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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ______________ C.M.S.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO COMPROMISE AND SETTLE THE CLAIM OF SEEMA
RUPANI, CITY ATTORNEY FILE NO. C 35008, IN THE AMOUNT OF
FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY -SEVEN DOLLARS
AND ZERO CENTS ( $57,957.00) (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS –
FAILED STORM DRAIN)
WHEREAS, Seema Rupani (“Rupani”) alleges that beginning September 1, 2020, a blockage in the City’s storm drain caused damage to Rupani’s residence; and
WHEREAS, Rupani claims that during periods of heavy rain, the street intersection near Rupani’s residence floods. The storm water spreads onto the sidewalk and eventually floods the basement of the residence.
WHEREAS, Seema Rupani filed the above entitled claim seeking payment for said damages; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oakland has determined that settlement in this amount, without an admission of liability, is in the best interest of the City; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That the City Attorney is authorized and directed to compromise and settle the c laim of Seema Rupani , City Attorney’s File No. C35008, for the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollars and Zero Cents ($57,957.00); and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Administrator is authorized and directed to issue settlement payments as negotiated by the City Attorney with Seema Rupani; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Attorney is further authorized and directed to take whatever steps may be necessary to effect said settlement.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - FIFE, GALLO, JENKINS, KALB, KAPLAN, RAMACHANDRAN, REID, AND
PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California