File #: 16428    Version: 0 Name: 2007 Park Fund - Park Rangers
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/22/2007 In control: Land Use Committee
On agenda: 10/22/2007 Final action: 10/29/2007
Title: A RESOLUTION transferring $19,900.00 within the 2007 Park Fund and appointing sixteen named individuals as park rangers pursuant to section 64.335, RSMo 2000.
Sponsors: Fred Arbanas
Indexes: PARK FUND, PARK RANGER
IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
 
Title
A RESOLUTION transferring $19,900.00 within the 2007 Park Fund and appointing sixteen named individuals as park rangers pursuant to section 64.335, RSMo 2000.
 
Intro
RESOLUTION  #16428, October 22, 2007
 
INTRODUCED BY Fred Arbanas, County Legislator
 
 
Body
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department currently employs park rangers who have significant responsibilities to ensure the safety of patrons throughout Jackson County parks; and,
 
WHEREAS, under current County policy, the park rangers do not carry firearms, which can put them at risk if they encounter a dangerous situation in the performance of their duties; and,
 
WHEREAS, section 64.335, RSMo 2000 authorizes the Legislature to appoint park rangers with the authority to carry firearms within the confines of County parks, in order to furnish security similar to that provided in state parks, so long as each ranger so appointed meets stringent training requirements; and,
 
WHEREAS, the following sixteen of the County's current park rangers possess the required training and are otherwise qualified to be appointed pursuant to state law:
 
 
Timothy Bailey
Mitchell Bloss
Chris Colborn
Eric Gaiser
Aaron Gunzel
Jeff Gilmore
Robert Henderson
Mark Houston
Matt Jordan
David Ladd
Theresa Lewark
Larry Niederschulte
Bonnie Pendergist
Jessica Ray
Jim Smith
Tom Warfordand,
 
WHEREAS, the appointment of these sixteen park rangers pursuant to state law is in the best interest of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Jackson County; and,
 
WHEREAS, in order to fund the purchase of the required weapons, ammunition, equipment, and training supplies, a transfer within the 2007 Park Fund is necessary; and,
 
WHEREAS, the County Executive recommends said transfer; now therefore,
 
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the following transfer within the 2007 Park Fund be and hereby is made:
Department/Division            Character Description                  From      To
Park Fund
Parks Director                  Architectural &
003-1601-6030                  Engineering Serv.                  3,500
 
003-1601-6230                  Printing                        5,000
 
003-1601-6641                  Copier Rental                     500
 
003-1601-6661                  Software                        2,300
 
Parks Safety                        Maint. & Repair
003-1605-6560                  Common Equip.                  5,000
003-1605-6643                  Cell Phone & Pager Rental      1,200
 
003-1605-6750                  Educational Benefits            2,400
 
003-1605-7230                  Others Operating Supplies      4,400
 
003-1605-7520                  Small Arms and Ammunition      15,500
 
and,
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the persons previously identified in this Resolution be and hereby appointed as park rangers pursuant to section 64.335, RSMo 2000, with all rights and privileges granted by that section; and,
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County Legislature be and hereby is authorized to administer the required oath of office to the newly appointed park rangers.
 
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date:  This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
 
 
____________________________        ___________________________________
Chief Deputy County Counselor                  County Counselor
 
Certificate of Passage
 
      I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution #16428 of October 22, 2007 was duly passed on October 29, 2007 by the Jackson County Legislature.  The votes thereon were as follows:
 
 
      Yeas ________8_________          Nays ______0________
 
      Abstaining _____0________             Absent _____1_______
 
______________________        _____________________________________
Date                                    Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature
 
Fiscal Note
Funds sufficient for this transfer are available from the source indicated below.
 
ACCOUNT NUMBER:      003 1601 6030
ACCOUNT TITLE:            Park Fund
                        Director
                        Arch. and Eng.
NOT TO EXCEED:            $3,500.00
 
ACCOUNT NUMBER:      003 1601 6230
ACCOUNT TITLE:            Park Fund
                        Park Dir.
                        Printing
NOT TO EXCEED:            $5,000.00
 
ACCOUNT NUMBER:      003 1601 6641
ACCOUNT TITLE:            Park Fund
                        Park Dir.
                        Copier Rental
NOT TO EXCEED:            $500.00
 
ACCOUNT NUMBER:      003 1601 6661
ACCOUNT TITLE:            Park Fund
                        Director
                        Software
NOT TO EXCEED:            $2,300.00
 
ACCOUNT NUMBER:      003 1605 6560
ACCOUNT TITLE:            Park Fund
                        Park Safety
                        Maint. & Repair - Communication Equip
NOT TO EXCEED:            $5,000.00
 
ACCOUNT NUMBER:      003 1603 6643
ACCOUNT TITLE:            Park Fund
                        Park Safety
                        Cell Phone and Pager Rental
NOT TO EXCEED:            $1,200.00
 
ACCOUNT NUMBER:      003 1603 6750
ACCOUNT TITLE:            Park Fund
                        Park Safety
                        Educational Benefits
NOT TO EXCEED:            $2,400
 
 
 
________________________            __________________________________
Date                                    Director of the Department of Finance