Board of Estimate & Contract:
Whereas, on May 4, 2017, RODRIGUEZ, JUANITA, and DELILAH MARTORELL, filed a notice of claim seeking the sum of $150,000.00 against the City of Mount Vernon for violation of their civil rights which were sustained on February 7, 2017, when plaintiff’s civil rights allegedly were violated (including false arrest, personal injuries, etc.); and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon was served with a Summons & Complaint on June 13, 2018; and
Whereas, by letter dated February 5, 2024, the Corporation Counsel hereby recommends that the Board of Estimate and Contract approve the settlement of the aforesaid claim in the amount of $100,000.00; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the aforesaid claim of RODRIGUEZ, JUANITA, and DELILAH MARTORELL, be settled for the sum of $100,000.00 and that said settlement be and the same hereby is approved; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said sum be paid out of Code A1930.494 (Judgments & Settlements), 2024 Budget.