Legislation Details

File #: 22-103    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 1/26/2022 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/8/2022 Final action: 2/8/2022
Title: Request for approval of settlement amount in Case No. 20-cv-1600-WJM-KMT Presenter: Wynetta Massey, City Attorney

 

Title

Request for approval of settlement amount in Case No. 20-cv-1600-WJM-KMT

 

  Presenter: 

Wynetta Massey, City Attorney

 

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 case alleges claims for state law and constitutional violations by the City and two 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 $2,975,000.00 settlement amount in Case No. 20-cv-1600-WJM-KMT.

 

Summary of Ordinance Language

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