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99-613QR#�1NAl. RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Refesed To Committee: Date 1 RESOLVED, that upon execution and delivery of a release in full to the City of Saint 2 Paul, the proper City officers are hereby authorized and directed to pay out of the Tort Liability 3 Fund 09070-0511 to Kathryn Woods the sum of $110,000.00 in full settlement of her claim for 4 damages sustained August 3, 1997, to her son, Kristopher Woods, as a result of an incident with 5 St. Paul police officers. 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 .�..• � of Ramsey Council File # � \ b � Green Sheet # 31207 ZI Court Reguested by Department of: e� By: ��--�. `� _ 1 Approved b Mayor: ate �-` �� Q,Q� By : �. City Attorney BY � �� Form Approved b�ty Attorney By: � � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council C� Nsi By: Adopted by Council: Date �� °� Adoption Certified by Counci S etary GG_t„� Z ` ' `J DEPA ENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIA7ED �t Attorne 6�2g/99 GREEN SHEE N° _3.1207 CONT PEFiSONBPHONE INIT7AVDATE INITIAVDATE �DEPARTMEMDIRECfOR I�ICITVCAUNCII Gail Ldn £ield 266-8745 "���" �CT'ATTORNEY �CITVCLEflK MUST BE ON CqUN L AGENDA BY (OATE) NUYBEN FOR O BUDGET DIRECTOR � FlN. & MGT. SERVICES Dlfl. ROUnNG OflDEii � MAVOR (OR ASSISfAN'n ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATUHE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION RE�UESTED: Approval of resolution settling claim of Kristoaher Woods against the City o£ St. Paul for $110,000. RECOMMENDA710NS: npxove (A) or Reject (R) PERSONAL SERVICE CON7RACTS MUST ANSWER TNE FOLLOWING QUESTONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SEflVICE COMMISSION �� Has Mis persoNfirtn ever worketl under a coMreC for this tlepartrnent? � _ CIB COMMfTTEE YES NO . _ S7AfF 2• Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee? — YES NO _ DISTAICT CAUR7 _ 3. Does this per5on/firtn posse55 a skill not normall � y possessed by any current city employce. SUPPOFTSWHICHCOUNCILO&IECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attaeh to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOFiTUNITV (Who, Wha1 Whan. Where, Why�� On August 3, 1997, after 4:00 a.m. Officer 7oseph Strong observed a car with three individuals roll through a stop sign on the East Side in the City of St. Paul. Officer Strong stopped the vehicle. As he approached, the driver, Kristopher Woods, age 15, took offat a high rate of speed. Officer Strong pursued the vehicle but was involved in an auto accident. Several blocks away, Woods struck a pazked car. Woods and the two juvenile passengers ran from the car. Other police officers in the ADVANTAGES . ' Officer Strong heazd the dispatch and began seazching the area with his canine partner. The canine apprehended Woods in the front yard of a home and another passenger was found nearby. Woods claims during the apprehension the officers allowed the dog to bite him after he surrendered and repeatedly kicked and struck him. Woods was taken to Regions hospital where he received treatment for dog bites to his legs, a head laceration, and contusions to his azms and back. DISADVANTAGE$JeAP D: � a ii gi g�he officers' conduct violated her son s civil rights by using excessive force during his arrest. She further alleged the City of St. Paul failed to properly supervise or discipline the officers. The defendants have denied plaintif£ s claims and asserted various defenses. The case has proceeded through a discovery process and was ordered ready for trial after 7uly 1, 1999. Our officer has entered into a proposed settlement with Kathryn Woods for the total sum of $110,000 which includes her claims for damages, costs and attorney's fees. Woods' attomey will receive $55,17234 for costs DISADVANTAGF�� gg?a�g� City will purchase an annuity wi the remainder of $54,827.66. Kat uyn Woo s wi release all claims against all defendants. Our office recommends approval. C��� (����r�3? C2rt`e� ��� Q � TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S 11 O. OOO . 00 COS7/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ON YES NO FUNDIHGSOURCE Tort Lldbl�.lt}7 AC71VI7YNUMBEH` 09070 �� FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPIAIN) QR#�1NAl. RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Refesed To Committee: Date 1 RESOLVED, that upon execution and delivery of a release in full to the City of Saint 2 Paul, the proper City officers are hereby authorized and directed to pay out of the Tort Liability 3 Fund 09070-0511 to Kathryn Woods the sum of $110,000.00 in full settlement of her claim for 4 damages sustained August 3, 1997, to her son, Kristopher Woods, as a result of an incident with 5 St. Paul police officers. 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 .�..• � of Ramsey Council File # � \ b � Green Sheet # 31207 ZI Court Reguested by Department of: e� By: ��--�. `� _ 1 Approved b Mayor: ate �-` �� Q,Q� By : �. City Attorney BY � �� Form Approved b�ty Attorney By: � � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council C� Nsi By: Adopted by Council: Date �� °� Adoption Certified by Counci S etary GG_t„� Z ` ' `J DEPA ENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIA7ED �t Attorne 6�2g/99 GREEN SHEE N° _3.1207 CONT PEFiSONBPHONE INIT7AVDATE INITIAVDATE �DEPARTMEMDIRECfOR I�ICITVCAUNCII Gail Ldn £ield 266-8745 "���" �CT'ATTORNEY �CITVCLEflK MUST BE ON CqUN L AGENDA BY (OATE) NUYBEN FOR O BUDGET DIRECTOR � FlN. & MGT. SERVICES Dlfl. ROUnNG OflDEii � MAVOR (OR ASSISfAN'n ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATUHE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION RE�UESTED: Approval of resolution settling claim of Kristoaher Woods against the City o£ St. Paul for $110,000. RECOMMENDA710NS: npxove (A) or Reject (R) PERSONAL SERVICE CON7RACTS MUST ANSWER TNE FOLLOWING QUESTONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SEflVICE COMMISSION �� Has Mis persoNfirtn ever worketl under a coMreC for this tlepartrnent? � _ CIB COMMfTTEE YES NO . _ S7AfF 2• Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee? — YES NO _ DISTAICT CAUR7 _ 3. Does this per5on/firtn posse55 a skill not normall � y possessed by any current city employce. SUPPOFTSWHICHCOUNCILO&IECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attaeh to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOFiTUNITV (Who, Wha1 Whan. Where, Why�� On August 3, 1997, after 4:00 a.m. Officer 7oseph Strong observed a car with three individuals roll through a stop sign on the East Side in the City of St. Paul. Officer Strong stopped the vehicle. As he approached, the driver, Kristopher Woods, age 15, took offat a high rate of speed. Officer Strong pursued the vehicle but was involved in an auto accident. Several blocks away, Woods struck a pazked car. Woods and the two juvenile passengers ran from the car. Other police officers in the ADVANTAGES . ' Officer Strong heazd the dispatch and began seazching the area with his canine partner. The canine apprehended Woods in the front yard of a home and another passenger was found nearby. Woods claims during the apprehension the officers allowed the dog to bite him after he surrendered and repeatedly kicked and struck him. Woods was taken to Regions hospital where he received treatment for dog bites to his legs, a head laceration, and contusions to his azms and back. DISADVANTAGE$JeAP D: � a ii gi g�he officers' conduct violated her son s civil rights by using excessive force during his arrest. She further alleged the City of St. Paul failed to properly supervise or discipline the officers. The defendants have denied plaintif£ s claims and asserted various defenses. The case has proceeded through a discovery process and was ordered ready for trial after 7uly 1, 1999. Our officer has entered into a proposed settlement with Kathryn Woods for the total sum of $110,000 which includes her claims for damages, costs and attorney's fees. Woods' attomey will receive $55,17234 for costs DISADVANTAGF�� gg?a�g� City will purchase an annuity wi the remainder of $54,827.66. Kat uyn Woo s wi release all claims against all defendants. Our office recommends approval. C��� (����r�3? C2rt`e� ��� Q � TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S 11 O. OOO . 00 COS7/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ON YES NO FUNDIHGSOURCE Tort Lldbl�.lt}7 AC71VI7YNUMBEH` 09070 �� FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPIAIN) QR#�1NAl. RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Refesed To Committee: Date 1 RESOLVED, that upon execution and delivery of a release in full to the City of Saint 2 Paul, the proper City officers are hereby authorized and directed to pay out of the Tort Liability 3 Fund 09070-0511 to Kathryn Woods the sum of $110,000.00 in full settlement of her claim for 4 damages sustained August 3, 1997, to her son, Kristopher Woods, as a result of an incident with 5 St. Paul police officers. 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 .�..• � of Ramsey Council File # � \ b � Green Sheet # 31207 ZI Court Reguested by Department of: e� By: ��--�. `� _ 1 Approved b Mayor: ate �-` �� Q,Q� By : �. City Attorney BY � �� Form Approved b�ty Attorney By: � � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council C� Nsi By: Adopted by Council: Date �� °� Adoption Certified by Counci S etary GG_t„� Z ` ' `J DEPA ENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIA7ED �t Attorne 6�2g/99 GREEN SHEE N° _3.1207 CONT PEFiSONBPHONE INIT7AVDATE INITIAVDATE �DEPARTMEMDIRECfOR I�ICITVCAUNCII Gail Ldn £ield 266-8745 "���" �CT'ATTORNEY �CITVCLEflK MUST BE ON CqUN L AGENDA BY (OATE) NUYBEN FOR O BUDGET DIRECTOR � FlN. & MGT. SERVICES Dlfl. ROUnNG OflDEii � MAVOR (OR ASSISfAN'n ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATUHE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION RE�UESTED: Approval of resolution settling claim of Kristoaher Woods against the City o£ St. Paul for $110,000. RECOMMENDA710NS: npxove (A) or Reject (R) PERSONAL SERVICE CON7RACTS MUST ANSWER TNE FOLLOWING QUESTONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SEflVICE COMMISSION �� Has Mis persoNfirtn ever worketl under a coMreC for this tlepartrnent? � _ CIB COMMfTTEE YES NO . _ S7AfF 2• Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee? — YES NO _ DISTAICT CAUR7 _ 3. Does this per5on/firtn posse55 a skill not normall � y possessed by any current city employce. SUPPOFTSWHICHCOUNCILO&IECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attaeh to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOFiTUNITV (Who, Wha1 Whan. Where, Why�� On August 3, 1997, after 4:00 a.m. Officer 7oseph Strong observed a car with three individuals roll through a stop sign on the East Side in the City of St. Paul. Officer Strong stopped the vehicle. As he approached, the driver, Kristopher Woods, age 15, took offat a high rate of speed. Officer Strong pursued the vehicle but was involved in an auto accident. Several blocks away, Woods struck a pazked car. Woods and the two juvenile passengers ran from the car. Other police officers in the ADVANTAGES . ' Officer Strong heazd the dispatch and began seazching the area with his canine partner. The canine apprehended Woods in the front yard of a home and another passenger was found nearby. Woods claims during the apprehension the officers allowed the dog to bite him after he surrendered and repeatedly kicked and struck him. Woods was taken to Regions hospital where he received treatment for dog bites to his legs, a head laceration, and contusions to his azms and back. DISADVANTAGE$JeAP D: � a ii gi g�he officers' conduct violated her son s civil rights by using excessive force during his arrest. She further alleged the City of St. Paul failed to properly supervise or discipline the officers. The defendants have denied plaintif£ s claims and asserted various defenses. The case has proceeded through a discovery process and was ordered ready for trial after 7uly 1, 1999. Our officer has entered into a proposed settlement with Kathryn Woods for the total sum of $110,000 which includes her claims for damages, costs and attorney's fees. Woods' attomey will receive $55,17234 for costs DISADVANTAGF�� gg?a�g� City will purchase an annuity wi the remainder of $54,827.66. Kat uyn Woo s wi release all claims against all defendants. Our office recommends approval. C��� (����r�3? C2rt`e� ��� Q � TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S 11 O. OOO . 00 COS7/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ON YES NO FUNDIHGSOURCE Tort Lldbl�.lt}7 AC71VI7YNUMBEH` 09070 �� FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPIAIN)