5.
City Council Combined Special Meeting/Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 09/25/2018
- Co-Submitter:
- Kevin Fincel
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, City Clerk
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-48: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona authorizing the settlement of the matter of Jaime Lynn Shurts v. City of Flagstaff, et al., case No. CV-14-08121-PCT-DLR, currently pending in United States District Court, District of Arizona.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Read Resolution No. 2018-48 by title only
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2018-48 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-48
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2018-48 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-48
Executive Summary:
This litigation stems from the arrest of Ms. Shurts on July 4, 2013, for violation of protective orders that had been obtained by Ms. Shurts' ex-husband and girlfriend. Ms. Shurts alleges that the arrest was unlawful and resulted in a deprivation of her civil rights. Ms. Morris is alleging injuries and seeking damages as a result of the alleged unlawful arrest.
The City has reached a tentative settlement of this particular litigation, subject to the approval of the City Council. The tentative settlement and legal advice related thereto will be discussed with the City Council in executive session.
The City has reached a tentative settlement of this particular litigation, subject to the approval of the City Council. The tentative settlement and legal advice related thereto will be discussed with the City Council in executive session.
Financial Impact:
Funding for this settlement is available through the City's applicable insurance.
Policy Impact:
None.
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or Team Flagstaff Strategic Plan:
N/A
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
No.