IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE repealing sections 5200., 5210., 5280., 5281., 5284., 5285., 5500., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the traffic and petty offense code, and enacting, in lieu thereof, seven new sections relating to the same subject.
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ORDINANCE #4111, June 22, 2009
INTRODUCED BY Denny Waits, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, by Resolution 16914, a cooperative effort between the County and the city of Kansas City was authorized to provide additional law enforcement presence in the areas of Kansas City adjoining the unincorporated areas of Jackson County, in other areas of the city of Kansas City traveled by Sheriff's deputies while performing their official duties, and at sobriety checkpoints established by Kansas City; and,
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that intergovernmental agreements with other incorporated cities within Jackson County will be presented to the Legislature in an ongoing effort to provide additional law enforcement presence throughout Jackson County in its entirety; and,
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the County's petty offense and traffic code be amended to provide better defined guidelines relating to enforcement of the County Code within this newly established jurisdiction; and,
WHEREAS, the amendment will provide more defined boundaries as to code enforcement jurisdiction; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. Sections 5200., 5210., 5280., 5281., 5284., 5285., 5500., Jackson County Code, 1984, are hereby repealed, and seven new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 5200., 5210., 5280., 5281., 5284., 5285., 5500., to read as follows:
5200. Scope.
The provisions of this code shall apply to the entire Jackson County park system, [and to] the unincorporated part of Jackson County excluding all highways maintained by ...
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