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 Guillermo Mertnoff In The Amount Of $90,000.00.
Strategic Plan Focus
Financial Management & Administration
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
On March 21, 2023, Guillermo Mertnoff (“Claimant”) filed a civil action against the City seeking damages arising out of a slip and fall accident involving a City-owned boat dock located at 700 Polk Street, Hollywood, Florida, that occurred on December 14, 2021. The City Attorney and Claimant’s attorney have negotiated a settlement in the amount of $90,000.00.
If this settlement is approved by the City Commission, the monies will be paid from the City’s self-insurance fund
Fiscal Impact:
Funding of this settlement is available in the City’s Self-Insurance Fund.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Julian S. Geraci, Esq., Chief Litigation Attorney
Douglas R. Gonzales, Esq., City Attorney