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File #: 20-600    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 10/20/2020 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/27/2020 Final action: 10/27/2020
Title: Request for Approval Amount of Settlement in Case No. 16-CV-02745-JLK Presenter: Wynetta Massey, City Attorney/Chief Legal Officer

 

Title

Request for Approval Amount of Settlement in Case No. 16-CV-02745-JLK

 

  Presenter: 

Wynetta Massey, City Attorney/Chief Legal Officer

 

Body

  Summary:

The City Attorney has negotiated a litigation settlement in Case No. 16-CV-02745-JLK that is in excess of $100,000 and that is contingent upon City Council approval of the settlement amount.  The lawsuit alleges claims for permit violations against the City of Colorado Springs. The settlement amount is $2,125,000.

 

  Background: 

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  Previous Council Action:

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  Financial Implications:

There are sufficient funds to pay the settlement and an ordinance for a supplemental appropriation of $2,125,000 will be brought forward for Council adoption in the future.

 

  City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:

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  Stakeholder Process:

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  Alternatives:

The Council could choose not to approve the proposed settlement amount.

 

Recommended Action

  Proposed Motion:

Move approval of the settlement amount of $2,125,000 in Case No. 16-CV-02745-JLK.

 

Summary of Ordinance Language

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