HomeMy WebLinkAboutcover memoCITY OF MIAMI
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
MEMORA
TO: Mayor and Members of the C.
FROM: Alejandro Vilarello, C.
DATE: March 2, 2004
RE:
ission
Proposed Settlement-Ci r Commission Agenda -March 11, 2004
Mayko Acosta vs. of Miami, Christian Rios, Victor Palacios & Rafael
Borroto, United States District Court, Case No.: 03-20444-CIV-UNGARO-
BENAGES
Claim No. 00757001514-PP-01 (File No. 04-00189)
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization for the settlement of all claims
against the City of Miami, its officers, agents, and employees, in the above referenced case, in the
amount of $47,000.
This is a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by a juvenile suspect, Mayko Acosta, who, at the
time of the incident, was fleeing, and concealing himself, from the police. Mr. Acosta was
ultimately apprehended by K-9. Mr. Acosta alleges the use of excessive force in his
apprehension, and in his later treatment by the police.
Funds in the amount of $47,000 will be allocated from the Self -Insurance and Insurance
Trust Fund, Index Code No. 515001.624401.6.652.
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Attachment(s)
c: Joe Arriola, City Manager
Elvi G. Alonso, Agenda Coordinator