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Sparks City Council Meeting 5/27/2014 2:00:00 PM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 2:00 PMSparks City Hall, Legislative Bldg, Council Chambers, 745 4th St., Sparks
General Business: 6.7
Title: Consideration and Possible Approval of a Settlement.
Petitioner/Presenter: Chet Adams/Chet Adams
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the payment of a settlement in the amount of $49,999.00 to Ms. Terri Keyser-Cooper, Esq. AND her client.
Financial Impact: An expenditure of $49,999.00 will be necessary if the City Council approves the settlement.
Total Costs: $49,999.00
Total Costs: $49,999.00|
Fund: Municipal Self-Insurance Account: 603260 Program: Police in Muni Ins Fund (050522) Amount: $49,999.00 Budget Status: Over Budget (See Budget Correction Plan) |
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Budget Correction Plan: budget will be assigned upon approval |
Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.
Agenda Item Brief: Possible final resolution of a claim presented to the City by Ms. Terri Keyser-
Cooper, Esq. on behalf of her client.
Background: The City received a claim from Ms. Terri Keyser-Cooper, Esq. on behalf of her client. The City’s Risk Management Committee approved the settlement amount reached between the City Attorney and Ms. Keyser-Cooper. Pursuant to the negotiations, and upon the recommendation of the City Attorney and Risk Management Committee, the City Council is now being asked to approve the settlement of the claim for $49,999.
Analysis: The City Attorney has investigated this matter and believes that settlement is the most cost effective manner in which to resolve this matter.
Alternatives: The City Council could accept or deny the settlement based upon information it receives fromthe City Attorney during the attorney client session.
Recommended Motion:
Approval of Settlement: If the City Council decides to approve the settlement offer, the motion should state: Based upon the advice provided by the city’s attorney, I move to approve the settlement of all claims presented by Ms. Terri Keyser-Cooper, Esq. for a total amount of $49,999.
Rejection of Settlement: Alternatively, the City Council can reject the proposed settlement. If the City Council decides to reject it, the motion should state: I move to reject the settlement of the claim against the City presented by Ms. Terri Keyser-Cooper, Esq. on behalf of her client.
