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RESOLUTION NO. 26R-08-146: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE OF LEVI DWORCAN AND SARAH DWORCAN ON BEHALF OF THEIR MINOR CHILD, S.D., VERSUS THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, CASE NO. CACE-25-007730, IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 AS PAYMENT FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THE SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTS AND MAKE PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE ACCOUNT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).
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Request Action:
Requesting City Commission approval for the final settlement with Levi Dworcan and Sarah Dworcan on behalf of their minor child, S.D., in the amount of $60,000 as a result of a pending litigation claim as full and final settlement of all claims and liens inclusive of attorney's fees and costs.
Need Summary Explanation/ Background:
The City's Code requires City Commission approval for any settlement exceeding $30,000.
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
$50,000 for the claim settlement.
Attachments:
#1 - Resolution
#2 - Settlement Agreement
Budget Code Number(s): 001-151-503122
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[ ] RFP/Bid [ ] Emergency Purchase [ ] SBE
[ ] Proposal/Quote [ ] State Grant Funds [ ] Local Preference
[ ] Piggyback Contract [ ] Federal Grant Funds
[ ] Sole Source [ ] Matching Required