HomeMy WebLinkAbout113-R-21 Authorizing the Settlement of Kuempel v. City of Evanston10/4/2021
113-R-21
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims in
Curt Kuempe/ v, City of Evanston,
WHEREAS, Case No. 2021 CA 0248 with the Illinois Department of
Human Rights, concerns an alleged violation of the Illinois Human Rights Act by the City
of Evanston; and
WHEREAS, the parties seek 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 matter;
WHEREAS, the City will pay Petitioner's counsel of record for the benefit
of Petitioner a settlement amount of approximately one hundred one thousand two
hundred thirty-two dollars ($101,232.00) ("Settlement Payment"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement
Petitioner's counsel and the City stipulate to the dismissal of any complaint filed by the
State of Illinois on behalf of Petitioner in Case No. 2021 CA 0248; 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, issuance of the City's Settlement Payment is not an
admission of liability.
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
Petitioner's counsel of record and issue the City's Settlement Payment pursuant to the
terms of the Settlement Agreement. The City's Settlement Payment is not an admission
of liability.
SECTION 2: Resolution 113-R-21 shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage and approval, in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
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Daniel Biss, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk Nicholas E. Cummings, Corporation
Counsel
Adopted: October 11 2021