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File #: 25-390    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 7/28/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/29/2025 Final action: 7/29/2025
Title: Request for approval of settlement amount in a claim arising from police use of force on April 26, 2018. Presenter: Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney
Attachments: 1. Quarterly Report Excerpt

 

Title

Request for approval of settlement amount in a claim arising from police use of force on April 26, 2018.

 

  Presenter: 

Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney

 

Body

  Summary:

The City Attorney has offered to settle litigation for an amount more than $200,000, contingent upon City Council approval. The claim alleges a violation of federal constitutional law by the City of Colorado Springs.

 

  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 $3,200,000 settlement amount for the claim arising from an April 26, 2018 police contact.

 

Summary of Ordinance Language

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