IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the Chair of the Jackson County Drug Task Force to execute a Legal Services Agreement with Williams & Campo, P.C., of Lee’s Summit, MO, to provide legal services for the Task Force, at a cost to the County not to exceed $3,500.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 22157, January 26, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Venessa Huskey, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Jackson County Drug Task Force and Paul Campo of Williams & Campo, P.C., desire to renew their existing Legal Services Agreement that provides for Paul Campo to serve as legal advisor to the Task Force; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Campo’s initial retention by the Task Force in 2011 was the result of a competitive selection process; and,
WHEREAS, under this agreement, Paul Campo shall continue to attend Task Force meetings, provide legal advice, draft contracts and documents as needed by the Task Force, and provide such other legal services as may be required; and,
WHEREAS, Paul Campo shall be paid for his services at the rate of $145.00 per hour, in a total amount not to exceed $3,500.00, for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Chairman of the Drug Task Force be, and is hereby authorized to execute a Legal Services Agreement with Williams & Campo, P.C., of Lee’s Summit, MO, in a form to be approved by the County Counselor; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance and Purchasing be and is hereby authorized to make all payments, including the 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. 22157 of January 26, 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: 008 4151 56020
ACCOUNT TITLE: Anti Drug Sales Tax
Drug Task Force
Legal Services
NOT TO EXCEED: $ 3,500.00
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Date County Administration