Board of Estimate & Contract:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF
RONALD JONES
Whereas, on January 14, 2021, Ronald Jones filed a Notice of Claim against the City of Mount Vernon (the “City”) alleging violations of his civil rights arising from an incident on November 14, 2018; and
Whereas, on February 23, 2022, Ronald Jones commenced a federal lawsuit against the City of Mount Vernon, asserting claims related to the incident mentioned above; and
Whereas, following negotiations between the parties, the City of Mount Vernon has reached a settlement agreement with Ronald Jones in the total amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00), inclusive of all claims, costs, and attorney’s fees; and
Whereas, the Corporation Counsel, by letter dated March 18, 2025, has recommended that the Board of Estimate and Contract approve the $30,000.00 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 and federal lawsuit filed by Ronald Jones against the City of Mount Vernon is hereby approved in the total amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00), including all claims, costs, and attorney’s fees.
Section 2. Authorization of Payment. The Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to allocate and disburse the sum of $30,000.00 for the settlement of said claim from Budget Code A1930.494 (Judgments & Settlements), as appropriated in the 2025 City Budget.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.