IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing 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 $35,000,000.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 22143, December 31, 2025
INTRODUCED BY DaRon McGee, 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, the Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive to award funding to the following agencies:
Agency Name
Category
Amount
Urban League of Greater Kansas City
Community Development
$1,400,000
Greater KC LINC
Community Development
1,300,000
Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault (MOCSA)
Physical and Mental Health
1,300,000
Reconciliation Services
Community Development
1,300,000
Metropolitan Community College Foundation
Education
1,000,000
Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City
Community Development
1,000,000
Mattie Rhodes Center (MRC)
Physical and Mental Health
750,000
Westside Housing
Housing Stability
750,000
Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity Inc.
Housing Stability
700,000
Community Builders of Kansas City
Community Development
600,000
Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City (Habitat KC)
Housing Stability
500,000
American Jazz Museum (AJM)
Community Development
500,000
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