Board of Estimate & Contract:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
SETTLEMENT CLAIM FILED BY BAHIYAH MORRIS
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2019, Bahiyah Morris filed a Notice of Claim against the City of Mount Vernon (the “City”), alleging that she sustained personal injuries on May 17, 2018, when the parked vehicle she was occupying was struck by an on-duty Mount Vernon Department of Public Works vehicle at Lot 11 during the “Jerk Fest” event, and seeking damages for $2,900,000; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2019, a Summons and Complaint was filed against the City on behalf of Bahiyah Morris for the same incident; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation Counsel, by letter dated June 2, 2025, has recommended that the Board of Estimate and Contract approve a settlement of this matter in the amount of $475,000.00; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the claim of Bahiyah Morris is hereby settled in the amount of $475,000.00, and said settlement is hereby approved; and be it further
RESOLVED, that payment of the settlement shall be made from Budget Code A1930.494 (Judgments & Settlements), 2025 Budget.