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CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

Meeting Date: 5/15/2019 
Agenda Category:CONSENT RESOLUTION
Subject: 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT IN THE CASE OF DEBBIE ANN SMITH, AS LEGAL GUARDIAN OF T.S., A MINOR V. THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, CASE NO.: 502017CA008806XXXXMB; AUTHORIZING GALLAGHER BASSETT TO MAKE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,184 AS COMPLETE SETTLEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Recommendation/Motion: Motion to approve settlement.
Originating Dept City Attorney  Costs $35,184.00 
User Dept.City Attorney Funding SourceGeneral Fund
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Background/Summary: 

Debbie Ann Smith, as legal guardian of T.S., a minor, brought suit against the City of Riviera Beach for injuries T.S. sustained from an accident at Barracuda Bay Aquatic Complex (“Barracuda Bay”), Riviera Beach, FL., on June 15, 2016.  On August 7, 2017, Ms. Smith filed a lawsuit against the City, Case No. 502017CA008806XXXXMB, alleging that the City was negligent in its maintenance of a water slide at Barracuda Bay.  On April 23, 2019, Counsel for Ms. Smith negotiated and mediated on the matter with Counsel for the City, Risk Management, and representatives of Gallagher Bassett, to settle the case for $35,184, inclusive of costs and attorney’s fees, subject to City Council approval.  The City finds authorizing payment of $35,184 is in the best interests of the City and serves a valid public purpose. 

 
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ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescriptionUpload DateType
Smith_Debbie_Ann_--_Settlement_Resolution.pdfResolution to Settle Debbie Ann Smith5/1/2019Cover Memo
Smith_Debbie_Ann_--_Mediation_Settlement_Agreement.pdfMediation Settlement Agreement- Debbie Ann Smith5/1/2019Cover Memo
REVIEWERS:
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Recreation ParkBlankenship, RichardApproved5/7/2019 - 7:13 AM
Financesherman, randyApproved5/8/2019 - 3:08 PM
City ClerkRobinson, ClaudeneApproved5/8/2019 - 5:42 PM
City ManagerJacobs, DeirdreApproved5/8/2019 - 5:47 PM