HomeMy WebLinkAbout268-R-26 Authorizing the Settlement and Release in Ryan v. COE (1) (1)10/12/2026
268-R-26
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims in
Kelly Ryan v. City of Evanston
WHEREAS, Case No. 2025-L-05747 in the Cook County Circuit Court, Law
Division, concerns a lawsuit against 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 Plaintiff a settlement amount totaling eighty
thousand dollars ($80,000) (“Settlement Payment”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, Plaintiff’s
counsel obtained an order from the court dismissing with prejudice all claims brought
against the Defendant in Case No.2025-L-05747; 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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268-R-26
SECTION 2: The City is hereby authorized to approve settlement with
Plaintiff’s counsel of record and issue the City’s Settlement Payment pursuant to the
terms of the Settlement Agreement.
SECTION 3: Resolution 268-R-26 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: __________________, 2026
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
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