HomeMy WebLinkAboutCover MemoCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Maria J. Chiaro, Interim City AttomeyL"
DATE: February 29, 2008
RE: Proposed Resolution for City Commission Meeting — March 13, 2008
Betty Majewski vs. City of Miami
(File No. 08-00247)
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization for settlement of all claims
against the City of Miami by the above claimant, in the amount of $41,074, excluding
permanent total disability benefits. In addition, the City will transfer the responsibility of
permanent total disability to a third party payor by purchasing an annuity to cover this benefit.
The cost of the annuity to cover lifetime permanent total benefits is approximately $83,926.
These workers' compensation actions were brought by Betty Majewski, a former City
of Miami police officer, for injuries Ms. Majewski sustained in the course and scope of her
employment with the City of Miami.
The Office of the City Attorney has investigated and evaluated her claim and dates of
accident and has approved the recommendation of this settlement. Funds in the amount of
$41,074 are available from the Self -Insurance and Insurance Trust Fund, Index Code No.
05002.3 01001.524000.0000.00000.
Attachment(s)
cc: Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
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