IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION transferring $50,000.00 within the 2024 General Fund and authorizing the settlement of the claims of Jeffraisha Taylor and Benjamin Kasey, the wife and representative of the estate of George Taylor, in the case styled JEFFRAISHA TAYLOR, individually and on behalf of Missouri Statute § 537.080 wrongful death class members, and W. BENJAMIN KASEY, as personal representative of the Estate of George Taylor, now pending in Federal Court of United States District Court Western Missouri, for a total payment by the County of $50,000.00.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 21740, September 16, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Jeanie Lauer, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, Jeffraisha Taylor and Benjamin Kasey have filed a lawsuit styled JEFFRAISHA TAYLOR, individually and on behalf of Missouri Statute § 537.080 wrongful death class members, and W. BENJAMIN KASEY, as personal representative of the Estate of Gorge Taylor, now pending in the in Federal Court of United States District Court Western Missouri seeking damages for the alleged wrongful death of their husband and representative George Taylor; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation, the County Counselor recommends a settlement in the amount of $50,000.00, to be paid by the County to the wife and representative of George Taylor and/or their attorneys of record, Boyd Kenter Thomas & Parrish LLC of Kansas City, Missouri; 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, Missouri that the following transfer be and hereby is made:
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION CHARACTER/DESCRIPTION FROM TO
General Fund
Contingency State Mandated 3%
001-8003 56830- Contingency $50,000
General Fund
County Counselor
001-1101 56770- Legal Liability Claims $50,000
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the County Counselor be and hereby is authorized to settle the claim of Jeffraisha Taylor and Benjamin Kasy in the case styled JEFFRAISHA TAYLOR, individually and on behalf of Missouri Statute § 537.080 wrongful death class members, and W. BENJAMIN KASEY, as personal representative of the Estate of Gorge Taylor, now pending in the in Federal Court of United States District Court Western Missouri, by the total payment of $50,000.00, in full, final, and complete release of all of their 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 affect 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 $50,000.00 in full and complete settlement of this claim, payable to the wife and representative of George Taylor, Jeffraisha Taylor and estate representative Benjamin Kasey and/or Boyd Kenter Thomas & Parrish LLC of Kansas City, Missouri.
Enacted and Approved
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 No. 21740 of September 23, 2024, was duly passed on September 23, 2024 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas_______8___________ Nays_______0__________
Abstaining______0________ Absent______1__________
____________________ _______________________________
Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature
Fiscal Note
Funds sufficient for this transfer are available from the source indicated below.
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 001 8003 56830
ACCOUNT TITLE: General Fund
Contingency State Mandated 3%
Contingency
NOT TO EXCEED: $50,000.00
_______________________ _______________________________
Date Chief Administrative Officer