SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize settlement of Alvarez v. City of Clearwater, Case No. 12-004212-CI-021, for payment by City of $45,000.00 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 April 5, 2011 near the intersection of Drew Street and North Saturn Avenue, Clearwater, Florida. A city vehicle being driven by a city employee struck a vehicle which in turn struck Sandro Alvarez as he was riding a bicycle across North Saturn Avenue. Mr. Alvarez had the right-of -way.
The settlement agreement would provide that the City would pay Sandro Alvarez the sum of $45,000 in exchange for full release of all claims and dismissal of the case with prejudice.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in the insurance fund 590-07000-545900-519-000, to fund this settlement.