IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Counselor to settle the claims of Megon Riedel, in the case styled Megon Riedel v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 15-CV-00803-BCW, now pending in the U.S. District Court in the Western District of Missouri, for a total payment by the County of $50,000.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 19163, May 23, 2016
INTRODUCED BY Crystal Williams, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Megon Riedel filed a lawsuit styled Megon Riedel v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 15-CV-00803-BCW, now pending in the U.S. District Court in the Western District of Missouri, seeking compensation for alleged violations of her constitutional rights while being transported by the Jackson County Detention Center staff; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation and negotiations, the County Counselor recommends a settlement in the amount of $50,000.00 to be paid by the County to the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation for the benefit of Ms. Riedel; 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 the Megon Riedel v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 15-CV-00803-BCW, now pending in the U.S. District Court in the Western District of Missouri, by the total payment of $50,000.00, in full, final, and complete release of all of the 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 a check or checks in an amount totaling $50,000.00 in full and complete settlement of this claim, payable to the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation, pursuant to the specific direction of the County Counselor.
Enacted and Approved
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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Chief Deputy County Counselor County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution No. 19163 of May 23, 2016, was duly passed on May 23, 2016 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas________9__________ Nays_________0_________
Abstaining______0________ Absent_______0_________
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature
Fiscal Note
There is a balance otherwise unencumbered to the credit of the appropriation to which the expenditure is chargeable and there is a cash balance otherwise unencumbered in the treasury to the credit of the fund from which payment is to be made each sufficient to provide for the obligation herein authorized.
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 060 5160 56380
ACCOUNT TITLE: Self Insurance Fund
Non-Departmental
Uninsured Claimants
NOT TO EXCEED: $50,000.00
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Date Chief Financial Officer