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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 Jose M. Vazquez In The Amount Of $125,000.00.
Strategic Plan Focus
Financial Management & Administration
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the Resolution.
Explanation:
On September 28, 2018, Jose M. Vazquez filed a civil action against the City of Hollywood, for damages arising out of an auto accident that occurred on February 26, 2016 (Case Number CACE-18-023022). Jose M. Vazquez alleges that he was injured during an automobile accident involving a City of Hollywood Police Detective, and made a claim for personal injuries.
The City Attorney and Jose M. Vazquez‘s attorney have negotiated a settlement in the amount of $125,000.00. 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:
Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney