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File #: 25-2144   
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Passed
File created: 11/5/2025 In control: Board of County Commissioners (Organizational)
On agenda: 11/18/2025 Final action: 11/18/2025
Title: Consider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Estate of Shaun Seaman v. Polk County Sheriff's Office ($90,000.00 one-time expense).
Attachments: 1. Estate of Shaun Seaman Claims Comm Approval

SUBJECT

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Consider approval of the proposed settlement in the matter of Estate of Shaun Seaman v. Polk County Sheriff’s Office ($90,000.00 one-time expense).

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DESCRIPTION

This is a liability claim wherein Shaun Seaman sustained bodily injury resulting in his death while an inmate at South County Jail.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the proposed settlement in the amount of $90,000.00.

 

FISCAL IMPACT

Funds are available in the General Fund within the Risk Management budget.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Mark Thomas

Director, Risk Management

863-534-5265

markthomas@polk-county.net