Floor Amendment
March 30, 2009
IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION urging the Lake Lotawana Sportsmen's Club to voluntarily suspend shooting range operations due to public safety concerns.
Intro
RESOLUTION #16871, March 30, 2009
INTRODUCED BY Scott Burnett, Bob Spence, Henry C. Rizzo, Theresa Garza Ruiz, Fred Arbanas, James D. Tindall, Dennis Waits, Dan Tarwater, and Greg Grounds, County Legislators
Body
WHEREAS, in 2002, a conditional use permit was renewed to the Lake Lotawana Sportsmen's Club (the "Club") for the purpose of operating a gun club and rifle and pistol shooting range in eastern Jackson County, herein referred to as the "Range;" and,
WHEREAS, since that time, neighbors surrounding the Range have raised issues regarding public safety with allegations of bullets striking structures in residential areas near the Range and significant questions about the Club's provisions for the safe operation of the Range; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works and the Sheriff's Office have conducted an investigation regarding the operation of the Range and issues of public safety; and,
WHEREAS, that investigation has identified measures that should be taken by the Club to provide a higher degree of public safety for the residential areas surrounding the Range; and,
WHEREAS, relevant literature such as the Department of the Air Force's Engineering Technical Letter 08-11 details small arms range design and construction and provides the minimum design criteria for the safe operation of a gun range; and,
WHEREAS, implementation of public safety improvements may require approval of technical design elements; and,
WHEREAS, the County Legislature believes that the public safety should be paramount to all decision making and all efforts should be taken to ensure safe operation of this Range; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature strongly urges the Club to suspend operation...
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