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01-950✓* 0 R I G 1 N A L Council File # O �— �SO Green Sheet # 101106 RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To Committee: Date BE IT RESOLVED, that upon execution and delivery of a release, in full, to the city of St. Paul, the proper City of6cers are hereby authorized and directed to pay out of the Tort Liabifity Fund 09070-511 to Larry Liggons and his attomey Paul J. Gatto, the suxn of $6,000.00 in full settlement of the claim for damages arising out of an automobile accident occurring on or about July 8, 1998 in the City of St. Paul. Reguested by Departmene of: Adopted by Council: Date �'� a, �-- Adoption C by Council Secretary By: 1 � —.Y_.— ��r Approved by Mayor: Date By: I� � �� !'i tv A+}nrna ' By: l �. Jo H, ec ann, ss . i y Attorney Fozm Approved by City Attorney BY'�� \ V Approved by Payor for ubmission to Council i By' / ( A� __aGA �� - •�� EVARTMHJT/OFFI�IRJCIL ..,.. . . DATEIwiMT� ,- - . . . ... , .,.. ._, . .. .. City Attorney Office 8/3�/0� GREEN SHEET �vo 1�? 106 CONTAC7 PERSON 8 PFiIX�E 9� h�W�l� John Stechmann 266-8762 , p ,,,�„� MUST BE ON COIRJCIL AGB�IDA BY (OWT� AElN'.x � Mq�9lFOR a1YAilalUiY CnCll�flt ROUfNfi OItOFR ❑ �1cY1La0tYCiiG�L ❑ RIUIC1�LaFRW1fL•Ci6 � MYOI[�1lAi0lAMI/ � ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CL1P ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� crioN r�ouESrm Approval of resolution settling claim of Larry Liggons againS� of StPaul for $6,000.00. � Ce � § � COt1�� °P•? � 2.CGY1 � _� v ) � 2�0 ECOMMENDATION Approve (A) a Re�eG (R) . veasowu s¢avtee eox7xwcrs Musr nnswex ixe souowv�e QuESrsor�s: 1. HasfhiepemaJfiimevu�untleracontraUtorNk�pnrtment? PLANNfNG CAMMfSS10N VES NO . � CIBCAMMITTEE 2. HesMkpeiawJfirmewbeenacihanDbYee4 _ �_ _ � =--r CNIL SERVICE CAMMISSION YES NO . -' 3. Doeethie Oe�im D�aess a slWl not no�matlyP� �llanY curteM alY �WoY�� YES NO , 4. k Mis perewtlfirm ataryeted venUOR �'ES NQ� E�ak� aIl Yea amwds on se0a�e sheet and eltach to 7reen eheet INITIATING PROBIEM ISSUE. OPPOR7UNIN (Who, What, When, Wheie, Why) � On July 8, 1998, Plaintiff Lany Liggons was driving westbound on St. Anffiony Avenue from I-94, when he drove through a green light at Dale Street in St. Paul. He was shuck by a northbound St. Paul Police Deparhnent squad occupied by rivo police officers who were seazching for a reportedly impaired driver. The officers did not acrivate red lig]tts and siren before entering the intersecrion against the red light. One officer kost consciousness at the scene and was hausported to Regions Hospital for lreatrnent of ]ris injuries. Plainriff claimed sofr rissue injuries to his neck and back as a� esult of the collision. He incurred ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED medical expenses of $8,089.00 and his 4eating chiropractor opined he susTained a peimanent injury. On Febmary 17, 1999, Plainuffbrought acrion againstthe City to recover damages forpast and future medical costs. This matter has progessed through prehial discovery. An objecrive evaluarion of tt�e liability and damages issues has led our office to enter irno a proposed settlement agreement, requiring the payment of $6,000 to Plainriff in exchange for a full, finai and complete settlement and release of all clauns against the Ciry. Council approval of tlus settlement is recommended. ° DISl�DVANTAGES IF APPROVED DISADVANTAGE9 IF NOT APPROVED TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSAC'fION t6 � OOO .00 �T/REVQJUE BUD6ETED (CIRCLE ONE) NO FUNDIN650URCE Tort Ll�lll'tY RECEIVED A � RyN �� O9O�IO-OSll FlWWCWLINFORMqTION(p�WN) AUG 31 2001 MAYOR'S OF�ICE ✓* 0 R I G 1 N A L Council File # O �— �SO Green Sheet # 101106 RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To Committee: Date BE IT RESOLVED, that upon execution and delivery of a release, in full, to the city of St. Paul, the proper City of6cers are hereby authorized and directed to pay out of the Tort Liabifity Fund 09070-511 to Larry Liggons and his attomey Paul J. Gatto, the suxn of $6,000.00 in full settlement of the claim for damages arising out of an automobile accident occurring on or about July 8, 1998 in the City of St. Paul. Reguested by Departmene of: Adopted by Council: Date �'� a, �-- Adoption C by Council Secretary By: 1 � —.Y_.— ��r Approved by Mayor: Date By: I� � �� !'i tv A+}nrna ' By: l �. Jo H, ec ann, ss . i y Attorney Fozm Approved by City Attorney BY'�� \ V Approved by Payor for ubmission to Council i By' / ( A� __aGA �� - •�� EVARTMHJT/OFFI�IRJCIL ..,.. . . DATEIwiMT� ,- - . . . ... , .,.. ._, . .. .. City Attorney Office 8/3�/0� GREEN SHEET �vo 1�? 106 CONTAC7 PERSON 8 PFiIX�E 9� h�W�l� John Stechmann 266-8762 , p ,,,�„� MUST BE ON COIRJCIL AGB�IDA BY (OWT� AElN'.x � Mq�9lFOR a1YAilalUiY CnCll�flt ROUfNfi OItOFR ❑ �1cY1La0tYCiiG�L ❑ RIUIC1�LaFRW1fL•Ci6 � MYOI[�1lAi0lAMI/ � ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CL1P ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� crioN r�ouESrm Approval of resolution settling claim of Larry Liggons againS� of StPaul for $6,000.00. � Ce � § � COt1�� °P•? � 2.CGY1 � _� v ) � 2�0 ECOMMENDATION Approve (A) a Re�eG (R) . veasowu s¢avtee eox7xwcrs Musr nnswex ixe souowv�e QuESrsor�s: 1. HasfhiepemaJfiimevu�untleracontraUtorNk�pnrtment? PLANNfNG CAMMfSS10N VES NO . � CIBCAMMITTEE 2. HesMkpeiawJfirmewbeenacihanDbYee4 _ �_ _ � =--r CNIL SERVICE CAMMISSION YES NO . -' 3. Doeethie Oe�im D�aess a slWl not no�matlyP� �llanY curteM alY �WoY�� YES NO , 4. k Mis perewtlfirm ataryeted venUOR �'ES NQ� E�ak� aIl Yea amwds on se0a�e sheet and eltach to 7reen eheet INITIATING PROBIEM ISSUE. OPPOR7UNIN (Who, What, When, Wheie, Why) � On July 8, 1998, Plaintiff Lany Liggons was driving westbound on St. Anffiony Avenue from I-94, when he drove through a green light at Dale Street in St. Paul. He was shuck by a northbound St. Paul Police Deparhnent squad occupied by rivo police officers who were seazching for a reportedly impaired driver. The officers did not acrivate red lig]tts and siren before entering the intersecrion against the red light. One officer kost consciousness at the scene and was hausported to Regions Hospital for lreatrnent of ]ris injuries. Plainriff claimed sofr rissue injuries to his neck and back as a� esult of the collision. He incurred ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED medical expenses of $8,089.00 and his 4eating chiropractor opined he susTained a peimanent injury. On Febmary 17, 1999, Plainuffbrought acrion againstthe City to recover damages forpast and future medical costs. This matter has progessed through prehial discovery. An objecrive evaluarion of tt�e liability and damages issues has led our office to enter irno a proposed settlement agreement, requiring the payment of $6,000 to Plainriff in exchange for a full, finai and complete settlement and release of all clauns against the Ciry. Council approval of tlus settlement is recommended. ° DISl�DVANTAGES IF APPROVED DISADVANTAGE9 IF NOT APPROVED TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSAC'fION t6 � OOO .00 �T/REVQJUE BUD6ETED (CIRCLE ONE) NO FUNDIN650URCE Tort Ll�lll'tY RECEIVED A � RyN �� O9O�IO-OSll FlWWCWLINFORMqTION(p�WN) AUG 31 2001 MAYOR'S OF�ICE ✓* 0 R I G 1 N A L Council File # O �— �SO Green Sheet # 101106 RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To Committee: Date BE IT RESOLVED, that upon execution and delivery of a release, in full, to the city of St. Paul, the proper City of6cers are hereby authorized and directed to pay out of the Tort Liabifity Fund 09070-511 to Larry Liggons and his attomey Paul J. Gatto, the suxn of $6,000.00 in full settlement of the claim for damages arising out of an automobile accident occurring on or about July 8, 1998 in the City of St. Paul. Reguested by Departmene of: Adopted by Council: Date �'� a, �-- Adoption C by Council Secretary By: 1 � —.Y_.— ��r Approved by Mayor: Date By: I� � �� !'i tv A+}nrna ' By: l �. Jo H, ec ann, ss . i y Attorney Fozm Approved by City Attorney BY'�� \ V Approved by Payor for ubmission to Council i By' / ( A� __aGA �� - •�� EVARTMHJT/OFFI�IRJCIL ..,.. . . DATEIwiMT� ,- - . . . ... , .,.. ._, . .. .. City Attorney Office 8/3�/0� GREEN SHEET �vo 1�? 106 CONTAC7 PERSON 8 PFiIX�E 9� h�W�l� John Stechmann 266-8762 , p ,,,�„� MUST BE ON COIRJCIL AGB�IDA BY (OWT� AElN'.x � Mq�9lFOR a1YAilalUiY CnCll�flt ROUfNfi OItOFR ❑ �1cY1La0tYCiiG�L ❑ RIUIC1�LaFRW1fL•Ci6 � MYOI[�1lAi0lAMI/ � ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CL1P ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� crioN r�ouESrm Approval of resolution settling claim of Larry Liggons againS� of StPaul for $6,000.00. � Ce � § � COt1�� °P•? � 2.CGY1 � _� v ) � 2�0 ECOMMENDATION Approve (A) a Re�eG (R) . veasowu s¢avtee eox7xwcrs Musr nnswex ixe souowv�e QuESrsor�s: 1. HasfhiepemaJfiimevu�untleracontraUtorNk�pnrtment? PLANNfNG CAMMfSS10N VES NO . � CIBCAMMITTEE 2. HesMkpeiawJfirmewbeenacihanDbYee4 _ �_ _ � =--r CNIL SERVICE CAMMISSION YES NO . -' 3. Doeethie Oe�im D�aess a slWl not no�matlyP� �llanY curteM alY �WoY�� YES NO , 4. k Mis perewtlfirm ataryeted venUOR �'ES NQ� E�ak� aIl Yea amwds on se0a�e sheet and eltach to 7reen eheet INITIATING PROBIEM ISSUE. OPPOR7UNIN (Who, What, When, Wheie, Why) � On July 8, 1998, Plaintiff Lany Liggons was driving westbound on St. Anffiony Avenue from I-94, when he drove through a green light at Dale Street in St. Paul. He was shuck by a northbound St. Paul Police Deparhnent squad occupied by rivo police officers who were seazching for a reportedly impaired driver. The officers did not acrivate red lig]tts and siren before entering the intersecrion against the red light. One officer kost consciousness at the scene and was hausported to Regions Hospital for lreatrnent of ]ris injuries. Plainriff claimed sofr rissue injuries to his neck and back as a� esult of the collision. He incurred ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED medical expenses of $8,089.00 and his 4eating chiropractor opined he susTained a peimanent injury. On Febmary 17, 1999, Plainuffbrought acrion againstthe City to recover damages forpast and future medical costs. This matter has progessed through prehial discovery. An objecrive evaluarion of tt�e liability and damages issues has led our office to enter irno a proposed settlement agreement, requiring the payment of $6,000 to Plainriff in exchange for a full, finai and complete settlement and release of all clauns against the Ciry. Council approval of tlus settlement is recommended. ° DISl�DVANTAGES IF APPROVED DISADVANTAGE9 IF NOT APPROVED TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSAC'fION t6 � OOO .00 �T/REVQJUE BUD6ETED (CIRCLE ONE) NO FUNDIN650URCE Tort Ll�lll'tY RECEIVED A � RyN �� O9O�IO-OSll FlWWCWLINFORMqTION(p�WN) AUG 31 2001 MAYOR'S OF�ICE