HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3543-10-2007A Resolution
NO 3543-10-2007
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST CYNTHIA ALVARADO
WHEREAS, Cynthia Alvarado collided with a City Police Officer who was
operating with lights and siren on September 15 2006 at 6 p m
WHEREAS Rogelio Valdez is the owner and insured of the vehicle driven by
Cynthia Alvarado
WHEREAS Cynthia Alvarado failed to yield the right of way to the Officer's
vehicle
WHEREAS Cynthia Alvarado s negligent conduct was the proximate cause
of the City s property damage
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
The City Attorney is authorized and directed to take all necessary legal action against
Cynthia Alvarado to recoup property damage
Adopted this 16th day~o;f~October, 2007
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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Luis E Fierros Assistant City Attorney
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 10/16/2007 Res. No.#3543-10-2007
DATE Tuesday October 16 2007
LOG NAME 12ALVARADO
REFERENCE NO **G-15926
SUBJECT
Authorize the City Attorney to File a Lawsuit Against Cynthia Alvarado for Negligence and Failure to
Yield Right of Way to Emergency Vehicle
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Attorney to file a lawsuit against Cynthia Alvarado for negligence and failure to yield
right of way to emergency vehicle and
2. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing such lawsuit.
DISCUSSION
On September 15 2006 at approximately 6 p m Police Officer Daniel Gonzalez, in a fully marked police
vehicle operating with lights and siren was eastbound in the 100 block of NW 28th Street, in the right-hand
lane Cynthia Alvarado the driver of a vehicle owned by Rogelio Valdez, was north bound in the 2800 block
of North Main Street approaching the intersection Ms Alvarado failed to yield the right of way to Officer
Gonzalez's emergency vehicle The collision was caused by Ms. Alvarado s negligence
Approval to file this lawsuit would allow the City to seek recovery of property damage No Workers
Compensation benefits (no medical costs or wages) were expended by the City
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget as appropriated of
the Insurance Fund
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
FE71 534060 0137120 500.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Joe Paniagua (6191)
Originating Department Head. David Yett (7623)
Gerald Pruitt (7616)
Additional Information Contact: Luis Fierros (7609)
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