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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Jennifer Aseret Hernandez Aponte, Individually And As Natural Parent And Guardian Of Minors Carla Odremon And Mckenzie Ezechuria In The Amount Of $70,000.00.
Strategic Plan Focus
Financial Management & Administration
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
On June 6, 2024, Jennifer Aseret Hernandez Aponte, individually and as natural parent and guardian of minors Carla Odremon and Mckenzie Ezechuria (“Claimant”) filed a civil action against the City seeking damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident involving a City-owned police vehicle that occurred on February 12, 2023, (Broward County Circuit Court Case Number CACE-24-007962). The City Attorney and Claimant’s attorney have negotiated a settlement in the amount of $70,000.00.
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:
Julian Geraci, Chief Litigation Counsel
Damaris Henlon, City Attorney