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Meeting Name: County Legislature Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/13/2025 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Eastern Jackson County Courthouse, 308 W. Kansas, Independence, Missouri, Ground Floor, Legislative Chambers
Fortieth Regular
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Attachments: 10-10-2025 Activity Calendar Revised.pdf, Agenda 10.13.2025.pdf, Legislative Packet 10.13.2025.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 Not available
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 Not available
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 Not available
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 Not available
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.   Action details Not available
6026 0 ZR-2025-697- Betty Jean Harra GraeffOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 17.68± acre tract from District AG (Agricultural) to District RR (Residential Ranchette).   Action details Not available
6027 0 LA-2025-048 Kevin Roth & Lonnie SmithOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE vacating a portion of an unnamed and unimproved right of way within Breezy Meadows, a subdivision in Jackson County.   Action details Not available
6028 0 RZ-2025-698 - Harold Robert HermanOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 10.13± acre tract from District AG (Agricultural) to District RE (Residential Estates).   Action details Not available
6029 0 VOCA GrantOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE appropriating $69,345.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025 Grant Fund, in acceptance of a three-month extension of the VOCA Grant awarded to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office by the Missouri Department of Social Services.   Action details Not available
25567 0 VOCA GrantOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE appropriating $69,345.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025 Grant Fund, in acceptance of a three-month extension of the VOCA Grant awarded to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office by the Missouri Department of Social Services.   Action details Not available
6031 0 OSCA Grant Family CourtOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE appropriating $566,113.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025 Grant Fund in acceptance of the OSCA Treatment Court Funding Grant received from the Missouri Office of State Courts Administrator.   Action details Not available
6032 0 DRRF Grant Family CourtOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE appropriating $10,000.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025 Grant Fund in acceptance of the OSCA Domestic Relations Resolution Fund Mediation grant received from the Missouri Office of State Courts Administrator.   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.   Action details Not available
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.   Action details Not available
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.   Action details Not available
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.   Action details Not available
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 Not available
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 Not available
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 Not available
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.   Action details Not available
22049 0 Rules of Interim Executive SelectionResolutionA RESOLUTION setting the parameters for which the Legislature will select an interim County Executive when the duly elected Executive is recalled.   Action details Not available
22051 0 Legal Services Agreement SimpkinsResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to execute an addendum to a Legal Services Agreement with Cheri Simpkins of Lee’s Summit, MO, under the terms and conditions of Request for Qualifications No. 24-060, at a cost to the County of $600.00 per day not to exceed $40,000.00.   Action details Not available
22053 0 Legal Services AgreementsResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to execute a Legal Services Agreement with Anne Baggott of Denton’s Law Firm at an aggregate cost to the County not to exceed $50,000.00, for services to be performed in 2025.   Action details Not available
22054 0 DV SheltersResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute Cooperative Agreements with certain agencies that provide services and assistance to victims of domestic violence, at an aggregate cost to the County not to exceed $46,705.00.   Action details Not available
22055 0 22055 Sole Source NADA price guideResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the furnishing of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association price guide for use by the Assessment Department to J.D. Power of Troy, Michigan, as a sole source purchase, at an actual cost to the County not to exceed $170,365.00.   Action details Not available
22056 0 JCDC TruNarcResolutionA RESOLUTION transferring $38,496.00 within the 2025 General Fund and awarding a contract for the purchase of handheld narcotics analyzers to Thermo Fisher Scientific of Tewksbury, MA under the terms and conditions of GSA Contract No. GS-07F-6099R, an existing competitively bid government contract for use by the Sheriff’s Office.   Action details Not available
22057 0 CivicPlus COMBATResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twenty-four-month contract for annual software maintenance and support services for use by the COMBAT Administrative Division of the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office to CivicPlus of Manhattan, KS, as a sole source purchase, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $13,741.00.   Action details Not available
22058 0 t&s ice machine rental servicesResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a nineteen-month term and supply contract, with three twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of ice machine rental services for use by various County Departments to Easy Ice, of Lenexa, KS, under the terms and conditions set forth in 16th Judicial Circuit of Missouri Contract No. 10002261, an existing competitively bid government contract.   Action details Not available
22059 0 MOU Fraternal Order of Police - Sheriff's OfficeResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office to execute a Memorandum of Understanding for the terms and conditions of employment with West Central Missouri Regional Lodge #50 of the Fraternal Order of Police.   Action details Not available
22061 0 Courtesy - Anna MunguiaResolutionA RESOLUTION honoring Anna Munguia an emerging leader.   Action details Not available
22062 0 Courtesy - Anthony “AO” OropezaResolutionA RESOLUTION honoring Anthony “AO” Oropeza, an artist and designer.   Action details Not available
22063 0 Courtesy - Luis OrtizResolutionA RESOLUTION honoring Deputy Chief Luis Ortiz and his work at the Kansas City Police Department.   Action details Not available
22064 0 Courtesy -Joe ArceResolutionA RESOLUTION honoring Joe Arce, a journalist and community leader.   Action details Not available
22065 0 Courtesy - Laedan GaliciaResolutionA RESOLUTION honoring Laedan Galicia the artist.   Action details Not available
22066 0 Courtesy - Vania SotoResolutionA RESOLUTION honoring Vania Soto the artist.   Action details Not available
22067 0 Xavier Loya - CourtesyResolutionA RESOLUTION honoring Xavier Loya a firefighter and advocate.   Action details Not available
22068 0 Purchase pistol sights - Sheriffs OfficeResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of pistol sights for use by the Sheriff’s Office to GT Distributors, Inc., of Pflugerville, TX, under the terms and conditions of State of Missouri Contract No. CC250070007, an existing competitively bid government contract, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $40,316.00.   Action details Not available
22069 0 GEO Space Center leaseResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a sixty-month extension to the lease with BRE Space Kansas City, LLC, of Independence, MO, for records storage space for use by the Recorder of Deeds Department and the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Jackson County, at an initial annual cost to the County in the amount of $280,000.00, as a sole source purchase.   Action details Not available
22070 0 print and mail services for Collection Dept.ResolutionA RESOLUTION transferring $30,000.00 within the 2025 General Fund and awarding a ten-month term and supply contract with one twelve-month option to extend for the furnishing of print and mail services for use by the Collection Department to Lineage Mailing Services, LLC of Kansas City, MO, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $170,000.00 under the terms and conditions of Clay County, Missouri Contract No. 2025-209, an existing competitively bid government contract.   Action details Not available
22071 0 Appointing the County ExecutiveResolutionA RESOLUTION appointing Phil LeVota as Jackson County Executive.adoptPass Action details Video Video
22073 0 process for selecting County ExecutiveResolutionA RESOLUTION to utilize Mid-America Regional Council to establish a transparent process for selecting an interim Jackson County Executive.   Action details Not available
6033 0 Family Court Juvenile Court Diversion Program GrantOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE appropriating $185,600.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025 Grant Fund, in acceptance of the Family Court Division's Juvenile Court Diversion Program grant received from the State of Missouri, Division of Youth Services.   Action details Not available
22074 1 gas delivery system - sheriff's officeResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the furnishing of a DRACO gas delivery system for use by the Sheriff’s Office to J&N Tactical, LLC of South Haven, MN at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $26,225.00 as a sole source purchase.   Action details Not available
22075 0 administrator services for worker's compensation - HR DepartmentResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month contract, with one twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing of third-party administrator services for the worker’s compensation program for use by the Human Resources Department to Cowell Insurance Services of Overland Park, KS, under the terms and conditions of Request for Proposals No. 23-069.   Action details Not available
22076 0 video product solutions - sheriff's officeResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a sixty-month term and supply contract, for the furnishing of video product solutions for use by the Sheriff’s Office to Motorola Solutions, Inc. of Chicago, IL, under the terms and conditions of the Sourcewell Contract No. 101223-MOT, an existing, competitively bid government contract.   Action details Not available
22077 0 Special Election cost November 2025ResolutionA RESOLUTION transferring $1,922,790.00 within the 2025 General Fund to cover costs to be incurred in connection with the Special Election to be held November 4, 2025.   Action details Not available
22078 1 M&M Golf Cars t&sResolutionA RESOLUTION rescinding Resolution 21978 dated August 18, 2025 and awarding a fourteen-month contract with four twelve-month options to extend for the leasing of golf carts, beverage cars, a six passenger car, and a range picker for use by the Parks + Rec Department to M&M Golf Cars LLC of Lee’s Summit, MO, DLL Finance of Johnston, IA, and Club Car LLC of Evans, GA at a cost not to exceed $21,838.00, under the terms and conditions of OMNIA Partners Contract No. EV2671.1, an existing government contract.   Action details Not available
22079 0 purchase radio sheriffResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of mobile radios for use by the Sheriff’s Office to Motorola Solutions, Inc., of Chicago, IL, under the terms and conditions of MARC/KCRPC Contract No. 113, an existing competitively bid government contract, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $92,157.00.   Action details Not available
25-19 0 Appointing Mr. Chris Crawford as Director of Human ResourcesExecutive OrdersWHEREAS, the position of Director of Human Resources has become vacant due to the retirement of Mrs. Michelle Chrisman; and WHEREAS, Article III, Section 6 of the Constitutional Home Rule Charter of Jackson County, Missouri, grants the County Executive the authority to appoint department directors and to fill vacancies as they occur within the departments of county government; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Jackson County to ensure continued leadership and administrative continuity within the Department of Human Resources while maintaining the effective oversight of the Office of Ethics, Human Relations, and Citizen Complaints (OEHRCC); and WHEREAS, Mr. Chris Crawford, who currently serves as Director of the Jackson County Office of Ethics, Human Relations, and Citizen Complaints, has demonstrated exceptional professionalism, integrity, and commitment to public service, and possesses the qualifications necessary to provide stable leadership to the Department of Human Resources during this period of transition. NOW, THEREFORE, by the authority vested in me as Count   Action details Video Video
25-20 0 Appointing Ms. Cheryl Colter as Director of FinanceExecutive OrdersWHEREAS, the position of Director of Finance is essential to the fiscal operations of Jackson County, including the timely payment of County associates, the management of County accounts, and the execution of other statutory and Charter-mandated duties; and WHEREAS, Ms. Cheryl Colter, a long-serving and highly qualified public servant, currently serves as Deputy Director of Finance, with substantial experience and demonstrated competence in all areas of County financial administration; and WHEREAS, on October 6, 2025, the Jackson County Legislature voted to disapprove Ms. Colter’s prior appointment as Director of Finance; and WHEREAS, it was subsequently and incorrectly stated that Ms. Colter would continue to serve as “interim” Director of Finance, but there exists no such classification or authority for an interim director under the Constitutional Home Rule Charter of Jackson County, Missouri; and WHEREAS, to ensure the uninterrupted administration of payroll, accounting, and fiscal responsibilities, and to prevent any disruption in the payment of County associates or the C   Action details Video Video
25-21 0 Updating the Personnel Rules of Jackson CountyExecutive OrdersWHEREAS, pursuant to the Constitutional Home Rule Charter of Jackson County, Missouri, and Section 706.1 of the Jackson County Code of Ordinances, the County Executive is authorized to adopt reasonable rules to implement the policies and provisions of Chapter 706 governing personnel administration; and WHEREAS, Section 706.1 expressly provides that “The County Executive shall, by executive order, adopt reasonable rules to implement this chapter and the policies expressed in this chapter,”; and WHEREAS, it is necessary and appropriate to update the Personnel Rules of Jackson County to reflect current practices, clarify certain provisions, and modernize key policies to ensure fairness, compliance, and effective administration; and WHEREAS, these updates do not create, consolidate, abolish, or reorganize departments and are therefore not subject to legislative disapproval under Article II, Section 16(4) of the Constitutional Home Rule Charter of Jackson County. NOW, THEREFORE, by the authority vested in me as County Executive of Jackson County, Missouri, pursuant to the Home Rul   Action details Video Video
25-22 0 Rescinding Executive Order 25-21Executive OrdersI hereby rescind Executive Order 25-21, dated October 7, 2025, updating the Personnel Rules of Jackson County. Effective immediately, the Personnel Rules will return to those in place as of October 2011.   Action details Video Video
25-23 0 Rescinding Executive Order 25-20Executive OrdersI hereby rescind Executive Order 25-20, dated October 7, 2025, appointing Ms. Cheryl Colter Director of Finance.   Action details Video Video
25-24 0 Rescinding Executive Order 25-19 (Director of HR)Executive OrdersI hereby rescind Executive Order 25-19, dated October 7, 2025, appointing Mr. Chris Crawford as Director of Human Resources.   Action details Video Video
25-25 0 Appointment - Director of HR and Director of FinanceExecutive OrdersI hereby appoint Ms. Gina Campbell to serve as Interim Director of Human Resources, effective immediately. Ms. Campbell will serve until the appointment of a permanent Director. Ms. Campbell’s resume is attached. I hereby appoint Ms. Cheryl Colter to serve as Interim Director of Finance, effective immediately. Ms. Colter will serve until the appointment of a permanent Director. Ms. Colter’s resume is attached.   Action details Video Video