HomeMy WebLinkAboutcover memoCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayo d Membe : •f the City Commission
FROM: Jorge L. Fernan` • ttorneyvt)
DATE: February 24, 155
RE:
Proposed Resolution — City Commission Meeting- March 10, 2005
Alice Young, etc. vs. City of Miami, et al.
United States District Court, Case No.: 99-2994-Civ-Martinez
(File No. 05-00155)
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization for the settlement of all claims
against the City of Miami and its officers, agents and servants, including but not limited to
Sergeant Israel Gonzalez, Officer William Hames, Officer Jesus Aguero, Officer John Mervolian
and Officer Jorge Garcia, in the above -referenced case in the amount of $925,000.
This is a civil rights claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 arising out of the November 7, 1995
fatal shooting of Antonio Young. Plaintiff contends that Young's constitutional rights were
violated because the defendant Police Officers allegedly used excessive force in shooting Young.
The Office of the City Attorney, the Risk Management Division, and outside counsel
have investigated and evaluated this case and have approved the recommendation of this
settlement.
Funds in the amount of $925,000 are available for this settlement from the Self -Insurance
and Insurance Trust Fund, Index Code No. 515001.624401.6.652.
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Attachment(s)
cc: Joe Arriola, City Manager
Elvi G. Alonso, Agenda Coordinator
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