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Resolution R-26-0111
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 18907 Final Action Date: 3/12/2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY OLIN B. LOPEZ, WITHOUT ADMISSION OF
LIABILITY, THE TOTAL SUM OF FORTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS
($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 OLIN B.
LOPEZ VS. CITY OF MIAMI, PENDING IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE
ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, CASE NO.: 2023-027482-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.
50001.301001.545011.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2023, Olin B. Lopez was involved in a motor vehicle accident
with a City of Miami ("City") vehicle being driven by Michelyani Martelly, an employee of the
City, at or near the intersection of Northwest 16th Street and Northwest 17th Avenue, in Miami,
Florida, which resulted in alleged personal injuries to Olin B. Lopez; and
WHEREAS, Olin B. Lopez 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.: 2023-027482-
CA-01 concerning a claim of negligence; and
WHEREAS, Olin B. Lopez has made claims against the City for 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 Forty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($40,000.00), including the claims for attorneys' fees,
with Forty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($40,000.00) to be paid to Olin B. Lopez;
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.
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Section 2. The Director of Finance is authorized' to pay Olin B. Lopez, without
admission of liability, the total sum of Forty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($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 Olin B. Lopez
vs. City of Miami, pending in the Circuit Court for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami -
Dade County, Florida, Case No.: 2023-027482-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, with funds allocated from Account
No. 50001.301001.545011.0000.00000.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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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