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:
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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...
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