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Meeting Name: County Legislature Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/15/2025 3:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: K.C. Legislative Assembly Area, Kansas City, Missouri
Forty-ninth Regular
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Attachments: 12-12-2025 Activity Calendar .pdf, Agenda 12.15.2025.pdf, Legislative Packet 12.15.2025.pdf
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6007 0 Gambling Monetary PrizesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE repealing section 5542., of Jackson County Code, 1984, related to the use of unlicensed gambling devices and enacting in lieu thereof one new section with a with severability clause.substitutePass Action details Video Video
6007 0 Gambling Monetary PrizesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE repealing section 5542., of Jackson County Code, 1984, related to the use of unlicensed gambling devices and enacting in lieu thereof one new section with a with severability clause.perfect substitutePass Action details Video Video
6044 0 2026 BudgetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to adopt the annual budget and set forth appropriations for the various spending agencies and the principal subdivisions thereof, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.substitutePass Action details Video Video
6044 0 2026 BudgetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to adopt the annual budget and set forth appropriations for the various spending agencies and the principal subdivisions thereof, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.perfectPass Action details Video Video
6044 0 2026 BudgetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to adopt the annual budget and set forth appropriations for the various spending agencies and the principal subdivisions thereof, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.adoptPass Action details Video Video
6045 0 Jackson County, Missouri, 2026 tentative tax levyOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE setting the 2026 Jackson County, Missouri tentative tax levy.perfectPass Action details Video Video
6045 0 Jackson County, Missouri, 2026 tentative tax levyOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE setting the 2026 Jackson County, Missouri tentative tax levy.adoptPass Action details Video Video
6048 4 Rock Island Trail Greenwood - p + rOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE appropriating $950,000.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025 Grant Fund and awarding a contract for the furnishing of construction services to Terry Snelling of Independence, MO for the Rock Island Trail Greenwood Connector, under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 25-034 at a cost to the County not to exceed $1,914,489.00.perfectPass Action details Video Video
6048 4 Rock Island Trail Greenwood - p + rOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE appropriating $950,000.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025 Grant Fund and awarding a contract for the furnishing of construction services to Terry Snelling of Independence, MO for the Rock Island Trail Greenwood Connector, under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 25-034 at a cost to the County not to exceed $1,914,489.00.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.perfectPass Action details Video Video
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
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
22103 0 Natural Resource Storage BuildingResolutionA RESOLUTION transferring $636,425.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2025 Park Fund for construction services provided by Hartline Construction of Kansas City, MO for use by the Parks + Rec Department.withdrawn  Action details Video Video
22120 0 t&s tree removal servicesResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract, with one twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing of tree removal services for use by various County departments to Looks Great Services of Columbia, MS under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 25-044.   Action details Video Video
22121 0 t&s moving servicesResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract, with three twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of moving services for use by various County departments to A. Arnold Kansas City of Olathe, KS, under the terms and conditions set forth in the 16th Judicial Circuit of Missouri IFB-10004706-24-27, an existing government contract.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22122 0 Authorized Signers for JaCoResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of certain documents required by the County’s banking and investment companies designating the County Executive, the Interim Director of Finance and Purchasing, and the Clerk of the Legislature to be authorized signers on behalf of the County.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22124 0 agreement with Miriam HennosyResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute an agreement with Miriam Hennosy for administrative services at a cost to the County not to exceed $5,800.00.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22125 0 t&s laboratory drug testingResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with three twenty-four month options to extend, for the furnishing of laboratory drug testing for use by various County departments to Avertest, LLC., dba Averhealth, of Richmond, Virginia, under the terms and conditions set forth in Johnson County, Kansas Contract No. 2023-019, an existing government contract.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22131 0 software for the Compliance Review OfficeResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the maintenance of software for use by the Compliance Review Office to AskReply, Inc., dba B2Gnow of Phoenix, AZ, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $48,180.00, as a sole source purchase.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22132 0 JAG extensionResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the Prosecuting Attorney to accept a twelve-month extension of the 2022 Justice Assistance Grant awarded by the United States Department of Justice, at no cost to the County.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22133 0 Sheriff Connections programResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the Jackson County Sheriff to execute a contract for services with the Family Court Division of the 16th Circuit Court of Missouri to provide deputies to assist with the Family Court’s Connections supervised visitation program.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22134 0 tfr Family CourtResolutionA RESOLUTION transferring $129,658.00 within the 2025 General Fund to cover the cost of computers and the purchase of vehicles for use by the Jackson County Family Court.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22135 0 Granicus Sole SourceResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for an upgrade to Granicus Operations Cloud Governance Legislative Edition for use by the Office of the Clerk of the County Legislature to Granicus of St. Paul, MN, at an actual cost to the County not to exceed $179,785.00, as a sole source purchase.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22136 0 Granicus one time hardware and setupResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of new hardware, including setup and configuration necessary for the upgrade to fully managed video services for use by the Office of the Clerk of the County Legislature in 2026 to Granicus of St. Paul, MN, at an actual cost to the County not to exceed $70,000.00, as a sole source purchase.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
22137 0 Agreement for lobbying services - Fred Dreiling LLCResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the Chairman of the Legislature to execute a twelve-month Consulting Agreement with two twelve-month options to extend with Fred Dreiling, LLC, of Kansas City, MO, to serve as Chief Lobbyist to perform State Legislative Lobbyist Services for the Legislature, under the terms and conditions of Request for Qualifications No. 24-086, at a cost to the County for 2026 not to exceed $117,500.00.Consent Agenda  Action details Video Video
6007 1 Gambling Monetary PrizesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE repealing section 5542., of Jackson County Code, 1984, related to the use of unlicensed gambling devices and enacting in lieu thereof one new section with a with severability clause.adoptPass Action details Not available
22121 0 t&s moving servicesResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract, with three twelve-month options to extend, for the furnishing of moving services for use by various County departments to A. Arnold Kansas City of Olathe, KS, under the terms and conditions set forth in the 16th Judicial Circuit of Missouri IFB-10004706-24-27, an existing government contract.adoptPass Action details Not available
22122 0 Authorized Signers for JaCoResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of certain documents required by the County’s banking and investment companies designating the County Executive, the Interim Director of Finance and Purchasing, and the Clerk of the Legislature to be authorized signers on behalf of the County.adoptPass Action details Not available
22124 0 agreement with Miriam HennosyResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute an agreement with Miriam Hennosy for administrative services at a cost to the County not to exceed $5,800.00.adoptPass Action details Not available
22125 0 t&s laboratory drug testingResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with three twenty-four month options to extend, for the furnishing of laboratory drug testing for use by various County departments to Avertest, LLC., dba Averhealth, of Richmond, Virginia, under the terms and conditions set forth in Johnson County, Kansas Contract No. 2023-019, an existing government contract.adoptPass Action details Not available
22131 0 software for the Compliance Review OfficeResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the maintenance of software for use by the Compliance Review Office to AskReply, Inc., dba B2Gnow of Phoenix, AZ, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $48,180.00, as a sole source purchase.adoptPass Action details Not available
22132 0 JAG extensionResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the Prosecuting Attorney to accept a twelve-month extension of the 2022 Justice Assistance Grant awarded by the United States Department of Justice, at no cost to the County.adoptPass Action details Not available
22133 0 Sheriff Connections programResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the Jackson County Sheriff to execute a contract for services with the Family Court Division of the 16th Circuit Court of Missouri to provide deputies to assist with the Family Court’s Connections supervised visitation program.adoptPass Action details Not available
22134 0 tfr Family CourtResolutionA RESOLUTION transferring $129,658.00 within the 2025 General Fund to cover the cost of computers and the purchase of vehicles for use by the Jackson County Family Court.adoptPass Action details Not available
22135 0 Granicus Sole SourceResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for an upgrade to Granicus Operations Cloud Governance Legislative Edition for use by the Office of the Clerk of the County Legislature to Granicus of St. Paul, MN, at an actual cost to the County not to exceed $179,785.00, as a sole source purchase.adoptPass Action details Not available
22136 0 Granicus one time hardware and setupResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the purchase of new hardware, including setup and configuration necessary for the upgrade to fully managed video services for use by the Office of the Clerk of the County Legislature in 2026 to Granicus of St. Paul, MN, at an actual cost to the County not to exceed $70,000.00, as a sole source purchase.adoptPass Action details Not available
22137 0 Agreement for lobbying services - Fred Dreiling LLCResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the Chairman of the Legislature to execute a twelve-month Consulting Agreement with two twelve-month options to extend with Fred Dreiling, LLC, of Kansas City, MO, to serve as Chief Lobbyist to perform State Legislative Lobbyist Services for the Legislature, under the terms and conditions of Request for Qualifications No. 24-086, at a cost to the County for 2026 not to exceed $117,500.00.adoptPass Action details Not available
22138 0fLittle Blue Trace Trail Bridge ReplacementResolutionA RESOLUTION awarding a contract for construction services for the Little Blue Trace Trail bridge replacement over West Fire Prairie Creek to Realm Construction, Inc of Blue Springs, MO, under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 25-033, at a cost to the County not to exceed $625,909.00.adoptPass Action details Video Video
22139 0 extension for outside agenciesResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to issue a three-month extension to the 2025 Outside Agency cooperative agreements that provide public health and other public services, at no cost to the County.adoptPass Action details Video Video
22140 0 KC Zoological District CommissionResolutionA RESOLUTION appointing a member to the Kansas City Zoological District Commission.adopt the floor amendmentPass Action details Video Video
22141 0 ARPA - outside agenciesResolutionA RESOLUTION expressing the intent of the Legislature to authorize the County Executive to execute Cooperative Agreements with certain outside agencies that provide public services to citizens of Jackson County, at an aggregate cost to the County not to exceed $15,000,000.00.assign to committee  Action details Video Video
22142 0 Professional Services agreement for recruitment for the County Counselor's officeResolutionA RESOLUTION authorizing the Jackson County Counselor’s Office to execute a limited Professional Services Agreement with Branch Recruiting of Kansas City, MO, for legal recruitment at a cost to the County not to exceed $15,000.00.adoptPass Action details Video Video
25-31 0 Appointments to Freedom Wall CommissionExecutive OrdersI hereby make the following appointments/reappointments to the Freedom Wall Commission: Gayle Hill-Suber is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 9/21/2027. Marquita Taylor is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 9/21/2027. Damon Daniel is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 9/21/2027. Letonia (LT) Torrence is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 9/21/2027. Toi Wilson is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 9/21/2027. Kevin Woolfolk is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 9/21/2027. Venessa Huskey is hereby reappointed to finish her current term set to expire 9/21/2026. Linda Williams is hereby appointed to a new term set to expire 12/31/2028. Barbara Davis is hereby appointed to a new term set to expire 12/31/2028. Ike Graham is hereby appointed to a new term term set to expire 12/31/2028. Rev. David McDaniels is hereby appointed to a new term set to expire 12/31/2028.   Action details Video Video
25-32 0 Chief Public Affairs Officer - NussbeckExecutive OrdersI hereby appoint Jennifer Nussbeck to serve as Chief Public Affairs Officer, effective October 14, 2025. Ms. Nussbeck’s resume is attached.   Action details Video Video
25-33 0 Community Mental Health Fund BoardExecutive OrdersI hereby make the following appointments/reappointments to the Community Mental Health Fund Board: Christopher Beal is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 9/30/2028. Brook Nasseri is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 9/30/2028. Dr. Eve McGee is hereby reappointed to finish her current term set to expire 9/30/2027. Dr. David Lisbon is hereby reappointed to finish his current term set to expire 9/30/2027. Sandra Jiles is hereby reappointed to finish her current term set to expire 9/30/2027. Desarae Harrah is hereby reappointed to finish her current term set to expire 9/30/2026. Kirby Ann Randolph is hereby reappointed to finish her current term set to expire 9/30/2026. Rochelle Harris is hereby reappointed to finish her current term set to expire 9/30/2026. Marsha Campbell is hereby reappointed to finish her current term set to expire 9/30/2026. Jessica Garcia is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 9/30/2028. James Walden is hereby appointed to a new term set to expire 9/30/2028. James Halvorson is hereby   Action details Video Video
25-34 0  Executive OrdersI hereby make the following appointments/reappointments to the Developmental Disability Services-EITAS Board: Stuart Alan May is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 12/31/2028. Dr. Eve McGee is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 12/31/2028. George Mitchell Jr. is hereby reappointed to finish his current term set to expire 12/31/2026. Deborah Prior is hereby reappointed to finish her current term set to expire 12/31/2026. Nick Pevato is hereby reappointed to finish his current term set to expire 12/31/2026. Benjamin Kisner is hereby reappointed to finish his current term set to expire 12/31/2027. Edward Van Haele is hereby reappointed to finish his current term set to expire 12/31/2027. Susan Borgmeyer is hereby reappointed to finish her current term set to expire 12/31/2027. Lauren Powell is hereby appointed to a new term set to expire 12/31/2028.   Action details Video Video
25-35 0 Domestic Violence Shelters BoardExecutive OrdersI hereby make the following appointments/reappointments to the Domestic Violence Shelters Board: Ashley Burke is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 2/07/2028. Kristina Jones is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 2/07/2028. Chiquita Singleton is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 2/7/2028. Tonya Hampton is hereby reappointed to finish her current term set to expire 2/7/2027. Shelly Doucet is hereby reappointed to finish her current term set to expire 2/7/2027.   Action details Video Video
25-36 0 Ethics, Human Relations and Citizens Complaints BoardExecutive OrdersI hereby make the following appointments/reappointments to the Ethics, Human Relations & Citizen Complaints Commission: Howard Lotven is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 6/04/2029. Mary Shannon is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 6/04/2029. Jacquelyn Eidson is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 6/4/2027. Mike Yonke is hereby appointed to a new term set to expire 12/31/2027. Brent Herrick is hereby appointed to a new term set to expire 12/31/2027. Holmes Osborne is hereby appointed to a new term set to expire 12/31/2026. Karen Baker is hereby appointed to a new term set to expire 12/31/2026.   Action details Video Video
25-37 0 Pension Plan Board of TrusteesExecutive OrdersI hereby make the following appointments/reappointments to the Pension Plan Board of Trustees: Carolyn Watley is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 2/17/2029. B. Stephen Gills is hereby reappointed to finish his current term set to expire 2/17/2026. Theresa Ryan is hereby reappointed to finish her current term set to expire 2/17/2027. Terrence Messonier is hereby appointed to finish his current term set to expire 2/17/2027. Whitney Miller is hereby reappointed to finish her current term set to expire 7/22/2027. Gail Overly is hereby reappointed to continue her current term set to expire 2/17/2028. Gina Campbell is hereby reappointed to continue her current term indefinitely. Theresa Garza is hereby reappointed to continue his current term indefinitely. Mark Foudree is hereby appointed to a new term set to expire 12/31/2029. Robert Hepting is hereby appointed to a new term set to expire 12/31/2029.   Action details Video Video
25-38 0 Plan CommissionExecutive OrdersI hereby make the following appointments/reappointments to the Plan Commission: Larry J. Antey is hereby reappointed to finish his current term set to expire 12/31/2028. William D. Farrar is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 12/31/2029. Robert Smead is hereby reappointed to a new term set to expire 12/31/2029. Jack Crawford is hereby reappointed to finish his current term set to expire 12/31/2027. Ralph Monaco is hereby reappointed to finish his term set to expire 12/31/2027. Denise Ryerkerk is hereby reappointed to finish her term set to expire 12/31/2027.   Action details Video Video
25-39 0  Executive OrdersA. Executive Order No. 16-12 is hereby rescinded. B. Pursuant to Section 11 of Article IV of the Jackson County Charter, there are the following established as members of the staff of the County Executive: Chief Of Staff, Theresa Garza County Administrator, Stephen Arbo Chief Public Affairs Officer, Jennifer Nussbeck Chief Policy Officer, Chris Whiting Community Relations Officer, Courtney Adams Canady Chief Executive Assistant, Lauren Powell As said positions may be amended, and together with such other staff positions may be included in the County's annual budget. Within the Executive Office Structure are the following departments and offices: Chief of Staff Communications Community Engagement Government Relations Liaison to: Jackson County Sports Complex Authority Pension Plan Board County Boards and Commissions not otherwise assigned County Administrator - Emergency Manager Financial Operational Liaison to: Office of Ethics, Human Relations, and Citizen Complaints (OEHRCC) OEHRCC Commission Operations - Assistant County Administra   Action details Video Video
25-40 0 Community Relations OfficerExecutive OrdersI hereby appoint Courtney M. Canady to serve as Community Relations Officer, effective December 1, 2025. Ms. Canady’s resume is attached.   Action details Video Video