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 X.F., A Minor, By And Through His Parent And Natural Guardian Crystal Barela, In The Amount Of $85,000.00.
Strategic Plan Focus
Financial Management & Administration
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
December 11, 2019, X.F., a minor, by and through his parent and natural guardian Crystal Barela, filed a civil action against the City of Hollywood, for damages arising out of an automobile accident that occurred on May 10, 2019 (Case Number CACE-19-025421). X.F., a minor, by and through his parent and natural guardian Crystal Barela, alleges that he was injured as a result of an automobile accident involving a City of Hollywood owned vehicle. X.F., a minor, by and through his parent and natural guardian Crystal Barela’s, claim is for personal injuries. The City Attorney and X.F., a minor, by and through his parent and natural guardian Crystal Barela’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. The City Attorney recommends that the City Commission approve the negotiated settlement.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this settlement is available in the City’s Self-Insurance Fund.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
John Wien, Chief Litigation Counsel
Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney