IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION expressing the intent of the Legislature to authorize the County Executive to execute Cooperative Agreements with certain outside agencies that provide public services to citizens of Jackson County, at an aggregate cost to the County not to exceed $15,000,000.00.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 22141, December 15, 2025
INTRODUCED BY Sean E. Smith, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, enacted by the U.S. Congress, provided financial support to local governments responding to the public health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; and,
WHEREAS, Jackson County received a total allocation of $136,551,645.00 in ARPA funds; and,
WHEREAS, ARPA funds were obligated by December 31, 2024, and will be fully expended by December 31, 2026, with strict adherence to federal requirements for eligibility; and,
WHEREAS, it is a priority of the County Legislature and the County Executive that agencies receive well deserved funding as expeditiously as possible; and,
WHEREAS, upon review of applicants, it is the intent of the Legislature to authorize the County Executive to award funding to the following agencies:
AGENCY AMOUNT
TOTAL
$15,000,000
now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the County Executive be and hereby is authorized to execute Cooperative Agreements with the specified agencies, in the respective amount indicated, in forms to be approved by the County Counselor; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance and Purchasing be and hereby is authorized to make all payments, including final payment on the agreements.
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 resol...
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