TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Cale Curtis, City Manager
DATE: May 3, 2023
Title
RESOLUTION - APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF EBONY BLOUNT AGAINST THE CITY OF MARGATE FOR $45,000 WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY.
BACKGROUND: On October 23, 2017, claimant Ebony Blount was involved in a vehicular accident with a City employee. Settlement of this claim for $45,000, without admission of liability, is recommended as a business decision based upon consideration of foreseeable costs to take this matter to trial.
RECOMMENDATION: For approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: $45,000; Account 501-0810-590.45-08
CONTACT PERSON: David N. Tolces, Interim City Attorney