Minutes - County Legislature

Jackson County Courthouse

415 E.12th Street, 2nd floor

Kansas City, Missouri 64106

(816)881-3242

Jackson County Missouri

JOURNAL

County Legislature

Manuel Abarca IV (1st) Chairman, Sean E. Smith (6th) Vice Chairman,

Jalen Anderson (1st AL), Donna Peyton (2nd AL), Megan L. Smith (3rd AL),

Venessa Huskey (2nd), Charlie Franklin (3rd),

Office of

Mary Jo Spino

Clerk of the County Legislature

DaRon McGee (4th), Jeanie Lauer (5th)

Monday, July 13, 2026

3:00 PM

Twenty-sixth Regular Meeting

Eastern Jackson County Courthouse, 308 W. Kansas, Independence, Missouri, Ground

Floor, Legislative Chambers

Manuel Abarca IV, Chairman, called the meeting of the Jackson County Legislature to order.

ROLL CALL

Present 8 - Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna

Peyton, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee and

Jeanie Lauer

Absent 1 - Megan L. Smith

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Recited.

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

A motion was made by Jeanie Lauer, seconded by Donna Peyton to

approve the journal of the previous meeting held on July 06, 2026. The

motion passed by a voice vote.

HEARINGS

Resolutions #22339, #22340, #22341 and #22342 were adopted at this

time. See pages 11and 12 for details.

Chairman Abarca opened the public hearing regarding Ordinance #6092,

appropriating $15,415,000.00 from the undesignated fund balance of

various funds and authorizing the County Executive to execute

Cooperative Agreements to fund infrastructure projects with certain

municipalities within Jackson County in an amount not to exceed

$15,415,000.00.

Phil LeVota, County Executive, testified on behalf of Jackson County

regarding Ordinance #6092, ARPA funds designated for infrastructure.

He indicated that he reached out to municipalities within Jackson County

for their needs and distributed the letters from the municipalities again.

He asked the County Legislature to focus on the ordinance in front of

them which deals with repairing the front steps at the downtown Kansas

City courthouse as well as ADA compliance. It also addresses relocating

the jury room and Human Resources Department to the first floor. He

said the Parks Department needs restriping and resurfacing in several

parking lots. The money is also earmarked for elevator repair, as well as

heating and cooling in an aging building. He said this first round of money

in the amount of $15,000,000.00 is for the infrastructure of county

facilities and for municipalities. He said he does not want to amend this

legislation.

Donna Peyton, County Legislator, said she agrees with taking care of

Jackson County first. She understands that the County Legislature would

distribute $35,000,000.00 and the additional $35,000,000.00 would be

distributed in cooperation with the County Executive. Ordinance #6092 is

what the County Executive wants, and he has left the door open for

additional conversations.

Liz Kieffer with Harvesters and Courtney Thomas with Newhouse spoke

in favor of opening this funding to outside agencies and encouraged

legislators to think of infrastructure as programs and not just

brick-and-mortar.

Since there was no further testimony, the public hearing was closed.

COMMUNICATIONS WITH AND REPORTS OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE

The County Executive explained Executive Order 26-31 that he issued

today under the authority granted to him by the Jackson County Charter.

The executive order cancels Jackson County’s 2026 delinquent land tax

sale.

The delinquent land tax sale is one of the most significant collection

actions by Jackson County. It is the point in the collection process where

the County has the authority to sell private property because of

delinquent taxes. With that authority comes an equally important

responsibility - to ensure tax records and tax bill calculations are as

accurate as possible before taking that step.

Mr. LeVota said since taking office more than eight months ago,

addressing Jackson County’s property tax issues has been one of his

highest priorities. Every day, the Collection Department works to review

tax records, correct tax bill calculations and serve taxpayers while

continuing to carry out its normal responsibilities. He said they have made

tremendous progress. However, the collection process has many layers

and the delinquent land tax sale is one of the final steps in the process.

He believes if there is even one taxpayer whose property could be sold

based on an inaccurate tax record or tax bill calculation, there is an

obligation to pause, verify the records and make sure it is done right.

Executive Order 26-21 accomplishes this step.

The County Executive clarified that this Executive Order does not forgive

delinquent property taxes. It does not eliminate taxes that are lawfully

owed. Property owners remain responsible for paying any taxes they

legally owe.

Executive Order 26-31 ensures that before Jackson County exercises

one of the most significant collection authorities, every reasonable step

has been taken to verify that the records supporting that action are

accurate.

The County Executive realizes taxpayers have been frustrated by the

property tax issue our community has experienced. He understands their

frustration. He said his Administration has worked tirelessly over the past

eight months to restore confidence in the County’s property tax process

and he believes this Executive Order is another step toward rebuilding

that trust. Mr. LeVota said this decision comes down to one simple

principle: When someone’s property rights are involved, accuracy must

come before speed.

Manuel Abarca IV thanked Mr. LeVota for his leadership on this issue.

Lauren McPhail with Peregrine gave a presentation regarding their data

software platform tool for law enforcement. A copy of the presentation is

available under Meeting Details for the July 13, 2026 legislative meeting

at https://jacksonco.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

PERFECTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

6050

AN ORDINANCE prohibiting law enforcement officers from concealing

their faces or badges during performance of their official duties and

establishing penalties and exemptions.

(Legislature As A Whole - 24th Perfection)

6077

AN ORDINANCE enacting section 6004., of the Jackson County Code,

1984, relating to standards for care and treatment in Jackson County

residential facilities with a severability clause.

(Legislature As A Whole - 15th Perfection)

6091

A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Venessa Huskey,

to discharge Ordinance #6091 from the Regional Transit Committee to

the Legislature As A Whole. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 7 - Manuel Abarca IV, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Venessa

Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee and Jeanie Lauer

No: 1 - Sean E. Smith

Absent: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(APPROVED)

6091

6092

Submitting to the qualified voters of Jackson County, Missouri, at a

general election to be held on November 3, 2026, a question authorizing

Jackson County to impose a countywide sales tax of one half of one

percent for public transportation purposes.

(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)

Appropriating $15,415,000.00 from the undesignated fund balance of

various funds and authorizing the County Executive to execute

Cooperative Agreements to fund infrastructure projects with certain

municipalities within Jackson County in an amount not to exceed

$15,415,000.00.

(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)

The County Infrastructure & Strategic Planning Committee made no

recommendation on this ordinance.

A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by DaRon McGee to

hold Ordinance #6092 in Legislature As A Whole. The motion passed by

a voice vote.

6097

6099

AN ORDINANCE establishing the position of Legislative Intern within the

Office of the Jackson County Legislature and setting forth provisions

governing the appointment, supervision, and employment of Legislative

Interns.

(Legislature As A Whole - 7th. Perfection)

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to

the Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 5.00± acre tract

from District AG (Agricultural) to District RR (Residential Ranchette).

(Land Use Committee - 5th. Perfection)

A motion was made by Charlie Franklin, seconded by Jalen Anderson to

waive the reading of Ordinances #6099 through #6102. The motion

passed by a voice vote.

The Land Use Committee will have a public hearing on Ordinances

#6099, #6100, #6101 and #6102 on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 2 P.M. in

the Kansas City Legislative Assembly Area.

6100

AN ORDINANCE requesting a conditional use permit (CUP) of AG

(Agricultural) zoning district for continuous operation of an agritourism

operation associated with the management of an alpaca farm.

(Land Use Committee - 5th. Perfection)

6101

6102

6104

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to

the Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 10.05± acre tract

from District AG (Agricultural) to District RE (Residential Estates).

(Land Use Committee - 5th. Perfection)

AN ORDINANCE amending the zoning districts established pursuant to

the Unified Development Code by rezoning a certain 25.00± acre tract

from District AG (Agricultural) to District RR (Residential Ranchette).

(Land Use Committee - 5th. Perfection)

A motion was made by Venessa Huskey, seconded by DaRon McGee, to

discharge Ordinance #6104 from the Finance and Audit Committee to the

Legislature As A Whole. The motion passed by voice vote.

(APPROVED)

Appropriating $1,000,000.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the

2026 Anti-Crime Sales Tax Fund to create the Public Safety Education

Cost Center Fund and authorizing the County Executive to execute a

consulting agreement with TJP Strategies, LLC, of Kansas City, MO, at a

cost to the County not to exceed $1,000,000.00.

(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)

A motion was made by DaRon McGee, seconded by Donna Peyton to

hold Ordinance #6104. The motion passed by a voice vote.

FINAL PASSAGE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES

None.

RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE

22281

A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Venessa Huskey, to

discharge Resolution #22281 from the Justice and Law Committee to the

Legislature As A Whole. The motion passed by voice vote.

(APPROVED)

Discussion with Deloris Wells, Director of Corrections, regarding this

resolution.

22281

Awarding a thirty-month term and supply contract for the furnishing of

automation control products and services for use by the Jackson County

Detention Center to Control Service Company of Lee’s Summit, Missouri

under the terms and conditions of OMNIA Cooperative Contract #159051,

an existing competitively bid government contract.

(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)

A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Venessa Huskey, to

adopt Resolution #22281, awarding a thirty-month term and supply

contract for the furnishing of automation control products and services for

use by the Jackson County Detention Center to Control Service Company

of Lee’s Summit, Missouri under the terms and conditions of OMNIA

Cooperative Contract #159051, an existing competitively bid government

contract. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 - Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Venessa

Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Jeanie Lauer

Abstain: 1 - Manuel Abarca IV

Absent: 2 - Megan L. Smith and DaRon McGee

(ADOPTED)

Major Ward Smith with the Sheriff's Department commented and said

Sheriff Forte is open to conversations with legislators.

22304

22312

A RESOLUTION establishing the Unincorporated Jackson County Fund

and directing the County Executive and County Administration to develop

policies and procedures for the administration of said fund.

(Legislature As A Whole - 5th. Meeting)

A RESOLUTION authorizing the Interim Director of Finance and

Purchasing to issue a check in the amount of $239,121.00 for the

purchase of equipment for the City of Buckner.

(Public Works Committee - 6th. Meeting)

22313

A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Venessa Huskey,

to adopt Resolution #22313, authorizing the Interim Director of Finance

and Purchasing to issue a check in the amount of $50,000.00 to the

Mattie Rhodes Center to fund the creation of a youth employment and

community arts pilot program. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 7 - Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna

Peyton, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 2 - Megan L. Smith and DaRon McGee

(ADOPTED)

John Fierro, President/CEO of the Mattie Rhodes Center was present to

answer any questions regarding this resolution.

22315

A motion was made by Donna Peyton, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to

discharge Resolution #22315 from the Budget Committee to the

Legislature As A Whole. The motion passed by voice vote.

(APPROVED)

Awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract, with one (1)

twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing of Workday professional

services for use by the Information Technology Department to Remy

Corporation of Denver, CO, under the terms and conditions of State of

Oklahoma contract No. SW1025, as an acquisition from another

governmental entity.

(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)

22315

A motion was made by Venessa Huskey, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to

adopt Resolution #22315, awarding a twelve-month term and supply

contract, with one (1) twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing of

Workday professional services for use by the Information Technology

Department to Remy Corporation of Denver, CO, under the terms and

conditions of State of Oklahoma contract No. SW1025, as an acquisition

from another governmental entity. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 7 - Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna

Peyton, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 2 - Megan L. Smith and DaRon McGee

(ADOPTED)

Comments from Phil Levota regarding this resolution. Discussion.

22323

A RESOLUTION directing the County Executive, the Department of

Public Works, and all appropriate County departments and agencies to

develop and implement a comprehensive framework governing the siting,

construction, expansion, and operation of artificial intelligence and

high-capacity data center facilities within Jackson County, Missouri, and

establishing conditions necessary to protect public infrastructure, utility

systems, environmental resources, public safety, and neighboring

communities.

(Public Works Committee - 5th. Meeting)

Sean E. Smith, County Legislator, is working on a substitute for this

resolution. Discussion.

22324

A motion was made by Venessa Huskey, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to

discharge Resolution #22324 from the Justice and Law Committee to the

Legislature As A Whole. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 - Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Venessa

Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Jeanie Lauer

No: 1 - Manuel Abarca IV

Absent: 2 - Megan L. Smith and DaRon McGee

(APPROVED)

22324

A motion was made by Donna Peyton, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to

adopt Resolution #22324, awarding a twelve-month term and supply

contract for the furnishing of electronic monitoring services for use by the

Jackson County Sheriff’s Community Supervision Office, to BI

Incorporated of Boulder, CO, under the terms and conditions of OMNIA

Partners Contract No. 2022118, an existing competitively bid government

contract. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 7 - Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna

Peyton, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 2 - Megan L. Smith and DaRon McGee

(ADOPTED)

Deloris Wells, Director of Corrections, responded to questions regarding

this Resolution. Discussion.

22333

A motion was made by Charlie Franklin, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to

discharge Resolution #22333 from the Public Works Committee to the

Legislature As A Whole. The motion passed by voice vote.

(APPROVED)

Comments by the County Executive.

22333

Authorizing the County Executive to execute Supplemental Agreement

No. 3 to Longview Lake Lease No. DACW41-1-87-34 with the United

States Secretary of the Army to allow for expansion and remodeling of

the concession area within the Longview Club House at the Fred Arbanas

Golf Course.

(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)

A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Venessa Huskey, to

adopt Resolution #22333, authorizing the County Executive to execute

Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Longview Lake Lease No.

DACW41-1-87-34 with the United States Secretary of the Army to allow

for expansion and remodeling of the concession area within the Longview

Club House at the Fred Arbanas Golf Course. The motion passed by a

roll call vote:

Yes: 7 - Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna

Peyton, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 2 - Megan L. Smith and DaRon McGee

(ADOPTED)

Discussion.

Manuel Abarca IV asked about strategic planning for the Parks + Rec

Department. Phil LeVota said he forwarded the list from the town hall to

the Parks department for their review and feedback.

22334

A motion was made by Charlie Franklin, seconded by Venessa Huskey,

to discharge Resolution #22334 from the Public Works Committee to the

Legislature As A Whole. The motion passed by voice vote.

(APPROVED)

Awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply contract, with one (1)

twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing of certified lawn mower

tractor maintenance and repair services for John Deere equipment for

use by the various County departments to Deere & Company of Cary,

NC, as a sole source purchase.

(Assigned to the Legislature As A Whole.)

22334

A motion was made by Donna Peyton, seconded by Jalen Anderson, to

adopt Resolution #22334, awarding a twenty-four-month term and supply

contract, with one (1) twelve-month option to extend, for the furnishing of

certified lawn mower tractor maintenance and repair services for John

Deere equipment for use by the various County departments to Deere &

Company of Cary, NC, as a sole source purchase. The motion passed by

a roll call vote:

Yes: 7 - Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna

Peyton, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 2 - Megan L. Smith and DaRon McGee

(ADOPTED)

CONSENT AGENDA

None.

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE

6105

Repealing sections 1030. and 1040. of the Jackson County Code, 1984,

relating to competitive bidding, and enacting, in lieu thereof, two new

sections relating to the same subject.

(Assigned to the Finance & Audit Committee.)

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE

22335

Awarding a contract for the purchase of new rifles and declaring as

surplus, existing rifles to use as trade-in for the Sheriff’s Office to

Precision Arms of Indiana, LLC, dba PAI Defense of Columbia City, IN,

under the terms and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 26-035 at a cost to

the County not to exceed $52,356.00.

(Assigned to the Justice & Law Enforcement Committee.)

22336

Awarding a contract for the purchase of one (1) Ford Transit van for use

by the Sheriff’s Office 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 $47,470.00.

(Assigned to the Justice & Law Enforcement Committee.)

22337

Authorizing the County Executive to execute a renewal of a five-year

Lease Agreement for office space for use by the Jackson County Drug

Task Force with EL, LLC, of Blue Springs, MO, under the terms and

conditions of Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 60-21, at a cost to the

County for 2027 in the amount of $78,000.00, and a total five-year cost of

$401,832.00.

(Assigned to the Justice & Law Enforcement Committee.)

22338

22339

Awarding a contract for the purchase of three (3) 2026 Ford F-150 Police

Responder vehicles for use by the Sheriff’s Office 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 $146,967.00.

(Assigned to the Finance & Audit Committee.)

A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Donna Peyton, to

adopt Resolution #22339, to honor the 25th Anniversary of the Stowers

Institute for Medical Research. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 8 - Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna

Peyton, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee and

Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

22340

22341

22342

A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Venessa Huskey,

to adopt Resolution #22340, to recognize Millie and Stephen Nottingham

as they celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. The motion passed by

a roll call vote:

Yes: 8 - Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna

Peyton, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee and

Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

A motion was made by Venessa Huskey, seconded by Jalen Anderson,

to adopt Resolution #22341,to recognize Diane Euston for being named

2026 Kansas City Regional Teacher of the Year. The motion passed by a

roll call vote:

Yes: 8 - Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna

Peyton, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee and

Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

A motion was made by Venessa Huskey, seconded by Donna Peyton, to

adopt Resolution #22342, to recognize and celebrate reStart’s 45th

Anniversary. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 8 - Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna

Peyton, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, DaRon McGee and

Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 1 - Megan L. Smith

(ADOPTED)

22343

Transferring $933,880.00 within the 2026 General Fund, and $74,880.00

within the County Improvement Fund to hire additional staff and provide

such staff with necessary equipment and vehicles for security for the

Public Safety Campus courtrooms use by the Jackson County Sheriff’s

Office.

(Assigned to the County Infrastructure & Strategic Planning Committee

(Ad Hoc).)

22344

Declaring certain County owned land as surplus real property and

authorizing the Administration to solicit bids for selling one (1) surplus

parcel.

(Assigned to the County Infrastructure & Strategic Planning Committee

(Ad Hoc).)

22345

22346

22347

Declaring certain County owned land as surplus real property and

authorizing the Administration to solicit bids for selling one (1) surplus

parcel.

(Assigned to the Health & Environment Committee.)

Declaring certain County owned land as surplus real property and

authorizing the Administration to solicit bids for selling five (5) surplus

parcels.

(Assigned to the Health & Environment Committee.)

Declaring certain County owned land as surplus real property and

authorizing the Administration to solicit bids for selling two (2) surplus

parcels.

(Assigned to the County Infrastructure & Strategic Planning Committee

(Ad Hoc).)

22348

Declaring certain County owned land as surplus real property and

authorizing the Administration to solicit bids for selling five (5) surplus

parcels.

(Assigned to the County Infrastructure & Strategic Planning Committee

(Ad Hoc).)

22349

22350

Declaring certain County owned land as surplus real property and

authorizing the Administration to solicit bids for selling one (1) surplus

parcel.

(Assigned to the Justice & Law Enforcement Committee.)

A motion was made by Sean E. Smith, seconded by Jalen Anderson, to

adopt Resolution #22350, authorizing the Jackson County Legislature to

hold a closed meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026, for the purpose of

conducting privileged and confidential communications between itself and

the Jackson County Counselor under sections 610.021(1) and 610.021(3)

of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and closing all records prepared for

discussion at said meeting. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 7 - Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna

Peyton, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 2 - Megan L. Smith and DaRon McGee

(ADOPTED)

22351

A motion was made by Jalen Anderson, seconded by Sean E. Smith, to

adopt Resolution #22351, transferring $25,000.00 within the 2026

General Fund and authorizing the settlement of the claims of plaintiffs in

the case styled Joyce Griffith, et al. v. U.S. Engineering, et al., now

pending in Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, for a total payment

by the County of $25,000.00. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 7 - Manuel Abarca IV, Sean E. Smith, Jalen Anderson, Donna

Peyton, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 2 - Megan L. Smith and DaRon McGee

(ADOPTED)

No objection to the consideration of Resolution #22351 - not on printed

agenda.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS

26-31

WHEREAS, the County Executive finds that conducting a delinquent tax

sale is necessary to protect the integrity of the tax collection process,

promote fairness to taxpayers, and ensure that all tax bills accurately

reflect amounts lawfully due before enforcement actions are taken;

WHEREAS, the tax collection process includes multiple statutory steps,

with the delinquent land tax sale representing one of the final actions

available to collect unpaid taxes. Before reaching that stage, the County

Executive believes it is essential that every eligible property owner

receives the benefit of any corrected tax bill and currently there may still

exist errors;

WHEREAS, the current land sale consists of taxpayers delinquent in

2022, 2023, and 2024;

WHEREAS, the County Executive is not one hundred percent (100%)

confident of all the data regarding 2022 assessments and taxes owed;

WHEREAS, if there is even a possibility that one property owner's tax bill

could change because of corrected calculations, Jackson County owes it

to them to make sure those corrections are reflected first.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in the County

Executive under the laws of the State of Missouri, IT IS HEREBY

ORDERED.

Section 1. Cancellation of Tax Sale

The delinquent land sale tax sale scheduled for August 2026 is hereby

canceled. No parcel shall be offered for sale. There will be no delinquent

tax sale in 2026.

Section 2. Suspension of Collection Enforcement

Until the recalculation process has been completed, no property shall be

sold for delinquent taxes that may be affected by the 2022 assessment.

Section 3. Completion of Review

Upon completion of the recalculation process next year, the County shall

certify that all affected tax bills have been corrected as required by law.

Only after such certification may a new delinquent land sale be scheduled

in accordance with applicable statutes for next year 2027.

Section 4. Preservation of Tax Obligations

Nothing in this Order shall be construed to forgive, discharge, or

permanently waive any lawfully imposed property tax. This Order is

intended to solely ensure that all tax liabilities are accurately calculated

before any tax sale proceedings occur. Any taxpayers still owing will be

required to pay their taxes.

Section 6. Effective Date

This Order shall take effect immediately upon execution and shall remain

in effect.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Sean E. Smith, County Legislator, inquired about Resolutions #22351

and #22352 which are to be discussed during closed session.

NEW BUSINESS

Chairman Abarca had his staff distribute copies of two add-on

Ordinances. The Clerk of the County Legislature assigned temporary

numbers as #6106 (Assigned to the Budget Committee) and #6107

(Assigned to New Neighbors Alliance Committee), pending Requests for

Legislative Action (RLA). These two pieces of legislation were presented

as paper copies and will be introduced on a legislative agenda at a later

date.

Closed meeting per Resolution #22350. The closed meeting may be

followed by the introduction and adoption of a Resolution in open session

to authorize the settlement of a legal action, cause of action, or litigation

matter.

The County Legislature recessed to go into closed session.

The County Legislature reconvened.

Resolution #22351 was adopted at this time. See page 13 for details.

A motion was made by Donna Peyton, seconded by Jalen Anderson to

have a legislative meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 3 P.M. in the

Kansas City Legislative Assembly Area. The motion passed by a voice

vote.