Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
File #: 19-00110    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Case Settlement, Other Status: Passed
In control: Office of the General Counsel
On agenda: 4/17/2019 Final action: 4/17/2019
Title: The Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to enter into a Settlement Agreement with The Stroh Companies, Inc. in the amount of $56,117.70. This Agreement is intended to settle all claims of The Stroh Companies, Inc. for drainage charges assessed on several parcels associated with 200-300 River Place Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48207; and authorizes the Director and General Counsel to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
Indexes: Finance Committee
Attachments: 1. Settlement Agreement

Title

The Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to enter into a Settlement Agreement with The Stroh Companies, Inc. in the amount of $56,117.70.  This Agreement is intended to settle all claims of The Stroh Companies, Inc. for drainage charges assessed on several parcels associated with 200-300 River Place Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48207; and authorizes the Director and General Counsel to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote. 

 

Body

Agenda of April 17, 2019

Item No. 19-00110

Amount: $56,117.70                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

TO:                                          The Honorable

Board of Water Commissioners

City of Detroit

 

FROM:                     Gary A Brown, Director

                                          Detroit Water and Sewerage Department

 

RE:                     Settlement of Claim Regarding Drainage Charges Assessed Against The Stroh Companies, Inc.

 

MOTION

Upon recommendation and opinion 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 with The Stroh Companies, Inc. in the amount of $56,117.70.  This Agreement is intended to settle all claims of The Stroh Companies, Inc. for drainage charges assessed on several parcels associated with 200-300 River Place Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48207; and authorizes the Director and General Counsel to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote. 

 

BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION

The Background and Justification for the Settlement Agreement are contained in a confidential, attorney-client privileged communication provided under separate cover.

 

BUDGET IMPACT 

To the extent there are expenses associated with this authorization, those expenses are within levels and programs authorized as a part of the DWSD’s budget.

 

BOARD REVIEW

This matter was individually reviewed by each member of the Board.