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 Jeffrey Sedorcek related to employment with Jackson County Parks + Rec for a total payment by the County of $135,000.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21122, December 5, 2022
INTRODUCED BY Charlie Franklin, 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, Jeffrey Sedorcek has made a claim against the County relating to his former employment with the Jackson County Parks + Rec Department; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough investigation and negotiations, the County Counselor recommends a settlement in the amount of $135,000.00 to be paid by the County to Jeffrey Sedorcek and/or his attorney, Gene Graham; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed settlement will limit the County's potential 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 Jeffrey Sedorcek, by the total payment of $135,000.00, 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 Department of Finance and Purchasing be and hereby is authorized to issue a check or checks in an amount totaling $135,000.00 in full and complete settlement of this claim, payable to Jeffrey Sedorcek and/or his attorney, Gene Graham, pursuant to the specific direction of the C...
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