HomeMy WebLinkAboutcover memoCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor ' d Mems of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge L. Ferna d Attorney
DATE: December 2 , 20
RE: Jorie K. Rafalowski v. City of Miami
Case No. 02-28845 CA 04
Claim No. 000757-000716-AB-01 (File No. 04-01371)
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 Forty -Nine Thousand Nine
Hundred Ninety -Nine Dollars ($49,999).
This is an action brought by Francisco Vinas, Esquire on behalf of Joric K. Rafalowski
against the City of Miami relating to an automobile accident that occurred on November 27,
2001. The incident occurred at Kendall Drive and 122" d Avenue in unincorporated Miami -Dade
County.
At the conclusion of that mediation the parties agreed to settle this case for Forty -Nine
Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety -Nine Dollars ($49,999), subject to the required approvals. This
settlement was discussed with Chief Timoney who agreed it was appropriate and reasonable.
The City Attorney's Office has investigated and evaluated this case and has approved the
recommendation of this settlement. Funds in the amount of $49,999 are available from the Self -
Insurance and Insurance Trust Fund, Index Code No. 515001.624401.6.651.
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Attachment(s)
c: Joe Arriola, City Manager
Elvi G. Alonso, Agenda Coordinator