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CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
 
Agenda Item: 5C. 


Date Prepared:   Council Meeting Date: 3/3/2026

TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council 
THROUGH:
Mike Faust, City Manager 
FROM:  Emily Jurmu, City Attorney 
SUBJECT:
Settlement Agreement, William Schwartz v. City Peoria 

Purpose:

Discussion and possible action to: (a) approve a settlement in the amount of $100,000 to settle a claim brought by William Schwartz against the City of Peoria; (b) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to settle the claim; and (c) approve a budget amendment in the amount of $100,000 from Contingency to the Insurance Reserve Fund.  

Summary:

Litigation managed this case and/or claim, receiving authority from management to move negotiations forward toward the proposed resolution. 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 $100,000 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 $100,000.
Contact Name and Number:  
Emily Jurmu, (623) 773-7713