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Resolution R-24-0007
Legislation
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 14964 Final Action Date: 1/11/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY LYNDA F. BREWER, WITHOUT
ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, THE TOTAL SUM OF $40,000.00 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 LYNDA F. BREWER VS. CITY OF MIAMI,
PENDING IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CASE NO.: 20-025737 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 WITH PREJUDICE; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
ACCOUNT NO. 50001.301001.545013.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, on March 23, 3019, Lynda F. Brewer ("Brewer"), was involved in a trip and
fall accident on the sidewalk located at Southwest 33rd Avenue and Coral Way, Miami, Florida,
which resulted in personal injuries to Brewer; and
WHEREAS, Brewer and the City of Miami ("City") are engaged in litigation in the Circuit
Court for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami -Dade County, Florida, Case No.: 20-
025737 CA 01 concerning a claim of negligence; and
WHEREAS, Brewer has made claims against the City for her 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 $40,000.00, including the claims for attorneys' fees;
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 authorized' to pay Brewer, without admission of
liability, the total sum of $40,000.00 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
employees in the case styled Lynda F. Brewer vs. City of Miami, pending in the Circuit Court for
the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami -Dade County, Florida, Case No.: 20-025737 CA
01, upon the execution of a general release of all claims and demands brought for negligence
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pending in state court and a dismissal of the City and its officers, agents, and employees with
prejudice, with funds allocated from Account No. 50001.301001.545013.0000.00000.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
end e ezCiity Attor ey 1/2/2024
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