HomeMy WebLinkAboutCover MemoCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
EMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable M. r and Members..of the City Commission,
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FROM: Jorge L. Fernand 3 ,t` Attor . y
DATE: June 9, 2006
RE: Proposed settlement- ty Commission Agenda -June 22, 2006
Leticia Butler as personal representative of Antonio Butler vs. City of Miami
and Juan Mendez
Case No.: 01-02569 CA (24) (File No. 06-00978)
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 $900,000.
This action against the City of Miami and Sgt. Juan Mendez relates to damages relating
to the shooting of Antonio Butler by Sgt. Mendez on September 21, 1999. Antonio Butler died
on the scene as a result of his injury. Leticia Butler is the mother of the nineteen year old
decedent.
The Office of the City Attorney has investigated and evaluated this case and has
approved the recommendation of this settlement. Funds in the amount of $900,000 are
available 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
Enclosure(s)