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 Celestine Williams related to employment with the Auditor's Office, for a total payment by the County of $80,000.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21460, October 30, 2023
INTRODUCED BY DaRon McGee, County Legislator
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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, Celestine Williams has made a claim against the County relating to her former employment with the Auditor's Office; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation, the County Counselor recommends a settlement in the amount of $80,000.00, to be paid by the County to Celestine Williams and/or her attorneys of record, the Gray Law Firm, 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 Celestine Williams by the total payment of $80,000.00, 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 $80,000.00 in full and complete settlement of this claim, payable to Celestine Willaims and/or the Gray Law Firm of Kansas City, MO.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be...
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