ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel with a Request to Authorize SETTLEMENT of Case No. 15-1137, Ron Lightbody v. City of Peoria et al, Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois.
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BACKGROUND: A negotiated settlement has been reached, subject to City Council’s approval, to settle the claims contained in the above-referenced federal lawsuit filed by Ron Lightbody against the City of Peoria et al, arising from the Plaintiff’s removal from the approved tow list in May, 2014.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: As per the settlement agreement which includes a full and final release in exchange for a payment of $50,000, inclusive of attorney’s fees.
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: N/A
IMPACT IF APPROVED: This lawsuit would be settled.
IMPACT IF DENIED: The City would continue to defend the lawsuit and will incur additional expenses to do so.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: N/A
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2014 - 2029 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Financially Sound City Government, Effective City Organization
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Have an efficient government.
DEPARTMENT: Legal