IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION approving the settlement for a claim to Ozondu Ugbaja represented by The Meyers Law Firm of Kansas City, MO, for a total payment by the County of $25,000.00.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 22012, August 18, 2025
INTRODUCED BY DaRon McGee, 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, there was a claim against the County arising from an EEOC complaint; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation and mediation, the County Counselor recommends a settlement in the amount of $25,000.00, to be paid by the County to Ozondu Ugbaja represented by The Meyers Law Firm 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 by the total payment of $25,000.00, 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 a check in the amount totaling $25,000.00 in full and complete settlement of this claim, payable to Ozondu Ugbaja represented by The Meyers Law Firm of Kansas City, MO.
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. 22012 of August 18, 2025, was duly passed on _____________________, 2025 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas__________________ Nays_________________
Abstaining______________ Absent________________
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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: $25,000.00
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Date Chief Administrative Officer