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Council hears public question about possible city share of county jail settlement; staff to investigate
Summary
A resident asked why Dunkirk would be responsible for part of a county jail settlement reported in a local paper; city staff said they were not informed of any settlement negotiations, noted claims processes typically go to insurance carriers, and pledged to look into the matter.
During public comment, a city department head asked why the city would be responsible for a portion of a settlement reported in a local newspaper regarding a death at the county jail.
The speaker, identified in the meeting as Gary Fredericks, asked why Dunkirk would pay any portion of a settlement tied to a county-run facility and county employees. A city official…
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