Board of Estimate & Contract:
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2018, the City of Mount Vernon was served with a Summons and Complaint by RAYVON RUTHERFORD AND REGINAL GALLMAN seeking the sum of $700,000 against the City of Mount Vernon (the “City”) alleging violation of their civil rights and personal injuries, etc. on March 31, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mount Vernon has reached a settlement agreement concerning a certain claim, and the City's excess carrier, CHUBB, has agreed to pay the full settlement amount; and
WHEREAS, CHUBB has deposited the total settlement amount of $370,000 into the City's account as per the terms of the settlement agreement; and
WHEREAS, by letter dated July 22, 2024, the Corporation Counsel hereby recommends that the Board of Estimate and Contract approve the settlement of the aforesaid claim of $370,000; NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Estimate & Contract of the City of Mount Vernon hereby authorizes and directs the disbursement of the settlement funds in the amount of $370,000 from the City’s account, pursuant to the aforesaid claim, in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the settlement agreement be paid to RAYVON RUTHERFORD AND REGINAL GALLMAN be settled for the sum of $370,000 and that said settlement be and the same hereby is approved; be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to take all necessary actions to effectuate the payment of these funds from the City’s account as provided for in the settlement agreement with CHUBB.
RESOLVED, that said sum be paid out of Budget Code A1930.494 (Judgments & Settlements), 2024 Budget.