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County staff to bring opt-in resolutions for expanded recreational immunity under Senate Bill 179
Summary
County risk management recommended Klamath County and its special districts opt in to expanded trial immunity under Senate Bill 179; staff will prepare Resolutions for a future Business Meeting after board consensus to proceed.
Bill Gilmore of Great Basin Insurance and Leslie Barlow-Hunter, the county's contracts and risk manager, advised the Klamath County Board of Commissioners that Senate Bill 179 expands trial immunity for recreational activities and requires special districts to opt in to receive the broader protection.
Gilmore and Barlow-Hunter told the board the change applies to entities serving fewer than 500,000 residents and that there appeared to be "no apparent downside" to opting in. The presenters recommended that the county and its special districts opt in and provided guidance on the necessary resolution language and documentation.
Commissioners indicated agreement for staff to prepare Resolutions and bring them to a forthcoming Business Meeting for formal consideration and potential approval. No formal resolution was adopted at the administrative meeting; the board's direction was to refer the matter to the Business Meeting agenda.
The action would require staff follow-up to draft resolution text and coordinate with special districts. The board did not record a vote on adopting an opt-in at this meeting.
The county will consider the proposed resolution language and supporting documentation when the item appears on the Business Meeting agenda.
