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CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
 
Agenda Item: 11C. 


Date Prepared:   Council Meeting Date: 11/19/2024

TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council 
FROM:  Emily Jurmu, City Attorney 
SUBJECT:
Settlement Agreement, Natasha Pritchett v. City of Peoria 

Purpose:

Discussion and possible action to (a) approve a settlement in the amount of $185,000 to settle a claim brought by Natasha Pritchett against the City of Peoria; (b) authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to execute all necessary documents to settle the claim; and (c) approve a budget amendment in the amount of $185,000 from Contingency to the Insurance Reserve Fund. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary:

Litigation managed this case and / or claim, receiving authority from management to move negotiations forward, towards the proposed resolution.  Legal can provide case details as needed in support of the proposed request. Contingency funding is available within the budget but must be authorized by City Council.
Previous Actions/Background:

No binding action has occurred pending final approval.

Staff Recommendation:

Staff recommendation to approve a budget amendment in the amount of $185,000 from contingency to the Insurance Reserve Fund for payment of the settlement.

Fiscal Analysis:

There is sufficient fund balance in the Insurance Reserve Fund to cover this one-time budget amendment in the amount of $185,000. 

Contact Name and Number:  
Emily Jurmu, (623) 773-7330