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Resolution R-23-0326
Legislation
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 14238 Final Action Date: 7/27/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY AGATHA WRIGHT, WITHOUT ADMISSION
OF LIABILITY, THE TOTAL SUM OF $90,000.00 IN FULL AND COMPLETE
SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING ALL
CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, AGAINST THE CITY OF MIAMI AND ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES (COLLECTIVELY, "CITY") IN THE
CASE STYLED AGATHA WRIGHT VS. CITY OF MIAMI, PENDING IN THE
CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CASE NO.: 19-021608CA 01, UPON THE
EXECUTION OF A GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
BROUGHT FOR NEGLIGENCE PENDING IN STATE COURT AND A
DISMISSAL OF THE CITY WITH PREJUDICE; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
ACCOUNT NO. 50001.301001.545011.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, on December 24, 2017, Agatha Wright ("Wright"), was involved in a motor
vehicle accident at the intersection of Northwest 17th Avenue and Northwest 36th Street, Miami,
Florida, at which time her vehicle was struck by a City of Miami ("City") Police vehicle who ran a
steady red light, which resulted in permanent injuries to Agatha Wright; and
WHEREAS, Wright and the City are engaged in litigation in the Circuit Court for the
Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami -Dade County, Florida, Case No.: 19-021608 CA 01
concerning a claim of negligence; and
WHEREAS, Wright has made claims against the City for their personal injuries; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney's Office has investigated these claims and the lawsuit
pursuant to Sections 18-221 through 18-232 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended, and recommends that said claims and lawsuit be settled for the total aggregate sum
of $90,000.00, including the claims for attorneys' fees, with $90,000.00 to be paid to Wright;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Director of Finance is authorized1 to pay Wright, without admission of
liability, the total sum of $90,000.00 in full and complete settlement of any and all claims and
demands, including all claims for attorneys' fees, against the City and its officers, agents, and
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
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File ID: 14238 Enactment Number: R-23-0326
employees in the case styled Agatha Wright vs. City of Miami, pending in the Circuit Court for
the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami -Dade County, Florida, Case No.: 19-021608 CA
01, upon the execution of a general release of all claims and demands brought for negligence
pending in state court and a dismissal of the City and its officers, agents, and employees with
prejudice.
Section 3. Funds to be allocated from Account No. 50001.301001.545011.0000.00000.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
_ndez, ity Attor
ey 7/11/2023
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