IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Audacy-Kansas City, LLC, dba KZPT, for the sponsorship of the Christmas in the Sky event at Longview Lake, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $27,500.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 22431, October 12, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Charlie Franklin, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, on November 25, 2026, the County and Audacy-Kansas City, LLC, dba KZPT 99.7 The Point (“KZPT”), will celebrate the 28th Anniversary of “Christmas in the Sky,” which will feature a synchronized fireworks display and other entertainment in connection with the County’s “Christmas in the Park” display; and,
WHEREAS, “Christmas in the Sky” will serve as the grand opening for the County’s “Christmas in the Park,” one of the most popular holiday displays in the region; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature acknowledges the benefits to the Jackson County and Kansas City communities of attracting an entertainment event to Jackson County which will promote goodwill and encourage family outings to the County’s park facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the County will contribute $27,500.00 to assist with the production of the display and, in return, KZPT will provide the Parks + Rec Department $27,500.00 worth of airtime on KZPT/99.7 The Point, WDAF/106.5 The Wolf, and/or KCSP/610 Sports, to be used for advertising Parks + Rec Department activities during 2027; and,
WHEREAS, the attached Professional Services Agreement sets out the rights and obligations of the parties; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the County Executive be and hereby is authorized to execute the attached Professional Services Agreement with KZPT; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Interim Director of Finance and Purchasing be and hereby is authorized to make all payments, including final payment on the agreement.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution No. 22431 of October 12, 2026, was duly passed on ______________________________, 2026, by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _________________ Nays _____________
Abstaining _____________ Absent ____________
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature
Fiscal Note
There is a balance otherwise unencumbered to the credit of the appropriation to which the expenditure is chargeable and there is a cash balance otherwise unencumbered in the treasury to the credit of the fund from which payment is to be made each sufficient to provide for the obligation herein authorized.
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 003 1670 56210
ACCOUNT TITLE: Park Fund
Special Events
Advertising
NOT TO EXCEED: $20,200.00
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 300 1670 56210
ACCOUNT TITLE: Park Enterprise Fund
Special Events
Advertising
NOT TO EXCEED: $7,300.00
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Date Phil LeVota, County Executive