HomeMy WebLinkAboutCover MemoCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
• MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of t Commission
FROM: Jorge L. Fernandez, City Attorne
DATE: October 29, 2007
RE: Proposed Resolution for City Commission Meeting — November 9, 2007
Ralph Fernandez vs. City of Miami
(File No. 07-1308)
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization for settlement of all claims against
the City of Miami by the above claimant, in the amount of $425,000, excluding a claim for future
medical benefits.
These workers' compensation actions were brought by Ralph Fernandez, a former City of
Miami police officer, for injuries Mr. Fernandez sustained in the course and scope of his
employment with the City of Miami.
The Office of the City Attorney has investigated and evaluated these claims and dates of
accident and has approved the recommendation of this settlement. Funds in the amount of
$425,000 are available from the Self -Insurance and Insurance Trust Fund, Index Code No.
05 002.3 01001.524000.0000.00000.
Attachment(~)
cc: Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager
Elvi.Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
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