IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION expressing the support of the Jackson County Legislature for a contribution to the City of Raymore, Missouri to offset the cost of settling the dispute regarding a landfill to be built in south Kansas City.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 21693, August 12, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Sean E. Smith, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, by Resolution 21148 dated February 28, 2023, and Resolution 21518 dated February 5, 2024, the Legislature did adopt resolutions expressing its opposition to a proposed landfill in the southeastern portion of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, near the city limits of the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Raymore, Missouri approved a settlement agreement with the landfill developer to halt the construction of the landfill in exchange for a payment of $3.73 million; and,
WHEREAS, the Missouri Legislature approved, and the governor signed Senate Bills 739, 769, and 1751 restricting the construction of a landfill within one mile of its border; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Raymore has requested contributions from area municipalities, including Jackson County, to offset these costs; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature supports an appropriation of $100,000.00 to offset this expense; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri shall hold a public hearing regarding the appropriation of these funds, to be scheduled at a later date.
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. 21693 of August 12, 2024, was duly passed on ______________________, 2024 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