IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION transferring $19,900.00 within the 2007 Park Fund and appointing sixteen named individuals as park rangers pursuant to section 64.335, RSMo 2000.
Intro
RESOLUTION #16428, October 22, 2007
INTRODUCED BY Fred Arbanas, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department currently employs park rangers who have significant responsibilities to ensure the safety of patrons throughout Jackson County parks; and,
WHEREAS, under current County policy, the park rangers do not carry firearms, which can put them at risk if they encounter a dangerous situation in the performance of their duties; and,
WHEREAS, section 64.335, RSMo 2000 authorizes the Legislature to appoint park rangers with the authority to carry firearms within the confines of County parks, in order to furnish security similar to that provided in state parks, so long as each ranger so appointed meets stringent training requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the following sixteen of the County's current park rangers possess the required training and are otherwise qualified to be appointed pursuant to state law:
Timothy Bailey
Mitchell Bloss
Chris Colborn
Eric Gaiser
Aaron Gunzel
Jeff Gilmore
Robert Henderson
Mark Houston
Matt Jordan
David Ladd
Theresa Lewark
Larry Niederschulte
Bonnie Pendergist
Jessica Ray
Jim Smith
Tom Warfordand,
WHEREAS, the appointment of these sixteen park rangers pursuant to state law is in the best interest of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Jackson County; and,
WHEREAS, in order to fund the purchase of the required weapons, ammunition, equipment, and training supplies, a transfer within the 2007 Park Fund is necessary; and,
WHEREAS, the County Executive recommends said transfer; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the following transfer within the 2007 Park Fund be and hereby i...
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