Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 08-06-2019
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Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of Resolution No. 1252, a Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to enter into a proposed Joint Application for Approval of Settlement and a Journal Entry of Judgment in regard to the Tort Claim filed by Lamont Tharps, and directing the City Attorney to prepare and file the necessary documents to effectuate settlement, including a Journal Entry of Judgment for the court’s approval, pursuant to 51 O.S. § 158
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Background:
On July 13, 2018, the Plaintiff Lamont Tharps filed a tort claim pursuant to 51 O.S. § 151 et seq. by and through his attorney of record J. Spencer Bryan, alleging that the City of Broken Arrow used Excessive Force in Violation of the Fourth Amendment against Lamont Tharps during an arrest on or about February 15, 2018, resulting in bodily injury to Lamont Tharps.
Settlement of all claims was reached between the parties in the sum of $75,000.00 which Council previously approved.
The attached resolution authorizes the Journal Entry of Judgment in this matter for $75,000.00 as well as direction to prepare and file documentation necessary to effectuate the terms of the settlement.
Cost: $75,000.00
Funding Source: Sinking Fund to be repaid by ad valorem taxes
Requested By: Trevor Dennis, City Attorney
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Resolution No. 1252
Recommendation:
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Approve Resolution No. 1252 and authorize its execution.
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