Board of Estimate & Contract:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
SETTLEMENT CLAIM FILED BY ROMIE LAWRENCE
WHEREAS, on October 21, 2022, Romie Lawrence filed a Notice of Claim against the City of Mount Vernon (the “City”) for $5,000,000, alleging personal injury in a motor vehicle accident between the plaintiff and a police vehicle on September 27, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2023, a federal lawsuit was filed against the City of Mount Vernon on behalf of ROMIE LAWRENCE; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation Counsel, by letter dated January 10, 2025, recommends that the Board of Estimate & Contract approve this settlement in the total amount of $18,000; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT:
RESOLVED, that the aforesaid claim of ROMIE LAWRENCE be settled for the sum of $18,000.00 and that said settlement be and the same hereby is approved; and be it further
RESOLVED, the payment shall be allocated from Budget Code A1930.494 (Judgments & Settlements), 2025 Budget.