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Resolution R-25-0186
Legislation
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 17593 Final Action Date: 6/17/2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY DORA DIAZ, WITHOUT ADMISSION OF
LIABILITY, THE TOTAL SUM OF $50,000.00 IN FULL AND COMPLETE
SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING ALL
CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, AGAINST THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY")
AND ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES IN THE CASE STYLED
DORA DIAZ VS. CITY OF MIAMI, PENDING IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, CASE NO.: 23-6329 CA 05 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 June 20, 2021, Dora Diaz ("Diaz") was injured following a trip and fall
accident located at or near 1800 Northwest 24th Avenue, Miami, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Diaz 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.: 23-
6329 CA 05 concerning a claim of negligence; and
WHEREAS, Diaz 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 $50,000.00, including the claims for attorneys' fees, with $50,000.00 to be paid to Diaz;
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 Diaz, without admission of
liability, the total sum of $50,000.00 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 Dora Diaz vs. City of Miami, pending in the Circuit Court for the
Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami -Dade County, Florida, Case No.: Case No.: 23-6329
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: 17593 Enactment Number: R-25-0186
CA 05, 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, 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:
g III, C y`attorey / 6/2/2025
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