Title
An Ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Jackson County, Missouri for the acceptance of a $150,000 appropriation to be utilized for the purchase of playground equipment for the all-inclusive playground expansion at the Joseph A. Dyke playground at Legacy Park.
(Note: First read by City Council on September 8, 2026. Passed by unanimous vote.)
Body
Issue/Request:
The Jackson County, Missouri County Executive has recommended, and the County Legislature has approved, appropriations from the County's undesignated fund balance for municipalities to utilize toward community projects and infrastructure needs. The City of Lee's Summit appropriation is $150,000 and is proposed to be utilized toward the purchase of playground equipment for the all-inclusive playground located at the Joseph A. Dyke playground in Legacy Park. Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation plans to expand the playground and the funds provided by Jackson County will ensure the full build out of the expansion which is scheduled to start in the fall of 2026.
Key Issues:
By entering into this Intergovernmental Agreement, the Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation Department will receive funding from Jackson County, Missouri to purchase playground equipment for the all-inclusive playground expansion at the Joseph A. Dyke playground. Staff has reviewed the agreement and has no concerns with entering into the agreement and utilizing the appropriated funds.
Proposed City Council Motion:
I move for adoption of an Ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Jackson County, Missouri for the acceptance of a $150,000 appropriation to be utilized for the purchase of playground equipment for the all-inclusive playground expansion at the Joseph A. Dyke playground at Legacy Park.
Background:
In May of 2026, County Executive LeVota requested the City provide proposals to the County for use of $150,000 toward community projects or infrastructure. The funds were originally received by the County through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 and the County has subsequently determined these allocations are not considered ARPA funds and may be appropriated as is stipulated in Jackson County Ordinance No. 6092. The City provided proposals to the County for use of the funding and the County Executive and County Legislature has approved the use of the funding toward the Joseph A. Dyke playground expansion project as it serves patrons of all abilities throughout Lee's Summit and Eastern Jackson County.
Presenter
Mark Dunning, City Manager
Joe Snook, Administrator of Parks and Recreation
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval.