IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION authorizing a twelve-month extension of the 2023 Justice Assistance Grant awarded to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office by the United States Department of Justice, at no cost to the County.
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RESOLUTION 22451, November 9, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Venessa Huskey, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, by Ordinance 5841 dated April 15, 2024, the Jackson County Legislature passed the 2023 JAG Grant awarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; and,
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, awarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $726,157.00, for the period October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, a twelve-month extension is needed for the continued funding for a contractual services portion of the grant funds distributed to the City of Kansas City for an extension date through September 30, 2027, at no cost to the County; and,
WHEREAS, offering this extension is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jackson County; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that award be made as recommended by Prosecuting Attorney and that the Interim Director of Finance and Purchasing be and hereby is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to the accomplishment of this extension.
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 22451 of November 9, 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