HomeMy WebLinkAboutCover MemoCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEM ORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayo nd Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge L. Fernandt tty Attone
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DATE: October 16, 2067 /
RE: Proposed Resolution ior City Commission Meeting — October 25, 2007
Brian Browne vs. City of Miami, Case No. 03-23344-CA-11
(File No. 07-01144)
RE.1
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization for settlement of all claims
against the City of Miami in the above -referenced lawsuits, in the total amount of $140,000.
The plaintiff was terminated from his position in Community Development and brought
suit under Florida's Whistleblower Act. Although the City won the case on procedural
grounds in the trial court, this was reversed on appeal.
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 $140,000 will be
allocated from the Self -Insurance and Insurance Trust Fund, Index Code No.
05002.301001.545000.0000.00000.
Attachment(s)
cc: Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator