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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-03-0432J-03-395 4/16/03 RESOLUTION NO. 03— 432 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY MARTHA WILSON, WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, THE SUM OF $38,500, IN FULL AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF MIAMI, FOR THE CASE OF MARTHA WILSON VS. CITY OF MIAMI, ET AL., IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CASE NO. 02-19891 CA 22, UPON EXECUTING A RELEASE FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI, ITS PRESENT AND FORMER OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE SELF- INSURANCE AND INSURANCE TRUST FUND, INDEX CODE NO. 515001.624401.6.651. WHEREAS, Martha Wilsonfiled a claim and lawsuit against the City of Miami, in Miami -Dade Circuit Court Case No: 02-19891 CA 22, arising out of a July 16, 2001, automobile accident; and WHEREAS, the above claim and lawsuit have been investigated by the City Attorney's Office pursuant to Section 18-232 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, which created the City of Miami's Self -Insurance and Insurance Trust Fund and said office recommends that the claim and lawsuit be settled for the sum of $38,500; CITY COON MEETING Of MAY 0 8 2003 Resolution N.O. 03- 432 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Director of Finance is authorized to pay Martha Wilson, without admission of liability, the sum of $38,500 in full and complete settlement of any and all claims and demands against the City of Miami, for the case of Martha Wilson vs. City of Miami, et al., in Miami -Dade Circuit Court Case No: 02-19891 CA 22, upon executing a release for the City of Miami, its present and former officers, agents and employees from any and all claims and demands, with funds allocated from the Self - Insurance and Insurance Trust Fund, Index Code No. 515001.624401.6.651. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.11 �i If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 2 of 3 03— 432 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of May , 2003. /MA EL A. DIAZ, MAYOR EST: 4A . 44,1.. �M' /�- - ajn�"� PRISCILLA T OMPSON CITY CLERK APPROVZl AS/ ;l FORM,010D C17Y ATTORNEY W7191:tr:AS:HGH Page 3 of 3 03— 432 CITY OF MIAMI CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM CA -26 TO: Mayor and Members of the Ci o fission FROM: Alejandro Vilarello, City orne DATE: April 16, 2003 RE: Proposed Settleme - ommission Agenda -May 8, 2003 Martha Wilson v o Miami, et al. Case No. 02-19891 CA 22 Claim No. 011/V/2001236 The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization for settlement of all claims against the City of Miami in the above -referenced case, in the amount of $38,500. This is an action brought by Martha Wilson against the City of Miami relating to an automobile accident that occurred on July 16, 2001. The accident occurred at the intersection of NW 54`h Street and NW 7th Avenue in the City of Miami at approximately 8:30 am. The City of Miami driver struck Plaintiff's vehicle from the rear as she was stopped at a red light. The City Attorney's Office has investigated and evaluated this case and has approved the recommendation of this settlement. Funds in the amount of $38,500 will be allocated from the Self -Insurance and Insurance Trust Fund, Index Code No. 515001.624401.6.651. Attachment(s) c: Joe Arriola, City Manager Elvi G. Alonso, Agenda Coordinator W860:tr:AS:HJMV W860 03- 432