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File #: 25R-6296    Version: 1 Name: Labissiere Claim Settlement
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/11/2025 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 8/25/2025 Final action:
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 25R-08-149: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS BROUGHT BY JEAN LABISSIERE AGAINST THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00 AS PAYMENT FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).
Sponsors: Desorae Giles
Attachments: 1. 25R-08-149 Resolution Approving Settlement Jean Labissiere, 2. AR 25R-08-149
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RESOLUTION NO. 25R-08-149: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS BROUGHT BY JEAN LABISSIERE AGAINST THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00 AS PAYMENT FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; 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 Jean Labissiere in the amount of $60,000 as a result of a pending litigation claim as full and final settlement of all claims and leins inclusive of attorney's fees and costs.

 

 

Need Summary Explanation/ Background:

The City Code requires City Commission approval for any settlement exceeding $30,000.

 

 

Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:

$60,000 for the claim settlement.

 

 

Attachments:

#1 - Resolution

 

 

Budget Code Number(s): 001-151-503122

 

Procurement Information: [check all that apply]

[    ] RFP/Bid                                                               [    ] Emergency Purchase                                           [    ] SBE

[    ] Proposal/Quote                                          [   ] State Grant Funds                                          [    ] Local Preference

[    ] Piggyback Contract                     [   ] Federal Grant Funds                                         

[    ] Sole Source                                          [   ] Matching Required