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File #: 22-300    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 5/10/2022 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/24/2022 Final action: 5/24/2022
Title: Request for approval of settlement amount for a claim arising from a police canine bite on March 23, 2021. Presenter: Wynetta Massey, City Attorney

 

Title

Request for approval of settlement amount for a claim arising from a police canine bite on March 23, 2021.

 

  Presenter: 

Wynetta Massey, City Attorney

 

Body

  Summary:

The City Attorney has negotiated a settlement in excess of $100,000.00 that is contingent upon City Council approval of the settlement amount. The case alleges claims for violations of federal and state law by the City and 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 $190,000.00 settlement amount in Correll v. City of Colorado Springs, et al.

 

Summary of Ordinance Language

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