Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Nicholas Espeut In The Amount Of $85,000.00.
Strategic Plan Focus
Financial Management & Administration
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
On March 20, 2023, Nicholas Espeut filed a civil action against the City seeking damages arising out of a trip-and-fall accident involving a sidewalk that occurred on June 14, 2021 (Broward County Circuit Court Case Number CACE-23-006240). The City Attorney and Nicholas Espeut’s attorney have negotiated a settlement in the amount of $85,000.00.
If this settlement is approved by the City Commission, the monies will be paid from the City’s self-insurance fund.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this settlement is available in the City’s Self-Insurance Fund.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Damaris Henlon, Interim City Attorney