File #: 21-224    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/11/2021 In control: Law Committee
On agenda: Final action: 7/12/2021
Title: AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF A LAWSUIT
Sponsors: Law Committee
Attachments: 1. 6-10-21 Settlement RLA Memo for Rikers Part II, 2. 2549 RLA Form, 3. 21-224 LAW 16 - Settlement agreement

RESOLUTION NO. 224

 

AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF A LAWSUIT

 

                     Introduced: 7/12/21

                     By Law Committee:

 

                     WHEREAS, The County Attorney has been involved in ongoing litigation (Case Index No. 20-cv-03483 (GTS/CM)), wherein the Plaintiffs, hereinafter referred to as the “Parties,” desire to settle all ongoing litigation with the County, and

 

                     WHEREAS, The County Attorney has undertaken negotiations with the Parties and has proposed a settlement agreement, and

                     

                     WHEREAS, The County Attorney has recommended that the County of Albany settle this matter for a total of $750,000 in full and final satisfaction of any and all claims arising from or relating to the Parties’ action, now, therefore be it

 

                     RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to execute any necessary documentation to effectuate the settlement of the litigation for the total sum of $750,000, and, be it further

 

                     RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve the form and content of the settlement agreement, and, be it further

 

                     RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.