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File #: R-2026-008    Version: 1 Name: Kater, Emmett Workers' Compensation Claim Settlement
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/25/2025 In control: Office of Human Resources
On agenda: 1/21/2026 Final action:
Title: A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Emmett Kater For A Workers' Compensation Claim In The Amount Of $329,612.00.
Attachments: 1. Kater, Emmett Workers' Compensation Settlement Resolution.pdf
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Title

A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement With Emmett Kater For A Workers’ Compensation Claim In The Amount Of $329,612.00.

 

Strategic Plan Focus

Employee Development & Empowerment

 

 

Body

 

Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.

 

 

Explanation:

The Office of Human Resources would like to settle this 1997 workers’ compensation claim. This settlement has been authorized by the excess workers’ compensation carrier who will reimburse the City the $329,612.00.

 

Commission approval is requested to execute the settlement with Mr. Kater.

 

 

Fiscal Impact:

Funding for this settlement is available in the FY 2026 Operating Budget in account number 558.112006.51900.591930.000000.000.000.

 

 

Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:

Tammie Hechler, Director, Human Resources

Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager