RESOLUTION NO. 28
AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF A LAWSUIT
Introduced: 2/10/25
By Law Committee:
WHEREAS, The County Attorney has been involved in ongoing litigation (Case Index No. 21-cv-0543) wherein the Plaintiff, hereinafter referred to as the “Party,” desires to settle all ongoing litigation with the County, and
WHEREAS, The County Attorney has undertaken negotiations with the Party and has proposed a settlement agreement, and
WHEREAS, The County Attorney has recommended that the County of Albany settle this matter for a total amount not to exceed $225,000, less fees expended, in full and final satisfaction of any and all claims arising from or relating to the Party’s 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 a total amount not to exceed $225,000, less fees expended, 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.