Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Stephen Farmer (Acting Director)
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Risk Management
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE settlement of Claim No. 0820244934 and authorize the Risk Management Division to prepare applicable settlement documents.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Broward County Code of Ordinances, §1-51.3, the amount of the proposed settlement requires Board approval.
What Action Accomplishes
The claim will be a final settlement; no further claims can be advanced on this matter.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL ON THE ABOVE MOTION.
On August 20, 2024, at approximately 6:40 a.m., a Broward County Transportation bus struck the Claimant, who was crossing SE 17th Street within a marked pedestrian crosswalk as the bus attempted to make a left turn from SE 3rd Avenue.
Through negotiations with the Claimant’s attorney, a tentative settlement was reached in the amount of $100,000. Broward County Risk Management, along with the County Attorney’s Office, is in agreement with the settlement in order to mitigate future financial exposure to the County.
Source of Additional Information
Amy Lanham, Director, Risk Management Division, 954-357-7219
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The settlement amount of $100,000 will be funded by the appropriate self-insurance fund at the time of release.