IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE enacting a moratorium on enforcement of Chapter 6 of the Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to minority and women owned business enterprise program and other contracting procedures.
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ORDINANCE NO. 6123, August 24, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Donna Peyton, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Jackson County Legislature deems it necessary to enact a moratorium on enforcement of Chapter 6 of the Jackson County Code, 1984; and,
WHEREAS, this moratorium will ensure compliance with federal regulations and guidelines while allowing the County time to review and amend the chapter pertaining to minority and women owned business enterprise program and other contracting procedures; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Jackson County that such moratorium be put in place to prevent potential litigation and allow for a thorough review and revision of the chapter; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the Jackson County Legislature that enforcement of Chapter 6 of the Jackson County Code, 1984 is hereby suspended; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Chapter 6 shall be reviewed and revised to comply with all applicable laws and regulations; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this moratorium on enforcement of Chapter 6 shall remain in force unless and until a revised chapter is approved by Ordinance.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its signature by the County Executive.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Counselor
I hereby certify that the attached ordinance, Ordinance No. 6123 introduced on August 24, 2026, was duly passed on ______________________, 2026 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _______________ Nays _______________
Abstaining ___________ Absents _____________
This Ordinance is hereby transmitted to the County Executive for his signature.
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature
I hereby approve the attached Ordinance No. 6123.
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Date Phil LeVota, County Executive