1984-07 Agree to Settle LawsuitRESOLUTION No.84-7
WHEREAS, the City Council assembled in special session to hear a report on the case
• City of Okeechobee versus LaGrow Irrigation, Inc., Robert E. Owen & Associates, Inc. and
Cincinnati Insurance Company; and
WHEREAS, details of this matter were discussed with the Council by trial attorney
Lester Jennings; and
WHEREAS, trial attorney Jennings detailed the alternatives and pros and cons of a
trial of the matter as opposed to settlement of the matter; and
WHEREAS, after answering questions from the Council and City Attorney relative to
details of a proposed settlement; and
WHEREAS, said trial attorney Lester Jennings is recommending Council approve a
settlement agreement between the parties; and
WHEREAS, it appearing settlement of the cause will be to the best interests of the
city and its residents,
NOW, THEREFORE, AE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
as follows:
1) On recommendation of the city's trial attorney Lester Jennings the matter of the
action in Circuit Court between the City of Okeechobee, Plaintiff and LaGrow
Irrigation, Inc., Robert E. Owen & Associates, Inc. and Cincinnati Insurance
Company is settled in accordance with the terms and agreements of the attached
documents and the necessary officials of the city are hereby authorized to sign
said documents.
2) This Resolution shall take effect as provided by law.
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Introduced and passed in wager session assembled this _day of ,
F•:,
Mayor
ATTEST:
ity Clerk