Meeting Name: County Legislature Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/22/2025 3:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: K.C. Legislative Assembly Area, Kansas City, Missouri
Thirty-sixth Regular
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Attachments: 9-19-2025 Activity Calendar.pdf, Agenda. 09.22.2025.pdf, Legislative Packet 09.22.2025.pdf, Mental Health Fund Handout- 9.22.2025.pdf
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5967 0 Amend Chapter 74 JaCo CodeOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE repealing subsections 7401.2., 7405.4., and 7406.5., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to protections against retaliation for complaints, cooperating with complaint investigations, and amending the discretionary authority to decline a complaint and enacting, in lieu thereof, three new subsections relating to the same subject.   Action details Video Video
5996 1 tax payment practicesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE enacting sections of the Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the establishment of fair property tax payment practices and protections during appeals, providing for payment programs, appeal-based payment extensions, and time limits on appeals resolution.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
5997 1 financial accountability for elected officialsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE establishing financial accountability for elected officials who reject or obstruct certified recall petitions, requiring reimbursement of special election costs if a court determines improper denial of voter certified recall efforts.   Action details Video Video
6001 0 Senior Citizens’ Services Fund - Chapter 68 JaCo CodeOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE enacting sections 7800., 7801., 7802., 7803., 7804., and 7805., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the establishment of the Senior Citizens’ Services Fund, with an effective date.   Action details Video Video
6001 0 Senior Citizens’ Services Fund - Chapter 68 JaCo CodeOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE enacting sections 7800., 7801., 7802., 7803., 7804., and 7805., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the establishment of the Senior Citizens’ Services Fund, with an effective date.approve as amendedPass Action details Video Video
6001 0 Senior Citizens’ Services Fund - Chapter 68 JaCo CodeOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE enacting sections 7800., 7801., 7802., 7803., 7804., and 7805., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the establishment of the Senior Citizens’ Services Fund, with an effective date.perfect as amendedPass Action details Video Video
6001 0 Senior Citizens’ Services Fund - Chapter 68 JaCo CodeOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE enacting sections 7800., 7801., 7802., 7803., 7804., and 7805., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the establishment of the Senior Citizens’ Services Fund, with an effective date.adoptPass Action details Video Video
6006 0 Pension & Benefit Revocation for Recalled OfficialsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE enacting section 1598., of the Jackson County Code, 1984, related to revoking pension and benefit eligibility for any recalled County elected official and their direct non-merit reports, and for other purposes.   Action details Video Video
6007 0 Gambling Monetary PrizesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE enacting section 5542., of Jackson County Code, 1984, related to the use of unlicensed gambling devices with severability clause.   Action details Video Video
6009 1 rezoning - Kansas LD LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 117.00± acre tract from District AG (Agricultural) to District RU (Residential Urban).   Action details Video Video
6010 1 Rock Island Trail Bridge ReplacementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE authorizing the County Executive to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Kansas City, Missouri and MoDOT, for replacement of Rock Island Bridge at 350 highway, at no cost to the County.perfectPass Action details Video Video
6010 1 Rock Island Trail Bridge ReplacementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE authorizing the County Executive to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Kansas City, Missouri and MoDOT, for replacement of Rock Island Bridge at 350 highway, at no cost to the County.adoptPass Action details Video Video
6011 0  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE repealing sections 9103. and 9104., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the Board of Equalization, and enacting, in lieu thereof, two new sections relating to the same subject, with an effective date.   Action details Video Video
6013 0  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE appropriating $18,500.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025 Grant Fund in acceptance of the National Environmental Health Association Food and Drug Administration grant awarded by the Federal Drug Administration.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
6014 0 Local Records Preserve GrantOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE appropriating $10,315.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025 Grant Fund, in acceptance of a grant from the Local Records Preservation Grant - Missouri Secretary of State, through the Local Records Preservation program, for use by the Jackson County Recorder of Deeds for local records preservation.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
6016 0 6016 Misinformation to the LegislatureOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE prohibiting County employees from knowingly making false material statements to the County Legislature by amending Chapter 74 and incorporating such prohibition into the Jackson County Code of Conduct.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
5990 0  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE establishing a commercial property assessment rate cap in Jackson County, MissouriConsent Agenda  Action details Video Video
5990 0  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE establishing a commercial property assessment rate cap in Jackson County, MissouriadoptPass Action details Video Video
6004 0 p+r concrete Rock Island & Little Blue TraceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE awarding a contract for construction service to connect the Rock Island Trail and Little Blue Trace Trail under Federal Project No. TAP 3453(404) to MegaKC Corporation Kansas City, MO, under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 24-098 at a cost to the County not to exceed $2,870,540.00.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
6004 0 p+r concrete Rock Island & Little Blue TraceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE awarding a contract for construction service to connect the Rock Island Trail and Little Blue Trace Trail under Federal Project No. TAP 3453(404) to MegaKC Corporation Kansas City, MO, under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 24-098 at a cost to the County not to exceed $2,870,540.00.adoptPass Action details Video Video
21992 0 CBIZ BrokerResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with two twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of broker and consulting services for the County’s employee group health, life, and dental insurances for use countywide to CBIZ Benefits & Insurance, Inc. of Kansas City, MO, under terms and conditions of Request for Proposals No. 25-019, at a cost to the County not to exceed $250,000.00.   Action details Video Video
22003 0 surplus boats from Parks + RecResolutionA RESOLUTION declaring certain County-owned boats as surplus property and authorizing their disposal pursuant to Chapter 11 of Jackson County Code, 1984.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22013 0 t & s hay/crop harvestingResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a six-year term and supply contract for the furnishing of planting and harvesting of hay and crops for use by the Parks + Rec Agricultural Program to T. Bruce Mershon of Buckner, MO, under the terms and conditions of Request for Proposal No. 25-020.   Action details Video Video
22014 0 t & s disaster recovery servicesResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with one twelve-month option to extend for the furnishing of disaster recovery services for use countywide to 21st Enterprise, LLC aka ServPro of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, under the terms and conditions of the Junior College District of Metropolitan Kansas City, Missouri (MCC) Contract No. 19-7242-C3R2.   Action details Video Video
22018 0 County-owned Vehicle SurplusResolutionA RESOLUTION declaring a certain County-owned vehicle as surplus property and authorizing its disposal pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Jackson County Code.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22020 0 tfr JCDC CharmTex Inmate BunksResolutionA RESOLUTION transferring $95,490.00 within the 2025 General Fund to cover the purchase of bunk beds and linens for use by the Jackson County Detention Center.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22021 0 t&s HVAC Johnson ControlsResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a thirty-nine-month term and supply contract, with three twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of HVAC parts and services for use by the Facilities Management Division of the Public Works Department to Johnson Controls, Inc. of Lenexa, KS, under the terms and conditions of the Sourcewell Contract No. 080824-JHN, an existing, competitively bid government contract.adoptPass Action details Video Video
22023 0 t&s HVAC TraneResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract, with five twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of HVAC products, installation, and service for use by the Facilities Management Division of Public Works Department to Trane US Inc., of Davidson, NC, under the terms and conditions set forth in Racine County, Wisconsin/OMNIA Partners Contract No. 3341, an existing government contract.adoptPass Action details Video Video
22024 0 t&s Aircraft System Vehicle TechResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with two twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of unmanned aircraft systems, supplies, and equipment for use by various County departments to Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, LLC, of Fayetteville, AR, under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 25-031.   Action details Video Video
22025 0 utility easements - KCMO Water Dept.ResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute two permanent utility easements in favor of the City of Kansas City Water Department.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22028 0 John Deere tractor and mower purchaseResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of a John Deere tractor and John Deere Flex Wing Rotary mower for use by the Public Works Department to Lawn and Leisure of Lee’s Summit, MO under the terms and conditions of Sourcewell Contract No. 112624-DAC, an existing, competitively bid government contract, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $82,694.00.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22029 0 surplus equipment - Sheriff's Dept.ResolutionA RESOLUTION declaring certain County-owned equipment as surplus property and authorizing its disposal pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Jackson County Code.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22030 0 command center vehicleResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of a mobile communications command vehicle for use by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office to Farber Specialty Vehicles, Inc. of Reynoldsburg, OH, under the terms and conditions of Henrico County, Virginia Contract No. 2578A, an existing competitively bid government contract, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $720,450.00.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22031 0 3 trailers for Parks + RecResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of three trailers for use by the Parks + Rec Department to Rockland Cargo Equipment of Conyers, GA under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 25-032, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $37,677.00.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22035 0 MOU with Greater KC Building & Trades CouncilResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Greater Kansas City Building and Trades Council, for the period effective immediately up until two years from now.   Action details Video Video
5996 1 tax payment practicesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE enacting sections of the Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the establishment of fair property tax payment practices and protections during appeals, providing for payment programs, appeal-based payment extensions, and time limits on appeals resolution.perfectPass Action details Not available
6013 0  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE appropriating $18,500.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025 Grant Fund in acceptance of the National Environmental Health Association Food and Drug Administration grant awarded by the Federal Drug Administration.perfectPass Action details Not available
6014 0 Local Records Preserve GrantOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE appropriating $10,315.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025 Grant Fund, in acceptance of a grant from the Local Records Preservation Grant - Missouri Secretary of State, through the Local Records Preservation program, for use by the Jackson County Recorder of Deeds for local records preservation.perfectPass Action details Not available
22003 0 surplus boats from Parks + RecResolutionA RESOLUTION declaring certain County-owned boats as surplus property and authorizing their disposal pursuant to Chapter 11 of Jackson County Code, 1984.adoptPass Action details Not available
22018 0 County-owned Vehicle SurplusResolutionA RESOLUTION declaring a certain County-owned vehicle as surplus property and authorizing its disposal pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Jackson County Code.adoptPass Action details Not available
22020 0 tfr JCDC CharmTex Inmate BunksResolutionA RESOLUTION transferring $95,490.00 within the 2025 General Fund to cover the purchase of bunk beds and linens for use by the Jackson County Detention Center.adoptPass Action details Not available
22025 0 utility easements - KCMO Water Dept.ResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute two permanent utility easements in favor of the City of Kansas City Water Department.adoptPass Action details Not available
22028 0 John Deere tractor and mower purchaseResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of a John Deere tractor and John Deere Flex Wing Rotary mower for use by the Public Works Department to Lawn and Leisure of Lee’s Summit, MO under the terms and conditions of Sourcewell Contract No. 112624-DAC, an existing, competitively bid government contract, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $82,694.00.adoptPass Action details Not available
22029 0 surplus equipment - Sheriff's Dept.ResolutionA RESOLUTION declaring certain County-owned equipment as surplus property and authorizing its disposal pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Jackson County Code.adoptPass Action details Not available
22030 0 command center vehicleResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of a mobile communications command vehicle for use by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office to Farber Specialty Vehicles, Inc. of Reynoldsburg, OH, under the terms and conditions of Henrico County, Virginia Contract No. 2578A, an existing competitively bid government contract, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $720,450.00.adoptPass Action details Not available
22031 0 3 trailers for Parks + RecResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of three trailers for use by the Parks + Rec Department to Rockland Cargo Equipment of Conyers, GA under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 25-032, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $37,677.00.adoptPass Action details Not available
6018 0 Impaired driving grant - Sheriff's OfficeOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE appropriating $33,600.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025 Grant Fund in acceptance of the Sheriff’s Office’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Grant awarded by the Missouri Department of Transportation, Highway Safety and Traffic Division, and authorizing the County Executive to execute a contract for the acceptance and expenditure of grant funds.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
6019 0 DWI Traffic Safety Unit Salary Grant - Sheriff's OfficeOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE appropriating $473,774.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025 General Fund and transferring $364,690.00 from the Sheriff’s Office 2025 General Fund in acceptance of the Sheriff’s Office’s DWI/Traffic Safety Unit Salary Grant awarded by the Missouri Department of Transportation, Highway Safety and Traffic Division, and authorizing the County Executive to execute a contract for the acceptance and expenditure of grant funds.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
6020 0 Hazardous Moving Violation Enforcement Grant - Sheriff's OfficeOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE appropriating $18,200.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025 Grant Fund in acceptance of the Sheriff’s Office Hazardous Moving Violation Enforcement Grant awarded by the Missouri Department of Transportation, Highway Safety and Traffic Division, and authorizing the County Executive to execute a contract for the acceptance and expenditure of such grant funds.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
6021 0 M & M tax levyOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE setting the 2025 merchants’ and manufacturers' inventory replacement tax levy.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
6022 0 Developmentally Disabled Tax LevyOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE setting the 2025 Jackson County Board of Services for the Developmentally Disabled (Sheltered Workshop) Levy.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
6023 0 Mental Health Fund Tax LevyOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE setting the 2025 Jackson County Community Mental Health Fund Levy.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
6024 0 JacksonCounty, Missouri, tax levyOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE setting the 2025 Jackson County, Missouri, tax levy.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
6025 0  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE authorizing the County Executive to execute a Cooperative Agreement with Kansas City Southern Railroad for removal of a Rock Island bridge that crosses a section of the Kansas City Southern Railroad, at no cost to the County.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22036 0 Courtesy - KCPDResolutionA RESOLUTION honoring the Kansas City Police Department Crisis Negotiation Team and congratulating their placement in the 14th annual Missouri Association Crisis Negotiation Challenge.adoptPass Action details Video Video
22037 0 software and hosting for Collection Dept.ResolutionA RESOLUTION transferring $13,416.00 within the 2025 General Fund and authorizing four change orders to the contract with Manatron, Inc., dba Aumentum Technologies of Niagara Falls, NY, for software and hosting improvements at an additional cost to the County in the amount of $33,416.00assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22038 0 Joint jail study - JaCo and KCResolutionA RESOLUTION proposing a 30-day joint study between Jackson County and the City of Kansas City, Missouri to explore the feasibility of utilizing the existing Jackson County Detention Center as a temporary jail facility for the City following the County’s transition to its new detention center in January 2026, under a cooperative agreement at no cost to the City provided it assumes maintenance and operating costs, and directing that such study proceed concurrently with the City’s solicitation of bids for a temporary jail.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22039 0 mowers and tractors for Parks + RecResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of a rotary cutter, utility tractor, and mowers for use by the Parks + Rec Department from Van Wall Equipment of Lenexa, KS, under the terms and conditions of Sourcewell Ag Tractors Contract No. 082923-DAC and Sourcewell Grounds Maintenance Contract No. 112624-DAC both existing competitively bid government contracts, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $124,853.00.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22040 0 Grant Fund application processResolutionA RESOLUTION establishing a formal grant fund application process for the E-911 System Grant Fund and 911 Initiatives.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22041 0 license plate recognition camera - Sheriff's OfficeResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the furnishing of a subscription for a license plate recognition camera system for use by the Sheriff’s Office to Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety of Atlanta, GA, in the amount of $63,996.00 under the terms and conditions of OMNIA Partners - Region 4 Contract No. R250203, an existing competitively bid government contract.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22042 0 sole source sheriff xray equipmentResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the furnishing of an annual service agreement for x-ray screening equipment for use by the Sheriff’s Office to Smiths Detection, Inc., of Edgewood, Maryland at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $36,564.00 as a sole source purchase.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22043 0 PW dump truck bed buildsResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the furnishing of two dump truck bed builds for use by the Public Works Department to Viking-Cives Midwest of Morley, MO, under the terms and conditions set forth in Sourcewell Contract No. 062222-VCM, an existing, competitively bid government contract, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $209,486.00.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22044 0 maintenance for radio communications systemResolutionA RESOLUTION transferring $18,298.00 within the 2025 E-911 System Fund and awarding a sixty-month contract for the furnishing of preventative maintenance services for the radio communications system used by the Sheriff’s Office to Motorola Solutions, Inc. of Chicago, IL, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $111,800.00 for 2025 under the terms and conditions of State of Missouri Contract No. MT250038001, an existing competitively bid government contract.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22045 0 Courtesy - David E. ColemanResolutionA RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of David Eugene Coleman.adoptPass Action details Video Video
22046 0 Courtesy - Kanbe MarketsResolutionA RESOLUTION honoring Kanabe Market’s opening of the 100th participating location in its Fresh Food Access Partner Program in Kansas City.adoptPass Action details Video Video
22047 1 COMBAT LESBIResolutionA RESOLUTION transferring $150,000.00 within the 2025 Anti-Crime Sales Tax Fund to fully fund the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office’s 2025 Law Enforcement School Based Initiative.assign to committee  Action details Not available
22048 0 22048 Ruby Brooks CourtesyResolutionA RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Ruby Jean Brooks.adoptPass Action details Not available
25-14 0 CE Order 25-14 Pension Plan Board of TrusteesExecutive OrdersI hereby appoint the following member to the The Pension Plan Board of Trustees. Gail Overly is hereby appointed to a vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Kathleen Cooper, for a term set to expire 2/17/2028. Ms. Overly’s resume is attached.   Action details Video Video
25-15 0 EO-25-15 Jackson Co. Municipal Court Judge ReappointmentExecutive OrdersPursuant to article VII, section 7 of the 2010 Jackson County Charter and section 1803.2 of the Jackson County Code, I hereby reappoint James A. Witteman, Jr., as Jackson County Municipal Court Judge, for a term to expire on December 31, 2026.   Action details Not available