IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the Jackson County Legislature to execute a limited Legal Services Agreement addendum with Patrick McInerney of the Spencer Fane Law Firm of Kansas City, MO, for representation related to case number 2516-CV21560 and 2516-CV21738 at a cost to the County not to exceed $80,000.00, as a sole source purchase.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21987, August 18, 2025
INTRODUCED BY DaRon McGee, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, this is a need to expand legal services to Patrick McInerney of Spencer Fane Law Firm as ongoing services are needed; and,
WHEREAS, case number 2516-CV21560 was filed on July 9, 2025, which names the Jackson County Legislature, the County Executive, and the County Clerk as defendants; and,
WHEREAS, case number 2516-CV21738 was filed on July 9, 2025, which names the Clerk of the Jackson County Legislature, and the Jackson County Executive as defendants; and,
WHEREAS, the Jackson County Counselor is conflicted out of representing the various County defendants under the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct; and,
WHEREAS, 2516-CV21560 is a writ of mandamus proceeding, and a request has been made by plaintiffs to expedite the proceedings; and,
WHEREAS, 2516-CV21738 is a verified petition for declaratory and injunctive relief; and,
WHEREAS, in 2516-CV21560 the Legislature and Clerk were dismissed as parties, however questions remain as to whether they will intervene in the action; and,
WHEREAS, the Jackson County Legislature has sought representation for itself in this matter and informally reviewed the qualifications of competent attorneys and law firms; and,
WHEREAS, legal representation is needed to handle said proceedings and appeal matters; and,
WHEREAS, the Chair of the Jackson County Legislature, in consultation with other Legislators, has selected Patrick McInerney of the Spencer Fane Law Firm of Kansas City, MO to represent the Jackson County Legislature in this matter; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 1030.1 of the Jackson County Code, 1984, the Director of Finance and Purchasing and the Legislature recommend the award of a contract addendum for legal services for use by Jackson County to Patrick McInerney of the Spencer Fane Law Firm of Kansas City, MO, as a sole source purchase; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Jackson County Legislature be and hereby is authorized to execute an addendum to the limited Legal Services Agreement with Patrick McInerney of the Spencer Fane Law Firm of Kansas City, MO, for representation in 2516-CV21560 and 2516-CV21738 at a cost to the County not to exceed $80,000.00; and,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that award be made as recommended by the Director of Finance and Purchasing and the County Legislature, and that the Director be and hereby is authorized to execute for the County any documents necessary for the accomplishment of the award; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance and Purchasing is authorized to make all payments, including final payment, on the contract.
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. 21987 of August 18, 2025, was duly passed on ______________________________, 2025 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: 001 1101 56020
ACCOUNT TITLE: General Fund
County Counselor
Legal Services
NOT TO EXCEED: $80,000.00
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Date Chief Administrative Officer