File #: ID 2023-428    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent - Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/19/2023 In control: Regular City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 1/24/2024 Final action: 1/24/2024
Title: RESOLUTION - APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF VANESSA LOZANO AGAINST THE CITY OF MARGATE FOR $40,000 WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION

 

TO:                     Mayor and City Commission

 

FROM:                     Cale Curtis, City Manager

 

DATE:                     January 24, 2024

 

 

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RESOLUTION - APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF VANESSA LOZANO AGAINST THE CITY OF MARGATE FOR $40,000 WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY

 

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BACKGROUND:                                          On October 1, 2018, claimant Vanessa Lozano was involved in a vehicular accident with a City employee.   Settlement of this claim for $40,000, 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:                     $40,000; Account 501-0810-590.45-08

 

 

CONTACT PERSON:                     David N. Tolces, City Attorney