7.20.2026 Commission Session - Administrative

The Platte County, Missouri Commission held an administrative session on July 21, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of an RFP for independent audit services to replace the expiring contract with RSN, a one-year contract extension for lease query software at $7,560, and renewal of an agreement with the Platte County R3 School District for school resource officers with a budget impact of approximately $155,826 plus benefits. The commission also approved a maintenance support agreement for a live scan fingerprint device at $3,210, awarded the annual bid for body shop services to Crash Champions Collision Repair, and approved a VMware subscription license renewal with SHI International for $42,105. Additionally, the commission authorized a request for bids for parking lot resurfacing projects, with bids due August 20, 2026. Budget amendments and a promissory note loan of $91,200 to the newly formed Platte County Mental Health Board were also approved to support its startup operations. A significant policy implementation discussed was the Homestead Property Tax Credit following Missouri Senate Bill 3, with the commission approving procedures to identify eligible homesteads (approximately 20,341 properties) and addressing challenges related to software implementation for tax credit application. Public comments highlighted concerns about transparency and timely implementation of the tax credit. Overall, the meeting combined procurement approvals with important budget and policy decisions affecting county services and taxpayer protections.