IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION establishing the Unincorporated Jackson County Fund and directing the County Executive and County Administration to develop policies and procedures for the administration of said fund.
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RESOLUTION NO. 22304, June 8, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Jackson County provides essential governmental services to residents living in the unincorporated areas of the County; and,
WHEREAS, residents of unincorporated Jackson County rely upon the County for services including, but not limited to, road and bridge maintenance, stormwater management, code enforcement, public safety support, emergency management, planning and zoning, and infrastructure improvements; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature finds that the creation of a dedicated fund will promote transparency, accountability, and equitable investment in the needs of unincorporated communities; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature desires to establish a mechanism by which revenues designated for unincorporated Jackson County may be separately accounted for and expended exclusively for the benefit of those residents and areas; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section 1. Creation of Fund.
The Legislature hereby establishes the "Unincorporated Jackson County Fund" as a special revenue fund of Jackson County, Missouri.
Section 2. Purpose.
The purpose of the Unincorporated Jackson County Fund shall be to finance projects, services, maintenance, operations, and capital improvements that directly benefit residents and property located within the unincorporated areas of Jackson County.
Section 3. Revenue Sources.
The County Executive, County Auditor, and Director of Finance and Purchasing are directed to identify an account for revenues that may be lawfully deposited into the Fund, including but not limited to:
a. Fees collected from planning, zonin...
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