IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION transferring $49,500.00 within the 2024 General Fund and authorizing a contract to cover the cost of consultation and proposal services to Colette Holt & Associates Law Firm of San Antonio, TX, at a cost to the County not to exceed $49,500.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21766, October 14, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Jalen Anderson, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, by Ordinance 5059 dated December 15, 2017, Ms. Holt drafted the County's current MBE/WBE contracting ordinance and has recently conducted the City of Kansas City's contracting diversity study; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Holt has previously consulted with Administration on the impact of the Responsible Bidders Ord. 5825, and the availability of disadvantaged businesses and subcontractors in the construction industry; and,
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to consult with Ms. Holt regarding Ordinance 5825 and work proposal for Disadvantage Businesses Construction Availability Study given the scope of legal knowledge Ms. Holt possesses in this area of the law; and,
WHEREAS, Colette Holt & Associates of San Antonio, TX, is a firm nationally-recognized as expert in this area of law and is determined to be an appropriate legal advisor to the County; and,
WHEREAS, a transfer is needed to place the funds necessary to cover these costs in the proper spending account; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the following transfer within the 2024 General Fund be and hereby is made:
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION
CHARACTER DESCRIPTION
FROM
TO
General Fund
County Executive Office
001-1001
56021 - Lobbyist Services
$49,500
001-1001
56790 -
Other Contractual Services
$49,500
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Counselor
Certificate of Pass...
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