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CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

Meeting Date: 10/21/2020 
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 ERIN GOMEZ V. THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, CLAIM NO.: 000160-007197 AB-01; AUTHORIZING GALLAGHER BASSETT TO MAKE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($120,000.00) AS FULL AND FINAL SETTLEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Recommendation/Motion: The Office of the City Attorney recommends approval of this Resolution.
Originating Dept City Attorney  Costs $120,000 
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Background/Summary: 

Erin Gomez filed a claim against the City of Riviera Beach for personal injuries she sustained on January 15, 2017, in Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida.

 

On or about October 3, 2019, the Plaintiff advised the City that the Plaintiff intended to file suit against the City for personal injuries sustained by the Plaintiff, alleging the City’s police officer was negligent in the operation of the motor vehicle in which she was operating in a police pursuit of another vehicle which ultimately collided into the vehicle driven by the Plaintiff.

 

Both counsel for Ms. Gomez and the City negotiated and mediated this matter on September 15, 2020, and counsel for the City, Risk Management and representatives of Gallagher Bassett concur settlement in the amount of One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00) is in the City’s best interest, subject to City Council approval.            

 
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ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescriptionUpload DateType
CA-Memo_to_Mayor_and_City_Council_Agenda_item_Approving_Settlement_Agreement_Erin_Gomez.docxMemo to Mayor and CC to Authorize Settlement Erin Gomez10/15/2020Cover Memo
CA-Resolution_No_89-20_to_Settle_Erin_Gomez.docxResolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute a Settlement Agreement Erin Gomez10/15/2020Resolution
REVIEWERS:
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AttorneyWynn, DawnApproved10/9/2020 - 4:15 PM
PurchasingPemsel, AltheaApproved10/12/2020 - 9:37 AM
Financesherman, randyApproved10/13/2020 - 7:39 AM
AttorneyBusby, Lina Approved10/14/2020 - 2:54 PM
City ClerkRobinson, ClaudeneApproved10/15/2020 - 6:16 AM
City ManagerJacobs, DeirdreApproved10/16/2020 - 11:58 AM