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ResolutionR-26-0097
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File Number:18939Final Action Date:2/26/2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY WESLYN LEWIS FRANCOIS FOUR-
HUNDRED-THOUSAND-DOLLARS ($400,000.00), INCLUSIVE OF ALL FEES
AND COSTS, PERMISSION TO RETIRE AT THE RANK OF MAJOR AT TIME
OF SEPARATION FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") WITH VACATION,
SICK, AND COMPENSATORY PAYOUTS AT THE MAJOR RATE PURSUANT
-MONETARY
CONDITIONS OF RESCINDING SELECT DISCIPLINES AND A 90-DAY
ACTION PLAN, REIMBURSEMENT OF SICK AND VACATION TIME
BALANCES AT COMMANDER CLASSIFICATION FOR A PERIOD OF THREE
(3) YEARS, AND MUTUAL NON-DISPARAGEMENT AGREEMENT IN FULL
AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
BY HER, INCLUDING ALL CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, AGAINST THE
CITY OF MIAMI, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES IN THE CASE
OF WESLYN LEWIS FRANCOIS VS. CITY OF MIAMI, CASE NO. 24-CV-23943-
CMA, PENDING IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA, UPON THE EXECUTION OF A
GENERAL RELEASE OF HER CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, AND A DISMISSAL
OF HER CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF MIAMI WITH PREJUDICE;
ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM GENERAL LIABILITY ACCOUNT NO.
50001.301001.545013.0000.00000.
litigation in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Case Number 24-
CV-23943-CMA; 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 the claims of Weslyn Lewis Francois be settled for the lump
sum of four-hundred-thousand-
costs, and permission to retire at rank of major at time of separation from the City with vacation
sick, and compensatory time payouts at the major rate pu
policy, and the nonmonetary condition of rescinding select disciplines and 90-day action plan,
reimbursement of sick and vacation time balances at Commander classification for a period of
three (3) years, and mutual non-disparagement agreement;
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 if fully set forth in this Section.
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Section 2. The Director of Finance is authorizedto pay Weslyn Lewis Francois, without
admission of liability, four-hundred-thousand-dollars ($400,000.00) in full and complete
exchange for dismissal of all claims against the City, its officers, agents, and employees in the
case of Weslyn Lewis Francois vs. City of Miami, Case No. 24-CV-23943-CMA, pending in the
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, upon the execution of a general
release of all her claims and demands and a dismissal of her claims against the City with
prejudice.
Section 3. Funds are allocated from General Liability Account No.
50001.301001.545013.0000.00000.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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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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