IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION approving the settlement by the County Counselor of the claims of Shannon Ohms related to employment with the Assessment Department, for a total payment by the County of $55,000.00.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 21561, February 26, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Jeanie Lauer, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, section 1606.1(3) Jackson County Code, 1984, authorizes the settlement of claims in excess of $5,000.00 upon recommendation of the County Counselor, by Resolution of the Legislature; and,
WHEREAS, Shannon Ohms has made a claim against the County relating to her former employment with the Assessment Department; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation, the County Counselor recommends a settlement in the amount of $55,000.00, to be paid by the County to Shannon Ohms and/or her attorneys of record, AD Litigation & Estate Planning, LLC of Kansas City, MO; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed settlement will limit the County’s financial obligation in this matter and is in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jackson County; 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 Shannon Ohms by the total payment of $55,000.00, in full, final, and complete release of all of its claims against the County and all of its employees, officers, agents, and servants, as to any damages incurred; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Counselor be and hereby is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effect this settlement; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance and Purchasing be and hereby is authorized to issue checks in the amount totaling $55,000.00 in full and complete settlement of this claim, payable to Shannon Ohms and/or AD Litigation & Estate Planning, LLC.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution No. 21561 of February 26, 2024, was duly passed on February 26, 2024 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas________6__________ Nays_______0__________
Abstaining_______0_______ Absent______2__________
Excused ______1______
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature
Fiscal Note
There is a balance otherwise unencumbered to the credit of the appropriation to which the expenditure is chargeable and there is a cash balance otherwise unencumbered in the treasury to the credit of the fund from which payment is to be made each sufficient to provide for the obligation herein authorized.
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 060 1101 56380
ACCOUNT TITLE: Self Insurance Fund
County Counselor
Legal Liability Claims
NOT TO EXCEED: $55,000.00
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Date Chief Administrative Officer