Jackson County, MO

Budget Committee

911 Oversight Committee

Health & Environment Committee

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

County Legislature

Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee

Anti-Crime Committee

Public Works Committee

Finance & Audit Committee

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will hold a public hearing on a proposed conversion therapy ban and consider multiple ordinances and resolutions, including several rezoning requests, a housing trust fund, and contracts for vehicles, radios, and software. The agenda includes first and final readings of ordinances, with no final passage items listed.

• Public hearing on conversion therapy ban (Ordinance 6124)
• Rezoning of six tracts from Agricultural to Residential districts (Ordinances 6112-6117)
• Resolution establishing Jackson County Housing Trust Fund (Resolution 22357)
• Contract for 7 Dodge Durango vehicles for Sheriff's Office, $311,696 (Resolution 22377)
• Contract for 15 portable radios for Sheriff's Office, $87,658 (Resolution 22381)

The Legislature adopted Resolution #22373, authorizing the County Executive to amend the 2022 ARPA agreement with Swope Health Services to purchase real estate at no cost to the county, passing 6-2. The consent agenda, including a vehicle maintenance contract, was approved 8-0. Two resolutions honoring Rebecca Smith and Trinity Temple Church were adopted. No ordinances received final passage.

• Adopted Resolution #22373 authorizing ARPA amendment with Swope Health Services for real estate purchase (6-2)
• Approved Consent Agenda including vehicle maintenance contract with Bird Automotive, Glenn's Tire, Metro Ford, and Take 5 Oil Change (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution #22383 honoring Rebecca Smith (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution #22384 honoring Trinity Temple Church's 50th anniversary (7-0, 1 absent)
• Approved journal of August 17, 2026 meeting by voice vote
• Reassigned Ordinance #6077 (residential facility care standards) to Rules Committee
• Set public hearing for zoning ordinances #6112-6117 on September 14, 2026

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee is considering an ordinance that would repeal and replace sections of the Jackson County Code related to competitive bidding. The committee is also reviewing a resolution to award a 24-month vehicle maintenance and repair services contract to four companies for use by various county departments.

• Ordinance repealing and replacing sections 1030 and 1040 of the Jackson County Code on competitive bidding
• Resolution awarding a 24-month term and supply contract for vehicle maintenance and repair services (ITB No. 26-040)
• Contract awardees: Bird Automotive (Blue Springs, MO), Glenn's Tire and Automotive (Independence, MO), Metro Ford (Independence, MO), Take 5 Oil Change (Charlotte, NC)
• Contract includes one 12-month option to extend

Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee

The Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee is considering a resolution authorizing the County Executive to sign a collective bargaining agreement with the Greater Kansas City Building and Trades Council, effective until December 31, 2028. The agenda lists this as the only substantive item for discussion.

• Resolution 22376: Authorizes County Executive to execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Greater Kansas City Building and Trades Council, effective until December 31, 2028

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee is meeting to consider one ordinance that would repeal and replace a section of the Jackson County Code relating to the Board of Equalization. The agenda includes only this ordinance and no other substantive items.

• Ordinance 6119: repealing and replacing section 9104 of the Jackson County Code regarding the Board of Equalization

Budget Committee

The Jackson County Budget Committee is meeting to consider two resolutions: one to establish a county Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing, and another to authorize an amendment to the 2022 ARPA agreement with Swope Health Services for real estate purchase at no cost to the county.

• Resolution 22373: Authorizes County Executive to amend 2022 ARPA agreement with Swope Health Services for real estate purchase, at no cost to the county.
• Resolution 22357: Establishes Jackson County Housing Trust Fund to support development, preservation, rehabilitation, and accessibility of affordable housing; requests County Administration to develop policies for fund use.

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will consider several significant items, including a proposed ordinance to place the renewal of the countywide anti-crime sales tax (COMBAT) on the November 2026 ballot, a resolution to establish a framework for AI and data center facilities, and a resolution creating a Housing Trust Fund. The agenda also includes multiple rezoning requests, contract awards, and a presentation of the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Ordinance 6120: Submits to voters a 10-year renewal of the 0.25% countywide anti-crime sales tax (COMBAT) at the Nov. 3, 2026 general election
• Resolution 22323: Directs development of a framework for siting and operating AI and high-capacity data center facilities
• Resolution 22357: Establishes the Jackson County Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing
• Ordinances 6112-6117: Rezone six tracts from Agricultural to residential districts (sizes from 0.32 to 66 acres)
• Resolution 22369: Awards a six-month extension (with two 12-month options) to ConvergeOne for computer hardware and services

The Jackson County Legislature approved a consent agenda including three resolutions: declaring county boats as surplus, extending an IT contract with ConvergeOne, and awarding an HVAC services contract. A resolution to create a framework for AI and data center facilities failed for lack of a second. A proposed ordinance to reauthorize the COMBAT anti-crime sales tax was withdrawn by its sponsor after opposition from the Prosecuting Attorney and COMBAT Director.

• Adopted consent agenda (8-0-1): surplus boats, IT contract extension with ConvergeOne, HVAC contract to EMCOR Services-Fagan and Lippert Mechanical Service
• Resolution #22323 on AI/data center framework failed for lack of a second
• Ordinance #6120 (COMBAT sales tax reauthorization) withdrawn by sponsor Sean E. Smith
• Adopted Resolution #22374 for consolidated tax billing with Lee's Summit (8-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution #22375 recognizing Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's Hot Dog Festival (8-0-1)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee recommended do-pass on three resolutions: declaring county boats surplus, extending an IT contract with ConvergeOne, and awarding an HVAC services contract. It held Resolution #22357, which would establish a Jackson County Housing Trust Fund, without a vote.

• Held Resolution #22357 (Housing Trust Fund) by voice vote
• Recommended do-pass Resolution #22368 (surplus boats) by voice vote
• Recommended do-pass Resolution #22369 (IT contract extension to ConvergeOne) by voice vote
• Recommended do-pass Resolution #22370 (HVAC split contract to EMCOR and Lippert) by voice vote

Anti-Crime Committee

The Anti-Crime Committee will hold a public hearing and consider two ordinances: one appropriating $32,000 from the Anti-Crime Sales Tax Fund for an outside anti-crime agency (COMBAT Urban Rangers), and another appropriating $82,500 from the Grant Fund for the Jackson County Drug Task Force under the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program. No resolutions are in committee.

• Ordinance 6109: $32,000 for COMBAT Urban Rangers prevention program
• Ordinance 6111: $82,500 grant for Drug Task Force undercover operations and vehicles
• Public hearing scheduled on Ordinance 6109

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will consider placing a half-cent sales tax for public transportation on the November 3, 2026 ballot, along with ordinances on police face covering rules and residential facility standards. The agenda also includes resolutions on a housing trust fund, data center regulations, and several contracts. A public hearing will be held on bonds for University Health improvements.

• Ordinance 6091: half-cent sales tax for public transportation to be voted on Nov 3, 2026
• Ordinance 6050: prohibits law enforcement from concealing faces or badges during duty
• Resolution 22357: establishes Jackson County Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing
• Resolution 22323: framework for AI and data center facilities
• Resolution 22367: public hearing on Special Obligation Bonds for University Health

The Legislature adopted Resolution #22367 to begin steps for Special Obligation Bonds for University Health improvements (7-0). It also adopted three appropriations: $32,000 for anti-crime programs, $18,758 for park truck repairs, and $82,500 for drug task force operations. Two proposals failed: a transit sales tax ballot measure and an ordinance barring officers from concealing faces/badges. A parks maintenance MOU with Kansas City was defeated.

• Adopted Resolution #22367 for University Health bond steps (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #6109: $32,000 for anti-crime agency (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #6110: $18,758 for park truck insurance proceeds (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #6111: $82,500 for drug task force grant (7-0)
• Defeated Ordinance #6091: half-cent transit sales tax ballot measure (0-7)
• Defeated Ordinance #6050: ban on concealed faces/badges for police (3-2, 2 abstain)
• Defeated Resolution #22355: parks maintenance MOU with KCMO (0-7)
• Adopted Consent Agenda: IT surplus disposal and roofing contracts (7-0)

Budget Committee

The Jackson County Budget Committee will consider three resolutions: establishing a Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing, declaring IT equipment surplus for disposal, and awarding a roofing services contract. The Housing Trust Fund resolution is the most significant, as it would create a funding mechanism for affordable housing projects. The other items are routine administrative actions.

• Resolution 22357: Establishes Jackson County Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing development, preservation, rehabilitation, and accessibility
• Resolution 22364: Declares County-owned IT equipment as surplus and authorizes disposal
• Resolution 22365: Awards 24-month roofing services contract with 12-month option to Delta Innovative Services (Kansas City, KS) and Blue Chip Roofing (Lee's Summit, MO) under Invitation to Bid No. 26-037

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is meeting to consider one ordinance that transfers $18,758 from the 2026 Park Fund's undesignated balance to account for insurance proceeds received for damage to a Parks + Rec Department flatbed truck. The agenda contains only this single item, which is a routine fiscal adjustment.

• Ordinance 6110: transfer and appropriation of $18,758 from 2026 Park Fund undesignated balance
• Insurance proceeds from American Family Insurance for damaged Parks + Rec flatbed truck
• Fiscal Note 26-459 attached

The Land Use Committee recommended for perfection Ordinance #6110, which transfers and appropriates $18,758 from the 2026 Park Fund undesignated balance to account for insurance proceeds from a damaged Parks + Rec flatbed truck. The motion passed by voice vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended for perfection Ordinance #6110 (voice vote)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss a resolution directing county departments to create a framework for regulating artificial intelligence and high-capacity data center facilities. The goal is to protect public infrastructure, utilities, environment, safety, and neighboring communities.

• Resolution 22323 (26-367) to establish AI and data center siting rules

Finance & Audit Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to purchase three police vehicles and an ordinance to update competitive bidding rules. The meeting will address specific contract awards and changes to the Jackson County Code.

• Contract for three 2026 Ford F-150 Police Responder vehicles from CFLR Auto, LLC for $146,967.00
• Ordinance to repeal and replace sections 1030 and 1040 of the Jackson County Code regarding competitive bidding

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will hold its 29th regular meeting on August 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM in Kansas City. The body will consider multiple ordinances, including a proposed countywide sales tax for public transportation and rules on police face coverings. Several resolutions will be discussed, such as contracts for police vehicles, AI data center regulations, and surplus land sales.

• Vote on ordinance to prohibit law enforcement from concealing faces/badges during duty
• Proposal to submit a 0.5% countywide sales tax for public transit to voters in November 2026
• $146,967 contract for three Ford F-150 Police Responder vehicles with CFLR Auto, LLC
• $32,000 allocation for anti-crime initiatives via outside agency agreement
• Resolution to establish Jackson County Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing

The Legislature voted 6-2 to hold Ordinance #6091, which would have placed a half-cent sales tax for public transportation on the November ballot. The Legislature also approved an $8.2 million contract for exterior courthouse improvements and adopted several resolutions for surplus land sales and custodial services. A proposed ordinance setting care standards for residential facilities failed for lack of a second.

• Held Ordinance #6091 for public transportation sales tax (6-2)
• Adopted Resolution #22362: $8.2M courthouse exterior contract to Rand Construction (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution #22360: custodial services contract to Cleaning Up LLC (7-1)
• Adopted Resolution #22345: declared 1 surplus parcel for sale (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution #22346: declared 5 surplus parcels for sale (7-1)
• Adopted Resolution #22361: authorized final sale of 1 surplus parcel (7-0-1)
• Adopted Consent Agenda including 3 police vehicles ($146,967) and software maintenance ($29,810)
• Ordinance #6077 on residential facility care standards failed for lack of a second

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee discusses and decides on the sale of a surplus parcel of real property. The meeting also includes a resolution for the final sale. The agenda is mostly procedural with few discussion items.

• Sale of surplus parcel of real property
• CEG Manufacturing Offer RFP 26-005

The Land Use Committee met with three members present and two absent. They recommended approval of Resolution #22361, authorizing the final sale of one surplus parcel of real property within the Public Works Department. The motion passed by voice vote.

• Recommended do pass Resolution #22361 for surplus property sale (voice vote)

County Infrastructure & Strategic Planning Committee (Ad Hoc)

The Jackson County Infrastructure & Strategic Planning Committee discusses selling surplus county land. The agenda includes two resolutions to declare county-owned land as surplus and authorize bids for sale. The meeting appears to be focused on procedural items related to surplus land sales.

• Declare 2 surplus parcels for sale
• Declare 5 surplus parcels for sale

The County Infrastructure & Strategic Planning Committee (Ad Hoc) met and recommended two resolutions for passage. Resolution #22347 authorizes selling two surplus parcels, and Resolution #22348 authorizes selling five surplus parcels. Both passed by voice vote and were adopted by the committee.

• Recommended do pass Resolution #22347 to sell two surplus parcels (voice vote)
• Recommended do pass Resolution #22348 to sell five surplus parcels (voice vote)

Justice & Law Enforcement Committee

The Justice & Law Enforcement Committee is reviewing several funding requests and contracts for the Sheriff's Office. The body will also consider a five-year lease renewal for the Jackson County Drug Task Force and the sale of surplus land.

• Appropriation of $31,248.00 for Sheriff’s Office vehicle repairs
• Contract with PAI Defense for new rifles not to exceed $52,356.00
• Purchase of one Ford Transit van from CFLR Auto, LLC for $47,470.00
• Five-year lease renewal for Jackson County Drug Task Force office space totaling $401,832.00
• Declaration of one surplus parcel of County owned land for sale

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss three resolutions at its July 27, 2026 meeting. One resolution directs county staff to create a comprehensive framework for siting and operating AI and data center facilities. Another authorizes a $239,121 check for equipment for the City of Buckner. A third would approve a maintenance agreement with Kansas City Parks and Recreation for county park facilities.

• Resolution 22323: Directs development of a framework for AI and high-capacity data center facilities, including protections for infrastructure, utilities, environment, public safety, and neighboring communities.
• Resolution 22312: Authorizes $239,121 for equipment purchase for the City of Buckner.
• Resolution 22355: Authorizes a Memorandum of Understanding with Kansas City Parks and Recreation for park maintenance.
• All three items are resolutions in committee; no ordinances are listed on the agenda.

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will hold public hearings on four ordinances: three rezonings of agricultural land to residential (6099, 6101, 6102) and a conditional use permit for an agritourism alpaca farm (6100). The committee will then deliberate and vote on whether to recommend approval to the full county legislature.

• Ordinance 6099: Rezone 5.00± acres from AG to RR (Residential Ranchette)
• Ordinance 6100: Conditional use permit for continuous agritourism operation at an alpaca farm
• Ordinance 6101: Rezone 10.05± acres from AG to RE (Residential Estates)
• Ordinance 6102: Rezone 25.00± acres from AG to RR (Residential Ranchette)

The Land Use Committee reviewed and recommended the perfection of four ordinances. These included three rezoning requests and one conditional use permit for an alpaca farm. All four items passed by voice vote.

• Recommended for perfection Ordinance #6099 to rezone 5.00± acres from District AG to District RR (voice vote)
• Recommended for perfection Ordinance #6100 for an agritourism conditional use permit for an alpaca farm (voice vote)
• Recommended for perfection Ordinance #6101 to rezone 10.05± acres from District AG to District RE (voice vote)
• Recommended for perfection Ordinance #6102 to rezone 25.00± acres from District AG to District RR (voice vote)

Anti-Crime Committee

The Anti-Crime Committee is reviewing an ordinance to allocate funds for anti-crime and violence prevention. The proposal involves an agreement between the Prosecuting Attorney and an outside agency.

• Ordinance 6109: Appropriating $32,000 from the 2026 Anti-Crime Sales Tax Fund for Urban Ranger Corps

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature is reviewing several proposed ordinances, including a potential sales tax for public transit and rules for law enforcement officer identification. The body is also discussing various land rezoning requests and several contracts for Sheriff's Office equipment.

• Proposed 0.5% countywide sales tax for public transportation to be voted on Nov 3, 2026
• Proposed ordinance prohibiting law enforcement from concealing faces or badges on duty
• Rezoning of three tracts (5.00±, 10.05±, and 25.00± acres) from Agricultural to Residential
• Contract for Sheriff's Office rifles with Precision Arms of Indiana, LLC not to exceed $52,356.00
• Lease renewal for Jackson County Drug Task Force office space totaling $401,832.00 over five years

The County Legislature adopted four ordinances regarding zoning changes and a conditional use permit for an alpaca farm. It also approved funding for Sheriff's Office vehicle repairs and additional security staff for the Public Safety Campus courtrooms.

• Adopted Ordinance #6099: Rezoned 5.00± acres from Agricultural to Residential Ranchette (7-1-1)
• Adopted Ordinance #6100: Approved conditional use permit for alpaca farm agritourism (8-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance #6101: Rezoned 10.05± acres from Agricultural to Residential Estates (7-1-1)
• Adopted Ordinance #6102: Rezoned 25.00± acres from Agricultural to Residential Ranchette (9-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #6108: Appropriated $31,248 for Sheriff’s Office vehicle repair (8-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution #22343: Transferred $1,008,760 for Public Safety Campus courtroom security staff and equipment (8-0-1)
• Defeated Resolution #22304: Establishing the Unincorporated Jackson County Fund (3-2-3-1)
• Adopted Resolution #22363 (Outcome recorded as adopted)

County Infrastructure & Strategic Planning Committee (Ad Hoc)

Budget Committee

Anti-Crime Committee

County Legislature

911 Oversight Committee

Bicentennial Innovation Committee (Ad Hoc)

Arts & Culture Committee (Ad Hoc)

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature is discussing a proposed countywide sales tax for public transportation to be voted on November 3, 2026. The body is also reviewing several zoning changes, public safety contracts, and infrastructure funding.

• Proposed 0.5% countywide sales tax for public transportation (Ordinance 6091)
• Appropriation of $15,415,000.00 for municipal infrastructure projects (Ordinance 6092)
• Consulting agreement with TJP Strategies, LLC not to exceed $1,000,000.00 (Ordinance 6104)
• Rezoning of three tracts of land from Agricultural to Residential Ranchette or Estates (Ordinances 6099, 6101, 6102)
• Contract for Sheriff's Office vehicles and equipment totaling $244,383.00 (Resolutions 22335, 22336, 22338)

The County Legislature adopted Ordinance #6092 to fund infrastructure projects with local municipalities. It also approved a consulting agreement for public safety education. The County Executive recommended issuing $150 million in bonds for University Health infrastructure.

• Adopted Ordinance #6092 appropriating up to $15,415,000.00 for municipal infrastructure projects (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #6104 appropriating $500,000.00 for the Public Safety Education Cost Center Fund and a consulting agreement with TJP Strategies, LLC (6-1)
• Approved journal of previous meeting held July 17, 2026 (Voice vote)

County Legislature

The Jackson County Legislature will convene a special meeting on July 17, 2026, to hold a closed session for privileged communications with the County Counselor. The agenda includes the introduction of a resolution to authorize the settlement of a legal action following the closed meeting.

• Closed meeting authorized for confidential communications with County Counselor
• Resolution proposed to authorize settlement of a legal action or litigation matter
• Next meeting scheduled for Monday, July 20, 2026, at 3:00 P.M.

The Jackson County Legislature approved Resolution #22354, authorizing a closed meeting on July 17, 2026, with a roll‑call vote of seven yes votes, one member absent and one excused. The journal of the July 15 meeting was approved by voice vote. A 10‑minute recess and the adjournment were each approved by voice vote.

• Adopted Resolution #22354 authorizing a closed meeting (7‑0 roll call, 1 absent, 1 excused)
• Approved journal of July 15, 2026 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved 10‑minute recess (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)