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Meeting Name: County Legislature Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/9/2026 3:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Eastern Jackson County Courthouse, 308 W. Kansas, Independence, Missouri, Ground Floor, Legislative Chambers
Sixth Regular
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Attachments: 03-06-2026 Activity Calendar - Updated.pdf, Agenda 03.09.2026.pdf, Legislative Packet 03.09.2026.pdf
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6050 0 prohibiting law enforcement officers from concealing faces or badges when on official dutyOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE prohibiting law enforcement officers from concealing their faces or badges during performance of their official duties and establishing penalties and exemptions.   Action details Video Video
6058 0 construction of Natural Resourced Storage Bldg.OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE appropriating $636,425.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2026 Park Fund for construction services provided by Hartline Construction of North Kansas City, MO for use by the Parks + Rec Department.   Action details Video Video
6059 0 Charter change - elected auditorOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE submitting to the qualified voters of Jackson County, Missouri, at the general election to be held on April 7, 2026, a question to amend the Jackson County Charter, with an effective date.   Action details Video Video
6064 0 rezoning - Michael and Marcy TarrantsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 161.00± acre tract from District AGp (Agricultural Planned) to District AG (Agricultural).   Action details Video Video
6065 0 rezoning - Nick ArndorferOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 4.87± acre tract from District AG (Agricultural) to District RE (Residential Estates).   Action details Video Video
6066 0 zoning - Mason and Ashton CaseOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 10.00± acre tract from District AG (Agricultural) to District RR (Residential Ranchette).   Action details Video Video
6067 0 rezoning - J & L TrustOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 3.05± acre tract from District B (Two Family) to District LI (Light Industrial).   Action details Video Video
6068 0 rezoning - Jessup, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 9.75± acre tract from District LB (Local Business) to District LI (Light Industrial).   Action details Video Video
6069 0 6069 LCP Tracker Repeal and ReplaceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE repealing and replacing Resolution 22169 dated February 9, 2026 and appropriating $20,683.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2026 General Fund and awarding a contract to LCPtracker of Orange, CA, for an additional single software package for use by the Compliance Review Office for non-profit partnership grants, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $20,683.00, as a sole source purchase.approve as amendedPass Action details Video Video
6069 0 6069 LCP Tracker Repeal and ReplaceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE repealing and replacing Resolution 22169 dated February 9, 2026 and appropriating $20,683.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2026 General Fund and awarding a contract to LCPtracker of Orange, CA, for an additional single software package for use by the Compliance Review Office for non-profit partnership grants, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $20,683.00, as a sole source purchase.perfect as amendedPass Action details Video Video
6069 0 6069 LCP Tracker Repeal and ReplaceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE repealing and replacing Resolution 22169 dated February 9, 2026 and appropriating $20,683.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2026 General Fund and awarding a contract to LCPtracker of Orange, CA, for an additional single software package for use by the Compliance Review Office for non-profit partnership grants, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $20,683.00, as a sole source purchase.adoptPass Action details Video Video
6049 0 Third Party Monitoring Program for JaCoOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE establishing a third-party monitoring program for Jackson County projects and authorizing access for qualified contracted third parties to conduct site visits.   Action details Video Video
22149 0 2026-2027 JaCo Assessment and Equalization Maintenance PlanResolutionA RESOLUTION approving the 2026-2027 Jackson County Assessment and Equalization Maintenance Plan.approve as amendedPass Action details Video Video
22149 0 2026-2027 JaCo Assessment and Equalization Maintenance PlanResolutionA RESOLUTION approving the 2026-2027 Jackson County Assessment and Equalization Maintenance Plan.adoptPass Action details Video Video
22150 0 t & s for IT products and servicesResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a thirty-month term and supply contract, with three twenty-four-month options to extend, for the furnishing of information technology products and services for use by various County departments to SHI International Corporation, of Somerset, NJ under the terms and conditions of OMNIA Partners Contract Number 2024056-02, an existing competitively bid government contract.dischargePass Action details Video Video
22150 0 t & s for IT products and servicesResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a thirty-month term and supply contract, with three twenty-four-month options to extend, for the furnishing of information technology products and services for use by various County departments to SHI International Corporation, of Somerset, NJ under the terms and conditions of OMNIA Partners Contract Number 2024056-02, an existing competitively bid government contract.adoptPass Action details Video Video
22160 0 Legal Services Agreement - Bergman Grid CounselResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to execute a Legal Services Agreement with certain lawyers and law firms at an aggregate cost to the County not to exceed $50,000.00.   Action details Video Video
22163 0 items for resale by the Parks + Rec Dept.ResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the furnishing of items for resale by the Parks + Rec Department to Dunlop Sports of Dallas, TX, as proprietary purchases.   Action details Video Video
22165 0 independent auditing services for the Finance Dept.ResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month contract, with three twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of independent auditing services for use by the Finance and Purchasing Department to Clifton Larsen Allen, LLP, of Kansas City, MO, under the terms and conditions of Request for Proposals No. 25-053, at a cost to the County for 2026 not to exceed $150,000.00.dischargePass Action details Video Video
22165 0 independent auditing services for the Finance Dept.ResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month contract, with three twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of independent auditing services for use by the Finance and Purchasing Department to Clifton Larsen Allen, LLP, of Kansas City, MO, under the terms and conditions of Request for Proposals No. 25-053, at a cost to the County for 2026 not to exceed $150,000.00.adoptPass Action details Video Video
22170 0 deep core aerifier for Fred Arbanas Golf CourseResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of a deep core aerifier for use by the Parks + Rec Department for the Fred Arbanas Golf Course to Redexim North America, Inc. of Valley Park, MO, under the terms and conditions of invitation to Bid No. 25-055 at a cost to the County not to exceed $52,541.00.   Action details Video Video
22171 0 two Ford trucks with snowplow packagesResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the furnishing of two (2) Ford F-600 trucks with installed snowplow packages 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 $287,050.00Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22172 0 volunteers assisting with non-profit grant applicationsResolutionA RESOLUTION recognizing honorarium payments to community volunteers who assisted in the evaluation of non-profit grant applications.   Action details Video Video
22175 0 t & s training, consulting and software maintenance for Mobile Assessor softwareResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month contract, with three twelve-month options to extend, for training, consulting services, and software maintenance on the Mobile Assessor Software for use by the Assessment Department to Woolpert, Inc. of Dayton, OH, as a sole source purchase, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $114,355.00.   Action details Video Video
22178 0 specialized legal services - BOE/Merit CommissionResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to execute an addendum to the 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 $70,000.00.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22180 0 t & s Law Enforcement computer information servicesResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract, with two twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of LEWeb law enforcement computer information services for use by various County departments to the Regional Justice Information Service (REJIS) Commission of St. Louis, MO, as an acquisition from another governmental entity.dischargePass Action details Video Video
22180 0 t & s Law Enforcement computer information servicesResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract, with two twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of LEWeb law enforcement computer information services for use by various County departments to the Regional Justice Information Service (REJIS) Commission of St. Louis, MO, as an acquisition from another governmental entity.adoptPass Action details Video Video
22181 0 t & s dump truck repairResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with one twelve-month option to extend, for dump truck repair for use by the Public Works Department to Rush Truck Centers of Kansas City, MO, as a sole source purchase.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22183 0 Agreement with City of Oak GroveResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with the City of Oak Grove to provide for the mill and overlay of pavement on the shared portions of Robinson and White Roads, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $121,595.00. Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22184 0 annual software maintenance Aumentum TechnologiesResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for annual software maintenance for use by the Collection Department to Aumentum Technologies of Niagara Falls, NY, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $642,563.00, as a sole source purchase.   Action details Video Video
22186 0 t & s fire suppression systems, equipment, software and servicesResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a thirty-four month term and supply contract for the furnishing of facility fire suppression systems, equipment, software, and related services for use by the Public Works Department, to Johnson Controls of Staples, MN, under the terms and conditions set forth in Sourcewell Contract No.121024, an existing competitively bid government contract.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22187 0 vehicles (2) for JaCo Drug Task ForceResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of two vehicles for use by the Jackson County Drug Task Force to Corwin Motors of Springfield, LLC, of Springfield, MO, under the terms and conditions of State of Missouri Contract No. MC250182 and CC24166201-005, existing competitively bid government contracts, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $99,502.00.   Action details Video Video
22188 0 Rifles for the Sheriff's OfficeResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of rifles for use by the Sheriff’s Office to Clyde Armory, Inc., of Athens, GA, under the terms and conditions of invitation to Bid No. 25-056 at a cost to the County not to exceed $83,565.00.   Action details Video Video
22189 0 Transit vans (3) for the Sheriff's officeResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of a three 2026 Ford Transit T-350 Passenger Vans for use by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center to Midway Ford Truck Center of Kansas City, MO, under the terms and conditions of State of Missouri Contract No. MC2501182001-MC250182011, an existing competitively bid government contract, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $230,220.00.   Action details Video Video
22190 0 Annual maintenance for Manatron software - Records Dept.ResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for annual maintenance of the Manatron recording software for use by the Recorder of Deeds Department to Manatron, Inc., of Chicago, IL, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $106,772.00, as a sole source purchase.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22191 0 t & s Tshirts and Wearing ApparelResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twelve month term and supply contract, with three twelve month options to extend, for the furnishing of t-shirts and wearing apparel for use by various County departments to Exhibit Arts LLC of Wichita, KS, EAIS LLC of Atlanta, GA, and Sew What? LLC of Lee’s Summit, MO, under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 25-050.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22192 0 legal services contract for the County CounselorResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to execute a twelve-month contract, with one twelve-month option to extend, for legal services to Seyferth, Blumenthal, and Harris, LLC., of Kansas City, MO, at a cost to the County not to exceed $100,000.00 as a sole source purchase.   Action details Video Video
22171 0 two Ford trucks with snowplow packagesResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the furnishing of two (2) Ford F-600 trucks with installed snowplow packages 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 $287,050.00adoptPass Action details Not available
22178 0 specialized legal services - BOE/Merit CommissionResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to execute an addendum to the 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 $70,000.00.adoptPass Action details Not available
22181 0 t & s dump truck repairResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with one twelve-month option to extend, for dump truck repair for use by the Public Works Department to Rush Truck Centers of Kansas City, MO, as a sole source purchase.adoptPass Action details Not available
22183 0 Agreement with City of Oak GroveResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with the City of Oak Grove to provide for the mill and overlay of pavement on the shared portions of Robinson and White Roads, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $121,595.00. adoptPass Action details Not available
22186 0 t & s fire suppression systems, equipment, software and servicesResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a thirty-four month term and supply contract for the furnishing of facility fire suppression systems, equipment, software, and related services for use by the Public Works Department, to Johnson Controls of Staples, MN, under the terms and conditions set forth in Sourcewell Contract No.121024, an existing competitively bid government contract.adoptPass Action details Not available
22190 0 Annual maintenance for Manatron software - Records Dept.ResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for annual maintenance of the Manatron recording software for use by the Recorder of Deeds Department to Manatron, Inc., of Chicago, IL, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $106,772.00, as a sole source purchase.adoptPass Action details Not available
22191 0 t & s Tshirts and Wearing ApparelResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twelve month term and supply contract, with three twelve month options to extend, for the furnishing of t-shirts and wearing apparel for use by various County departments to Exhibit Arts LLC of Wichita, KS, EAIS LLC of Atlanta, GA, and Sew What? LLC of Lee’s Summit, MO, under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 25-050.adoptPass Action details Not available
6070 0 MoWIN GrantOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE appropriating $64,322.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2026 General Fund in acceptance of the Missouri Western Interdiction and Narcotics Task Force grant awarded by the Missouri Department of Public Safety.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22193 0 Consulting Agreement w/ Heartland Communications, LLCResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the Chairman of the Legislature to execute a Consulting Agreement with Marcus Winn of Heartland Communications, LLC, of Kansas City, MO, to provide communication and policy services to the Legislature, at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22194 0 pontoon boats for Parks Dept.ResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of six (6) pontoon boats for use by the Parks + Rec Department to LSK Lebanon, Inc., of Lebanon, MO under the terms and conditions of State of Missouri Contract No. CC232078005, an existing, competitively bid government contract, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $209,346.00.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22195 0 HHW centers for unincorporated JaCoResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District to provide access to the regional household hazardous waste centers for the residents of the unincorporated areas of Jackson County, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $27,325.00.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22196 0 t & s ammunitionResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a ten month term and supply contract with two twelve month options to extend for the furnishing of ammunition for use by various County law enforcement agencies to Bristol Ridge Precision LLC of Warrensburg, MO, Gulf States Distributors, Inc. of Montgomery, AL, Kiesler Police Supply, Inc. of Jeffersonville, IN, Precision Delta Corporation of Ruleville, MS, Sunset Law Enforcement of Ackley, IA, and Doc’s Tactical, LLC of Dexter, MO under the terms and conditions of State of Missouri Contract No. MC260192001, MC260192002, MC260192003, MC260192004, MC260192005 and MC260192006 all existing, competitively-bid government contracts.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22197 0 vehicle for Sheriff's OfficeResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of a 2026 RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab 4 x 4 vehicle for use by the Sheriff’s Office to Corwin Motors of Springfield, LLC, of Springfield, MO, under the terms and conditions of State of Missouri Contract No. MC250182004, an existing competitively bid government contract, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $61,485.00.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22198 0 contract w/ EITAS for Special Population Services fundingResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a contract with the Jackson County Board of Services for the Developmentally Disabled - EITAS to provide for partial funding of various Parks + Rec Department's Special Population Services Division programs.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22199 0 pro shop articles for resale - Fred Arbanas golf courseResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twenty-four month term and supply contract with two twelve month options to extend for the furnishing of pro shop articles for resale by the Parks + Rec Department to Acushnet/Titleist and FootJoy of Fairhaven, MA, as proprietary purchases.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22200 0 Police Responder Vehicles for Sheriff's officeResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of two (2) 2026 Ford F-150 Police Responder vehicles for use by the Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit to CFLR Auto, LLC of Republic, MO, under the terms and conditions of State of Missouri Contract No. MC250182003, an existing competitively bid government contract, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $97,978.00.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22201 0 Closed Meeting (1) (18)ResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the Jackson County Legislature to hold a closed meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, for the purpose of conducting privileged and confidential communications between itself and the Jackson County Counselor under section 610.021 (1) (18) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, and closing all records prepared for discussion at said meeting.adoptPass Action details Video Video
22202 0 Legal Services Agreement - Spencer FaneResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the Jackson County Legislature to execute a Legal Services Agreement with Spencer Fane Law Firm of Kansas City, MO, for legal advise in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, as a sole source purchase.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22203 0 Difference Maker Event SponsorshipResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the Interim Director of Finance and Purchasing to issue a check in the amount of $5,000.00 for the purchase of a sponsorship for the 2026 Difference Maker Fireside Chat Luncheon.adoptPass Action details Video Video
22204 1 Outside Agency 3milResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute Cooperative Agreements with certain outside agencies that provide public health related and other public services to citizens of Jackson County, at an aggregate cost to the County not to exceed $3,000,000.00.assign to committee  Action details Not available
22205 0 $275k Legal Services AgreementResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to execute a Legal Services Agreement and Addendums to existing Legal Services Agreements with certain lawyers and law firms at an aggregate cost to the County not to exceed $275,000.00 for services to be performed in 2026.assign to committee  Action details Not available
26-07 0 EO 26-07 Reinstatement of County Bus Pass ProgramExecutive OrdersPURPOSE This Executive Order establishes Jackson County’s Bus Pass and Parking Program, providing eligible County Associates with a choice between a County-provided parking space or a County-purchased monthly bus pass for use on the RideKC transit system. BACKGROUND Parking in downtown Kansas City is limited, and the County recognizes that many Associates may prefer to use public transportation rather than drive a personal vehicle to work. Effective June 1, 2026, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will reinstate a $2 fare on RideKC bus service, ending the fare-free period that began in 2020. In recognition of this change, Jackson County will purchase monthly bus passes on behalf of eligible Associates who elect to use public transit in lieu of a parking space. PROGRAM DETAILS • Eligibility: Full-time, part-time, and seasonal Associates whose primary workstation is located in a County facility in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, are eligible to participate. • Election: Eligible Associates may elect either (i) a County-provided parking space or (ii)   Action details Video Video
26-08 0 Reappointment to the JaCo Land TrustExecutive OrdersI hereby make the following reappointment to the Jackson County Land Trust: Rachel R. Epler is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 3/31/2030. Ms. Epler’s resume is attached.   Action details Video Video
26-09 0 Appt. to the Community Mental Health Fund BoardExecutive OrdersI hereby make the following appointment to the Community Mental Health Fund Board: Randy Rhoads is hereby appointed to a new term set to expire 3/31/2029. Mr. Rhoads’ resume is attached.   Action details Video Video
26-10 0 Appt. to the COMBAT CommissionExecutive OrdersI hereby make the following reappointment to the COMBAT Commission: Mary Hepting is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 3/31/2030. Ms. Hepting’s resume is attached.   Action details Video Video
26-11 0 Appt. to the Children's Services Fund BoardExecutive OrdersI hereby make the following reappointment to the Children’s Services Fund Board: Megan Browning is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 3/31/2029. Ms. Browning’s resume is attached.   Action details Video Video
26-12 0 Transparency and Accuracy in Legislative CommunicationsExecutive OrdersI hereby issue the following guidance: Section 1. Purpose ? The County Executive recognizes the importance of open and transparent communication between County employees and the County Legislature. This Executive Order reaffirms the County’s commitment to accuracy and good faith in all legislative communications, clarifies the role of the County Executive’s Office in coordinating those communications, and provides guidance to employees on expectations?regarding?truthfulness in legislative proceedings .? Section 2. Guiding Principles ? A. County employees are expected to communicate with the County Legislature, its committees, and legislative staff in a truthful,?accurate, and good-faith manner.? B. County employees should make reasonable efforts to ensure that information provided in connection with legislative proceedings is complete and not misleading, including:? 1. Providing?accurate?oral and written statements to the County Legislature and its committees;? 2. Making good-faith efforts to provide relevant context so that statements are not misleading;?    Action details Video Video
26-13 0 Appointment to the Plan CommissionExecutive OrdersI hereby make the following appointment to the Plan Commission: Charles Barton is hereby appointed to a new term set to expire 03/31/30. Mr. Barton lives in unincorporated Jackson County and his resume is attached.   Action details Video Video