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67-R-16
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Settlement of all Litigation and Claims with
Sean Rattray
WHEREAS, since 2014, the City and other Defendants litigated claims
brought by Sean Rattray ("Plaintiff') in case no. 14-cv-08735 in the United States
District Court Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division; and
WHEREAS, this litigation pertained to an incident between the parties on
November 9, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Plaintiff, a Michigan resident, seeks to settle all claims
pursuant to the terms of a settlement agreement negotiated by counsel of record for the
City and Plaintiff; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with Section 2(e) of the Open Meetings Act, 5
ILCS 120/2(e), the City seeks final action on settlement of this litigation in open session
before the public; and
WHEREAS, upon Plaintiffs execution of the settlement agreement, the
City will pay Plaintiff one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) ("Settlement
Payment"); and
WHEREAS, Plaintiff must dismiss with prejudice all claims brought against
all Defendants, including the City, in case no. 14-cv-08735.
NOW BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
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67-R-16
SECTION 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the
Settlement Agreement with Plaintiff. The Settlement Agreement will be approved as to
form by the City's Corporation Counsel prior to execution.
SECTION 2: Resolution 67-R-16 shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and approval, in the manner provided by law.
Adopted:
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Eliza th B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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