TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Keith Stahley, City Manager
FROM: Krishna Namburi, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Claim settlement authorization
Ward(s): All Wards
Councilor(s): All Councilors
Neighborhood(s): Good Governance.
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SUMMARY:
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The matter of Cynthia Garza v. City of Salem, et. al. is pending before Marion County Circuit Court. The matter involves a car accident involving a City of Salem Police vehicle and a vehicle in which Ms. Garza was a passenger and was injured in the accident. The City was likely at fault for causing the accident. The parties have tentatively agreed to resolve all Ms. Garza’s claims for $195,000 and a release agreement.
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ISSUE:
Shall the City Council authorize the City Manager to resolve this matter with a payment not to exceed $195,000 and execution of a release agreement?
RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the City Manager to resolve this matter with a payment not to exceed $195,000 and execution of a release agreement.
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FACTS AND FINDINGS:
The payment resolves all claims related to the accident, and releases the City for any future liability for any related claims or costs.
BACKGROUND:
Krishna Namburi,
Enterprise Services Director
Attachments:
None.