SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize settlement of Gordon v. City of Clearwater, Case No. 14-001258-CI, for payment by City of $50,000.00 in exchange for a full release from plaintiff and dismissal of action with prejudice. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
This case arises from an incident that occurred on July 15, 2013 at the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Overbrook, Clearwater, Florida. A city vehicle being driven by a city employee struck a vehicle in which Marquis Gordon was a passenger. The vehicle in which Mr. Gordon was travelling had the right-of-way.
The settlement agreement would provide that the City would pay Marquis Gordon the sum of $50,000 in exchange for full release of all claims and dismissal of the case with prejudice.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Not to exceed $50,000.00 0-590-07000-545900-519-000-0000