Follow our progress on renovations to the interior of the historic Truman Courthouse in Independence.	Use our convenient Maintenance Request Form to report problems in unincorporated areas.	County only accepts  StateFoodSafety.com for online food handling permits.

It's our job to care for your county home like you care for your personal home. We repair and maintain; we make sure businesses and citizens honor the codes; we cut back growth, clear unsightly weeds and plow the snow in the unincorporated area. We take care of your county government buildings, and plan for future growth. We're a "hands-on" department that takes pride in giving you, the citizen, a great place to live and work.

The Public Works division encompasses six lines of business: Administration, Development, Engineering, Environmental Health, Road and Bridge Maintenance and Facilities Management. Major responsibilities include project engineering and construction administration, building maintenance and repair, road and bridge repair, snow removal, planning, building permits, code enforcement, animal control, nuisance abatement, stormwater and environmental services including food inspection and sanitary sewer operation.

Earl Newill, P.E. Deputy Director of Public Works & Chief Engineer (816) 881-4538 enewill@jacksongov.org	Gwen Cogshell Operations Administrator (Administration) (816) 881-4499 gcogshell@jacksongov.org
Scott George Administrator (Special Projects, Planning & Environmental Health) (816) 881-4645 sgeorge@jacksongov.org	Craig Mosher Administrator (Facilities Management and Road & Bridge) (816) 881-7050 cmosher@jacksongov.org

Administration

Administration provides administrative support for all the divisions within Public Works, including technical support.

Office: (816) 881-4449

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Meets at:
Independence City Hall
Conference Room D, Ground Floor
111 East Maple
Independence, MO 64050

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Engineering

The Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works provides engineering design and construction management for road and bridge replacement projects throughout Jackson County. The Road and Bridge Tax Fund, augmented with grants from the State and Federal government, is used to fund these programs.

Office: (816) 881-4447

Facilities Management

The Facilities Administrator is responsible for Jackson County's buildings, physical facilities and equipment. The Facilities Management Department is comprised of building repairers, operating engineers, plumbers, carpenters, painters, electricians, maintenance workers and supervisors all working together to make sure these buildings are safe and in good working order.

Office: (816) 881-3258

Planning & Environmental Health

Administrator: Scott George

Phone: (816) 881-4645
E-mail: sgeorge@jacksongov.org

Environmental Health

Environmental Health is responsible for permitting and inspecting the food establishments in the unincorporated area and those cities not in the corporate limits of Kansas City and Independence. They work with food establishments to ensure that employees that prepare, handle and dispense food receive training in safe and proper procedures for the handling of food so that food borne illnesses can be prevented. Jackson County offers an online food handler training course and also partners with the City of Independence for classroom food handler training. Environmental Health is also responsible for animal control and protection and overall code enforcement and nuisance compliance.

Planning & Development

The Planning and Development Division is responsible for the administration and enforcement of planning, zoning and development, waste water quality control, flood plain management, building codes, and stormwater management in unincorporated Jackson County.

Office: (816) 881-4649

Plan Commission

Meets at:
Independence City Hall
Conference Room D, Ground Floor
111 East Maple
Independence, MO 64050

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Road & Bridge

The responsibility of the Road and Bridge Maintenance Division is to maintain a safe and effective roadway system for the motorists in the unincorporated parts of Jackson County.

Stormwater Commission

Meets at:
Fleming Hall
21906 Woods Chapel Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015

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