Board of Estimate Contract:
AUTHORIZINGA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF
TEYRAISA HALL
WHEREAS, on February 4, 2025, a Notice of Claim was filed by Teyraisa Hall against the City of Mount Vernon alleging violations of her civil rights arising from an alleged wrongful eviction occurring on January 22, 2025, and seeking damages in the amount of $65,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mount Vernon was served with a summons and complaint in connection with said claim on October 17, 2025; and
WHEREAS, after review and evaluation of the claim, the Corporation Counsel, by correspondence dated January 30, 2026, recommended that the Board of Estimate and Contract approve a settlement of the claim in the amount of $5,000.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Board of Estimate and Contract hereby authorizes the settlement of the claim of Teyraisa Hall in the amount of $5,000.00; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment of said amount from Budget Code A1930.494 (Judgments and Settlements) in the 2026 Budget.