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File #: 24R-5468    Version: 1 Name: Settlement Agreement-Johnson-Brown
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/20/2023 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 1/8/2024 Final action:
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-08: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL SETTLEMENT BETWEEN VERMELL JOHNSON-BROWN AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,500.00 AS SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).
Attachments: 1. RES-24R-01-08-SETT-AGT-Johnson-Brown.pdf, 2. AR 24R-01-08

Title

RESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-08: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL SETTLEMENT BETWEEN VERMELL JOHNSON-BROWN AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,500.00 AS SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).

 

Body

Request Action:

Pass a Resolution approving the final settlement with Vermell Johnson-Brown in the amount of $57,500.00 as settlement of any and all claims including attorney's fees and costs.

 

Need:

To approve settlement of a litigation claim.

 

Summary Explanation/ Background:

Provide a summary/background of this agenda request.

 

Attachments:

Number all attachments consecutively.

 

Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:

$57,500

 

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 & Values Diversity

[  ] Improves City efficiency  [  ] Increase use of Information Technology

[  ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live