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87-R-17
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims by
Suzette Robinson
WHEREAS, case no. 16-cv-05677 is pending in the United States District
Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division and is litigation regarding a
former employee's employment with the City; and
WHEREAS, Plaintiff, a resident of Washington, D.C., seeks to settle and
release all claims pursuant to the terms of a Release and Settlement Agreement
("Settlement Agreement") negotiated by attorneys of record in this litigation; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with Section 2(e) of the Open Meetings Act, 5
ILCS 120/2(e), the City must approve final action on settlement of this litigation in open
session; and
WHEREAS, the City will pay Plaintiff a total of five hundred thousand
dollars ($500,000.00) ("Settlement Payment") pursuant to the terms of the Settlement
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Plaintiff must dismiss with prejudice all claims brought against all
Defendants in case no. 16-cv-05677. Issuance of the Settlement Payment is not an
admission of liability.
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87-R-17
NOW BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The City is hereby authorized to approve settlement with
Plaintiff in case no. 16-cv-05677 and issue the Settlement Payment pursuant to the
terms of the Settlement Agreement. The Settlement Agreement will be approved as to
form by the attorneys of record for the City prior to execution. The Settlement Payment
is not an admission of liability.
SECTION 2: Resolution 87-R-17 shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and approval, in the manner provided by law.
Attest
D-.,.
Devon Reid, City Clerk
Adopted: N()J , 2017
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