BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF
PHILLIP BALLINGER
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2019, a Notice of Claim was filed by Phillip Ballinger against the City of Mount Vernon alleging violations of his civil rights based on the false arrest and prosecution arising from an incident occurring on or about August 24, 2018, and seeking damages in the amount of $950,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mount Vernon was served with a summons and complaint on June 12, 2019; and
WHEREAS, after review and evaluation of the claim, the Corporation Counsel, by correspondence dated December 2, 2025, has recommended that the Board of Estimate and Contract approve a settlement of this matter in the amount of $150,000.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Board of Estimate and Contract hereby authorizes the settlement of the claim of Phillip Ballinger in the amount of $150,000.00; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make said payment from Budget Code A1930.494 (Judgments & Settlements), from the 2025 Budget.