7.G.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 04/17/2018
- From:
- Kevin Fincel, Deputy City Attorney
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-21: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona authorizing the settlement of the matter of Marissa Morris v. City of Flagstaff and Jeffrey Brandon (Bonar) Williams, case No. CV2017-00519, currently pending in Coconino County Superior Court
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Read Resolution No. 2018-21 by title only
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2018-21 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-21
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2018-21 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-21
Executive Summary:
This litigation stems from an altercation between former City of Flagstaff Police Officer Jeffrey (Bonar) Williams and Marissa Morris on November 16, 2016, during which former Officer (Bonar) Williams struck Ms. Morris in the face while he was attempting to place her under arrest. Ms. Morris alleges that former Officer (Bonar) Williams struck her in the face without provocation. Ms. Morris is alleging injuries and damages as a result of being struck in the face by former Officer (Bonar) Williams. The City and former Officer (Bonar) Williams deny any liability.
Before filing suit against the City and former Officer (Bonar) Williams, Ms. Morris filed a notice of claim with the City seeking $1 million in damages.
The City has reached a tentative settlement of this particular litigation, subject to the approval of the City Council. The proposed settlement amount of $85,000 will result in the the dismissal of the case and termination of the litigation.
Before filing suit against the City and former Officer (Bonar) Williams, Ms. Morris filed a notice of claim with the City seeking $1 million in damages.
The City has reached a tentative settlement of this particular litigation, subject to the approval of the City Council. The proposed settlement amount of $85,000 will result in the the dismissal of the case and termination of the litigation.
Financial Impact:
Funding for this settlement is available through the City's self-insurance trust and 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.