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File #: 21R-4083    Version: 1 Name: Mohorn Final Settlement
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/16/2021 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 6/14/2021 Final action:
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 21R-06-98: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL SETTLEMENT BETWEEN LEWIS MOHORN, JR. AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND LAUDERHILL POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 INCLUSIVE OF ATTORNEYS FEES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).
Attachments: 1. RES-21R-06-98-SETT-AGT-FINAL-Mohorn.pdf, 2. AR 21R-06-98
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 21R-06-98: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL SETTLEMENT BETWEEN LEWIS MOHORN, JR. AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND LAUDERHILL POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 INCLUSIVE OF ATTORNEYS FEES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).

Body
Request Action:
To approve the final settlement in the amount of $100,000.00 for a litigation matter between the City of Lauderhill and Lewis Mohorn, Jr.

Need:
To approve a settlement agreement.

Summary Explanation/ Background:
Litigation was filed against the City of Lauderhill by Lewis Mohorn, Jr. The merits of the claim have been investigated and it is in the best interest of the City to resolve the matter. The matter will be settled for a total of $100,000.00 inclusive of all attorneys fees and costs.

Attachments:
Number all attachments consecutively.

Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
$100,000.00.

Estimated Time for Presentation:

Master Plan:

Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption

Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities

Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes

Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas

Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing

Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Val...

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