IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the Jackson County Legislature to execute a limited Legal Services Agreement addendum with Patrick McInerney of the Spencer Fane Law Firm of Kansas City, MO, for representation related to case number 2516-CV21560 and 2516-CV21738 at a cost to the County not to exceed $80,000.00, as a sole source purchase.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21987, August 18, 2025
INTRODUCED BY DaRon McGee, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, this is a need to expand legal services to Patrick McInerney of Spencer Fane Law Firm as ongoing services are needed; and,
WHEREAS, case number 2516-CV21560 was filed on July 9, 2025, which names the Jackson County Legislature, the County Executive, and the County Clerk as defendants; and,
WHEREAS, case number 2516-CV21738 was filed on July 9, 2025, which names the Clerk of the Jackson County Legislature, and the Jackson County Executive as defendants; and,
WHEREAS, the Jackson County Counselor is conflicted out of representing the various County defendants under the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct; and,
WHEREAS, 2516-CV21560 is a writ of mandamus proceeding, and a request has been made by plaintiffs to expedite the proceedings; and,
WHEREAS, 2516-CV21738 is a verified petition for declaratory and injunctive relief; and,
WHEREAS, in 2516-CV21560 the Legislature and Clerk were dismissed as parties, however questions remain as to whether they will intervene in the action; and,
WHEREAS, the Jackson County Legislature has sought representation for itself in this matter and informally reviewed the qualifications of competent attorneys and law firms; and,
WHEREAS, legal representation is needed to handle said proceedings and appeal matters; and,
WHEREAS, the Chair of the Jackson County Legislature, in consultation with other Legislators, has selected Patrick McInerney of the Spencer Fane Law Firm of Kansas City, MO to represent the Jackson County Le...
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