HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0015) M&C 21-0842City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 11/09/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0842
LOG NAME: 14HILL LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Settlement of the Claims of Jesse Lee Hill Related to the Lawsuit Entitled Jesse Lee Hill v. City of Forth Worth, No. 348-312760-
19 in the 348th District Court, Tarrant County, Texas
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize settlement and payment in the amount of $225,000.00 to Jesse Lee Hill and his attorneys at The Law Firm of Roger "Rocky"
Walton, P.C., for full and final settlement of all claims related to the lawsuit styled Jesse Lee Hill v. City of Fort Worth, No. 348-312760-19 in
the 348th District Court, Tarrant County, Texas; and
2. Authorize the appropriate City personnel to execute all releases and agreements necessary to complete the settlement.
DISCUSSION:
On October 25, 2017, Jesse Hill was preparing to enter on to East Loop 820 North, from Craig Street. As he was yielding to oncoming traffic, a
City of Fort Worth Police vehicle enroute to a call, also entered onto the ramp and struck Mr. Hill's vehicle from behind.
This Mayor and Council Communication is to authorize settlement and payment in the amount of $225,000.00 to Jesse Lee Hill and his attorneys
for full and final settlement of all claims related to the lawsuit styled Jesse Lee Hill v. City of Fort Worth, No. 348-312760-19 in the 348th District
Court, Tarrant County, Texas.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the recommendations, funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated,
in the Risk Financing Fund. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Human Resources department has the responsibility to validate the
availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Expedited
Nathan Gregory 7783
Sophia Gatewood 7784