*Pay settlement of Alonna Mitsch personal injury lawsuit for the sum of $75,000 involving the Portland Police Bureau
The City of Portland ordains:
Section 1. The Council finds:
- Alonna Mitsch, through attorneys Maya Rinta & J. Ashlee Albies, has filed a lawsuit against the City for injuries suffered during an encounter with Portland Police officers on August 17, 2019.
- The lawsuit has been investigated by Risk Management Services. The investigation indicates there is risk the City may be found liable. Therefore, in order to avoid the risk of an adverse jury award, we feel it is prudent to compromise the lawsuit at this time.
- Risk Management Services recommends the lawsuit be compromised for the total sum of $75,000 subject to the claimant providing the City with a release in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:
- The Mayor and City Auditor are hereby authorized to draw and deliver a check in the amount of $75,000 made payable to Albies & Stark Trust Account.
- Risk Management Services will execute a payment authorization in the amount set forth in sub-paragraph (A) above.
Section 2. The Council declares that an emergency exists in order to avoid undue and costly delay in settling this personal injury lawsuit; therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Council.
Official Record (Efiles)
An ordinance when passed by the Council shall be signed by the Auditor. It shall be carefully filed and preserved in the custody of the Auditor (City Charter Chapter 2 Article 1 Section 2-122)
Passed by Council
Auditor of the City of Portland
Mary Hull Caballero
Impact Statement
Purpose of Proposed Legislation and Background Information
This Ordinance settles a personal injury lawsuit brought by Alonna Mitsch, resulting from an arrest during a protest in downtown Portland.
Financial and Budgetary Impacts
This legislation will have no impact on City revenue.
Total cost to the City to settle the lawsuit is $75,000. The source of funding is the City’s Insurance and Claims Fund. All cost of the settlement is in the current fiscal year. This Ordinance does not amend the budget.
Community Impacts and Community Involvement
This Ordinance settles a lawsuit resulting from an arrest during a protest involving the Portland Police Bureau. No public involvement or input was sought regarding this Ordinance. The City Attorney’s Office and Risk Management have concluded that it is not appropriate to have public involvement in settlement negotiations regarding tort claims or lawsuits against the City.
No future public involvement is anticipated or necessary. Approval by City Council of this Ordinance will fully settle a tort claim against the City of Portland.
100% Renewable Goal
This legislation will have no impact on City energy use.
Budget Office Financial Impact Analysis
Total cost to the City to settle the lawsuit is $75,000. The source of funding is the City’s Insurance and Claims Fund. All costs of the settlement are in the current fiscal year.
Agenda Items
478 Regular Agenda in June 1-2, 2022 Council Agenda
Passed
- Commissioner Dan Ryan Absent
- Former Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty Yea
- Commissioner Mingus Mapps Yea
- Commissioner Carmen Rubio Yea
- Mayor Ted Wheeler Yea