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File #: R-2015-299    Version: 1 Name: Reso Settle Clingerman
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/21/2015 In control: Office of the City Attorney
On agenda: 10/7/2015 Final action: 10/7/2015
Title: A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Implement A Settlement Between The City Of Hollywood And Timothy Clingerman In The Amount Of $170,000.00.
Attachments: 1. rsettleclingerman.pdf, 2. BIS 15296.pdf

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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 Between The City Of Hollywood And Timothy Clingerman In The Amount Of $170,000.00.

 

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Staff Recommends:  Approval of the attached resolution.

 

 

Explanation:

In 2014, Timothy Clingerman filed a civil action against the City of Hollywood, Florida, arising out of an accident that allegedly occurred on or about December 18, 2012.  In the action, Mr. Clingerman alleges that while he was lying on the beach, a City-owned vehicle driven by the City employee collided with him.  Mr. Cingerman further alleges that his injury was the result of the negligence of the City employee. 

 

The City Attorney’s Office and Mr. Clingerman’s attorney have negotiated a settlement in the amount of $170,000.00.  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.

 

 

Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:

 

Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney

Wazir A. Ishmael, Ph.D., City Manager

George Keller, Assistant City Manager/Finance & Administration