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Chairman Adams thanked Bill Glynn's group for their time and effort. Bill Glynn thanked the Board for their support and urged them to set up another task force for the commercial sections of the Corridor. 11.E. SETTLEMENT OF GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIM - MARY CLARK, FOR TAURUS CLARK, A MINOR The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 21, 2000: TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator THRU: Joseph Baird, Assistant County Administrator FROM: Beth Jordan, Risk ManageG DATE: 21 March 2000 SUBJECT: Settlement; General Liability Claim Staff requests consideration of the following information at the April 4, 2000, regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. Background In keeping with Board policy, Administrative Policy Manual 1000.1, Section 210, the Claims Review Committee consisting of James Chandler, County Administrator, Joseph Baird, Director, Office of Management and Budget, Charles Vitunac, County Attorney, James Davis, Public Works Director, and Beth Jordan, Risk Manager, met on June 28, 1999 to review the claim of Mary Clark, at al, on behalf of her great-grandson, Taurus Clark, and to discuss the mediation held on June 23, 1999. Because the parties could not reach agreement on the settlement value of the claim, the Committee unanimously agreed, with the advice of Lyman Reynolds, defense counsel, to proceed to trial unless the plaintiffs' demand was greatly reduced. A minor at the time of his February 19, 1992 bicycle collision with a truck, Taurus Clark through his guardians had brought a third party suit against the County, alleging the sidewalk on 4th Street dust west of Citrus Elementary School had created a trap, contributing to the collision. Analysis On March 16, 2000, attorneys for the Clarks contacted Mr. Reynolds to discuss settlement prior to the scheduled March 20 trial. On March 17, 2000, the Clarks' attomeys confirmed their acceptance of the County's non-negotiable offer of $15,000.00, including fees and costs. Staff unanimously concurred with this settlement. Recommendation No Board action is required for this matter. The Claims Review Committee has authority to settle such claims. It is being placed on the agenda as a matter of public record. NO ACTION REQLUED OR TAKEN. APRIL 4, 2000 -106- • •