IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the settlement by the County Counselor of the claims of Audrey Kelley related to employment with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, for a payment of $850,000.00, plus an additional payment to be paid to the Jackson County, Missouri Revised Pension Plan as calculated by the Pension Plan Board of Trustees' actuary for purchase of service credit in an amount not to exceed $115,000.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21944, June 18, 2025
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 Jackson County Legislature; and,
WHEREAS, Audrey Kelley has filed a claim against the County relating to her employment with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, styled 2216-CV07520 Audrey A Kelley v Jackson County, Missouri; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation, the County Counselor recommends a settlement of a payment of $850,000.00 to be paid by the County to the Audrey Kelley and, her attorneys of record, Siro Smith Dickson PC, of Kansas City, Missouri, plus an additional payment to be paid by the County to the Jackson County, Missouri Revised Pension Plan as calculated by the Pension Plan Board of Trustees' actuary for purchase of service credit in an amount not to exceed $115,000.00; 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 claims of Audrey Kelley in the case styled 2216-CV07520 Audrey A Kelley v Jackson County, Missouri, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson Co...
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