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The Detroit Board of Water Commissioners (Board) authorizes the Director to enter into a Settlement Agreement with Defendant DRSN Real Estate North, LLC in the matter of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department v. DRSN Real Estate North, LLC to settle all claims in the amount of $200,000 for charges assessed against 18300 E. Warren Avenue; and the Board 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: February 19, 2020
Item No.: 20-0063
Amount: In excess of $50,000
TO: The Honorable
Detroit Board of Water Commissioners
FROM: Gary A Brown, Director
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Settlement of Claim Regarding Charges Assessed Against DRSN Real Estate North, LLC
MOTION
Upon recommendation and opinion of Debra N. Pospiech, Esq., General Counsel, the Detroit Board of Water Commissioners (Board) authorizes the Director to enter into a Settlement Agreement with DRSN Real Estate North, LLC in the matter of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department v. DRSN Real Estate North, LLC to settle all claims for $200,000 for charges assessed against 18300 E. Warren Avenue; and the Board 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.