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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 VIMA
HARRISON 1, LLC V. CITY OF OAKLAND, CITY ATTORNEY FILE NO.
C38038, IN THE AMOUNT OF SIX HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($695,000.00) (HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT – BREACH OF CONTRACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE)
WHEREAS, in 2021, the City rented the 92-room Lake Merritt Lodge from Vima Harrison 1, LLC (“Vima”) to shelter unhoused individu als during the Covid-19 emergency. The rental agreement ended in 2024, and the City returned possession of the property to Vima on December 9, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Vima claims that the City failed to re turn the property on time and that the property was damaged during the City’s possession of it; and WHEREAS, Vima submitted a claim against the City (C38038) alleging property damage and unpaid rent; and
WHEREAS, the City has considered all the evidence, litigation costs, and litigation risks in this case; and
WHEREAS, without admitting wrongdoing or liability, the City has determined to settle Vima’s claims for the sum of Six Hundred Ni nety-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($695,000.00); now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: that the City Attorney is authorized a nd directed to compromise and settle the case of Vima Harrison 1, LLC v. City of Oakland (Claim No. C38038) for the sum of Six Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($695,000); 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 – BROWN, FIFE, GALLO, HOUSTON, RAMACHANDRAN, UNGER, WANG, AND
PRESIDENT JENKINS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
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