Jackson County Missouri

JOURNAL

Jackson County Courthouse

415 E.12th Street, 2nd floor

Kansas City, Missouri 64106

(816)881-3242

County Legislature

Charlie Franklin (3rd) Chairman,

Office of

Theresa Cass Galvin (6th) Vice Chairman,

Mary Jo Spino

Jalen Anderson (1st AL), Crystal Williams (2nd AL), Tony Miller (3rd AL),

Scott Burnett (1st), Ronald E. Finley (2nd), Dan Tarwater III (4th),

Jeanie Lauer (5th)

Clerk of the County Legislature

Monday, August 8, 2022

10:00 AM

Thirty-first Regular Meeting

K.C. Legislative Assembly Area, Kansas City, Missouri

Charlie Franklin, Chairman, called the meeting of the Jackson County Legislature to order.

ROLL CALL

Present 6 -

Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Scott

Burnett, Dan Tarwater III and Jeanie Lauer

Absent 3 - Crystal Williams, Tony Miller and Ronald E. Finley

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Recited.

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

A motion was made by Dan Tarwater III, seconded by Scott Burnett to

approve the journal of the previous meeting held on August 01, 2022. The

motion passed by a voice vote.

HEARINGS

Dan Musser, Principal/Project Advisor for JCDC Partners, LLC, and Jeff

Jenkins, Project Director with JE Dunn-Axiom, provided an update on the

Detention Center project. A copy of Mr. Musser’s handout is available

under the meeting details for the August 8, 2022, Legislative Meeting,

located at https://jacksonco.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?

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Mr. Musser said they are midway through the preconstruction period. They

had the second design workshop design with JE Dunn-Axiom covering cell

layouts, orientation, and special needs housing. There is another

workshop scheduled tomorrow to examine designs for administration,

intake, release, and support functions. The Special Use Permit (SUP) will

be submitted to the City of Kansas City later this month. There will be a

group touring the Franklin County, Ohio facility, which is a similarly-sized

facility to the design of the Jackson County Detention Center.

JE Dunn-Axiom held a M/WBE trade partner meeting on July 14, 2022,

which was well attended. Photos of the detention center site at 7000 E. US

40 Highway were presented showing all trailers have been removed, the

grass has been cut, and utilities have been disconnected and removed.

JE Dunn-Axiom has continued with design development to determine

project costs. Progress has been made on zoning for the site. A Zoning

Determination Letter was received from the City of Kansas City confirming

that zoning is compliant, and the detention center can be built on the site.

Applying for a Special Use Permit is the next step in the zoning process.

The biggest concern is the cost escalation and inflation. The strategy to

mitigate costs is to get as many trade partners involved and to make

commitments as early as possible. This is part of the GMP (Guaranteed

Maximum Price) process.

Scott Burnett, County Legislator, asked about the Zoning Determination

Letter and who with the City of Kansas City handles these matters. Mr.

Musser said it is the Planning and Development Department at the City

and its director Jeff Williams. After staff approval is received, the project

will go to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

Charlie Franklin, County Legislator, asked about finding strategic partners

to keep costs down. Jeff Jenkins said this will be through a competitively

bid process.

Dan Tarwater III, County Legislator, asked if they plan to hire local

workforce personnel. Mr. Jenkins agreed. Mr. Tarwater asked about the

square footage of the center. Mr. Jenkins said it is estimated at 427,000

square feet. Mr. Tarwater said he drove through the site. Everyone has

moved out except for more than 1,000 used tires stored in someone’s

trailer. He saw they only lost one trailer. Troy Schulte, County

Administrator, said they are investigating that loss.

Theresa Cass Galvin, County Legislator, asked about the need to build up

the ground eight feet. She asked if that has gone out to bid. Jeff Jenkins

said it has not. Ms., Galvin said the rumor is that this will cost between $30

and $50 million dollars. She asked if Mr. Jenkins considered this an

accurate estimate or an inflated estimate. Mr. Jenkins said this amount

exceeds their internal estimates of that cost.

Matt Webster, Financial Advisor with Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc., said they

continue to monitor the capital markets. There is less interest rate inflation

and bond rates are down slightly. Stifel will consult with Troy Schulte

regarding how to handle cost inflation within the GMP and how to design

the financing so that the money the County needs can be coordinated with

a capital finance plan.

Dan Tarwater III asked if the County will finance the project from the

beginning. Troy Schulte said yes, there will be two issuances of bonds, the

first in the amount of about $150 million later this year. Then in late 2023

or 2024, they will do a second bond issuance. The project will be 100%

publicly financed. They will have a capitalized interest approach to defer

debt service to 2025 so the County may continue to use the County

Improvement Fund to cover other capital needs. Dan Tarwater III said he

had questions from constituents asking if there will be a tax increase. He

said he understands there is no tax increase as part of this plan. A fund

was established several years ago to fund the costs at about $19.5 million

each year. The current cost based on market rates will be about $15.5

million each year.

Jalen Anderson, County Legislator, asked about the costs. Mr. Schulte

said the expected cost is about $15.6 million cost for debt service on a

$250 million project. Mr. Anderson asked if there were concerns about a

possible recession. Mr. Schulte said the economy is not showing

significant recession. The concerns are with inflation and interest rates.

COMMUNICATIONS WITH AND REPORTS OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE

Caleb Clifford, Chief of Staff, said the County Executive tested positive for

COVID-19. He is feeling well and working from home, but is frustrated by

staying in isolation.

Troy Schulte said there was a water line break Friday night with a coffee

machine located on the first floor in Collections. On Sunday afternoon, a

Sheriff's deputy discovered about a quarter inch of water on the ground

floor. The IT and Communications Departments were impacted. They are

assessing the extent of the damage.

Dan Tarwater III asked how the leak occurred. Mr. Schulte said they

understand the coffee machine was being serviced Friday afternoon and

the water line may have kinked, causing the leak.

Charlie Franklin recognized Georgia Sanders on the occasion of her

birthday yesterday.

Dan Tarwater III presented Dawn Hickman, Legislative Aide with her

10-year pin.

PERFECTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

None.

FINAL PASSAGE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES

None.

RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE

21018

21019

21020

Public Works Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.

Budget Committee moved to adopt. Consent Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA

21018

A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the furnishing of a dump truck for

use by the Public Works Department to Viking-Cives Midwest of Morley,

MO, under the terms and conditions set forth in Sourcewell (formerly

National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA)) Contract No. 080818-VCM, an

existing, competitively bid, government contract, at an actual cost to the

County in the amount of $167,269.00

(ADOPTED)

21019

21020

A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a Regional

Preventative Maintenance Program Agreement with the Mid-America

Regional Council to provide for the mill and overlay of pavement on roads

throughout the unincorporated area of the County, at no cost to the County.

(ADOPTED)

A RESOLUTION transferring $40,000.00 within the 2022 Special Road &

Bridge Fund and awarding a contract on Bid No. 50-22 for the 2022

Pavement Maintenance Project (Phase 4, Pavement Marking), Project No.

3261, to Streetwise, Inc., of Grandview, MO, at an actual cost to the County

in the amount of $88,804.00, and authorizing the Director of Public Works to

approve line item adjustments under this contract at no additional cost to the

County.

(ADOPTED)

Resolutions #21018, #21019, and #21020 were moved to the Consent

Agenda for adoption.

A motion was made by Dan Tarwater III, seconded by Theresa Cass Galvin,

to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 -

Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Scott

Burnett, Dan Tarwater III and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 3 - Crystal Williams, Tony Miller and Ronald E. Finley

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE

None.

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE

21022

21023

21024

A motion was made by Dan Tarwater III, seconded by Theresa Cass Galvin,

to adopt Resolution #21022, recognizing the Independence Chamber of

Commerce on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Santa-Cali-Gon

Days Festival in Jackson County. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 -

Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Scott

Burnett, Dan Tarwater III and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 3 - Crystal Williams, Tony Miller and Ronald E. Finley

(ADOPTED)

A motion was made by Jeanie Lauer, seconded by Dan Tarwater III, to

adopt Resolution #21023, congratulating Nancy Nowiszewski on the

occasion of her retirement as a Care Minister for Timothy Lutheran Church

in Blue Springs, Missouri. The motion passed by a roll call vote:

Yes: 6 -

Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Jalen Anderson, Scott

Burnett, Dan Tarwater III and Jeanie Lauer

Absent: 3 - Crystal Williams, Tony Miller and Ronald E. Finley

(ADOPTED)

Transferring $53,551.00 within the 2022 General Fund to pay the costs of

necessary VOIP phone connections for use by Jackson County Circuit

Court, to be provided by an existing County term and supply vendor.

(Assigned to the Budget Committee.)

21025

Awarding a contract on Invitation to Bid No. 41-22 for the Health Department

Building Renovations Project, No. 3267, to Universal Construction Co., Inc.,

of Kansas City, KS, at an actual cost to the County not to exceed

$3,611,441.00, and authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve line

item adjustments under this contract at no additional cost to the County.

(Assigned to the Public Works Committee.)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDERS

None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Dan Tarwater III asked for an update on the pension fund. Troy Schulte said

they should have an update soon.

Scott Burnett asked for more information regarding the Franklin County,

Ohio facility tour. Troy Schulte said the facility is in the process of opening.

Franklin County is allowing up to 15 people to tour on August 29, 2022. It is

similar to the County's detention center design plans. The Steering

Committee has been invited. The choice of dates and number of people

touring is limited by Franklin County because they are in the process of

moving inmates into the new facility.

NEW BUSINESS

None.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Dan Tarwater III, seconded by Theresa Cass Galvin,

to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed by a voice vote.

Meeting adjourned until Monday, August 15, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at the

Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri,

2nd Floor, Legislative Assembly Area.