Cass County Commission amends 2025 budget, authorizes RFP for sheriff annex, backs Buckle Up Phone Down challenge and accepts cyber grant

The Cass County Commission on Oct. 29 approved a series of administrative actions, including a budget amendment to recognize increased grant revenue, a resolution supporting the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety—s Buckle Up, Phone Down Challenge, authorization of a request for proposals for construction manager/adviser services for the Sheriff—s Office North Annex project, and acceptance of a FY2026 State Cyber Grant for the Cass County Sheriff—s Office.

The budget amendment (Resolution 25-105) was presented by county audit/finance staff as necessary to record increases in grant revenue, including funds from the Violence Against Women Act and a Show Me Certification grant administered through the clerk—s office. Staff said the amendment provides both spending authority and receiving authority so the departments can expend the funds and accept reimbursements. The commission moved, seconded and approved the amendment.

The commission adopted Resolution 25-106 supporting the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety—s Buckle Up, Phone Down Challenge. Mary, executive director of the coalition, told the commission the program originated in Missouri and is being encouraged at the county level. Mary requested a photograph for the coalition and said, “The safety is, as I say at the end of every meeting, it—s not a moment. It—s a lifestyle.” The resolution passed (recorded vote: 2—0 in favor).

Commissioners authorized issuance of a request for proposals for a construction manager/adviser for the Cass County Sheriff—s Office North Annex project (Resolution 25-107). The request for proposals covers services to support construction at the annex referenced in the presentation; no additional discussion was recorded and the motion carried.

The commission also approved Resolution 25-108 to accept a FY2026 State Cyber Grant from the Missouri Department of Public Safety, Office of Homeland Security, for the Cass County Sheriff—s Office. Lieutenant Becker Schutti, Cass County Sheriff—s Office, said the grant will support the ICAC task force that serves seven counties and "we—ll be able to utilize these funds to purchase needed software to help us download the digital devices and gain evidence that'll be used to help convict these," referring to digital-evidence tools the office needs.

Votes at a glance: - Agenda approval: motion passed (unanimous; roll call recorded). - Minutes (Oct. 15 commission and work session): motions passed. - Resolution 25-105 (2025 budget amendment, auditor—s office): approved (motion carried; no detailed tally recorded). - Resolution 25-106 (support Buckle Up, Phone Down Challenge): approved; recorded vote 2—0. - Resolution 25-107 (authorize RFP for construction manager/adviser, Sheriff—s Office North Annex): approved (motion carried). - Resolution 25-108 (accept FY2026 State Cyber Grant, Sheriff—s Office): approved (motion carried). - Adjournment: approved.

Several routine items were handled without substantive debate. No public comments were offered during the meeting.