File #: 12077    Version: 0 Name: Morris v. JaCo & City of Grandview
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/2/1998 In control: Clerk of the County Legislature
On agenda: Final action: 3/2/1998
Title: A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to settle the case of Gregory W. Morris v. Jackson County and the City of Grandview, No. CV97-25528, for a total payment not to exceed $20,000.00.
Sponsors: Victor E. Callahan
Indexes: COUNTY COUNSELOR'S OFFICE
IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI Title A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to settle the case of Gregory W. Morris v. Jackson County and the City of Grandview, No. CV97-25528, for a total payment not to exceed $20,000.00. Intro RESOLUTION # 12077, March 2, 1998 INTRODUCED BY Victor E. Callahan, County Legislator Body WHEREAS, Gregory Morris has filed the case of Morris v. Jackson County and the City of Grandview, No. CV97-25528 a civil action for monetary damages for personal injuries incurred while riding his bicycle on property leased by Jackson County; and, WHEREAS, after negotiations and investigation, the County Counselor recommends that the claims of Mr. Morris against the County be settled for a total payment of $20,000.00; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Jackson County that the claim be settled as recommended by the County Counselor; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the County Counselor be, and hereby is, authorized to settle the claim of Gregory Morris in the case of Morris v. Jackson County and the City of Grandview, No. CV97-25528, for a total payment not to exceed $20,000.00; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of the Department of Finance is authorized to issue his check in settlement of these charges, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00, pursuant to the specific directions of the County Counselor. Attorney Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature. APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________ ____________________________________ County Counselor Certificate of Passage I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution #12077 of March 2, 1998 was duly passed on __________March 2____________, 1998 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows: Yeas _______8__________ Nays _____0________ Abstaining _____0________ Absent ____1_________ ______________________ ____________________________________ Date Mary Jo Brogoto, Clerk of Legislature Fiscal Note Funds sufficient for this expenditure are available from the source indicated below. ACCOUNT NUMBER: 060 5160 6380 ACCOUNT TITLE: Self Insurance Fund Self Insurance Uninsured Claims NOT TO EXCEED: $20,000.00 Date Director of the Department of Finance