Legislation Details

File #: 24-131    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 3/4/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/12/2024 Final action: 3/12/2024
Title: Request to approve settlement arising from a police contact and taser deployment on May 14, 2022. Presenter: Wynetta Massey, City Attorney/Chief Legal Officer

 

Title

Request to approve settlement arising from a police contact and taser deployment on May 14, 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 case alleges a claim for state law and constitutional violations by the City through its employee, a Colorado Springs police officer.

 

  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 $195,000.00 settlement amount.

 

Summary of Ordinance Language

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