Jackson County public meetings in 2024

County Legislature

This special meeting includes final passage of the 2025 annual budget, perfection of ordinances on firearms restrictions, a bridge construction contract, and a charter amendment question for the August 2025 primary election. Resolutions authorize sale of county property at 1300 Washington Street and consulting contracts with Colette Holt & Associates and McCown Gordon.

• Final passage of Ordinance 5902 adopting the 2025 annual budget and appropriations
• Perfection of Ordinance 5904 repealing and reenacting firearms possession and age restriction sections with penalty provision
• Perfection of Ordinance 5906 awarding $877,022.00 bridge replacement contract to Dondlinger & Sons for Stoenner Road Bridge (Project 3247)
• Perfection of Ordinance 5909 submitting a charter amendment question to voters at the August 5, 2025 primary election
• Resolution 21641 authorizing competitive bidding sale of county-owned property at 1300 Washington Street, Kansas City

County Legislature

This special meeting of the Jackson County Legislature will consider adopting the 2025 annual budget and setting the tentative tax levy. They will also consider replacing the firearms possession ordinance, awarding a bridge construction contract, and placing a charter amendment question on the 2025 primary ballot. Other items include selling county property, consultant contracts, and an arts grant program.

• Ordinance 5902: Adopt 2025 annual budget and set appropriations for all spending agencies.
• Ordinance 5903: Set the 2025 tentative tax levy for Jackson County.
• Ordinance 5904: Repeal and replace firearm possession and age restriction sections of county code.
• Ordinance 5906: Award Stoenner Road Bridge replacement contract to Dondlinger & Sons Construction Company for up to $877,022.
• Resolution 21641: Authorize sale of county-owned property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding.

Health & Environment Committee

The Health and Environment Committee meeting scheduled for December 23, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda included updates from the Assessment, County Counselors, Human Resources, and Collections departments.

• Meeting cancelled
• Update from Assessment Department on 2025 assessment plan
• Update from County Counselors on gun legislation
• Update from Human Resources on salary savings and unfilled positions
• Update from Collections Department on Senior Tax Freeze

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will adopt the annual budget and set the tentative tax levy for fiscal year 2025. It will also consider a contract to replace the Stoenner Road Bridge for up to $877,022.00 and a charter amendment to be placed on the August 2025 primary ballot. Additional items include revising firearm possession statutes and authorizing various resolutions for property sale, consulting services, construction management, and an arts grant program.

• Ordinance 5902: Adopt annual budget and appropriations for FY ending Dec 31 2025
• Ordinance 5903: Set 2025 tentative tax levy
• Ordinance 5904: Repeal and replace firearm possession sections 5577/5578 of the County Code
• Ordinance 5906: Award Stoenner Road Bridge Replacement contract to Dondlinger & Sons Construction Co. – cost not to exceed $877,022.00
• Ordinance 5909: Submit charter amendment question to voters for Aug 5 2025 primary election

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will consider adopting the 2025 annual budget and setting the tentative tax levy. Other agenda items include a proposed ordinance to repeal and replace firearm possession age restrictions, a $44.9 million transfer of remaining ARPA funds, and a charter amendment question for the August 2025 primary. Several resolutions for contracts and appropriations are also scheduled for discussion.

• Adoption of 2025 annual budget (Ordinance 5902)
• Setting 2025 tentative tax levy (Ordinance 5903)
• Repeal and replacement of firearm possession age restrictions (Ordinance 5904)
• Transfer of $44,869,957 from ARPA fund for COVID-19 lost revenue (Ordinance 5955)
• Award of $877,022 contract for Stoenner Road Bridge replacement (Ordinance 5906)

Land Use Committee

The Jackson County Land Use Committee will consider a resolution to declare a John Deere tractor and rotary cutter owned by the Parks + Rec Department as surplus and unusable property.

• Resolution to declare John Deere tractor and rotary cutter surplus
• Park Ranger Report

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is considering Resolution 21836, which would authorize a cooperative agreement with Mid-America Arts Alliance for an arts grant program at a cost not to exceed $250,000. The agenda also notes no objection to considering Resolution 21837, which is not on the printed agenda.

• Resolution 21836: cooperative agreement with Mid-America Arts Alliance for arts grant program, cost not to exceed $250,000
• Resolution 21837 noted as not on printed agenda but no objection to its consideration

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider an ordinance to award a construction contract for the Stoenner Road Bridge Replacement (Project No. 3247) at a cost not to exceed $877,022. It will also consider a resolution to award a twelve‑month on‑call construction management services contract, with one‑year extension option, to McCown Gordon.

• Ordinance to award Dondlinger & Sons Construction Co. a contract for Stoenner Road Bridge Replacement (Project No. 3247, Federal Project No. BRO-B048) under Invitation to Bid No. 24-068, cost not to exceed $877,022
• Resolution to award a twelve‑month on‑call construction management at‑risk services contract (with one‑year extension option) to McCown Gordon under Request for Qualifications No. 24-051

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee will discuss Resolution 21837, which authorizes a one-month consulting agreement with a one-year renewal option for Fred Dreiling, LLC to serve as Chief Lobbyist. The cost is $9,792 for 2024 and up to $117,500 for 2025. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution 21837: Authorize consulting agreement with Fred Dreiling, LLC for state legislative lobbyist services at $9,792 for 2024 and not to exceed $117,500 for 2025.

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature is meeting to discuss the 2025 annual budget and tax levy. The body is also deciding on several million-dollar appropriations for infrastructure and housing using ARPA funds.

• Proposed 2025 annual budget and tentative tax levy (Ordinances 5902, 5903)
• Final passage of $2.5 million for affordable housing in Blue Springs Central Park
• Final passage of $900,000 for Cook Road improvements in Blue Springs
• Final passage of $495,500 for White Road bridge replacement in Oak Grove
• Proposed contract for Stoenner Road Bridge Replacement not to exceed $877,022.00

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will finalize the 2025 budget and tax levy, approve a contract for the Stoenner Road Bridge replacement, and appropriate over $100 million in American Rescue Plan funds to various cities and organizations.

• Adopt 2025 budget and tax levy
• Contract for Stoenner Road Bridge ($877,022)
• Appropriate $45.8M in ARPA funds
• Appropriate $10M to Kansas City for affordable housing
• Appropriate $5M to KCFD from ARPA

Rules Committee

The committee addressed Ordinance #5909 regarding a proposed Jackson County Charter amendment. A motion to reassign the ordinance to the Legislature As a Whole failed by a roll call vote. The committee also scheduled a discussion on E-911 Grant Funding Processes.

• Ordinance #5909: Proposed Jackson County Charter amendment
• Discussion: E-911 Grant Funding Processes

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing an ordinance for the Stoenner Road Bridge Replacement. The committee is also considering resolutions for on-call construction management services and asphalt products/services.

• Stoenner Road Bridge Replacement contract to Dondlinger & Sons Construction Company, Inc. not to exceed $877,022.00
• On-call construction management at risk services contract to McCown Gordon
• Asphalt products and services contract to Vance Brothers, Inc. and Superior Bowen Asphalt Co, LLC

Budget Committee

The committee is reviewing the annual budget and appropriations for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. Discussion includes a tentative tax levy and a resolution regarding services for homeless persons.

• Annual budget and appropriations for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025
• Tentative 2025 Jackson County tax levy
• Cooperative agreements for homeless services not to exceed $48,000.00

Health & Environment Committee

The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing regarding ideas and solutions for gun violence prevention. The committee will also receive an update from the Assessment Department on the 2025 assessment plan.

• Public hearing on gun violence prevention ideas and solutions
• Update from the Assessment Department on the 2025 assessment plan

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature is reviewing the 2025 annual budget and tentative tax levy. The agenda includes numerous ordinances to appropriate American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds for various organizations, infrastructure projects, and city services.

• Public hearing for Ordinance #5902 (annual budget) and Ordinance #5903 (2025 tentative tax levy)
• Ordinance #5906: $877,022.00 contract for Stoenner Road Bridge Replacement to Dondlinger & Sons Construction Company, Inc.
• Ordinance #5949: $35,000,000.00 appropriation to Kansas City Area Transit Authority (KCATA)
• Ordinance #5950: $5,000,000.00 appropriation to the City of Kansas City for Parade Park affordable housing
• Ordinance #5938: $15,000,000.00 appropriation to the KC Lid Park

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will conduct public hearings regarding three proposed ordinances. These items involve rezoning two tracts of land and amending the Jackson County Code regarding land development and dwelling definitions.

• Ordinance #5910: Rezoning 3.50± acres from District AG to District RE
• Ordinance #5911: Rezoning 6.25± acres from District AG to District RR
• Ordinance #5912: Amending Jackson County Code subsection 24002.a.56 regarding land development and dwelling definitions

Finance & Audit Committee

The Jackson County, Missouri Finance and Audit Committee will review two contract resolutions at its December 16, 2024 meeting. One resolution proposes awarding a supply contract to W.W. Grainger for county maintenance needs. The second considers a sole-source software maintenance agreement for the Compliance Review Office.

• Supply contract for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations materials awarded to W.W. Grainger (36-month term with two 12-month extension options)
• Software maintenance contract for the Compliance Review Office awarded to AskReply, Inc., dba B2Gnow at $45,885.00

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is conducting a series of hearings for 2025 outside agency funding. The committee will hear from various community organizations and service providers.

• Hearings for 38 outside agencies including Kansas City Inner City Pioneers, Operation Breakthrough, and Swope Health Services

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is conducting a series of hearings for various outside agencies. These sessions are scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to review agency requests.

• AdHoc Group Against Crime hearing
• Art as Mentorship hearing
• Bishop Sullivan Center hearing
• Calvary Community Outreach Network hearings
• Child Abuse Prevention Association hearing

County Legislature

The County Legislature is holding a special meeting to discuss the allocation of 2024 American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds. The body will review a large series of proposed ordinances for funding various organizations, cities, and infrastructure projects.

• Proposed $35,000,000 for Kansas City Area Transit Authority (KCATA) emergency gap funding
• Proposed $15,000,000 for the KC Lid Park from ARPA funds
• Proposed $10,000,000 for the KC Economic Development Corp. (KCEDC)
• Proposed $5,000,000 for affordable housing at Parade Park
• Resolution for cooperative agreements to assist homeless persons not to exceed $48,000

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider awarding a construction contract for the Stoenner Road Bridge Replacement Project. The committee will also review a request for qualifications for on-call construction management services.

• Award contract for Stoenner Road Bridge Replacement (Project No. 3247) to Dondlinger & Sons Construction Company, Inc.
• Contract cost not to exceed $877,022.00
• Award on-call construction management services contract to McCown Gordon
• Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2024

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will consider an ordinance to adopt the county’s annual budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, including appropriations for various agencies and subdivisions. It will also consider an ordinance that sets the tentative tax levy for 2025. Both items are sponsored by Chairman Jalen Anderson.

• Ordinance to adopt the 2025 annual budget and appropriations (Sponsor: Jalen Anderson)
• Ordinance to set the 2025 tentative tax levy (Sponsor: Jalen Anderson)

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will consider four resolutions that award multi‑year contracts to service providers. The contracts cover pest management, printing and mailing services, concrete flat work and curbing, and maintenance, repair, and operations supplies. Each resolution includes a base term and one or more twelve‑month extension options. All resolutions are sponsored by Chairman Megan L. Marshall.

• Resolution to award a four‑month pest management contract (with four twelve‑month extension options) to National Exterminating Company dba Smithereen Pest Management (Kansas City, MO) under City of Kansas City Contract No. EV2535.
• Resolution to award a twenty‑four‑month printing and mailing services contract (with two twelve‑month extensions) to One2One Communications, LLC dba OneSource (Buffalo Grove, IL) under Bid No. 24‑053.
• Resolution to award a twenty‑four‑month concrete flat work, curbing, and street repair contract (with one twelve‑month extension) to Quality Custom Construction (Lone Jack, MO) under Invitation to Bid No. 24‑043.
• Resolution to award a thirty‑six‑month maintenance, repair, and operations supplies contract (with two twelve‑month extensions) to W.W. Grainger (Lake Forest, IL) under Contract No. 240078.

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will vote on adopting the 2025 budget and tentative tax levy, a firearms ordinance replacing age restrictions, and a charter amendment question for the August 2025 primary. Several resolutions include a $70.4 million ARPA fund allocation plan and a $877,022 bridge replacement contract. Many ARPA fund appropriations totaling over $70 million are introduced for various organizations and projects.

• Ordinance 5902 adopting the 2025 annual budget and appropriations
• Ordinance 5903 setting the 2025 tentative tax levy
• Ordinance 5904 repealing and replacing firearms age restriction sections
• Resolution 21811 implementing allocation methodology for $70.4 million in remaining ARPA funds
• Resolution 21805 awarding $877,022 contract for Stoenner Road Bridge replacement

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice and Law Enforcement Committee will consider three resolutions: awarding a temporary inmate housing contract to Andrew County Sheriff's Office, declaring certain county-owned vehicles surplus for disposal, and awarding a contract for drug/alcohol testing and medical exams to Caduceus of Hapeville, Georgia. These items are under discussion but not yet decided.

• Resolution 21815: 12-month contract with two 12-month options for temporary inmate housing from Andrew County Sheriff's Office
• Resolution 21816: Declaring certain county-owned vehicles surplus and authorizing disposal under Chapter 11 of Jackson County Code
• Resolution 21817: 12-month contract with one 12-month option for drug/alcohol testing, pre-employment physicals, and fitness-for-duty exams to Caduceus of Hapeville, GA

Health & Environment Committee

The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on gun‑violence prevention ideas and solutions. It will consider an ordinance that repeals sections 4031 and 4055 and Schedule I of Chapter 40 of the Jackson County Code and enacts two new sections and a new schedule on public health. The meeting also includes an election recap from the County Board of Election Directors and a presentation on the 2021‑2023 ARPA bidding process.

• Public hearing on gun‑violence prevention ideas and solutions
• Ordinance repealing sections 4031, 4055, and Schedule I of Chapter 40 and adding two new sections and a new schedule to the Jackson County Code (public health)
• Election recap presentation by Tammy Brown and Sara Zorich of the Jackson County Board of Election Directors
• Presentation by Barbara Casamento and Bob Crutsinger on the 2021‑2023 ARPA bidding process for county expenditures

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss and potentially recommend two resolutions. One awards a 12-month construction management at risk services contract to McCown Gordon with an option to extend. The other awards the Stoenner Road Bridge replacement project to Dondlinger & Sons for a cost not to exceed $877,022.00. Both items are sponsored by Chairman Jalen Anderson and require full county legislature approval.

• Resolution awarding 12-month term and supply contract (plus one-year option) for construction management at risk services to McCown Gordon of Kansas City, MO under RFQ 24-051.
• Resolution awarding Stoenner Road Bridge replacement (County Project 3247, Federal BRO-B048) to Dondlinger & Sons Construction of Wichita, KS for $877,022.00 under Invitation to Bid 24-068.

Health & Environment Committee

The Health and Environment Committee is holding a public hearing to discuss gun violence prevention ideas and solutions. The agenda also includes presentations on the Downtown Council's Highway Lid Project, an election recap from the Kansas City Board of Election Directors, and a discussion on network crashing with Granicus, the IT Department, and the Communications Department. No ordinances or resolutions are scheduled for committee review.

• Public hearing on gun violence prevention ideas and solutions
• Downtown Council presentation on the Highway Lid Project
• Election recap from Kansas City Board of Election Directors Shawn Kieffer and Lauri Ealom
• Network crashing discussion with Granicus, IT Department, and Communications Department

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will review an ordinance to update park fees and charges. Members will also consider a resolution for equipment purchases and the sale of surplus land to the City of Kansas City.

• Ordinance to repeal and replace Schedule I, Chapter 50 regarding park fees and charges
• Resolution to transfer $76,200.00 for a Towmaster trailer and skid steer loader from K.C. Bobcat of Blue Springs, MO
• Resolution to declare County-owned land as surplus for sale to the City of Kansas City for a Rehabilitation and Detention Center

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will consider a resolution to implement an allocation methodology for distributing approximately $70.4 million in remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Several ordinances are being introduced, including the 2025 annual budget, the tentative tax levy, and a measure to repeal and replace sections on public health fees and on firearms possession with age restrictions. The agenda also includes resolutions to sell county-owned property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding, to transfer land to Kansas City for a detention center, and to award contracts for bridge replacement ($877,022), park equipment ($76,200), and consultation services ($49,500). A closed meeting is scheduled under state law.

• Resolution 21811: Distribution methodology for $70.4M in remaining ARPA funds
• Ordinance 5904: Repealing and replacing firearms possession and age restriction laws
• Resolution 21803: Declaring county land surplus and selling it to Kansas City for a rehabilitation and detention center
• Resolution 21805: Awarding contract for Stoenner Road Bridge Replacement, not to exceed $877,022
• Ordinance 5902: Adoption of the 2025 annual budget

Budget Committee

The Jackson County (Missouri) Budget Committee is conducting its 2025 budget hearings for county departments over three days from November 19-21, 2024. The hearing schedule is attached to the agenda. No ordinances or resolutions are listed in committee.

• 2025 budget hearings for county departments (Nov 19-21, 2024)

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will consider an ordinance updating park fees and charges, and several resolutions authorizing contracts and property transactions. A key item is Resolution 21811, which sets a methodology to distribute roughly $70.4 million in remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds by year's end. Other notable items include selling county-owned property at 1300 Washington Street and transferring land to Kansas City for a new detention center.

• Ordinance 5900 repealing and replacing park fee schedule
• Resolution 21811: allocation of ~$70.4M in remaining ARPA funds
• Resolution 21803: surplus land transfer to City of KC for detention center
• Resolution 21805: Stoenner Road Bridge replacement contract up to $877,022
• Resolution 21810: office space amendment with Lex LLC at $63,714

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is conducting hearings for county departments regarding the 2025 Jackson County Budget. These hearings are scheduled from Tuesday, November 19th through Thursday, November 21st.

• 2025 Jackson County Budget Hearings for county departments

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is holding hearings for county departments regarding the 2025 budget. These hearings are scheduled to take place from Tuesday, November 19, through Thursday, November 21, 2024.

• 2025 Jackson County Budget Hearings for county departments

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice & Law Enforcement Committee will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #5897, appropriating $195,000 from the Delinquent Sales Tax Fund for a retention stipend for the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. The committee will also consider Resolution #21796, transferring $77,157 within the General Fund and awarding a sole-source contract to Siemens Industry, Inc. for fire notification system replacement at the Jackson County Detention Center, and Resolution #21800, awarding a fourteen-month term contract for laboratory drug testing services to Avertest, LLC.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #5897 for $195,000 retention stipend for Prosecuting Attorney's Office
• Resolution #21796: $77,157 transfer and sole-source contract to Siemens for fire notification system at detention center
• Resolution #21800: fourteen-month contract for drug testing services to Avertest, LLC

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider two resolutions: one awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract for construction management at risk services to McCown Gordon, and one declaring certain county-owned equipment and vehicles as surplus and authorizing disposal. No dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Resolution 21752: Award contract for construction management at risk services to McCown Gordon (RFQ No. 24-051, one-year term with one-year option)
• Resolution 21801: Declare county-owned equipment and vehicles as surplus and authorize disposal

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee will discuss a resolution to award a twelve-month term and supply contract, with four twelve-month options to extend, to Cowell Insurance Solutions of Overland Park, KS, for broker services for workers' compensation and excess liability insurance. The contract is under Invitation to Bid No. 24-067. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution 21799: Award contract for broker services for workers' compensation and excess liability insurance to Cowell Insurance Solutions (Overland Park, KS) for 12 months with four extension options, under ITB 24-067.

Health & Environment Committee

The Health and Environment Committee is holding a public hearing on gun violence prevention ideas and solutions. Guest speakers from Mattie Rhodes Center will present. No ordinances or resolutions are scheduled for consideration.

• Public hearing on gun violence prevention with speakers from Mattie Rhodes Center

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature is meeting to discuss the distribution of remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds and various county contracts. The body is reviewing several proposed resolutions for equipment purchases, professional services, and property sales.

• Proposed allocation of approximately $70.4 million in remaining ARPA funds
• Proposed $877,022 contract for Stoenner Road Bridge Replacement with Dondlinger & Sons Construction Company, Inc.
• Proposed $195,000 appropriation for Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office retention stipends
• Proposed sale of County-owned property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding
• Proposed ordinance to update park fees and charges in Schedule I, Chapter 50 of the County Code

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will consider authorizing the County Executive to award contracts for golf course landscaping equipment to two vendors, with a total cost not to exceed $82,363. The committee will also review resolutions authorizing permanent utility easements for Spire Missouri, Inc.

• Award landscaping equipment contracts to Redexim North America and Van Wall Equipment (max $82,363)
• Authorize permanent utility easements for Spire Missouri, Inc.
• Review Liggitt Road and E. Park Road easement request packages

Budget Committee

The Jackson County Budget Committee is considering a resolution that would implement an allocation methodology for distributing approximately $70.4 million in remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds by the end of 2024. The resolution is sponsored by Chairman Jalen Anderson.

• Resolution 21736 (24-280) to allocate roughly $70.4 million in remaining ARPA funds via an approved methodology

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing two resolutions to award contracts for county services. These include construction management services and the purchase of equipment for the Public Works Department.

• Resolution to award a construction management at risk services contract to McCown Gordon
• Resolution to award a $53,500.00 contract to Wicks Truck Trailers of Kansas City, Inc. for a drop deck trailer

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is considering a single resolution (21787) that would authorize the County Executive to grant a temporary construction easement to Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad along a portion of the Rock Island Corridor, with a fee payable to the county. No other ordinances or resolutions are listed for discussion. The meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2024.

• Resolution 21787: temporary construction easement for CPKC Railroad on Rock Island Corridor, fee payable to Jackson County

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Jackson County Justice and Law Enforcement Committee is considering two ordinances: one appropriating $195,000 for a retention stipend for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and another accepting a $16,700 state grant for the Family Court Division.

• $195,000 retention stipend for Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office from Delinquent Sales Tax Fund
• $16,700 grant from State of Missouri Office of State Courts Administrator for Family Court Division

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee is reviewing an ordinance to appropriate grant funds for forensic equipment and unidentified remains. The body is also considering several contract awards for software, auditing, and public works equipment.

• Ordinance to appropriate $963,000.00 for the Unidentified Remains and Forensic Equipment Replacement Project Grant
• Contract for Medical Examiner's Office case management software upgrade with VertiQ Software LLC not to exceed $169,575.00
• Payment of $13,382.00 to Allen, Gibbs, & Houlik L.C. for auditing services
• Sole source purchase of a milling drum for Public Works from Murphy Tractor & Equipment for $74,876.00
• Printing and mailing services contract for the Assessment Department awarded to One2One Communications, LLC

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will discuss and vote on multiple appropriations, contracts, and resolutions, including a resolution to set an allocation methodology for distributing approximately $70.4 million in remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds by the end of 2024. Other items include a $963,000 grant acceptance for the Medical Examiner's Office, a retention stipend for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and the sale of county-owned property at 1300 Washington Street.

• Resolution 21736: Allocating approximately $70.4 million in remaining ARPA funds
• Ordinance 5898: Appropriating $963,000 for Medical Examiner's Office grant
• Resolution 21641: Authorizing sale of property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bid
• Ordinance 5897: $195,000 retention stipend for Prosecuting Attorney's Office
• Resolution 21785: $169,757 contract for Medical Examiner case management software upgrade

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice and Law Enforcement Committee is meeting to discuss an ordinance regarding grant funds. The body is reviewing the appropriation of money for the Family Court Division.

• Ordinance to appropriate $50,773.00 from the 2024 Grant Fund for the State of Missouri Treatment Courts Coordinating Commission Family Treatment Court Program Grant

Finance & Audit Committee

The committee will review resolutions regarding service contracts for plumbing and vehicle price guides. They are also discussing a fund transfer for trail repairs.

• Plumbing services contract for various County departments awarded to U.S. Engineering Service, LLC, Rand Construction, and EMCOR Services Fagan
• Sole source purchase of National Automobile Dealers’ Association price guide from J.D. Power not to exceed $146,845.00
• Transfer of $500,000.00 within the 2024 General Fund for Little Blue Trace Trail and Lake Vista Trail repairs

Public Works Committee

The Jackson County Public Works Committee will consider a resolution to award a twelve‑month term contract, with one twelve‑month extension option, for construction management at‑risk services. The contract would be awarded to McCown Gordon of Kansas City under the terms of Request for Qualifications No. 24‑051. The services are intended for use by various County departments.

• Resolution to award a 12‑month construction‑management at‑risk services contract (with one 12‑month extension) to McCown Gordon
• Contract awarded under Request for Qualifications No. 24‑051
• Services to be used by multiple Jackson County departments
• Resolution sponsored by Committee Chairman Jalen Anderson
• Attachments include proposal and scoring documents dated August 16 2024

County Legislature

The County Legislature will hold public hearings and vote on final passage for ordinances to appropriate $70.4 million from the American Rescue Plan Fund and $30 million from the general fund. The body is also reviewing several service contracts and property sales.

• Final passage of Ordinance 5895 ($70.4 million ARPA funds) and Ordinance 5896 ($30 million general fund)
• Proposed sale of County-owned property at 1300 Washington Street, Kansas City, MO
• Proposed $500,000 transfer for Little Blue Trace Trail and Lake Vista Trail repairs
• Proposed contract for NADA price guide from J.D. Power not to exceed $146,845.00
• Proposed $195,000 retention stipend for the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

Housing & Homelessness Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. No ordinances or resolutions are currently listed for action in the committee.

• Public Hearing - National Homeless Youth Awareness Month

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature is meeting to discuss several large fund appropriations and contract awards. The body is considering the distribution of remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds and a $30 million general fund appropriation. A final vote is scheduled for an ordinance regarding firearm possession and age restrictions.

• Proposed appropriation of $70.4 million from the 2024 American Rescue Plan Fund
• Proposed appropriation of $30 million from the general fund
• Final passage of Ordinance 5865 relating to firearm possession and age restriction
• Proposed sale of County-owned property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding
• Proposed $146,845 sole source contract with J.D. Power for the Assessment Department

Health & Environment Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing to discuss ideas and solutions for gun violence prevention. Members will also discuss a contract with Fidlar Technology and Ordinance 24-384.

• Public hearing on gun violence prevention ideas and solutions
• Presentation by Ray Dlugolecki, MPH on a systems-driven public health approach to gun violence
• Discussion regarding Resolution 21714: Contract with Fidlar Technology
• Discussion regarding Ordinance 24-384

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing two resolutions to award service contracts. These include construction management services and the supply of bulk salt and deicer.

• Resolution to award a 12-month construction management at risk services contract to McCown Gordon
• Resolution to award a bulk salt and deicer contract to Central Salt, LLC and Hutchinson Salt Co

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will consider five resolutions. One authorizes a two‑year lease of office space for the County Legislature and Clerk’s Office with Lex, LLC at $5,309.50 per month. Others award contracts for drug and alcohol testing, on‑call architectural services, a participation agreement for the summer food service program, and a six‑month extension of a fuel supply contract.

• Resolution to lease office space with Lex, LLC (Independence, MO) at $5,309.50 monthly, $63,714 annually
• Resolution awarding a 12‑month drug and alcohol testing contract to Test Smartly Labs (Overland Park, KS) with two 12‑month extensions
• Resolution awarding a 12‑month on‑call architectural services contract to SFS Architecture, Inc. (Kansas City, MO) with one 12‑month extension
• Resolution authorizing a participation agreement with the Missouri Department of Health for the summer food service program (costs reimbursed)
• Resolution extending a fuel products contract with Frazier Oil & L.P. Gas Co., Inc. (Gower, MO) for six months

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice and Law Enforcement Committee is considering two resolutions for fund transfers and contracts. These include funding for a construction availability study and temporary mental health services for inmates.

• Resolution to contract Colette Holt & Associates Law Firm for a DBE Construction Availability Study not to exceed $49,500.00
• Resolution for a month-to-month contract with Advanced Correctional Healthcare of Peoria, IL for inmate mental health services at $460,290.00

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature is discussing the distribution of approximately $70.4 million in remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds. The body is also reviewing several service contracts and a proposed ordinance regarding firearm possession age restrictions.

• Proposed allocation of $70.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
• Proposed ordinance 5865 relating to firearm possession and age restrictions
• Resolution to sell County-owned property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding
• Contract for temporary mental health services at Jackson County Detention Center for $460,290.00
• Lease agreement for Legislature and Clerk’s office space at $63,714.00 annually

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will consider a resolution that authorizes the County Executive to sign a cooperative agreement with the City of Kansas City for the Blue River Greenway Restoration Project. The agreement is to be executed at no cost to Jackson County. The agenda includes the resolution text and related exhibits such as parcel maps, a restoration work plan, and legal descriptions.

• Resolution authorizing County Executive to execute Cooperative Agreement with Kansas City for Blue River Greenway Restoration
• Cooperative Agreement noted as having no cost to the County
• Exhibit A: County parcel maps for ARPA Grant restoration
• Exhibit B: Final Restoration Work Plan dated 09/23/24
• Exhibit C: Legal descriptions of the project area

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will hold an open table discussion regarding legislative delays, inviting the Human Resources Director, the Director of the Office of Ethics, Human Resources and Citizen Complaints, and representation from the County Counselor's office.

• Open table discussion on legislative delays
• Invited: Human Resources Director
• Invited: Director of Office of Ethics, Human Resources and Citizen Complaints
• Invited: County Counselor's office representation

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing the methodology for distributing approximately $70.4 million in remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds by the end of 2024. The Parks + Rec Department is scheduled to speak regarding capital improvement needs.

• Resolution to implement allocation methodology for approximately $70.4 million in ARPA funds
• Parks + Rec Department presentation on capital improvement needs

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing two contract awards. These include a construction management at risk services agreement and the purchase of two international trucks.

• Resolution to award a construction management at risk services contract to McCown Gordon
• Resolution to purchase two international trucks from Viking-Cives Midwest for $226,846.00

Health & Environment Committee

The committee will conduct a public hearing to gather ideas and solutions for gun‑violence prevention. It will also hear a Domestic Violence Awareness Month presentation from Moms Demand Action, receive a health‑insurance update from the Human Resources Department, and discuss Resolution 21714 and the county’s contract with Fidlar Technology.

• Public hearing on gun‑violence prevention ideas and solutions
• Domestic Violence Awareness Month presentation by Tara Bennett and Elizabeth Duke (Moms Demand Action)
• Health insurance update by Human Resources Department, CBIZ, Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Discussion of Resolution 21714
• Contract with Fidlar Technology

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will vote on a resolution that sets the methodology for distributing roughly $70.4 million in remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds before the end of 2024. Other items include the sale of the county‑owned property at 1300 Washington Street, several appropriations for Sheriff’s Office grant programs, and contracts for office space, trucks, and other services. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, and approval of the previous meeting’s journal.

• Resolution to allocate approximately $70.4 M in remaining ARPA funds (Budget Committee)
• Resolution authorizing sale of county property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding (Legislature)
• Ordinance appropriating $26,000, $44,600, and $283,841 for Sheriff’s Office traffic‑safety and impaired‑driving grants (Justice and Law Enforcement Committee)
• Resolution approving a two‑year lease of office space for the Legislature and Clerk’s Office at $5,309.50 per month ($63,714 annually) with Lex, LLC (Finance and Audit Committee)
• Resolution awarding a contract for two international trucks to Viking‑Cives Midwest at a cost of $226,846 (Public Works Committee)

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice and Law Enforcement Committee is considering several ordinances to accept state grants for traffic and impaired driving enforcement. The body is also reviewing resolutions for equipment purchases and professional consultation services.

• Ordinance to appropriate $283,841.00 for the Sheriff’s Office DWI/Traffic Safety Unit Salary Grant
• Ordinance to appropriate $44,600.00 for the Sheriff’s Office Impaired Driving Enforcement grant
• Ordinance to appropriate $26,000.00 for the Sheriff’s Office Hazard Moving Violation Enforcement Grant
• Resolution to purchase ten Stalker DSR 2-Antenna radar units from Applied Concepts, Inc. for $31,923.00
• Resolution for a contract with Colette Holt & Associates Law Firm for consultation and proposal services not to exceed $49,500.00

Anti-Crime Committee

The Jackson County Anti-Crime Committee will meet to discuss and vote on a resolution authorizing an extension for a U.S. Department of Justice grant. The grant supports the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office’s Innovative Prosecution for the Combating Violent Crimes program.

• Resolution to extend Prosecuting Attorney’s Office grant for violent crimes
• Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice
• Meeting at Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E.12th Street

Land Use Committee

The Jackson County Land Use Committee will hold a public hearing on Ordinances #5885, #5886, #5887 and #5888. The items include renewing a conditional use permit for a 125‑foot radio transmission tower, rezoning a 3.89‑acre tract from Agricultural to Residential Estates, rezoning a 10.05‑acre tract from Residential Estates to Agricultural, and vacating two lots to revert the area to Agricultural zoning.

• Ordinance 5885 – renews a 50‑year conditional use permit for a 125‑ft radio tower in District AG.
• Ordinance 5886 – rezones a 3.89‑acre parcel from District AG (Agricultural) to District RE (Residential Estates).
• Ordinance 5887 – rezones a 10.05‑acre parcel from District RE (Residential Estates) to District AG (Agricultural).
• Ordinance 5888 – vacates Lots 1 & 2 in Major Meadows subdivision and reverts zoning to District AG (Agricultural).

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is holding a public work session to discuss the obligation of ARPA funding. The meeting includes discussions on pending resolutions, amendments, and legislative engagement regarding top five priorities.

• Work session regarding obligation of ARPA funding

Health & Environment Committee

The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss gun violence prevention ideas and solutions. Members will also consider a resolution to create a Jackson County office of Gun Violence Prevention.

• Public hearing on gun violence prevention ideas and solutions
• Resolution 21742: Support for the creation of a Jackson County office of Gun Violence Prevention
• Discussion regarding Resolution 21714
• Contract with Fidlar Technology
• Presentation on 'Our Healthy Jackson County' by Dr. Berkley-Patton

Land Use Committee

The Jackson County Land Use Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions. Items include renewing a conditional use permit for a 125‑foot radio transmission tower, rezoning a 3.89‑acre parcel from Agricultural to Residential Estates, and rezoning a 10.05‑acre parcel from Residential Estates to Agricultural. The committee will vote on a $97,000 transfer for easements related to the Rock Island Greenwood Connector Phase I and a $122,000 transfer to fund a $221,204.98 grapple truck purchase for the Parks + Rec Department. Additional actions involve a permanent utility easement for Raytown Water Company and support for a Greenwood road‑improvement grant.

• Ordinance renewing a conditional use permit for a 125‑foot radio tower in District AG
• Ordinance rezoning 3.89 acre from District AG to District RE
• Ordinance rezoning 10.05 acre from District RE to District AG
• Resolution transferring $97,000 for easements tied to the Rock Island Greenwood Connector Phase I
• Resolution transferring $122,000 and awarding a $221,204.98 grapple truck contract to Key Equipment & Supply

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to review a resolution regarding construction management at risk services. The body is considering awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract to McCown Gordon of Kansas City, MO.

• Resolution for construction management at risk services contract with McCown Gordon (RFQ No. 24-051)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will consider a resolution to establish a method for distributing approximately $70.4 million in remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds by the end of 2024.

• Resolution to allocate $70.4M in ARPA funds
• Meeting at Eastern Jackson County Courthouse
• Budget Committee meeting on Oct. 14, 2024

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice and Law Enforcement Committee is meeting to review a proposed ordinance. The item involves the appropriation of grant funds for the Family Court Division.

• Ordinance to appropriate $90,000.00 from the 2024 Grant Fund for the Family Court Division

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will consider ordinances to rezone agricultural and residential land, approve contracts for security and construction services, and finalize the allocation of approximately $70.4 million in remaining American Rescue Plan funds.

• Rezoning 3.89 acres from Agricultural to Residential Estates
• Rezoning 10.05 acres from Residential Estates to Agricultural
• Approving $70.4 million in ARPA fund distribution
• Awarding contract for construction management at risk services
• Approving $5,309.50 monthly lease for legislative office space

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee is set to decide on a two-year lease for office space for the Legislature and Clerk's Office, along with contracts for locksmith, security, and moving services. The agenda includes resolutions for these agreements and a payment to a moving service.

• Lease agreement for Legislature office space at $63,714 annually
• Locksmith services contract awarded to Kenton Brothers and Greg's Lock and Key
• Security officer services contract awarded to Metro Public Safety
• Live bait supply contract awarded to Creel Outdoors Wholesale
• Payment of $3,222.00 to Superior Moving Service

Anti-Crime Committee

The Anti‑Crime Committee will vote on an ordinance that moves $69,345 from the 2024 Grant Fund’s undesignated balance to cover a three‑month extension of the VOCA Grant for the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office. The grant is administered by the Missouri Department of Social Services. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Ordinance appropriating $69,345 from the 2024 Grant Fund’s undesignated balance
• Extension of the VOCA Grant for the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office

Budget Committee

The Jackson County Budget Committee will hold a legislative workshop to address the allocation of ARPA funds. Members will resolve clarifications of ARPA guidelines, discuss which areas should receive obligations, review a proposed resolution, and decide on next steps. No public testimony will be taken.

• Resolve clarifications regarding ARPA guidelines
• Discuss identified areas for ARPA fund obligation
• Review and discuss a resolution on ARPA allocation
• Determine next steps for implementing ARPA funding

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is holding a legislative workshop to review the obligation of ARPA funds before the December 31, 2024 deadline. The body will discuss ARPA guidelines and a resolution regarding these funds. No public testimony will be taken.

• Review of ARPA guidelines and Treasury information
• Discussion of a resolution regarding ARPA fund obligation
• Identification of categories for monetary obligation

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee is reviewing a resolution to contribute funds to the City of Raymore to offset costs from a south Kansas City landfill dispute. The committee is also considering three contracts for employee cafeteria plan administration and insurance services.

• Resolution 21693: Contribution to City of Raymore regarding a south Kansas City landfill dispute
• Resolution 21743: Employee cafeteria plan administration contract with Application Software, Inc. (ASI Flex)
• Resolution 21744: Employee life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance contract with Hartford Life Insurance Company
• Resolution 21745: Employee dental and vision insurance contract with Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation

Budget Committee

The Jackson County Budget Committee will consider a resolution that establishes a methodology for distributing the remaining $70.4 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The allocation is required to be completed by the end of 2024. The resolution (21736, 24-280) is sponsored by Chairman Jalen Anderson.

• Resolution 21736 (24-280) – allocation methodology for $70.4 million ARPA funds
• Sponsor: Chairman Jalen Anderson

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is reviewing a resolution to transfer $97,000 within the 2024 Rock Island Railroad C/P Fund. These funds would be used to pay property owners for easements related to the Rock Island Greenwood Connector Phase I Project.

• Resolution to transfer $97,000 for right-of-way, permanent trail, and temporary construction easements
• Rock Island Greenwood Connector Phase I Project (Federal Project No. TAP 3301 (525))

Health & Environment Committee

The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on ideas and solutions to prevent gun violence. The committee will consider a resolution that supports the Jackson County Legislature’s creation of a Jackson County Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The agenda also includes presentations on voter registration and safe election advocacy, and on juvenile detainees. A discussion on health‑insurance self‑funding implementation is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on gun‑violence prevention ideas and solutions
• Resolution (21742) supporting creation of a Jackson County Office of Gun Violence Prevention
• Presentation by the Jackson County Election Board on voter registration and safe election advocacy
• Presentation by the Court Administrators Office on juvenile detainees
• Discussion of health‑insurance self‑funding implementation

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will perfect Ordinance 5882 that sets the 2024 tax levy and Ordinance 5865 concerning firearm possession age restrictions. It will also perfect Ordinance 5883 to transfer $160,000 and appropriate $350,447 from the Grant Fund for the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant awarded to the County Drug Task Force. The meeting includes a hearing on a regional emergency communication study and several resolutions, such as authorizing the sale of the 1300 Washington Street property and allocating $70.4 million of remaining ARPA funds.

• Ordinance 5882 – setting the 2024 Jackson County tax levy (Legislature As A Whole – 2nd Perfection)
• Ordinance 5883 – transferring $160,000 and appropriating $350,447 from the Grant Fund for the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Justice and Law Enforcement Committee – 1st Perfection)
• Resolution 21641 – authorizing sale of County‑owned property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding (Legislature As A Whole – 9th Meeting)
• Resolution 21733 – contract for the Raytown Crossing Project with Genesis Environmental Solutions, not to exceed $551,587 (Land Use Committee – 1st Meeting)
• Resolution 21736 – implementing allocation methodology for approximately $70.4 million of remaining ARPA funds by end of 2024 (Budget Committee – 1st Meeting)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing a resolution to transfer $182,000 within the 2024 General Fund. These funds would cover the emergency replacement of two failed road culverts and the demolition of a Jackson County Health Department building.

• Resolution to transfer $182,000 for emergency road culvert replacement and Health Department building demolition

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding the distribution of remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds. The goal is to implement an allocation methodology to distribute these funds by the end of 2024.

• Resolution 21736: Allocation methodology for approximately $70.4 million in ARPA funds

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is meeting to review a resolution regarding the Raytown Crossing Project. The body will consider awarding a contract to Genesis Environmental Solutions of Blue Springs, MO.

• Contract for Raytown Crossing Project to Genesis Environmental Solutions not to exceed $551,587.00

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice and Law Enforcement Committee will consider transferring funds for a drug task force grant and awarding contracts for IT equipment and fingerprint scanners. The body is also set to approve a resolution for computer equipment for the Prosecuting Attorney's Family Support Division.

• Transfer $160,000 for Jackson County Drug Task Force grant
• Award contract to Idemia for fingerprint booking workstations ($67,039)
• Transfer $87,850 for Prosecuting Attorney's Family Support Division IT
• Authorize $350,447 from undesignated fund balance for drug task force

Health & Environment Committee

The committee is holding a public hearing and work session focused on gun violence prevention ideas, solutions, and broad reform policies. Additionally, the Kansas City Board of Elections will give a presentation on voter registration and safe election advocacy.

• Public hearing on gun violence prevention ideas and solutions
• Work session for Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Solutions
• Discussion of broad gun reform policies
• Presentation by Kansas City Board of Elections on voter registration and safe election advocacy

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee will consider resolutions to support a City of Raymore landfill dispute settlement and award contracts for employee health insurance and computer hardware.

• Support resolution for City of Raymore landfill dispute settlement
• Health insurance contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
• Computer hardware contracts with SHI Corporation, ConvergeOne, and Dell Financial

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing a resolution to award a property insurance broker contract to Lockton Companies of Kansas City. The proposal includes a transfer of funds within the 2024 Self-Insurance Fund.

• Contract award to Lockton Companies of Kansas City for property insurance at a cost of $2,575,950.00
• Transfer of $200,000.00 within the 2024 Self-Insurance Fund

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will discuss several tax levy ordinances and approve multiple contracts, including a $57,540 purchase of a Ford Transit van for the Sheriff’s Office. A resolution will set a methodology to distribute about $70.4 million in remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds. The body will also consider a $50,000 settlement of a wrongful‑death lawsuit and authorize the sale of County‑owned property at 1300 Washington Street.

• Ordinance setting the 2024 Jackson County Community Mental Health Fund Levy (Ordinance #5880)
• Resolution awarding a $57,540 contract for a 2024 Ford Transit van to MCMFO, LLC for the Sheriff’s Office
• Resolution implementing allocation methodology for approximately $70.4 million of remaining ARPA funds
• Resolution authorizing sale of County property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding
• Resolution settling a $50,000 wrongful‑death claim for Jeffraisha Taylor and Benjamin Kasey

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice and Law Enforcement Committee is reviewing two resolutions to award contracts for the Sheriff's Office. These include a vehicle purchase and maintenance for communication tower subsites.

• Contract for a 2024 Ford Transit T-350 Cargo Van from MCMFO, LLC for $57,540.00
• Twelve-month maintenance contract for Oak Grove and Lone Jack communication tower subsites from Motorola Solutions, Inc. for $85,002.00

Health & Environment Committee

The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to consider ideas and solutions for gun violence prevention. The hearing includes a Guns to Gardens presentation by Elaine W. Joslyn, DO, and a Suicide Prevention Month presentation by Ann Stepp from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, followed by personal testimonies from Amy Axtell and Gina Meyer. No ordinances or resolutions are scheduled for committee action.

• Guns to Gardens presentation by Elaine W. Joslyn, DO
• Suicide Prevention Month presentation by Ann Stepp (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America)
• Personal testimonies by Amy Axtell and Gina Meyer

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will vote on a resolution to accept $108,974 in insurance proceeds for water damage caused by a Necco coffee maker. It will also consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2021 Ford Explorer Utility Vehicle from the Missouri State Highway Patrol for up to $31,000 for the Medical Examiner’s Office. Additional resolutions include support for a Raymore landfill cost contribution, a plan to address 2023 tax assessment concerns, and contracts for sludge removal and herbicide services.

• Resolution 21720: Accept $108,974 insurance proceeds for water damage (Necco coffee maker).
• Resolution 21714: Authorize purchase of 2021 Ford Explorer Utility Vehicle, cost not to exceed $31,000.
• Resolution 21693: Support contribution to City of Raymore for landfill dispute settlement.
• Resolution 21704: Develop plan with County Administration and Taxing Jurisdictions on 2023 tax assessment concerns.
• Resolutions 21718 & 21719: Award 24‑month contracts (with one‑year extension option) for sludge removal and herbicide services.

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice and Law Enforcement Committee is reviewing a contract for a Sheriff's Office vehicle and identification wristbands for the Detention Center. The body is also considering an ordinance regarding the transfer of a retired K-9 dog to a deputy.

• Contract for a full-size SUV for the Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit from Behlmann Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Troy, MO for $44,832.00
• Sole source contract for clincher identification wristbands for the Detention Center from Precision Dynamics Corp for $11,357.00
• Ordinance to waive acquisition cost reimbursement for the transfer of K-9 dog Racker to Deputy Brad Norton

County Legislature

The County Legislature is meeting to discuss the perfection of ordinances regarding firearm age restrictions and the transfer of a K-9 unit dog. The body is also reviewing several proposed resolutions for property sales, tax assessment plans, and various service contracts.

• Proposed sale of County-owned property at 1300 Washington Street, Kansas City, MO
• Proposed 2024 tax levies for the general county, Community Mental Health Fund, and Board of Services for the Developmentally Disabled
• Contract for property insurance broker with Lockton Companies for $2,575,950.00
• Contract for Motorola Solutions, Inc. for communication tower maintenance at $85,002.00
• Proposed ordinance enacting section 5577 of the Jackson County Code relating to firearm possession and age restrictions

Housing & Homelessness Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct a public hearing featuring a presentation by Dr. David Renz. No specific ordinances or resolutions are listed for action on the agenda.

• Public hearing with presentation by Dr. David Renz

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will consider approving contracts for road resurfacing and purchasing vehicles, along with resolutions to spend American Rescue Plan funds and sell a property on Washington Street.

• Awarding pavement maintenance contract to Ideker, Inc. for $3.13M
• Resolution to sell County-owned property at 1300 Washington Street
• Resolution to spend American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds by year-end
• Resolution to offset City of Raymore's landfill dispute costs
• Resolution to purchase a 2021 Ford Explorer for the Medical Examiner's Office

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a resolution to award a contract for the 2024 pavement maintenance program (mill and overlay) under County Project 3285. The contract would be given to Ideker, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri, with an actual cost not to exceed $3,131,909.00. The resolution is sponsored by Chairman Jalen Anderson.

• Resolution to award contract for 2024 pavement maintenance (mill and overlay) – County Project 3285
• Contract awarded to Ideker, Inc. of Kansas City, MO
• Maximum contract amount $3,131,909.00
• Sponsored by Chairman Jalen Anderson
• Invitation to Bid No 24-036

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing an ordinance to fund construction and furnishing costs for the new Jackson County Detention Center. The committee will also consider a resolution supporting the creation of an Office of Gun Violence Prevention.

• Ordinance to appropriate $2,500,000.00 from the 2024 County Improvement Fund
• Contract amendment with J.E. Dunn-Axiom for Detention Center Component Packages 3 and 4 not to exceed $19,698,551.00
• Resolution to support the creation of a Jackson County Office of Gun Violence Prevention

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a resolution to award a contract to Murphy Tractor & Equipment of Olathe, KS for a skid‑steer. The purchase is under Sourcewell Contract No. 011723-JDC and will cost $64,639. No ordinances are listed for this meeting.

• Resolution to award $64,639 contract to Murphy Tractor & Equipment for a skid‑steer (Sourcewell Contract 011723-JDC)

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice & Law Enforcement Committee will consider a resolution to award a 24‑month software maintenance contract for the COMBAT Community CareLink and COMBAT Connections databases. The contract would be with First Call Technologies, LLC of Kansas City for $182,435. The purchase is proposed as a sole‑source award. No other ordinances or resolutions are detailed in the agenda.

• Award $182,435 contract to First Call Technologies, LLC for 24‑month software maintenance of COMBAT databases (sole source)

Land Use Committee

The committee is reviewing resolutions to award service contracts for county landscaping and holiday lighting. Members will also consider an agreement for the Little Blue Trace/Rock Island Trail Connector Grant Project.

• Contract for mowing, lawncare, and landscaping services awarded to Eyedeal Lawn Care of Olathe, KS and RC Landscape Services of Kansas City, MO
• Contract for Parks+Rec holiday lighting supplies awarded to Jolt Lighting LLC and Reindeers, Inc
• Agreement with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the Little Blue Trace/Rock Island Trail Connector Grant Project at no cost to the County

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will consider several ordinances, including a $2.5 M appropriation to fund the new Detention Center and authorize a contract amendment for up to $19,698,551 in construction costs. Additional items include funding for an opioid‑tracking program, a resolution to sell County‑owned property at 1300 Washington Street, and multiple contract awards for equipment and services. The meeting also addresses a firearm possession ordinance and various resolutions on public‑safety and infrastructure.

• Ordinance appropriating $2,500,000 from the 2024 County Improvement Fund for the new Detention Center and authorizing a contract amendment with J.E. Dunn‑Axiom (cost up to $19,698,551).
• Ordinance appropriating $40,000 for the opioid and violent death tracking program and locum services for Dr. Tracy Dyer.
• Resolution authorizing the sale of County‑owned property at 1300 Washington Street, Kansas City, via competitive bidding.
• Resolution awarding a $64,639 contract for one skid‑steer to Murphy Tractor & Equipment for the Public Works Department.
• Resolution authorizing a $469,180.59 check from the 911 System Fund for an updated CAD system for the Independence Police Department.

911 Oversight Committee

The 911 Oversight Committee is reviewing a resolution to fund an updated CAD system. The purchase includes integration with Jackson County’s CentralSquare software for the Independence Police Department.

• Resolution to issue a check for $539,845.00 from the 911 System Fund

Housing & Homelessness Committee

The meeting scheduled for August 26, 2024, has been canceled. It is rescheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024, at a time to be determined.

• Canceled presentation from Professor Emeritus Davis Renz (UMKC) on homelessness mapping

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice & Law Enforcement Committee will consider two resolutions. One resolution awards a contract to Spacesaver Corporation for a high‑density mobile shelving system for the Sheriff’s Office at a cost of $96,291. The other resolution transfers $100,000 from the 2024 Anti‑Crime Sales Tax Fund and $50,000 from the 2024 General Fund to the Jackson County Detention Center for hygiene, laundry, and kitchen supplies.

• Resolution to award Spacesaver Corporation a $96,291 contract for mobile shelving (State of Missouri Contract No. CC241766001)
• Resolution to transfer $100,000 from the Anti‑Crime Sales Tax Fund to the Detention Center
• Resolution to transfer $50,000 from the General Fund to the Detention Center

Health & Environment Committee

The Health and Environment Committee is holding a public hearing to discuss ideas and solutions for gun violence prevention. The meeting also includes a health insurance policy update and a presentation by the Be SMART campaign.

• Public hearing on gun violence prevention ideas and solutions
• Human Resources Department update on health insurance policy
• Presentation by the Be SMART campaign

County Legislature

The County Legislature is discussing two potential ballot questions for the November 5, 2024 election regarding a sports team sales tax and a tax for seniors. The body is also reviewing contracts for a new detention center and various infrastructure projects.

• Proposed 0.25% capital improvement sales tax for 20 years to retain the Kansas City Chiefs
• Proposed countywide tax of five cents per $100 of assessed valuation for services for persons 60+
• Contract amendment for the new Jackson County Detention Center not to exceed $19,698,551.00
• Contract for Buckner Tarsney Road Bridge Replacement not to exceed $1,347,099.00
• Proposed sale of County-owned property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a resolution to award a construction contract for the Buckner Tarsney Road Bridge Replacement over Fire Prairie Creek. The contract would be awarded to Phillips Hardy, Inc. of Columbia, Missouri, with a maximum cost of $1,347,099.00 to the county. Supporting bid documents and a fiscal note are attached to the agenda.

• Resolution to award construction contract for Buckner Tarsney Road Bridge Replacement (max $1,347,099) to Phillips Hardy, Inc.
• Invitation to Bid No. 24-037 and related bid documents attached
• Fiscal Note 24-122 for the project

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is set to appropriate $2.5 million from the 2024 County Improvement Fund to authorize a contract amendment with J.E. Dunn-Axiom for the new Jackson County Detention Center. The amendment covers Component Packages 3 and 4, with a maximum cost of $19,698,551.00. The committee will also discuss a resolution supporting the creation of a Gun Violence Prevention Office.

• Appropriates $2.5M from 2024 County Improvement Fund
• Authorizes contract amendment with J.E. Dunn-Axiom for $19,698,551.00
• Amendment covers Component Packages 3 and 4 for detention center
• Resolution to support creation of Gun Violence Prevention Office

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is meeting to review a zoning district amendment and a contract for equipment. The body will discuss changing the zoning of a 1.01± acre tract and the purchase of trailers for the Parks + Rec Department.

• Rezoning of a 1.01± acre tract from District LB (Local Business) to District GB (General Business) (RZ-2024-679)
• Contract award to K.C. Bobcat of Blue Springs, MO for three Towmaster trailers at a cost of $51,080.00

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #5876, which proposes a countywide tax of five cents per $100 of assessed value to fund services for residents aged 60 and older. The committee will also consider Resolution 21693, supporting a contribution to the City of Raymore to offset landfill dispute costs, and Resolution 21704, outlining a plan to address 2023 tax assessment concerns. All items are scheduled for the August 26, 2024 meeting.

• Ordinance #5876: proposed countywide tax of $0.05 per $100 assessed value for senior services
• Resolution 21693: support for contribution to City of Raymore to offset landfill dispute costs
• Resolution 21704: intent to develop plan with county administration and taxing jurisdictions on 2023 tax assessment issues

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will consider three ordinances for the November 5, 2024 general election, including a capital‑improvement sales tax of three‑eighths of one percent for forty years to keep the Kansas City Chiefs in the county. It will also review a charter amendment and a firearms‑possession ordinance. Additional items include funding allocations, property sale authorization, zoning changes, and several resolutions on legal, labor and environmental matters.

• Ordinance to place a 0.375% sales tax on the ballot to fund capital improvements aimed at retaining the Kansas City Chiefs (Legislature As A Whole)
• Ordinance to amend the Jackson County Charter (Legislature As A Whole)
• Ordinance appropriating $2,500,000 for the new Jackson County Detention Center construction contract amendment (Jeanie Lauer)
• Resolution authorizing sale of County‑owned property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding (Legislature As A Whole)
• Resolution authorizing a $57,000 limit for addenda to existing legal services agreements (Finance and Audit Committee)

Rules Committee

The Jackson County Rules Committee will meet to discuss an ordinance regarding firearms possession and age restrictions, as well as amendments to committee transfer rules.

• Presentation by Office of Ethics, Human Relations and Citizen Complaints
• Ordinance 5865: Possession of firearms and age restriction (1st Perfection)
• Resolution 21667: Amending rules for transferring legislation between committees (4th Meeting)

Land Use Committee

The Jackson County Land Use Committee will consider a resolution that authorizes the County Executive or the Chairman of the Legislature to sell the County‑owned property located at 1300 Washington Street in Kansas City. The sale would be conducted through a competitive bidding process. No other specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution to authorize sale of County‑owned property at 1300 Washington St, Kansas City, via competitive bidding

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice and Law Enforcement Committee is meeting to review a resolution regarding vehicle procurement for the Sheriff's Office.

• Resolution 21680: Contract with Reed Motors STJ, LLC for nine full size SUVs totaling $384,399.00

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding the transfer of legislation between committees. This involves proposed amendments to Rules 16 and 19 of the Rules of the Jackson County Legislature.

• Resolution 21667: Amending Rules 16 and 19 regarding legislation transfer between committees

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice and Law Enforcement Committee is meeting to review a resolution regarding the 2024 General Fund. The body will discuss transferring funds to cover vehicle maintenance and repair costs for the Sheriff's Office.

• Resolution to transfer $159,000.00 within the 2024 General Fund for Sheriff's Office vehicle maintenance and repair

Health & Environment Committee

The Health & Environment Committee is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding gun violence. The meeting also includes a presentation by Jackson County Public Health.

• Public hearing regarding Gun Violence
• Presentation by Jackson County Public Health

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will consider three ordinances: two proposals for a countywide capital‑improvement sales tax to retain the Kansas City Chiefs (one at one‑eighth of one percent for 25 years, another at three‑eighths of one percent for 40 years) and an amendment to the Jackson County Charter. The committee will also review a resolution awarding a 36‑month tire supply contract, with three twelve‑month extension options, to Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.

• Ordinance: countywide capital improvement sales tax of 0.125% for 25 years to retain Kansas City Chiefs (Nov 5, 2024 election) – sponsor Manuel Abarca IV
• Ordinance: countywide capital improvement sales tax of 0.375% for 40 years to retain Kansas City Chiefs – sponsor Manuel Abarca IV
• Ordinance: amendment to the Jackson County Charter – sponsor Manuel Abarca IV
• Resolution: award 36‑month contract (with three 12‑month extension options) for fleet and heavy‑vehicle tires to Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Contract No. 24155) – sponsor Megan L. Marshall
• Contract administered under NASPO ValuePoint State of Iowa 21669

County Legislature

The County Legislature is discussing proposed ordinances to place two different sales tax options on the November 5, 2024, ballot to retain the Kansas City Chiefs. The body is also voting on grant appropriations and various legislative resolutions.

• Proposed 1/8% sales tax for 25 years to retain the Kansas City Chiefs
• Proposed 3/8% sales tax for 40 years to retain the Kansas City Chiefs
• Appropriation of $89,990.00 for a sexual assault prevention and prosecution program
• Appropriation of $3,532.00 for the Sheriff’s Office DWI/Traffic Safety Unit
• Proposed sale of County-owned property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding

Health & Environment Committee

The Health & Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting regarding gun violence. There are no ordinances or resolutions currently in committee for review.

• Public meeting regarding gun violence

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The committee is reviewing ordinances to accept grant funds for public safety programs. These include a sexual assault prevention program and a DWI/Traffic Safety Unit salary grant.

• $89,990.00 appropriation for Prosecuting Attorney’s Office sexual assault prevention and prosecution
• $3,532.00 appropriation for Sheriff’s Office DWI/Traffic Safety Unit Salary Grant

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will meet to discuss a proposed amendment to the Rules of the Jackson County Legislature. The discussion focuses on changing how legislation is transferred between committees.

• Resolution to amend Rules 16 and 19 regarding the transfer of legislation between committees

County Legislature

The Legislature is reviewing ordinances that would submit questions to voters on November 5, 2024, regarding new capital improvement sales taxes. Other items include grant acceptances for the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Sheriff’s Office, as well as various legislative resolutions.

• Ordinance for a 1/8% sales tax for 25 years to retain the Kansas City Chiefs
• Ordinance for a 3/8% sales tax for 40 years to retain the Kansas City Chiefs
• $89,990.00 grant for sexual assault prevention and prosecution via the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
• $3,532.00 grant for the Sheriff’s Office DWI/Traffic Safety Unit
• Resolution for a $163,416.00 lease of eight wide-area mowers for Parks + Rec

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is reviewing a resolution to sell county-owned property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding. The committee is also considering a three-year lease for eight wide-area mowers for the Parks + Rec Department.

• Sale of county-owned property at 1300 Washington Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
• Three-year lease of eight wide-area mowers from Van Wall Equipment for $163,416.00

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing a resolution to award a contract for traffic sign supplies. The contract would provide materials for the Public Works and Parks + Rec Departments.

• Resolution awarding J&A Traffic Products of Blue Springs, MO, a twenty-four-month term contract for traffic signs and supplies
• Invitation to Bid No. 23-090

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice and Law Enforcement Committee is reviewing two items. One involves a sole source contract for emergency equipment for the Sheriff’s Office, and the other concerns an employment memorandum of understanding for the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

• Emergency equipment supply contract with 911 Custom of Olathe, KS
• Memorandum of Understanding regarding Carpenters’ District Council of Greater St. Louis & Vicinity members in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

Anti-Crime Committee

The Anti-Crime Committee is reviewing a resolution to award a contract for software maintenance services. The proposed contract is for the COMBAT website.

• Contract for COMBAT website software maintenance from CivicPlus of Manhattan, KS for $13,087.00

County Legislature

The Legislature is reviewing an ordinance to submit a capital improvement sales tax question to voters on November 5, 2024. Other items include resolutions regarding legislative advocacy, property sales, and several service contracts.

• Ordinance for a 1/8% countywide capital improvement sales tax for 25 years to retain the Kansas City Chiefs
• Ordinance for a 3/8% countywide capital improvement sales tax for 40 years to retain the Kansas City Chiefs
• Resolution to sell county-owned property at 1300 Washington Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
• Contract for COMBAT website software maintenance with CivicPlus for $13,087.00
• Contract for appointment management software with Q-Less Software for $16,736.00

Land Use Committee

The committee is reviewing a resolution to sell county-owned property via competitive bidding. They are also considering a contract for soft drink supplies for the Parks + Rec Department.

• Resolution to sell property at 1300 Washington Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
• Contract for soft drinks for Parks + Rec concession operations with Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Pepsi Beverages Company

Finance & Audit Committee

The committee is reviewing an ordinance regarding a potential countywide capital improvement sales tax. It is also considering a resolution to purchase appointment management software for the Collections Department.

• Ordinance for a 3/16 of 1% capital improvement sales tax for 25 years
• Contract award to Q-Less Software for $16,736.00

Health & Environment Committee

The Health and Environment Committee will receive an update regarding the health insurance request for proposal. There are no ordinances or resolutions currently in committee.

• Health Insurance Request for Proposal Update

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Jackson County Justice and Law Enforcement Committee will review a resolution to approve a contract with the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services. The agreement would provide an automated case management and criminal history reporting system for county prosecutors. The deal runs for twelve months with three optional one-year extensions, costing up to $72,615 annually.

• Resolution 21653: Contract with Missouri Office of Prosecution Services for automated case management software
• Annual cost capped at $72,615.00
• Contract term includes initial twelve months plus three optional one-year extensions

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is reviewing a resolution regarding the sale of county property. The proposal authorizes the County Executive or Legislative Chairman to sell the property located at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding.

• Resolution to sell property at 1300 Washington Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

Anti-Crime Committee

The Anti-Crime Committee is reviewing a resolution to authorize the Prosecuting Attorney to enter into an agreement with the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners. This agreement covers anti-drug and anti-crime law enforcement activities and programs.

• Resolution for law enforcement activities not to exceed $3,421,616.00

County Legislature

The Legislature is reviewing a proposed capital improvement sales tax to retain the Kansas City Chiefs. Other items include drug task force funding, police code amendments, and several contract resolutions.

• Proposed 3/16 of one percent sales tax for 25 years to retain the Kansas City Chiefs
• Ordinance appropriating $82,500.00 for the Jackson County Drug Task Force
• Resolution for anti-drug and anti-crime programs not to exceed $3,421,616.00
• Resolution for automated case management system not to exceed $72,615.00
• Ordinance amending code regarding enforcement officers' false information and assault on a police animal

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing a resolution for snow and ice removal services. The proposed contract would provide supplies and labor for the Public Works Department.

• Resolution 21649: Twenty-four-month snow and ice removal contract with Pro Wash of Mid America

Finance & Audit Committee

The committee is reviewing several resolutions regarding county contracts, software purchases, and a sewer fee reimbursement. It is also considering an ordinance to update the schedule for County associates not within the Merit System.

• Ordinance 5857: Repealing and enacting a new schedule for County associates not within the Merit System
• Resolution 21638: Audio-visual solutions contract with Logicalis, Inc. not to exceed $500,000.00
• Resolution 21647: $66,077.00 sewer fee reimbursement to Carriage Oaks/Highland Ranch subdivision
• Resolution 21651: Legal Services Agreement addendum for Ronald L. Jurgeson not to exceed $20,000.00
• Resolution 21652: Appointment management software contract with Q-Less Software for $9,450.00

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice & Law Enforcement Committee is reviewing several ordinances and a resolution. Items include fund appropriation for the Drug Task Force, updates to police-related code sections, and the disposal of surplus county property.

• $82,500.00 appropriation for Jackson County Drug Task Force lease and undercover work
• Ordinance to update section 5549.1 regarding law enforcement officers' false information on reports
• Ordinance to update section 5576 relating to assault on a police animal
• Resolution to declare a county-owned vehicle as surplus property for disposal

County Legislature

The Legislature is considering a proposed ordinance to authorize a capital improvement sales tax to retain the Kansas City Chiefs. Other items include several zoning changes, infrastructure contracts, and law enforcement funding.

• Proposed 3/16 of 1% capital improvement sales tax for the Kansas City Chiefs
• Bridge reconstruction contract for Helmig Road Bridge up to $587,556.00
• $82,500.00 grant for Jackson County Drug Task Force vehicle and undercover drug expenses
• Five ordinances regarding rezoning agricultural tracts to residential districts
• $261,100.00 change order for Blue Springs Lake Road Improvements project

Health & Environment Committee

The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing focused on gun violence. The meeting includes presentations from Uncornered and Keeping Communities on Guard (KCOG).

• Public hearing regarding Gun Violence
• Presentation by Uncornered
• Presentation by Keeping Communities on Guard (KCOG)

Land Use Committee

The committee will hold public hearings on five ordinances regarding land rezoning. It will also consider a resolution to sell county-owned property and a resolution for road project costs.

• Rezoning 2.21± acre tract from AG to RE (Ordinance #5852)
• Rezoning 10.73± acre tract from AG to RE (Ordinance #5853)
• Rezoning 5.5± acre tract from AG to RR (Ordinance #5854)
• Rezoning two 0.85± acre tracts between AG and RR districts (Ordinance #5855)
• Rezoning 0.64± acre tract from AG to RE (Ordinance #5856)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing an ordinance to fund the design and reconstruction of the Helmig Road Bridge. The proposal involves using funds from the 2024 Grant Fund for a contract with TREKK Design Group.

• $587,556.00 appropriation for Helmig Road Bridge (Federal Project No. BRO-B048(60))
• Contract award to TREKK Design Group for bridge design and reconstruction

Health & Environment Committee

The Health & Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing regarding gun violence. The committee will also perform an update or review of health benefits consulting services.

• Public hearing regarding Gun Violence
• Update/Review of Health Benefits Consulting Services

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is reviewing a resolution regarding the sale of county property. The proposal authorizes the County Executive or Legislative Chairman to sell the property located at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding.

• Sale of property at 1300 Washington Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

County Legislature

The Legislature will consider a contract for the Helmig Road Bridge reconstruction and several service agreements. The agenda also includes presentations on the Detention Center Project and multiple proposed zoning changes.

• Helmig Road Bridge reconstruction contract: $587,556.00
• Audio-visual solutions contract for various departments: up to $500,000.00
• Blue Springs Lake Road Improvements change order: $261,100.00
• Detention Center Project presentation by JCDC Partners LLC and others
• Five proposed rezoning ordinances for various agricultural tracts

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee is reviewing several resolutions to award service and supply contracts. These items include electrical services, audio-visual solutions, prisoner transportation, and hardware maintenance.

• Electrical services contract for various County departments to Staco Electric Construction Company
• Audio-visual solutions contract not to exceed $500,000.00 to Logicalis, Inc.
• Prisoner transportation services contract for the Sheriff’s Office to Security Transport Services, Inc.
• $7,653.00 hardware and software maintenance upgrade for the Office of the Clerk of the County Legislature to Granicus

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice & Law Enforcement Committee is reviewing an ordinance regarding petty offense and domestic assault. The committee is also considering a resolution to transfer funds for a new vehicle.

• Ordinance relating to petty offense and domestic assault (Section 5547)
• Resolution to transfer $28,930.00 from the 2024 Grant Fund for a Family Court Division vehicle

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will meet at the Jackson County Courthouse. The meeting includes a presentation by Chris Crawford from the Office of Ethics, Human Relations & Citizens Complaints.

• Presentation by Chris Crawford (Office of Ethics, Human Relations & Citizens Complaints)

911 Oversight Committee

The 911 Oversight Committee is reviewing a resolution to transfer funds within the 2024 E-911 System Fund. This includes authorizing a payment for a new CAD system and integration with CentralSquare software for the Greenwood Police Department.

• $12,000.00 transfer within the 2024 E-911 System Fund
• $43,127.00 purchase of a new CAD system and integration for Greenwood Police Department

County Legislature

The Legislature is considering several resolutions regarding advocacy, equipment purchases, and service contracts. Key items include a proposed $587,556.00 contract for the Helmig Road Bridge design and reconstruction.

• Proposed $587,556.00 contract for Helmig Road Bridge design and reconstruction
• $43,127.00 purchase of a new CAD system for Greenwood Police Department
• $28,930.00 transfer for a Family Court Division vehicle
• Proposed $500,000.00 contract for audio-visual solutions
• Resolution to advocate for Blair’s Law and local gun control

Health & Environment Committee

The Health & Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing regarding gun violence. The meeting includes a presentation by the Giffords Center for Violence Intervention.

• Public hearing regarding Gun Violence
• Presentation by Giffords Center for Violence Intervention

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is reviewing a resolution regarding the disposal of certain county-owned boats and equipment. This action would authorize the disposal of these items pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Jackson County Code.

• Resolution declaring county-owned boats and equipment as surplus property

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee is reviewing two resolutions regarding county service contracts. These include a contract for Bobcat equipment repair and a contract for employee insurance consulting services.

• Resolution 21630: Maintenance and repair services for Bobcat equipment awarded to KC Bobcat of Blue Springs, MO
• Resolution 21636: Broker and consulting services for county-wide health, life, and dental insurance awarded to CBIZ Benefits of Kansas City, MO at no cost to the County

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee is reviewing a resolution for annual Ascend computer software maintenance. The committee is also considering a resolution to declare certain county-owned land as surplus property.

• $413,631.00 contract for Ascend computer software maintenance with Aumentum Technologies
• Resolution to declare county-owned land as surplus property for disposal

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is reviewing a resolution regarding the use of County parking lots and property near Independence Square. This proposed agreement with the Independence Chamber of Commerce is for the Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival and involves no cost to the County.

• Resolution authorizing use of County parking lots and property for Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing a resolution regarding cooperative agreements with outside agencies. These agreements would provide public health-related and other public services to Jackson County citizens.

• Resolution authorizing cooperative agreements for public health and services up to $2,985,000.00

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing a contract for dump truck parts and repairs, as well as a supplemental agreement for the Stoenner Road Bridge Replacement. The bridge agreement includes a schedule extension due to water relocation design delays.

• Contract for dump truck parts and repair with American Equipment of Kansas City, MO
• Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for Stoenner Road Bridge Replacement (Federal Project BRO-B048)
• $5,038.00 maximum additional cost for the Stoenner Road project

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice & Law Enforcement Committee is reviewing a resolution regarding the 2024 Grant Fund. The proposal involves transferring funds to purchase equipment for the detention center.

• Resolution to transfer $25,075.00 from the 2024 Grant Fund
• Purchase of new tablets for use by the Jackson County Detention Center

County Legislature

The Legislature will hear a presentation regarding the Eastern Jackson County Community Health Assessment. Members are considering several resolutions involving fund transfers for detention center tablets, police CAD systems, and vehicle purchases.

• Resolution to authorize cooperative agreements for public health services up to $3,000,000.00
• Resolution to transfer $25,075.00 for new tablets for the Jackson County Detention Center
• Resolution to transfer $12,000.00 and pay $43,127.00 for a new CAD system for Greenwood Police Department
• Resolution to award a contract to Aumentum Technologies for Ascend software maintenance at $413,631.00
• Resolution to extend the Stoenner Road Bridge Replacement project schedule at an additional cost up to $5,038.00

County Legislature

The Legislature is considering several resolutions regarding fund transfers, service contracts, and property disposal. Items include funding for police software, detention center equipment, and bridge project extensions.

• Resolution to authorize public health-related cooperative agreements up to $2,985,000.00
• Resolution to transfer $25,075.00 for new tablets for the Jackson County Detention Center
• Resolution to transfer $12,000.00 and pay $43,127.00 for a new CAD system for Greenwood Police Department
• Resolution to award a contract to Aumentum Technologies for Ascend software maintenance at $413,631.00
• Resolution to extend the Stoenner Road Bridge Replacement schedule at an additional cost up to $5,038.00

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee is reviewing two resolutions. One resolution expresses support for creating a Jackson County Office of Veterans' Affairs, while the other authorizes a $15,000.00 payment to the National WWI Museum and Memorial.

• Resolution to support the creation of a Jackson County Office of Veterans' Affairs
• $15,000.00 payment to the National WWI Museum and Memorial for Premier Membership

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice & Law Enforcement Committee is reviewing an ordinance to repeal five existing sections of the Jackson County Code regarding petty offenses. The proposed action would replace those sections with five new sections covering the same subject.

• Repeal of Jackson County Code sections 5510, 5520, 5522, 5533, and 5548
• Enactment of five new sections relating to petty offenses

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is considering a resolution to authorize cooperative agreements with outside agencies. These agreements would provide public health and other services to Jackson County citizens. The total cost of these agreements would not exceed $2,985,000.00.

• Resolution for cooperative agreements up to $2,985,000.00

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is reviewing a resolution regarding the 2024 General Fund. The item proposes transferring $100,547.00 to cover the cost of replacing three failed stormwater culverts for the Parks + Rec Department.

• $100,547.00 transfer within 2024 General Fund
• Emergency replacement of three failed stormwater culverts

County Legislature

The Legislature will hear a presentation regarding the Detention Center Project. The agenda includes several resolutions for fund transfers, service contracts, and ordinance changes.

• Detention Center Project presentation by JCDC Partners LLC and J.E. Dunn-Axiom
• Ordinance to repeal and replace sections of the Jackson County Code relating to petty offenses
• $15,000.00 for National WWI Museum and Memorial membership
• $100,547.00 transfer for emergency replacement of three stormwater culverts
• Resolution supporting the creation of a Jackson County Office of Veterans' Affairs

Health & Environment Committee

The Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing regarding gun violence. The agenda also includes a presentation by KC Mothers in Charge. No ordinances or resolutions are currently in committee.

• Public hearing regarding Gun Violence
• Presentation by KC Mothers in Charge

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The committee is reviewing a resolution to purchase vehicles for the Sheriff's Office. This includes nine full size SUVs and one truck.

• Contract with Reed Motors STJ, LLC (dba Reed Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Saint Joseph, MO) for $410,389.00
• Purchase of nine full size SUVs and one truck for the Sheriff's Office

County Legislature

The legislature will consider a contract for Sheriff's Office vehicles and fund transfers for stormwater culvert repairs. The meeting also includes the introduction of ordinances regarding petty offenses.

• Contract for nine SUVs and one truck for the Sheriff’s Office ($410,389)
• Ordinance to update Jackson County Code sections relating to petty offenses
• Fund transfer of $100,547 for emergency stormwater culvert replacement
• Authorization for cooperative agreements not to exceed $2,985,000
• $15,000 payment to the National WWI Museum and Memorial

Health & Environment Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding gun violence featuring a presentation by Annie Struby. Members will also discuss a two-year plan for the existing detention center to address employee and detainee safety related to elevator and fire suppression system failures.

• Public hearing regarding Gun Violence
• Presentation by Annie Struby w/ Rose Brooks (Lethality Assessment Program)
• Two-year plan for Detention Center elevator and fire suppression systems

Veterans Committee

The Jackson County Missouri Veterans Committee will meet on April 29, 2024, to continue discussing County Veteran Service Officers (CVSO). Representatives from Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 317 and Footprints: Heroes Homegate are listed as guests for the discussion. The agenda does not list any ordinances, resolutions, or scheduled votes.

• Continued discussion on County Veteran Service Officers (CVSO)
• Guest presentations from Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 317 and Footprints: Heroes Homegate
• Meeting location: Jackson County Courthouse, Kansas City, Missouri

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will consider several resolutions regarding legislative advocacy and community recognition. The agenda includes a contract for nine SUVs and one truck for the Sheriff’s Office. An appointment to the Board of Equalization is also scheduled.

• $410,389 contract for Sheriff's Office vehicles from Reed Motors STJ, LLC
• Resolution to advocate for reproductive rights and family planning funding
• Resolution to advocate for House Joint Resolution 135
• Appointment to the Jackson County Board of Equalization

Health & Environment Committee

The Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing regarding gun violence. The agenda also includes a presentation by Elizabeth Conaway and Dr. Kristin Feeback from Commcare, as well as an update on health insurance.

• Public hearing regarding Gun Violence
• Presentation by Elizabeth Conaway & Dr. Kristin Feeback - Commcare
• Health Insurance Update

County Legislature

The Legislature is considering several ordinances to change land use zoning and renew a wireless communications permit. Additionally, the body will consider a $500,000 appropriation for the Jackson County Detention Center and multiple resolutions regarding legislative advocacy.

• Renewal of a conditional use permit for a 126-foot wireless monopole
• Rezoning of 3.51± acre tract from District AG to District RE
• Rezoning of 10.41± acre tract from District AG to District RR
• Rezoning of 1.75± acre tract from District AG to District RS
• Appropriation of $500,000.00 for the 2023 Department of Mental Health grant

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will hold public hearings on four ordinances. These include a permit renewal for a wireless communications monopole and three property rezoning requests.

• Renewal of 126-foot wireless communications monopole permit (Ordinance #5843)
• Rezoning 3.51± acre tract from AG to RE (Ordinance #5844)
• Rezoning 10.41± acre tract from AG to RR (Ordinance #5845)
• Rezoning 1.75± acre tract from AG to RS (Ordinance #5846)

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice and Law Enforcement Committee is considering an ordinance to accept a 2023 Department of Mental Health grant. This action would appropriate $500,000 from the 2024 Grant Fund undesignated fund balance.

• $500,000 appropriation for Jackson County Detention Center mental health grant

Health & Environment Committee

The Health & Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing addressing gun violence. The meeting includes a presentation by Joah Landon Williams of Project RISE.

• Public hearing: Addressing Gun Violence
• Presentation: Joah Landon Williams - Project RISE

County Legislature

The legislature is reviewing ordinances to appropriate grant funds for the detention center and prosecutor's office. The agenda also includes resolutions directing lobbying efforts on various state legislative issues. Additionally, several zoning changes will be introduced.

• Appropriation of $500,000 for the Jackson County Detention Center
• Appropriation of $726,157 and $291,598 for JAG grants to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
• Contract award for auction services to Purple Wave Auction
• Rezoning of three agricultural tracts to residential districts
• Resolution directing lobbying efforts regarding local controls

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee is reviewing resolutions for two supply and service contracts. These include auction services and building maintenance supplies.

• Resolution for 44-month auction services contract with Purple Wave Auction of Manhattan, KS
• Resolution for 12-month maintenance and repair supplies contract via Lowes OMNIA Partners

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is reviewing a resolution regarding food and beverage supplies. The item involves a term contract for the Parks + Rec Department.

• Resolution to award a 24-month supply contract with two 12-month options to St. Joseph Distributing
• Contract for furnishing concession products for resale for use by the Parks + Rec Department

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The committee is reviewing an ordinance to accept grant funds for the Family Court Division's Juvenile Justice Program. It is also considering a resolution for annual software maintenance for the Sheriff’s Office and Department of Corrections.

• Appropriating $6,000.00 from the 2023 Grant Fund for the Juvenile Justice Program Assistance Grant
• Contract award to Lexipol, LLC for annual software maintenance at a cost of $54,544.00

Health & Environment Committee

The Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing regarding gun violence. The meeting includes a presentation by Damon Daniel of the AdHoc Group Against Crime.

• Public hearing regarding Gun Violence
• Presentation by AdHoc Group Against Crime w/ Damon Daniel

County Legislature

The Legislature will review presentations on the Detention Center Project and finalize several grant appropriations for law enforcement and court services. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding legislative lobbying efforts and a state of emergency declaration due to a potential ransomware attack.

• Presentation on the Detention Center Project by JCDC Partners LLC and J.E. Dunn-Axiom
• Appropriation of $726,157.00 for the 2023 JAG Grant to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
• Contract award of $54,544.00 to Lexipol, LLC for software maintenance
• State of emergency declaration due to a potential ransomware attack
• Appropriation of $291,598.00 for the 2022 JAG Grant to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee is reviewing ordinances to accept JAG Grant funds for the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The committee is also considering resolutions regarding tire services and diesel generator contracts.

• Appropriation of $291,598.00 from 2024 Grant Fund for 2022 JAG Grant
• Appropriation of $726,157.00 from 2024 Grant Fund for 2023 JAG Grant
• Three-month extension of tire and tube contract with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
• Twenty-four-month contract for diesel generators and repair services with Central Power Systems and Services

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will hold a meeting at the Jackson County Courthouse. The committee is scheduled to enter a closed session for confidential communications and record closing.

• Closed session under section 610.021(17) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee is reviewing an ordinance to accept a federal grant and a resolution regarding legal service contracts. These items are currently under committee review.

• Ordinance appropriating $24,000.00 from the 2024 Grant Fund for a National Environmental Health Association FDA grant
• Resolution authorizing legal services agreements not to exceed an aggregate cost of $92,000.00 for 2024

Health & Environment Committee

The Health & Environment Committee will host a public hearing focused on addressing gun violence. The meeting includes a presentation by Tina Johnson and Ilene Shehan from Hope House.

• Public hearing: Addressing Gun Violence
• Presentation by Hope House w/ Tina Johnson & Ilene Shehan

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature is finalizing ordinances for court renovations and grant acceptances. The meeting also includes reviewing resolutions regarding lobbying efforts on various state legislative issues and introducing new service contracts.

• $975,000 appropriation for Family Court Division renovations and accessibility
• Resolution to sell county property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding
• Directives for the Chief Lobbyist to advocate on various state legislative issues
• $24,000 appropriation for a National Environmental Health Association FDA grant
• Legal services agreement not to exceed $92,000

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is reviewing a resolution regarding the sale of county property. The proposal would authorize the County Executive or the Chairman of the Legislature to sell the property located at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding.

• Resolution to sell property at 1300 Washington Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing several resolutions regarding service contracts. These include agreements for county-wide towing services, John Deere tractor maintenance, and elevator upkeep for the Public Works Department.

• Towing services contract with Brad’s Towing & Recovery, LLC, E.W. Transport, Independence Specialty Towing, LLC, Lazer-Pipes Services, Inc., and Santa Fe Tow
• Lawn mower tractor maintenance and repair contract for John Deere equipment to Ag-Power of Centerview, MO
• Elevator maintenance and repair contract for the Public Works Department to KONE Inc.

Anti-Crime Committee

The Anti-Crime Committee is considering a resolution regarding the 2024 Anti-Crime Sales Tax Fund. The proposal involves transferring $150,000.00 to fund the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office’s 2024 Law Enforcement School Based Initiative.

• Resolution to transfer $150,000.00 to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office’s 2024 Law Enforcement School Based Initiative

Health & Environment Committee

The Health & Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing focused on addressing gun violence with grandparents for gun safety. No ordinances or resolutions are currently in committee.

• Public hearing: Addressing Gun Violence with Grandparents for Gun Safety

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice & Law Enforcement Committee will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance #5836. The ordinance proposes using county funds for accessibility and renovation work at the 16th Judicial Circuit Court's Family Court Division.

• Public hearing for Ordinance #5836
• Appropriation of $975,000.00 from the 2024 County Improvement Fund
• Renovations and accessibility for the Family Court Division of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature is considering an ordinance to fund renovations for the Family Court Division. The agenda also includes resolutions directing the Chief Lobbyist to advocate on various state legislative issues. Additionally, the body will review several contract renewals and fund transfers.

• $975,000 appropriation for Family Court renovations and accessibility
• $1,006,228 transfer to cover costs for the April 2, 2024, special election
• Resolution to sell county property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding
• $200,000 grant acceptance for Detention Center COVID-19 mitigation
• Directives for the Chief Lobbyist to advocate on various Missouri legislative issues

Land Use Committee

The committee is reviewing resolutions regarding the sale of county-owned property and several supply contracts. These items include a property sale via competitive bidding and service contracts for the Parks + Rec Department.

• Sale of county-owned property at 1300 Washington Street, Kansas City, MO
• Park site furnishing contracts awarded to Fry & Associates and Global Equipment Company Inc.
• Fencing installation and repair services contract awarded to Guier Fencing

Finance & Audit Committee

The committee is reviewing several resolutions including a $981,003.00 transfer for special election costs and various service contracts. Items include maintenance plans, theater sponsorship, and construction service awards.

• Transfer of $981,003.00 within the 2024 General Fund for April 2, 2024, special election costs
• Approval of the 2024-2025 Jackson County Assessment and Equalization Maintenance Plan
• $5,000.00 sponsorship for KC Repertory Theatre's 60th Anniversary Gala
• General contracting services contracts awarded to Hartline Construction, Lytle Construction, Tailor Made Exteriors, and Universal Construction Company
• Audio-visual equipment installation at Eastern Jackson County Courthouse not to exceed $62,934.00

Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee

The Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee is reviewing resolutions to direct the Chief Lobbyist's advocacy at the Missouri General Assembly. These items include discussions on local controls, gun control, and civil rights. The committee will also consider agreements for hazardous waste services and summer food programs.

• $26,795 agreement with Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District
• Lobbying for Blair’s Law and greater local gun control
• Lobbying in opposition to House Bills 2367, 2470, and 2523
• Participation agreement with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for summer food services

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice and Law Enforcement Committee is reviewing an ordinance to fund improvements to the 16th Judicial Circuit Court. The funds would cover renovation and accessibility costs for the Family Court Division.

• $975,000.00 appropriation for Family Court Division renovations and accessibility

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will review resolutions regarding county funding and contracts. This includes a fund transfer for the April 4, 2024, special election and an insurance consulting contract extension. The committee will also consider maintenance plans and staff stipends.

• $981,003.00 transfer within the 2024 General Fund for April 4, 2024, special election costs
• Twelve-month extension of insurance broker and consulting services contract with CBIZ Benefits
• $16,000.00 retention stipend for permanent members of the Board of Equalization
• Approval of the 2024-2025 Assessment and Equalization Maintenance Plan

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing a resolution regarding service agreements. This item authorizes the County Executive to execute cooperative agreements with agencies providing assistance to victims of domestic violence.

• Cooperative Agreements for domestic violence victim services up to $148,295.00

Health & Environment Committee

The Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing regarding gun violence. Members will also discuss insurance renewals and benefits with CBIZ and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

• Public hearing regarding Gun Violence
• Discussion with CBIZ & Blue Cross Blue Shield regarding Insurance Renewals & Benefits

County Legislature

The Legislature is reviewing an ordinance for court renovations and various resolutions regarding property sales and equipment contracts. The meeting also includes discussions on funding for the April 2 special election and law enforcement initiatives. Additionally, several requests for the Chief Lobbyist to advocate for specific legislative issues are under review.

• Ordinance 5836: $975,000.00 for Family Court Division renovations
• Resolution 21519: Sale of county property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding
• Resolution 21573: $267,232.00 contract for eight pontoon boats
• Resolution 21578: $807,408.36 contract for golf course landscape equipment
• Resolution 21577: $981,003.00 transfer for April 2, 2024, special election costs

Land Use Committee

The committee is reviewing several resolutions regarding county property and Parks + Rec Department equipment. Items include a property sale, boat purchases, golf car leases, and landscape equipment for Fred Arbanas Golf Course.

• Sale of county-owned property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding
• Purchase of eight pontoon boats from LSK Lebanon, Inc. for $267,232.00
• Lease agreement for golf cars from M&M Golf Cars for $3,900.00
• Contract for Fred Arbanas Golf Course landscape equipment from John Deere & Company for $807,408.36

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee is reviewing an ordinance to repeal and replace sections of the Jackson County Code regarding the Board of Equalization. The committee is also considering a resolution for the 2024-2025 Assessment and Equalization Maintenance Plan.

• Ordinance to repeal and enact new sections of Jackson County Code 9103 and 9104
• Resolution approving the 2024-2025 Jackson County Assessment and Equalization Maintenance Plan

Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee

The Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee is reviewing several resolutions regarding legislative advocacy. These items direct the Chief Lobbyist to advocate to the Missouri General Assembly on various local and state issues.

• Advocacy for greater local controls for Jackson County
• Advocacy in support of trans rights
• Advocacy in opposition to House Bills 2367, 2470, and 2523
• Advocacy for a fair and equitable citizen initiative petition process
• Advocacy for Blair’s Law and greater local gun control

Health & Environment Committee

The Health & Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing focused on addressing gun violence. No ordinances or resolutions are currently in committee for this meeting.

• Public hearing: Addressing Gun Violence

County Legislature

The Legislature will consider several resolutions directing the Chief Lobbyist to advocate for specific issues at the Missouri General Assembly. The meeting also includes discussions on property sales, public hearings regarding stadium locations, and various departmental contract approvals.

• Public hearing regarding the Royals Stadium location
• Ordinance to repeal and replace Jackson County Code sections 9103 and 9104
• Resolution to sell county-owned property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding
• Proposed $975,000.00 appropriation for Family Court Division renovations
• Proposed $267,232.00 contract for eight pontoon boats for Parks + Rec

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is reviewing a resolution regarding the sale of county-owned property. The resolution authorizes the County Executive or Chairman of the Legislature to sell the property located at 1300 Washington Street via a competitive bidding process.

• Resolution authorizing the sale of 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The committee is reviewing a resolution to award a contract for vehicle procurement. The proposal involves purchasing three new vehicles for the Jackson County Drug Task Force.

• $146,134.00 contract for three vehicles for the Jackson County Drug Task Force
• Contract awarded to Corwin Motors of Springfield, MO and Corwin Ford Lincoln Republic of Republic, MO

Health & Environment Committee

The Health & Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing focused on addressing gun violence. No ordinances or resolutions are currently in committee for this meeting.

• Public hearing: Addressing Gun Violence

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing an ordinance to fund construction at the Health Sciences building. The proposal would use $22,000,000 from the General Fund's undesignated fund balance for two floors of office space intended for University Health.

• Ordinance to appropriate $22,000,000.00 from the General Fund
• Construction of two floors of office space in the Health Sciences building for University Health

Land Use Committee

The committee is reviewing several resolutions regarding county-owned assets and service contracts. Items include a property sale via competitive bidding and a permanent utility easement for Evergy.

• Sale of county-owned property at 1300 Washington Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
• Permanent utility easement in favor of Evergy across the Rock Island Corridor
• Grounds maintenance equipment contract with Professional Turf Products of Lenexa, KS

County Legislature

The Legislature is reviewing an appropriation of $22,000,000 for construction in the Health Sciences building and ordinances regarding the Board of Equalization. The agenda also includes various resolutions directing lobbying efforts on state legislation and awarding several service contracts.

• Appropriation of $22,000,000 for two floors of office space in the Health Sciences building
• Resolution to sell County-owned property at 1300 Washington Street via competitive bidding
• $146,134.00 contract for three new vehicles for the Jackson County Drug Task Force
• $25,278.75 contract for video closed captioning services for the Clerk's Office
• Legal Services Agreement not to exceed $142,000.00 for 2024

Veterans Committee

The committee will meet to discuss County Veteran Service Officers (CVSO). There are no ordinances or resolutions currently in committee for consideration.

• Information / Discussion Topic: County Veteran Service Officers (CVSO)

Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee

The Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee is reviewing several resolutions that direct the Chief Lobbyist to advocate for specific positions before the Missouri General Assembly. These items include topics such as gun control, civil rights, and local government structures.

• Advocacy for greater local controls for Jackson County
• Advocacy in support of trans rights
• Advocacy in opposition to House Bills 2367, 2470, and 2523
• Advocacy for a fair and equitable citizen initiative petition process
• Advocacy for Blair’s Law and greater local gun control

Finance & Audit Committee

The committee is reviewing an ordinance to update the Board of Equalization code. Members are also considering resolutions for a maintenance plan, video captioning services, and legal services agreements.

• Ordinance to repeal and replace Jackson County Code sections 9103 and 9104 regarding the Board of Equalization
• 2024-2025 Jackson County Assessment and Equalization Maintenance Plan
• Contract for video closed captioning services with Granicus of St. Paul, MN for $25,278.75
• Legal Services Agreement for lawyers and law firms not to exceed $92,000.00

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The committee is reviewing a resolution for deputy assistance in the Family Court Connections supervised visitation program. It is also considering a contract for ammunition supplies for various county law enforcement agencies.

• Resolution authorizing Sheriff to provide deputies for 16th Circuit Court Family Court Connections program
• Contract for ammunition supply involving Bald Ridge Outdoors, LLC and several other vendors

Health & Environment Committee

The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing regarding gun violence. There are no ordinances or resolutions currently in committee.

• Public hearing regarding Gun Violence

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing an ordinance to appropriate $22,000,000.00 from the General Fund for two floors of office space in the Health Sciences building. The committee is also considering a resolution for cooperative agreements with organizations providing services to homeless persons.

• $22,000,000.00 appropriation for construction in the Health Sciences building
• Resolution for agreements with homeless service organizations up to $207,000.00

Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee

The Jackson County Missouri Legislative Assembly Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee will review four resolutions at its February 26, 2024 meeting. Each resolution directs the county's Chief Lobbyist to advocate for or against specific state-level policies and legislation before the Missouri General Assembly. These items cover local government authority, transgender rights, opposition to three state House bills (HB 2367, HB 2470, HB 2523), and citizen initiative petition processes.

• Resolution 21537: Direct Chief Lobbyist to advocate for greater local controls for Jackson County
• Resolution 21538: Direct Chief Lobbyist to advocate in support of trans rights at the state level
• Resolution 21540: Direct Chief Lobbyist to oppose Missouri House Bills 2367, 2470, and 2523
• Resolution 21546: Direct Chief Lobbyist to advocate for maintaining a fair citizen initiative petition process

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include funding for health science office space, multiple land rezoning requests, and various service contracts.

• Appropriating $22,000,000.00 for two floors of office space in the Health Sciences building
• Rezoning several tracts of land between District AG (Agricultural) and residential or industrial districts
• Requesting a conditional use permit for an archery range on a 4.36± acre tract
• Authorizing assistance to homeless persons not to exceed $207,000.00
• Awarding $146,134.00 for three new vehicles for the Jackson County Drug Task Force

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee is reviewing an ordinance to update sections 9103 and 9104 of the Jackson County Code regarding the Board of Equalization. The committee is also considering approval for the 2024-2025 Assessment and Equalization Maintenance Plan.

• Ordinance to repeal and replace sections 9103 and 9104 of the Jackson County Code
• Resolution approving the 2024-2025 Assessment and Equalization Maintenance Plan

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will hold public hearings on seven ordinances regarding rezoning and a conditional use permit. The committee is also reviewing several resolutions involving property sales, utility easements, and service contracts.

• Rezoning 10.7± acre tract from District AG to District RR (Ordinance #5828)
• Rezoning 3.34± acre tract from District AG to District RE (Ordinance #5829)
• Rezoning 11.4± acre tract from District AG to District RE (Ordinance #5830)
• Rezoning 7.99± acre tract from District AG to District LI (Ordinance #5831)
• Rezoning 9.43± acre tract from District LB-p to District LI-p (Ordinance #5832)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing an ordinance to fund a new construction project. The proposal involves moving funds from the General Fund's undesignated balance.

• Ordinance to appropriate $22,000,000.00 from the General Fund
• Construction of a new Health Sciences building for University Health

County Legislature

The Legislature is considering a $22,000,000 appropriation for University Health office space and several land rezoning ordinances. Additional items include anti-crime fund transfers, park trail grants, and various community resolutions.

• $22,000,000 appropriation for two floors of office space in the Health Sciences building for University Health
• Resolution to transfer $1,641,518.00 within the 2024 Anti-Crime Sales Tax Fund
• Ordinances to rezone multiple tracts of land between Agricultural, Residential, and Light Industrial districts
• $10,000 appropriation for the Jackson County Drug Task Force 'Operation Twisted Tiger'
• Grant application for Cave Spring Park Trail improvements

Health & Environment Committee

The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing focused on addressing gun violence. No ordinances or resolutions are currently in committee for this meeting.

• Public hearing regarding Gun Violence

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is reviewing a resolution to convey county-owned property at 1300 Washington Street to the City of Kansas City. The committee is also considering a grant application for improvements to the Cave Spring Park Trail.

• Resolution to convey 1300 Washington Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 to the City of Kansas City for $1.00
• Grant application to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for Cave Spring Park Trail improvements

Anti-Crime Committee

The Anti-Crime Committee is reviewing a resolution regarding the 2024 Anti-Crime Sales Tax Fund. The measure proposes transferring $1,641,518.00 and authorizing the Prosecuting Attorney to enter into agreements with outside agencies for crime prevention, drug treatment, and law enforcement initiatives.

• Transfer of $1,641,518.00 within the 2024 Anti-Crime Sales Tax Fund
• Authorization for Prosecuting Attorney to execute agreements not to exceed $12,528,743.00

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee is reviewing an ordinance to update the Jackson County Code regarding the Board of Equalization. The committee is also considering a contract for general grading and earthwork services.

• Ordinance to repeal and replace sections 9103 and 9104 of the Jackson County Code
• Grading and earthwork services contract awarded to She Digs It, LLC

County Legislature

The Legislature is reviewing several items including a presentation on the Detention Center Project. Proposed actions include appropriating $22,000,000 for office space in the Health Sciences building and considering contract amendments for the new detention center.

• Detention Center Project presentation by JCDC Partners LLC and J.E. Dunn-Axiom
• Ordinance to appropriate $22,000,000.00 for two floors of office space in the Health Sciences building
• Resolution regarding contract amendments for the Detention Center not to exceed $193,996,230.00
• Resolution regarding beer supply contracts for the Parks + Rec Department
• Resolution to transfer $1,641,518.00 within the 2024 Anti-Crime Sales Tax Fund

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing a resolution regarding the new Jackson County Detention Center Project. The measure authorizes the County Executive to execute two amendments with J.E. Dunn-Axiom for foundation and structural work.

• Contract amendment with J.E. Dunn-Axiom for detention center construction
• Funding for Component Packages 2B and 2C not to exceed $193,996,230.00

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing an ordinance to fund a new construction project. The proposal involves moving funds from the General Fund's undesignated balance to University Health.

• Ordinance appropriating $22,000,000.00 for a new Health Sciences building
• Funding source: Undesignated fund balance of the General Fund

Land Use Committee

The committee is reviewing three resolutions regarding county assets and agreements. These include beer supply contracts for Parks + Rec, a utility easement for the City of Raytown, and the sale of county-owned property in Kansas City.

• Beer supply contracts for Parks + Rec with County Beverage Company and Central States Beverage Company
• Utility and construction easement across Rock Island Corridor for the City of Raytown
• Conveyance of 1300 Washington Street, Kansas City, MO to the City of Kansas City for $1.00

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee is reviewing a resolution expressing continued legislative opposition to a proposed landfill in southeastern Kansas City, near the Lee's Summit city limits. The resolution also expresses support for Missouri Senate Bills 739, 769, and 1751.

• Resolution regarding opposition to a proposed landfill near the Lee's Summit city limits
• Expression of support for Missouri Senate Bills 739, 769, and 1751

Budget Committee

The committee is reviewing an ordinance to appropriate $22,000,000.00 for a University Health building construction. They are also considering a resolution regarding the development of a plan for federal American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds.

• $22,000,000.00 appropriation for new University Health building
• Resolution to develop a plan for federal American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing a resolution to amend the construction contract with J.E. Dunn-Axiom. The amendments cover labor, services, and materials for the footing, foundation, and structural portions of the new detention center project.

• Contract amendment for J.E. Dunn-Axiom regarding Detention Center Component Packages 2B and 2C
• Construction costs not to exceed $193,996,230.00

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature is considering several items, including a $22 million appropriation for office space in the Health Sciences building. The agenda also includes discussions on contract amendments for the new Detention Center project and various county service contracts.

• Contract amendment with J.E. Dunn-Axiom for the new Detention Center up to $193,996,230.00
• Appropriation of $22,000,000.00 for office space in the Health Sciences building
• Software maintenance contract award to Granicus for $42,399.00
• Resolution expressing opposition to a proposed landfill near Lee's Summit
• Authorization to sell County-owned property at 1300 Washington Street

Anti-Crime Committee

The Anti-Crime Committee is reviewing a resolution to extend a contract with TICO Productions of Kansas City, Missouri. This extension covers rebranding services for use by COMBAT staff at no additional cost to the County.

• Resolution to extend rebranding services contract with TICO Productions

Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee

The Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee is reviewing a resolution to authorize the County Executive to execute an agreement with the City of Independence. The agreement concerns the use of certain County property for a civic event at no cost to the County.

• Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with the City of Independence

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee will review an ordinance updating Jackson County Code sections on the Board of Equalization. Members will also consider a sole-source resolution to pay Granicus $42,399.00 for legislative software maintenance in 2024. Both items are currently scheduled for committee discussion before further action.

• Ordinance 5823: Repeals and replaces sections 9103 and 9104 of the Jackson County Code regarding the Board of Equalization.
• Resolution 21514: Proposes a sole-source contract with Granicus (St. Paul, MN) for legislative software maintenance at $42,399.00 for 2024.

County Legislature

The Legislature is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed countywide parks sales tax for the Kansas City Chiefs. Members are also discussing funding for University Health office space and contract amendments for the new Jackson County Detention Center.

• Ordinance 5826: Proposed countywide parks sales tax of three-sixteenths of one percent for 25 years to retain the Kansas City Chiefs
• Ordinance 5824: Appropriation of $22,000,000.00 for two floors of office space in the Health Sciences building for University Health
• Resolution 21512: Contract amendments with J.E. Dunn-Axiom for the new Jackson County Detention Center not to exceed $193,996,230.00
• Resolution 21514: Software maintenance contract for the Office of the Clerk of the County Legislature for $42,399.00
• Ordinance 5823: Repeal and replacement of Jackson County Code sections relating to the Board of Equalization

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing an ordinance to fund a new construction project. The proposal involves moving funds from the General Fund's undesignated balance to University Health.

• $22,000,000 appropriation for a new Health Sciences building
• Transfer of funds from the General Fund undesignated fund balance

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee is reviewing a resolution regarding the Jackson County Detention Center Construction Project. This resolution expresses support for paying prevailing wages to all workers involved in the project.

• Resolution supporting prevailing wages for the Jackson County Detention Center Construction Project

Budget Committee

The January 16, 2024, Jackson County Budget Committee meeting was canceled due to road conditions and extreme temperatures. An ordinance regarding a $22,000,000.00 appropriation for a new Health Sciences building was on the agenda but not addressed.

• Ordinance appropriating $22,000,000.00 for a new University Health Health Sciences building

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing an ordinance and resolution regarding the construction of a new Health Sciences building. The proposal involves appropriating $22,000,000.00 from the General Fund's undesignated fund balance for use by University Health.

• Ordinance 5824: $22,000,000.00 appropriation for a new Health Sciences building
• Resolution 21507: Encouraging the County Executive to authorize construction for University Health

Health & Environment Committee

The Health & Environment Committee agenda for January 8, 2024, contains only a general discussion item. There are no ordinances or resolutions currently in committee for consideration.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The committee will hold a meeting for general discussion. There are no ordinances or resolutions currently under consideration in the committee.

County Legislature

The Legislature is reviewing several ordinances, including a proposed sales tax to retain the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs. Members are also considering the appropriation of $22,000,000.00 for University Health office space construction.

• Ordinance #5822: Proposed 3/8% countywide sales tax for 40 years to retain Kansas City Royals and Chiefs
• Ordinance #5824: Proposed $22,000,000.00 appropriation for two floors of office space in the Health Sciences building for University Health
• Ordinance #5823: Repeal and enactment of sections relating to the Board of Equalization
• Ordinance #5825: New sections regarding County development incentives and responsible bidding
• Ordinance #5826: Proposed 3/16% countywide parks sales tax for 25 years to retain the Kansas City Chiefs

Stadium Improvements Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding a Community Benefits Agreement related to the Royals Stadium. The agenda also includes a progress report from the County Executive.

• Community Benefits Agreement Public Hearing
• County Executive Progress Report