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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Julie O. Bill, City Attorney nā"' ?
DATE: November 22, 2011
RE: Proposed Settlement for City Commission Meeting ā December 15, 2011
Mae Sheperd vs. City of Miami
File No. 11-01150
The attached Resolution seeks authorization for settlement of attorney's fees and
costs for claimant's counsel Martha Fornaris, in the amount of $40,000.
Claims were brought by Martha Fornaris on behalf of current City of Miami
employee Mae Shepherd, for injuries Ms. Shepherd sustained in the course and scope of
her 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 $40,000 are available from Account No. 05002.301001.524000.0000.00000.
Attachment(s)
cc: Johnny Martinez, P.E., City Manager
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
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