HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 14-R-25, Authorizing the Settlement and Release of All Claims in City of Evanston v. Richard Sweitzer et al., 2023 L 05023401/27/2025
14-R-25
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims in
City of Evanston v. Richard Sweitzer, et al.
WHEREAS, Case No. 2023-L-050234 in the Law Division of Cook County,
concerns an eminent domain lawsuit filed 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 litigation;
WHEREAS, the City will pay Defendants a settlement amount totaling thirty-
two thousand dollars ($32,000.00) (“Settlement Payment”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement the City
obtained an order from the court dismissing with prejudice all claims brought for eminent
domain against Defendants in Case No. 2023-L-050234; 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: That the foregoing recitals are hereby found as fact and
incorporated herein by reference.
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14-R-25
SECTION 2: The City is hereby authorized to approve settlement with
Defendants and issue the City’s Settlement Payment pursuant to the terms of the
Settlement Agreement.
SECTION 3: Resolution 14-R-25 shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and approval, in the manner provided by law.
_______________________________
Daniel Biss, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: __________________, 2025
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
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