City of Hollywood - File #: R-2023-261

• File #: R-2023-261
• Version: 1
• Name: 2023 Reso Lutrario Settlement.doc
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/15/2023
• In control: Office of the City Attorney
• On agenda: 9/6/2023
• Final action: 9/6/2023
• 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 Dean Lutrario In The Amount Of $100,000.00.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/6/2023	1	Regular City Commission Meeting	adopt	Pass

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 Dean Lutrario In The Amount Of $100,000.00.

Strategic Plan Focus

Financial Management & Administration

Body

Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.

Explanation:

On May 2, 2023, Dean Lutrario (“Claimant”) filed a civil action against the City seeking damages arising out of a claim that the City had enforced against Lutrario certain “Charitable Solicitation” and “Panhandling, Begging and Solicitation” ordinances (Lutrario v. City of Hollywood, Florida, Case No. 23-CV-60806-CMA (S.D. Fla.)).

Following an executive session, the City, through its outside counsel, and Claimant’s attorney negotiated a settlement in the amount of $100,000.00.

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:

Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney