IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION directing the County Executive to develop and implement a comprehensive repair, restoration, safety, accessibility, and preservation plan for Lake Jacomo and to provide periodic reports to the Legislature regarding the condition and future of the Lake.
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RESOLUTION NO. 22293, June 1, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Lake Jacomo is one of Jackson County's most significant recreational, environmental, and tourism assets, serving boaters, campers, anglers, kayakers, hikers, families, and residents from throughout the region; and,
WHEREAS, residents and lake users have expressed substantial concerns regarding public safety, infrastructure deterioration, accessibility, environmental stewardship, and the long-term preservation of the Lake; and,
WHEREAS, the Jackson County Legislature recognizes the importance of maintaining safe boating conditions, accessible public facilities, and environmentally responsible lake management practices; and,
WHEREAS, many docks, ramps, lighting systems, restrooms, launch areas, and other facilities throughout the Lake require repair, modernization, or replacement; and,
WHEREAS, users of the Lake have also expressed concerns regarding insufficient ranger staffing, emergency response capabilities, water patrol enforcement, navigational safety, and communication infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature further recognizes the need to preserve the historic and ecological character of the Lake, including the protection of wildlife habitats and historic structures located within the park system; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section 1. Comprehensive Assessment and Repair Plan.
The County Executive is hereby directed to conduct or cause to be conducted a comprehensive assessment of conditions at Lake Jacomo and to prepare a repair, restoration, a...
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