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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. Page 1 of 2 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 Page 2 of 2