IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION approving the settlement of the claim of the University of Kansas Hospital and authorizing the payment to the hospital for services rendered to a Department of Corrections inmate in the amount of $12,031.50.
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RESOLUTION NO. 19382, February 6, 2017
INTRODUCED BY Alfred Jordan, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Department of Corrections has received notice of unpaid hospital charges from the University of Kansas Hospital for services rendered to a Department of Corrections inmate in the amount of $80,211.37; and,
WHEREAS, University of Kansas Hospital has agreed to accept a settlement in the amount of $24,063.00 for the unpaid charges; and,
WHEREAS, Truman Medical Center has agreed to pay one-half of this amount, or $12,031.50; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed settlement of this matter in the amount indicated 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 settlement of the claim for services rendered to a Jackson County Department of Corrections inmate in the amount of $12,031.50 be and herby is approved; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Counselor be and hereby is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to this settlement; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance and Purchasing is authorized to make payment to the University of Kansas Hospital in the amount of $12,031.50 in full and complete settlement of this claim, 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
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