Legislation Details

File #: 24-230    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 5/6/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 5/14/2024
Title: Request for approval of settlement amount in a claim arising from the use of force on October 9, 2022. Presenter: Wynetta Massey, City Attorney/Chief Legal Officer
Attachments: 1. 24-230 CityCouncilSummary

 

Title

Request for approval of settlement amount in a claim arising from the use of force on October 9, 2022.

 

  Presenter: 

Wynetta Massey, City Attorney/Chief Legal Officer

 

Body

  Summary:

The City Attorney has negotiated a litigation settlement in excess of $100,000.00 that is contingent upon City Council approval of the settlement amount.  The claim alleges violations of state and constitutional law by three 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 $2,100,000.00 settlement amount for the claim arising from a October 9, 2022 police contact.

 

Summary of Ordinance Language

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