IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the Prosecuting Attorney to execute an agreement with the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners for anti-drug and anti-crime law enforcement activities and programs at a cost to the County not to exceed $3,342,311.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21266, May 9, 2023
INTRODUCED BY Donna Peyton, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the voters of Jackson County, Missouri, renewed the sales tax to provide funding for the fight against illegal drugs and violent crime in our community; and,
WHEREAS, the proceeds and interest generated from this tax are deposited in a special Jackson County Anti-Crime Sales Tax Trust Fund that is segregated and not commingled with the general fund or any other special funds of the County; and,
WHEREAS, the voters and the Legislature authorized the Prosecuting Attorney, subject to approval by the Legislature, to contract with any organization or entity, whether public or private, which engages in anti-drug and anti-violent crime treatment activities; and,
WHEREAS, the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners (KCPD) assists COMBAT's mission in Kansas City to create strong and safe communities, free from the dangers of illegal drugs and crime by their work by preventing and investigating crimes, and providing anti-drug and anti-crime law enforcement activities and programs; and,
WHEREAS, the execution of the attached agreement with KCPD is in the best interests of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Jackson County; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Prosecuting Attorney be and is hereby authorized to execute the attached agreement with KCPD, at a cost to the County not to exceed $3,342,311.00; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance and Purchasing be and is hereby authorized to make all payments, including final payment on the agreement.
Enacted and Approved
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