4.7.
CC Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 07/22/2014
- Submitted For:
- Patrick Brama
- By:
- Patrick Brama, Administrative Services
Information
Title
Authorize Execution of Settlement Agreement Negotiated by LMCIT
Purpose/Background:
PURPOSE:
Formalize direction provided by the City Council on June 24 and execute the attached settlement agreement as advised by the League of Minnesota Cities' Attorney (William Everett, Everett & VanderWiel, PLLP).
BACKGROUND:
This case is a continuation from a June 24 City Council Worksession 'closed' discussion. Attached are minutes (which are very brief: attorney-client privileged discussions pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subdivision 3(b)). The details of this discussion and the this claim are not public information.
The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) provides the City of Ramsey with various insurance services. The LMCIT represents the City of Ramsey against legal claims. In this particular case, the LMCIT Attorney provided the City Council with a brief overview of the claim from Mr. Wells. After review of the claim, the LMCIT Attorney provided a recommendation for the City to execute the attached settlement agreement. With some brief discussion and questions, the City Council provided clear support to move forward with the recommendation provided by the LMCIT Attorney.
Formalize direction provided by the City Council on June 24 and execute the attached settlement agreement as advised by the League of Minnesota Cities' Attorney (William Everett, Everett & VanderWiel, PLLP).
BACKGROUND:
This case is a continuation from a June 24 City Council Worksession 'closed' discussion. Attached are minutes (which are very brief: attorney-client privileged discussions pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subdivision 3(b)). The details of this discussion and the this claim are not public information.
The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) provides the City of Ramsey with various insurance services. The LMCIT represents the City of Ramsey against legal claims. In this particular case, the LMCIT Attorney provided the City Council with a brief overview of the claim from Mr. Wells. After review of the claim, the LMCIT Attorney provided a recommendation for the City to execute the attached settlement agreement. With some brief discussion and questions, the City Council provided clear support to move forward with the recommendation provided by the LMCIT Attorney.
Notification:
NA
Observations/Alternatives:
See attached settlement agreement.
Funding Source:
The LMCIT will pay for the identified settlement agreement, as the case has already exceeded the City's deductible ($10,000) in legal costs for which the City will be invoiced. The City of Ramsey is not directly liable for any additional costs regarding this claim (other than standard insurance premiums).
Recommendation:
Execute attached settlement agreement as recommended by the LMCIT Attorney, and as directed by the City Council on June 24.
Action:
Authorize Execution of Attached Settlement Agreement and Release of all Claims in Wells Vs. City of Ramsey Case.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Ulrich | Kurt Ulrich | 07/16/2014 11:02 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Patrick Brama
- Started On:
- 07/15/2014 08:06 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 07/16/2014