equipment as surplus for disposal.

• Appropriation of $130,000.00 from the 2026 Capital Improvement Fund for a new generator at the Medical Examiner’s Office
• Authorization to dispose of surplus equipment per Chapter 11 of Jackson County Code, 1984

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice & Law Enforcement Committee is reviewing a resolution to purchase three vehicles for the Sheriff's Office. The proposal involves one CanAm Defender utility terrain vehicle and two CanAm Outlander all-terrain vehicles. The purchase would be made through an existing State of Missouri contract with S&H Farm Supply, Inc.

• Resolution to award contract to S&H Farm Supply, Inc. for $48,053.00
• Purchase of one CanAm Defender utility terrain vehicle
• Purchase of two CanAm Outlander all-terrain vehicles

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature is meeting to consider various ordinances and resolutions, including zoning changes, equipment purchases, and grant acceptances. The agenda includes discussions on regulating artificial intelligence data centers and establishing new legislative intern positions.

• Rezoning 7.70± acre tract from District AG to District RR
• Rezoning 3.00± acre tract from District AG to District RE
• Conditional use permit for 175-foot tower at 35601 E. Old 40 Highway
• $130,000.00 for a new Medical Examiner’s Office generator
• $375,663.00 for asphalt recycler and motor grader for Public Works

The County Legislature approved several contracts for Public Works and the Sheriff's Office, including demolition services and heavy machinery. It also adopted ordinances regarding senior tax credits and grant funding for impaired driving enforcement.

• Approved $600,000 demolition and clearance contract for Industrial Salvage and Wrecking (7-0)
• Approved $375,663 purchase of an asphalt recycler and motor grader for Public Works (7-0)
• Approved $48,053 purchase of ATVs and UTVs for the Sheriff's Office (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #6143 updating senior tax credit regulations (7-0)
• Appropriated $28,600 and $26,000 for Sheriff's Office MoDOT grants (7-0)
• Authorized permanent utility easement for Spire Missouri, Inc. (7-0)
• Declared land near 200 South Main Street in Independence as surplus for sale (6-0)
• Perfected Ordinance #6142 regarding campaign contribution limits for elected officials (voice vote)

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is reviewing two resolutions to declare county-owned land as surplus. If approved, the Administration will be authorized to solicit bids for the sale of these properties.

• Resolution 22404: Sale of one surplus parcel at 13th and 14th Locust
• Resolution 22405: Sale of two surplus parcels at 26th and Gillham

The committee recommended the sale of one surplus land parcel. A second resolution to sell two surplus parcels was recorded as defeated despite a motion to pass.

• Recommended do pass Resolution #22404 to sell one surplus parcel at 13th 14th Locust (voice vote)
• Defeated Resolution #22405 to sell two surplus parcels at 26th and Gillham

Health & Environment Committee

The Health & Environment Committee is meeting to review a proposed ordinance regarding grant funds. The body will discuss the appropriation of federal funds for environmental health.

• Ordinance 6140: Appropriating $14,000.00 from the 2026 Grant Fund for a National Environmental Health Association Food and Drug Administration grant

The Health & Environment Committee recommended the perfection of Ordinance #6140. This ordinance appropriates $14,000 from the 2026 Grant Fund to accept a grant from the National Environmental Health Association and the Food and Drug Administration.

• Recommended Ordinance #6140 for perfection (voice vote)

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice & Law Enforcement Committee is considering four ordinances to appropriate grant funds from the 2026 Grant Fund. These funds are designated for traffic safety, impaired driving enforcement, and social services.

• Ordinance to appropriate $505,479.00 for the Sheriff’s Office DWI/Traffic Safety Unit Salary Grant
• Ordinance to appropriate $52,000.00 for the Family Court Division from the Missouri Department of Social Services
• Ordinance to appropriate $28,600.00 for the Sheriff’s Office Impaired Driving Enforcement grant
• Ordinance to appropriate $26,000.00 for the Sheriff’s Office Hazardous Moving Violation Enforcement grant

The Justice & Law Enforcement Committee recommended for perfection four ordinances regarding grant funding appropriations. These included three Sheriff's Office grants for traffic safety and impaired driving enforcement, and one Family Court Division grant from the Department of Social Services. All four items passed by voice vote.

• Recommended for perfection Ordinance #6139: Appropriate $505,479 for Sheriff's Office DWI/Traffic Safety Unit Grant (voice vote)
• Recommended for perfection Ordinance #6141: Appropriate $52,000 for Family Court Division grant (voice vote)
• Recommended for perfection Ordinance #6144: Appropriate $28,600 for Sheriff's Office Impaired Driving Enforcement grant (voice vote)
• Recommended for perfection Ordinance #6145: Appropriate $26,000 for Sheriff's Office Hazardous Moving Violation Enforcement grant (voice vote)

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature is discussing a framework for the siting and operation of AI and high-capacity data centers. The body is also reviewing several grant appropriations for the Sheriff's Office and Family Court, as well as proposed zoning changes.

• Resolution 22323 to develop a framework for AI and high-capacity data center facilities
• Ordinance 6139 appropriating $505,479.00 for the Sheriff’s Office DWI/Traffic Safety Unit
• Resolution 22432 for demolition and clearance services not to exceed $600,000.00
• Resolution 22429 for an asphalt recycler and motor grader totaling $375,663.00
• Proposed rezoning of 7.70± acres to Residential Ranchette and 3.00± acres to Residential Estates

The Jackson County Legislature met on October 12, 2026, and approved several ordinances and resolutions, including grant appropriations for traffic safety, food safety, and family court services. They also awarded a records request management software contract to Granicus, declared certain land as surplus, and approved a sponsorship agreement for the Christmas in the Sky event. Additionally, the legislature voted to hold a closed meeting for legal communications.

• Approved Ordinance #6139 appropriating $505,479.00 for the Sheriff's Office DWI/Traffic Safety Unit Salary Grant (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance #6140 appropriating $14,000.00 for an NEHA Food and Drug Administration grant (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #6141 appropriating $52,000.00 for Family Court Division grant funds from the Department of Social Services (6-0)
• Perfected Ordinance #6143 relating to campaign contribution limits (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution #22404 declaring County-owned land as surplus property and authorizing the solicitation of bids for one parcel (6-0)
• Defeated Resolution #22405 declaring County-owned land as surplus property for two parcels (4-1, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution #22423 awarding a records request management software contract to Granicus at a cost not to exceed $106,435.00 (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution #22431 authorizing an agreement with Audacy-Kansas City, LLC, for the sponsorship of Christmas in the Sky at Longview Lake at a cost of $27,500.00 (5-1, 1 abstention)

Land Use Committee

The Jackson County Land Use Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 1:30 PM at the Jackson County Courthouse in Kansas City to consider three resolutions. Two would declare County-owned land surplus and let the Administration solicit bids to sell one parcel near 13th, 14th, and Locust, and two parcels near 26th and Gillham. A third would authorize the County Executive to grant two permanent utility easements to the Kansas City, MO Water Department for a fee payable to the County, tied to watermain work along US 40 Highway. No ordinances are listed in committee; the agenda does not state whether any item will be voted on or the amount of the easement fee.

• Resolution 22404: declare one County-owned surplus parcel near 13th, 14th, and Locust, and authorize soliciting bids to sell it
• Resolution 22405: declare two County-owned surplus parcels near 26th and Gillham, and authorize soliciting bids to sell them
• Resolution 22417: authorize the County Executive to execute two permanent utility easements for the Kansas City, MO Water Department, for a fee payable to the County
• Easement documents reference watermains along US 40 Highway (W-4064 East and West)
• No ordinances in committee; agenda lists only resolutions

The Jackson County Land Use Committee met on October 5, 2026, and recommended the adoption of a resolution authorizing permanent utility easements to the Kansas City, MO Water Department. Two other resolutions regarding surplus county-owned land were held in committee.

• Recommended do pass Resolution #22417 for utility easements (passed by voice vote)
• Held Resolution #22404 regarding surplus real property at 13th & 14th Locust
• Held Resolution #22405 regarding surplus real property at 26th and Gillham

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Jackson County Courthouse in Kansas City. Members will consider ordinances on perfection, including a $969,078.00 contract extension for inmate mental health, medical, and dental services, and a moratorium on enforcement of the county's minority and women owned business enterprise program. Several resolutions and new ordinances are also on the agenda, covering data center siting, surplus land sales, police vehicle purchases, and grant fund appropriations. A closed meeting is scheduled under Resolution #22422.

• Ordinance 6129: appropriates $969,078.00 from the 2026 Health Fund for a month-to-month contract extension with Advanced Correctional Healthcare of Peoria, IL for inmate mental health, medical, and dental services
• Ordinance 6123: enacts a moratorium on enforcement of Chapter 6 of the Jackson County Code relating to the minority and women owned business enterprise program
• Resolution 22418: awards a contract for one 2026 Ford F-150 Police Responder to CFLR Auto, LLC and two to Gary Crossley Ford, LLC at an actual cost of $145,431.00
• Ordinance 6142: enacts campaign contribution limits for all elected Jackson County officials
• Ordinance 6143: repeals and replaces a subsection relating to a senior tax credit

The County Legislature adopted an ordinance to extend a contract for temporary health services for inmates. It also approved the purchase of three police vehicles and authorized utility easements.

• Adopted Ordinance #6129 appropriating $969,078 for inmate mental health, medical, and dental services via Advanced Correctional Healthcare (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #22418 for the purchase of three 2026 Ford F-150 Police Responder vehicles at a cost of $145,431 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #22417 authorizing two permanent utility easements for the Kansas City, MO Water Department (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution #22422 to hold a closed meeting for confidential communications (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution #22424 honoring Clydia Locke's 90th Birthday (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution #22425 honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Kansas City KEYS (8-0)

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Jackson County Justice & Law Enforcement Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kansas City Courthouse, 415 E. 12th Street, 2nd floor, for a public hearing on Ordinance #6129. The ordinance would appropriate $969,078.00 from the 2026 Health Fund's undesignated fund balance and award a month-to-month contract extension to Advanced Correctional Healthcare of Peoria, IL for temporary mental health, medical and dental services to Department of Corrections inmates, at a cost not to exceed $969,078.00. The committee also has a resolution awarding a contract for three 2026 Ford F-150 Police Responder vehicles for the Sheriff's Office, at an actual cost of $145,431.00.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #6129: $969,078.00 from the 2026 Health Fund undesignated balance for inmate mental health, medical and dental services
• Month-to-month contract extension to Advanced Correctional Healthcare of Peoria, IL, capped at $969,078.00
• Resolution 22418: one 2026 Ford F-150 Police Responder from CFLR Auto, LLC of Republic, MO
• Two additional 2026 Ford F-150 Police Responders from Gary Crossley Ford, LLC of Kansas City, MO
• Vehicle purchase total: $145,431.00 actual cost, under State of Missouri Contracts MC250182003 and MC250182006

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature meets in special session on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E. 12th Street, Kansas City. The main substantive item is unfinished business: discussion and possible action on a veto message from the County Executive regarding Ordinances #6133 and #6134, which set the 2026 Jackson County Community Mental Health Fund Levy and the 2026 Board of Services for the Developmentally Disabled (Sheltered Workshop) Levy. Two new ordinances, #6137 and #6138, would set those same 2026 levies and are introduced by Sean E. Smith and assigned to committee. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items such as roll call, the pledge, approval of the journal, and adjournment.

• Veto message from the County Executive on Ordinances #6133 and #6134, setting the 2026 Community Mental Health Fund Levy and the 2026 Board of Services for the Developmentally Disabled (Sheltered Workshop) Levy
• Ordinance #6137 introduced by Sean E. Smith: setting the 2026 Jackson County Community Mental Health Fund Levy
• Ordinance #6138 introduced by Sean E. Smith: setting the 2026 Jackson County Board of Services for the Developmentally Disabled (Sheltered Workshop) Levy
• Next legislative meeting scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. at the Jackson County Courthouse

The Jackson County Legislature voted to override the County Executive's vetoes of Ordinances #6133 and #6134. Additionally, the Legislature approved the journal from the September 28, 2026, meeting and withdrew two proposed ordinances regarding tax levies.

• Approved journal of September 28, 2026 (voice vote)
• Overrode veto of Ordinance #6133 (7-0)
• Overrode veto of Ordinance #6134 (7-0)
• Withdrew Ordinance #6137
• Withdrew Ordinance #6138
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Budget Committee

The Jackson County Budget Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026, to consider Resolution 22406, which would award a 24-month term and supply contract with one 12-month extension option to Pomp's Tire Service, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri for off-road, agricultural, industrial, and specialty tires and related maintenance and repair. The contract would serve various county departments under Invitation to Bid No. 26-046. The resolution is sponsored by Jalen Anderson and was assigned to the Budget Committee on September 21, 2026. No dollar amount is stated in the agenda text.

• Resolution 22406: 24-month tire supply and repair contract with one 12-month extension option to Pomp's Tire Service, Inc.
• Contract covers off-road, agricultural, industrial, and specialty tires plus associated maintenance and repair
• Procurement conducted under Invitation to Bid No. 26-046
• Recommendation memos from Public Works and Parks + Rec attached
• Sponsored by Jalen Anderson; assigned to Budget Committee on 9/21/26

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #6125, which would rezone a 12-acre tract from Agricultural (AG) to Residential Estates (RE). The committee will also consider two resolutions declaring county-owned parcels as surplus and authorizing bids for their sale.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #6125: rezone 12.00± acres from AG to RE (RZ-2026-717)
• Resolution 22404: declare surplus and solicit bids for one parcel at 13th/14th and Locust
• Resolution 22405: declare surplus and solicit bids for two parcels at 26th and Gillham

The committee recommended for perfection an ordinance to rezone a 12-acre tract from Agricultural to Residential Estates. Two resolutions to declare County-owned land as surplus property were held.

• Recommended for perfection Ordinance #6125 to rezone 12.00± acres from District AG to District RE (voice vote)
• Held Resolution #22404 regarding surplus real property at 13th 14th Locust (voice vote)
• Held Resolution #22405 regarding surplus real property at 26th and Gillham (voice vote)

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will consider multiple ordinances setting 2026 tax levies for county services, mental health, senior services, and developmentally disabled services. They will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance appropriating $377,492 from the E-911 fund and awarding a $4,277,492 sole-source technology contract to Carahsoft. Other items include a moratorium on minority/women-owned business enforcement, a rezoning, and several resolutions for contracts and surplus property sales.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #6136: $4,277,492 sole-source contract to Carahsoft for 911 technology services
• Ordinance #6130-6134: setting 2026 tax levies for county, senior services, mental health, and sheltered workshop funds
• Ordinance #6123: moratorium on enforcement of minority/women-owned business enterprise program
• Ordinance #6125: rezoning 12-acre tract from Agricultural to Residential Estates
• Resolution #22410: $182,435 sole-source software maintenance contract for COMBAT databases

The Jackson County Legislature approved several tax levy ordinances and adopted a modified E-911 system fund appropriation of $484,342 alongside a tech services contract with Carahsoft Technology Solutions. Legislators also rezoned a 12-acre tract from agricultural to residential estates and passed multiple consent agenda resolutions for county contracts and surplus property disposal.

• Adopted Ordinance #6125 rezoning a 12.00-acre tract from AG to RE (9-0)
• Approved floor amendment to tax levy Ordinance #6131 modifying general and health levy rates (8-Yes, 1-Absent)
• Adopted amended E-911 Ordinance #6136 appropriating $484,342 and awarding Carahsoft Technology Solutions contract up to $4,384,342 (8-Yes, 1-Abstain)
• Adopted Consent Agenda items including 2026 tax levies (#6130-#6134) and resolutions #22406, #22410, #22411, and #22412 (8-Yes, 1-Abstain)
• Adopted Resolution #22419 honoring the Women's Equality Coalition (7-Yes, 2-Absent)
• Adopted Resolution #22420 recognizing International Ataxia Awareness Day (7-Yes, 2-Absent)
• Adopted Resolution #22421 honoring Steve Roland on his retirement (8-Yes, 1-Absent)

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Jackson County Justice & Law Enforcement Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026, to consider four items. The main ordinance would appropriate $969,078.00 from the 2026 Health Fund's undesignated balance for a month-to-month contract extension with Advanced Correctional Healthcare of Peoria, IL, for temporary mental health, medical, and dental services to Department of Corrections inmates. Three resolutions cover a $182,435.00 sole-source software maintenance contract for COMBAT databases, declaring surplus county property (radio equipment), and a kitchen equipment maintenance contract for the Detention Center.

• Ordinance 6129: $969,078.00 from 2026 Health Fund undesignated balance for month-to-month inmate mental health, medical, and dental services via Advanced Correctional Healthcare of Peoria, IL
• Resolution 22410: $182,435.00 sole-source, 24-month contract with First Call Technologies, LLC of Kansas City, MO for COMBAT Community CareLink and COMBAT Connections database software maintenance
• Resolution 22411: declares certain county-owned property (radio equipment) as surplus and authorizes disposal under Chapter 11 of Jackson County Code, 1984
• Resolution 22412: 24-month term and supply contract with one 12-month option to extend for Detention Center kitchen equipment maintenance with US Engineering Service, LLC of Kansas City, MO, under Invitation to Bid No. 26-032

Budget Committee

The Jackson County Budget Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including establishing a Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing and awarding contracts for employee benefits. The housing trust fund resolution has a long history of holds and was dropped, while the benefit contracts are new. The committee will decide whether to recommend these items to the full legislature.

• Resolution 22357: Establish Jackson County Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing (sponsored by Manuel Abarca IV; previously dropped)
• Resolution 22399: 12-month contract with Application Software, Inc. (ASI Flex) for cafeteria plan administration
• Resolution 22400: 12-month contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City for group health insurance
• Resolution 22401: 12-month contract with Delta Dental of Missouri for group dental insurance

911 Oversight Committee

The 911 Oversight Committee is considering an ordinance that would appropriate $377,492 from the 2026 E-911 System Fund's undesignated balance and authorize the County Executive to sign agreements assigning 911 funds to certain municipalities. The ordinance would also award a sole-source technology services contract to Carahsoft Technology Solutions of Reston, VA, at a cost not to exceed $4,277,492. The item is listed as signed and includes a revised fiscal note and a memorandum on the Arbo-Carahsoft arrangement.

• Appropriation of $377,492 from 2026 E-911 System Fund undesignated balance
• Sole-source technology services contract with Carahsoft Technology Solutions (Reston, VA) not to exceed $4,277,492
• Authorization for County Executive to execute 911 fund assignment agreements with Jackson County municipalities
• Ordinance 6136, signed, with revised Fiscal Note 26-485 (911 Eastern Jack funding proposal of August 4)

The committee recommended Ordinance #6136 for perfection, which appropriates $377,492 from the 2026 E-911 System Fund balance, authorizes 911 fund assignment agreements with certain municipalities, and awards a sole source technology services contract to Carahsoft Technology Solutions not to exceed $4,277,492. The motion passed by voice vote.

• Recommended for perfection Ordinance #6136 regarding 911 funds and a technology contract with Carahsoft Technology Solutions (passed by voice vote)

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will hold public hearings on 2026 tax levies and an $8.28M ARPA appropriation, then consider ordinances and resolutions including a $170M bond issuance for University Health, a moratorium on minority/women-owned business program enforcement, and multiple contracts for county services. Several items are at first perfection, meaning they are being discussed but not yet final.

• Ordinance 6135: authorizes up to $170,000,000 in special obligation bonds for University Health
• Ordinance 6128: appropriates $8,277,684 from ARPA fund balance for eligible expenses (public hearing, final passage)
• Ordinance 6123: moratorium on enforcement of minority and women-owned business enterprise program
• Ordinance 6129: $969,078 contract extension for inmate healthcare with Advanced Correctional Healthcare
• Resolution 22323: framework for AI and data center facilities siting and operation

The Jackson County Legislature adopted Ordinance #6135 authorizing up to $170,000,000.00 in special obligation bonds for University Health, passing 7-0 with one member absent and one excused. The Legislature also adopted a consent agenda of three ordinances and four resolutions, including $8,277,684.00 in ARPA Fund appropriations, and adopted several resolutions for employee insurance and benefits contracts. Public hearings were held on the 2026 tax levies and on a license for the KC Oktoberfest event at Crown Center Square, which was adopted. A substitute for Resolution #22323 on data center siting is expected next week.

• Adopted Ordinance #6135 authorizing up to $170,000,000.00 in special obligation bonds for University Health (7-0, 1 absent, 1 excused)
• Approved consent agenda: Ordinances #6119, #6126, #6128 and Resolutions #22395, #22399, #22400, #22401 (7-0, 1 absent, 1 excused)
• Adopted Ordinance #6128 appropriating $8,277,684.00 from the 2026 ARPA Fund undesignated fund balance
• Adopted Resolution #22416 authorizing a license with KC Bier Company for KC Oktoberfest at Crown Center Square (7-0, 1 absent, 1 excused)
• Adopted Resolution #22407 for an employee weight-loss health coaching program with Tria Health at no cost to the County (7-0, 1 absent, 1 excused)
• Adopted Resolution #22408 for employee group life, AD&D, voluntary life, dependent life and long-term disability insurance with Hartford Life Insurance Company (7-0, 1 absent, 1 excused)
• Adopted Resolution #22409 for employee group vision insurance with Ameritas Insurance Corporation (7-0, 1 absent, 1 excused)
• Adopted Resolution #22403 recognizing Fire Chief Mike Snider on his election as Second Vice President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (6-0, 2 absent, 1 excused)

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice & Law Enforcement Committee is reviewing an ordinance to extend a month-to-month contract for inmate mental health, medical, and dental services, and a resolution for a sole-source wristband contract. Both items are in committee and have not yet been voted on by the full legislature.

• Ordinance 6129: $969,078 from 2026 Health Fund for temporary inmate health services with Advanced Correctional Healthcare
• Resolution 22395: $20,000 sole-source contract with Precision Dynamics for clincher identification wristbands
• Contract extension is month-to-month; wristband contract is 12 months with one 12-month option

Budget Committee

The Jackson County Budget Committee is reviewing ordinances and a resolution at its September 14, 2026 meeting. Items include a proposed ordinance to appropriate $8,277,684 from the 2026 ARPA fund for eligible expenses, a resolution to establish a County Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing, and an ordinance amending county code on fund disbursements. The committee is discussing these items, not yet voting on them.

• Ordinance 6126: repealing and replacing Section 551 of the Jackson County Code on disbursements of County funds
• Ordinance 6128: appropriating $8,277,684 from the 2026 ARPA Fund undesignated fund balance
• Resolution 22357: establishing the Jackson County Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing development and preservation

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice & Law Enforcement Committee will review several ordinances and resolutions, including a $969,078 contract extension for inmate health services, funding for ballistic vests, and purchases of night vision and X-ray equipment for the Sheriff's Office. These items are under consideration and will be voted on by the committee.

• Ordinance 6129: $969,078 for temporary mental health, medical, and dental services for inmates from Advanced Correctional Healthcare
• Resolution 22385: $37,000 transfer for ballistic vests for the 16th Judicial Circuit Court
• Resolution 22386: $32,048 contract for night vision equipment from Steele Industries
• Resolution 22388: 28-month contract for law enforcement products from Stop Stick, Ltd.
• Resolution 22389: $39,488 sole source maintenance for X-ray equipment from Smiths Detection

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will hold a public hearing on a proposed plan to issue up to $170 million in special obligation bonds for University Health, and will consider several ordinances and resolutions. Items include rezoning of multiple tracts, appropriations for ARPA funds and inmate healthcare, and resolutions on data centers, affordable housing, and a collective bargaining agreement.

• Public hearing on $170M special obligation bond issuance for University Health (Ordinance #6135)
• Rezoning of 11.52, 66.00, 0.32, 3.00, 4.00, 2.07, and 12.00 acre tracts from Agricultural to residential districts
• Appropriation of $8,277,684 from ARPA Fund for eligible expenses
• Appropriation of $969,078 for temporary inmate healthcare services contract extension
• Resolution to establish Jackson County Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing

The Jackson County Legislature adopted six ordinances rezoning tracts from agricultural to residential districts, each by an 8-0 roll call vote with one excused. It also adopted an ordinance replacing conversion therapy regulation with a ban on dangerous therapies for minors, and approved a consent agenda including contracts for law enforcement equipment, a collective bargaining agreement, and fund transfers. The legislature introduced ordinances setting 2026 tax levies and authorizing up to $170 million in special obligation bonds for University Health, with public hearings scheduled.

• Adopted Ordinance #6112 rezoning 11.52 acres from AG to RR (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #6113 rezoning 66.00 acres from AG to RR (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #6114 rezoning 0.32 acres from AG to RE (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #6115 rezoning 3.00 acres from AG to RS (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #6116 rezoning 4.00 acres from AG to RE (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #6117 rezoning 2.07 acres from AG to RE (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #6124 repealing conversion therapy regulation, enacting dangerous therapies section (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved consent agenda including CBA with Greater Kansas City Building and Trades Council, night vision equipment contract, and X-ray equipment contracts

Rules Committee

The Jackson County Rules Committee is reviewing three ordinances and no resolutions at its September 14, 2026 meeting. The ordinances concern residential facility care standards, the Board of Equalization, and a moratorium on enforcement of the minority and women-owned business enterprise program. All three items are signed and were referred to the committee; the committee is deciding whether to advance them.

• Ordinance 6077: enacting Section 6004 on standards for care and treatment in Jackson County residential facilities, with severability clause
• Ordinance 6119: repealing and replacing Section 9104 relating to the Board of Equalization
• Ordinance 6123: enacting a moratorium on enforcement of Chapter 6, the minority and women-owned business enterprise program and other contracting procedures

The Rules Committee met to review pending ordinances regarding county code and contracting procedures. The committee voted to recommend two ordinances for perfection, while one ordinance remained held in committee.

• Recommended Ordinance #6119 for perfection (voice vote)
• Recommended Ordinance #6123 for perfection (voice vote)
• Ordinance #6077 held in committee

Bicentennial Innovation Committee (Ad Hoc)

The Bicentennial Innovation Committee (Ad Hoc) is meeting to discuss the disbursement of challenge coins. The agenda lists this discussion as the main item, with ordinances and resolutions in committee also noted. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Challenge coin disbursement discussion

Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee

The Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee is considering Resolution 22376, which would authorize the County Executive to sign a collective bargaining agreement with the Greater Kansas City Building and Trades Council, effective immediately and running through December 31, 2028. The agenda lists this as the only substantive item; the rest is procedural.

• Resolution 22376: Authorizes County Executive to execute CBA with Greater Kansas City Building and Trades Council, effective until Dec 31, 2028

The Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee voted to recommend approval of Resolution #22376, which authorizes the County Executive to sign a collective bargaining agreement with the Greater Kansas City Building and Trades Council, effective until December 31, 2028. The motion passed by voice vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended do pass Resolution #22376 (collective bargaining agreement with GKCBTC) by voice vote

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will hold a public hearing on seven ordinances that would rezone tracts of land from Agricultural (AG) to residential districts (RR, RE, or RS), ranging from 0.32 to 66 acres. The committee will also consider a resolution to transfer $77,517 within the 2026 Park Fund and award a contract to Ag-Power Inc. for a John Deere tractor and loader for the Parks + Rec Department.

• Rezoning 11.52 acres from AG to RR (Ordinance 6112)
• Rezoning 66 acres from AG to RR (Ordinance 6113)
• Rezoning 0.32 acres from AG to RE (Ordinance 6114)
• Rezoning 3 acres from AG to RS (Ordinance 6115)
• $77,517 contract to Ag-Power Inc. for John Deere 5090E tractor and 540M loader (Resolution 22394)

The Land Use Committee held a public hearing and recommended for perfection six ordinances (6112-6117) rezoning tracts from Agricultural to residential districts, all passing by voice vote. Resolution 22394, transferring $77,517 within the 2026 Park Fund and awarding a contract to Ag-Power Inc. for a John Deere tractor and loader, was also recommended to pass. Ordinance 6125 was held and not acted on.

• Recommended Ordinance 6112 (11.52-acre AG to RR) for perfection (voice vote)
• Recommended Ordinance 6113 (66-acre AG to RR) for perfection (voice vote)
• Recommended Ordinance 6114 (0.32-acre AG to RE) for perfection (voice vote)
• Recommended Ordinance 6115 (3-acre AG to RS) for perfection (voice vote)
• Recommended Ordinance 6116 (4-acre AG to RE) for perfection (voice vote)
• Recommended Ordinance 6117 (2.07-acre AG to RE) for perfection (voice vote)
• Recommended Resolution 22394 ($77,517 Park Fund transfer and John Deere equipment purchase) do pass (voice vote)
• Ordinance 6125 (12-acre AG to RE) held, no action