MULTNOMAH COUNTY
AGENDA PLACEMENT REQUEST
(Revised: 09/23/13)

Board Clerk Use Only

Agenda
Title:

Meeting Date:

1/9/14

Agenda Item #:
Est. Start Time:

R.7
10:30 am

Date Submitted:

12/23/13

Authorizing Settlement of Millner v. Multnomah County, et al
United States District Court Case No. 13-01689-MO

Requested
Meeting Date:

January 9, 2014

Time
Needed:

5 minutes

Department:

Non-Departmental

Division:

County Attorney

Contact(s):

Jenny M. Madkour

Phone:

503/988-3138

I/O Address:

503/500

Ext.

83138

Presenter
Name(s) &
Title(s):
B. Andrew Jones, Assistant County Attorney
General Information
1. What action are you requesting from the Board?
Approve settlement of $260,000.00
2. Please provide sufficient background information for the Board and the public to
understand this issue. Please note which Program Offer this action affects and how it
impacts the results.
Franklin Millner v. Multnomah County, et al is a claim by a former Multnomah County
inmate involving federal and state claims arising out of his time in County custody. This
settlement fully resolves the dispute between the parties and the County Attorney believes
that this settlement is in the best interest of the County.
3. Explain the fiscal impact (current year and ongoing).
N/A
4. Explain any legal and/or policy issues involved.
On December 18, 2003, the Board adopted Resolution 03-171 delegating authority to the
County Attorney to settle claims and litigation against the County or its employees in
amounts up to $25,000 per case. The County Attorney must obtain board approval for all
settlements of over $25,000.
5. Explain any citizen and/or other government participation that has or will take place.
N/A
Required Signature
Elected Official
or Department/
Agency Director:

Jenny Madkour /s/

Date: 12/23/13