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The Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to enter into a settlement agreement between DWSD and Darryl Shavers regarding a personal injury claim filed by Mr. Shavers against DWSD. The Agreement is intended to settle all the claims alleged by the Plaintiff in Wayne County Circuit Court Case Number 15-001843-NO, entitled Darryl Shavers v. City of Detroit; and also authorizes the Director and General Counsel to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
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Agenda of March 7, 2018
Item No. 18-0031
Amount: N/A
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Darryl Shavers v. City of Detroit
Case No: 15-011843-NO
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Debra N. Pospiech, Esq, General Counsel, the Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to enter into a settlement agreement between DWSD and Darryl Shavers regarding a personal injury claim filed by Mr. Shavers against DWSD. The Agreement is intended to settle all the claims alleged by the Plaintiff in Wayne County Circuit Court Case Number 15-001843-NO, entitled Darryl Shavers v. City of Detroit; and also authorizes the Director and General Counsel to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFIATION
The Background and Justification for the Settlement Agreement are contained in a confidential, attorney-client privileged communication provided under separate cover and discussed with the Board in Closed Session.
BUDGET IMPACT
To the extent that there are expenses associated with this authorization, those expenses are within levels and programs authorized as part of the DWSD’s budget.
BOARD REVIEW
This matter was individually reviewed by each member of the Board.