Legislation Details

File #: 22-621    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 9/9/2022 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/27/2022 Final action: 9/27/2022
Title: Request for approval of settlement amount for litigation arising from an arrest on June 2, 2020. Presenter: Wynetta Massey, City Attorney

 

Title

Request for approval of settlement amount for litigation arising from an arrest on June 2, 2020.

 

  Presenter: 

Wynetta Massey, City Attorney

 

Body

  Summary:

The City Attorney has negotiated a settlement amount in excess of $100,000.00, contingent upon City Council approval of the settlement amount.  The case alleges claims for violations of federal law by the City and Colorado Springs police officers.

 

  Background: 

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  Previous Council Action:

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  Financial Implications:

There are sufficient appropriated funds to pay this settlement.

 

  City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:

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  Stakeholder Process:

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  Alternatives:

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Recommended Action

  Proposed Motion:

Move approval of the $140,000.00 settlement amount in Hadam v. City of Colorado Springs, et al., Case No. 22-cv-01349-WJM-MDB

 

Summary of Ordinance Language

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