IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION approving the settlement by the County Counselor of the claims of Next of Friend Sean Moore related to a personal injury with the Parks + Rec Department, for a total payment by the County of $120,000.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21688, July 29, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Jeanie Lauer, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, section 1606.1(1) 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, Next of Friend Sean Moore has made a claim against the County relating to an injury settlement with the Parks + Rec Department; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation, the County Counselor recommends a settlement in the amount of $120,000.00, to be paid by the County to Next of Friend Sean Moore and/or his attorneys of record, McGonagle, Spencer Johnson Law, 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 Next of Friend Sean Moore by the total payment of $120,000.00, 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 $120,000.00 in full and complete settlement of this claim, payable to Next of Friend Sean Moore and/or his attorneys of record, McGonagle...
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