Board of Estimate & Contract:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF
MARIO HINES
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2024, Mario Hines filed a Notice of Claim against the City of Mount Vernon (the “City”) alleging property damage resulting from a tree branch that fell onto his 2011 BMW 7 Series 4D Sedan from a tree located on City property during an incident that occurred on October 9, 2024; and
WHEREAS, after negotiations between the parties, the City has agreed to settle the claim with Mario Hines for $2,500.00; and
WHEREAS, by letter dated March 22, 2025, the Corporation Counsel has recommended that the Board of Estimate and Contract approve the proposed settlement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Estimate and Contract of the City of Mount Vernon as follows:
Section 1. Approval of Settlement. The settlement of the claim filed by Mario Hines against the City of Mount Vernon is hereby approved in the total amount of $2,500.00, inclusive of all claims, costs, and attorney’s fees.
Section 2. Authorization of Payment. The City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to allocate and disburse the amount of $2,500.00 from Budget Code A1910.469 (Insurance Claims), as appropriated in the 2025 City Budget, in satisfaction of the settlement.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Estimate and Contract.