09-560Council File # 09-560
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Presented by
RESOLUTION ��
CITY OF SAI�T PAUL, MINNESOTA
1 BE IT RESOLVED, that upon execution and delivery of a release in full to the City of Saint Paul, the
2 proper City officers aze hereby authorized and directed to pay out of the Tort Liability Fund 09070-0511 to
3 Shazhonda Y. Roberts, and her attomey, John Krueger, the sum of fifteen thousand dollars and no cents
4($15,000.00), in full and final settlement of her claims for damages regazding the auto accident involving
5 Sharhonda Roberts and City employee Kurt Larson on October 25, 2004.
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DepartmenUO�ce/Council; ' Date Initiated:
cA _���AttomeY ,8-MAY-09 Green Sheet NO: 3070516
Contad Person & Phone:
Cheri M. Sisk
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27-MAY-09
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Action Requested:
Approval of Resolution settling claims of Sharhonda Roberts against Kurt Lazson and the Clty of St. Paul for $I5,000.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R):
Planning Commission
CIB Cammittee
Civil Service Commission
Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
�. Has ihis persoMfirm everworked under a contract for this department?
Yes No
2. Has this personlfirm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/frtn possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current ciry employee�
Yes No
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Initiating Pro6lem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
Roberts sued the City of St. Paul and Kurt Larson for negligence. Kurt Larson ian a red light and struck the vehicle dnven by Roberts.
Roberts' vehicle was totaled and paid for by the City at the claims stage. Roberts ckaimed permanent neck and back injuries and
continues to treat for those injuries today. Her past medical bills exceed $20,000 and she anticipates incutting another $10,000 in
expenses this year related to her injuries. All of her medical bills are outstanding.
Advantages If Approved:
The City would avoid the costs and risks of trial. Settlement of this suit limits the City's exposure for all of her medical expenses, as
wel] as pain and suffering damages, in which ajury could award.
DisadvantagesifApproved:
None.
Disadvantages if Not Approved:
The ]awsuit will conrinue with increasing attomeys' fees and uncertain monetary exposure to the City.
Total Amount of g15,000.00
Transaction:
Funding Source: TOft Llabiliiy Fund
Financial Information:
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CosVRevenue Budgeted: Y
Activiry Number: 09070-0511
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