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Commissioner Allenbrand moved to increase the contract by $175,000, for a revised total not to exceed $300,000 for the current contract term and remaining renewal options; Commissioner Myers seconded the motion. The clerk recorded a 7'0vote in favor.
Why it matters: Facilities staff said the larger contract allows expanded preventive maintenance (PM) and vendor-provided training that could reduce emergency calls and long-term responsive repair costs, particularly at after-hours incidents in health and care facilities.
Staff presentation and discussion: Matthew (\"Matt\") Dedeky from Facilities Management explained that the briefing sheet's statement saying the contract \"will reduce operating expenses\" should read \"may reduce\"; the expectation is that improved preventive maintenance and updating programmatic elements should lower the number of reactive service calls over time. Dedeky said the contract increase covers additional doors that will be added into the county's portfolio during the contract term.
Commissioner questions focused on training and cost-effectiveness. Dedeky said vendor training is specific to the county's door equipment, which is more targeted than general training offered by community colleges, and that Facilities considers education reimbursement and other outside training options as complementary. Commissioners also noted that emergency door failures often occur after hours and that on-call service reduces operational disruption.
Fiscal and procedural notes: Facilities staff confirmed the requested increase exceeds departmental approval thresholds and therefore required board approval, and that funding is within the department's budgetary scope although it exceeded the $150,000 approval limit for this contract action.
Outcome: The motion passed unanimously and staff were directed to proceed with the contract increase and incorporate vendor training and preventative maintenance as described.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Johnson County Board of County Commissioners Meeting- July 24, 2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","The Board approved increasing the term-and-supply contract with DH Pace for on-call door repair and maintenance by $175,000, raising the total to $300,000 for the current term; staff said expanded preventative maintenance and vendor training could reduce future reactive repair costs.","taxTitle","Johnson County, Kansas","taxId",2884,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6141777,"Commissioners approve $291,968 from county reserves for JCPRD World Cup video and sound equipment",1577,2269000,3846000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5570824-bf9bf60176e5bdcf68092a7d8553105f&start=2269&end=3846","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5570824-bf9bf60176e5bdcf68092a7d8553105f/thumbnail_2269000.jpg","/articles/6141777/Johnson-County/Kansas/Commissioners-approve-291968-from-county-reserves-for-JCPRD-World-Cup-video-and-sound-equipment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6141777-b04efa6f87dae34d34861a97b9f3293b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770625079&Signature=c0OZ2xEOH2aVPv8oVDBpsexq53q7FSX-JtfE8Pw2VoVFD7mlDsFxysh9eteBN2EsTBQIYOhwpnSrPrKAfDaukHbb72ujjn-ry-Aua1hHPqr9kTHYzDNq8S9AT3-y7Y83-mastJQeq~g-Lz~pxbROiuH~ms2RsFzfntrtgTG6rqhdZVBHBlJlGz9nz~IwC9ozi2den8tW7MOLRHr8amqUCfpUBBBGQYPK-9BKbnPUUJYG1CJ6zfXvAZJh~Cib2cL0lQ5vLtPq1duPe4gc7kAwdNAFgirC0jtZIj3VQ6NhggrOTz21D7uL9tNW9UJwLpaBYxTQV-ifWtN23iS-Um5w1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners voted 6'1 to authorize reallocation of $291,968 in county general fund reserves to the Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) for an outdoor video display, sound equipment and associated technical infrastructure to support FIFA World Cup watch parties at Theater in the Park.
The motion, moved by Commissioner Myers and seconded by Commissioner Allenbrand, followed staff presentations and public comment that included opposition to drawing from county reserves. Commissioner Ashcraft cast the lone no vote.
Why it matters: County leaders described the request as a time-sensitive, one-off purchase tied to the county priority to support World Cup-related community events in 2026. JCPRD officials said lead times for the equipment range from eight to 11 months and that the equipment would be a legacy item for future events, including Theater in the Park.
Public comment and debate: Ben Hobert and Charlotte O'Hara both urged the board to require JCPRD to find the funds in its own budget or issue a note payable to the county instead of using general reserves. Hobert asked why the county should \"bleed its reserves\" for the project and suggested JCPRD could adjust its budget or issue a short-term note. O'Hara criticized prior county World Cup spending and repeated concerns about reserves.
JCPRD response: Jeff Stewart, executive director of JCPRD, said the department will invest in marketing, staffing, security and other support for watch parties and is seeking sponsorships, but the procurement window for display equipment and supply instability mean JCPRD needed to move quickly. Stewart said equipment would support watch parties and future events and that JCPRD planned to pursue partnerships and sponsorships where allowed by FIFA.
Fiscal and procedural notes: During discussion, commissioners noted JCPRD's existing capital projects and revenue sources. Ben Hobert cited figures during public comment that JCPRD received $39.3 million in ad valorem tax support in 2025 and had planned capital expenditures including an administrative headquarters and soccer fields; those figures were presented by the commenter and not verified in board materials during the meeting. JCPRD staff described the $291,968 request as outside of previously budgeted 2026 capital items and said it would come from reallocated county general fund reserves.
Vote and outcome: The motion passed 6'1, with Commissioner Ashcraft voting no and expressing a preference for a county loan to JCPRD so the department could amortize the cost and pursue sponsorships first. Commissioners Myers and Allenbrand described the request as an appropriate, time-sensitive investment that could yield community and economic benefits.
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The motion, moved by Commissioner Hanslick and seconded by Commissioner Allenbrand, also directed counsel to move the ballot measure from the November election to a special election in March and to file a declaratory action to clarify KSA provisions cited in Attorney General Opinion 2025-13. The board approved the motion at the conclusion of an extended discussion and multiple executive sessions; Commissioner Ashcraft voted no.
Why it matters: The board said the steps are intended to resolve legal uncertainty after the Attorney General issued an opinion questioning whether the county's proposed language and use of the sales tax fall within statutory limits. The current public-safety sales tax does not expire until March 2027, the chair said, allowing time to seek judicial clarity and still place a measure before voters in 2026.
Board discussion and action: The motion instructed chief counsel to revise ballot language in resolution 052-25 and to file a declaratory judgment to clarify KSA 12-1-187 subsections referenced in the Attorney General opinion. Chairman Kelly said the county will \"seek clarity on these issues and still return the ballot in 2026 for the voters to decide.\" He argued that the move was necessary to avoid \"lengthy or costly litigation\" after ballots are already printed.
Public comment and background: Public speakers at the start of the meeting had raised concerns that the county exceeded statutory taxing authority. Ben Hobert, a registered commenter, told the board he believed \"this board's resolution 52-25, if reviewed by a court of competent jurisdiction, would be found to be null and void because it exceeds the legislature's grant of taxing authority under KSA 12-1-187(b)(21).\" Charlotte O'Hara also warned voters that the tax would return substantial revenue to the county and to cities and questioned whether raising revenue for cities was the county's role.
Legal and procedural notes: County legal staff and the county counselor noted there is statutory ambiguity: the state statute cited in the Attorney General opinion does not spell out a precise test for when a municipality or county is \"adversely affected.\" The board held several executive sessions to consult with counsel about possible litigation and statutory interpretation before voting. The motion authorizes counsel to bring a declaratory action on behalf of the county to clarify the relevant KSA sections.
Outcome and next steps: The board approved the motion 6–1. The clerk recorded the roll call; the board directed counsel to prepare modified ballot language and pursue the declaratory action. The chair said moving the election to March would preserve time to seek judicial clarity while retaining the option for voters to decide in 2026.
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