IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION approving the settlement of the claims of Christopher Miller in the case styled Christopher Miller v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 2016-CV14118, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, for a total payment by the County of $67,000.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 20847, December 13, 2021
INTRODUCED BY Dan Tarwater III, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Christopher Miller has filed a lawsuit styled Christopher Miller v. Jackson County, Missouri, No. 2016-CV14118, now pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, seeking damages for alleged employment discrimination; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation and negotiations, the County Counselor and special counsel recommend a settlement in the amount of $67,000.00, to be paid by the County to Christopher Miller and/or his attorney, Marc N. Middleton; 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 Christopher Miller by the total payment of $67,000.00, 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 $67,000.00 in full and complete settlement of this claim, payable to Christopher Miller and/or his attorney Marc N. Middleton d/b/a The Ryan Paulus Law Firm, LLC, 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. 20847 of December 13, 2021, was duly passed on December 13, 2021 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas________6__________ Nays________2_________
Abstaining______0________ Absent_______1_________
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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: $67,000.00
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Date Chief Administrative Officer