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Emergency ordinance
*Pay settlement of Hillary Rossio and Colleen McDonald bodily injury lawsuit in the sum of $150,000 involving the Portland Police Bureau
Passed
The City of Portland ordains.
Section 1. The Council finds:
- Hillary Rossio and Colleen McDonald have filed a bodily injury lawsuit against the City for injuries resulting from a collision with a Portland Police vehicle during a PIT maneuver on August 29, 2023.
- 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, it is prudent to compromise the lawsuit at this time.
- City Attorney, Risk Management Services, and the Portland Police Bureau recommend the lawsuit be compromised for the total sum of $150,000, 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 City Administrator is authorized to settle the lawsuit in the amount of $150,000.
Section 2. The Council declares that an emergency exists in order to avoid undue and costly delay in settling this bodily 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
Simone Rede
Impact Statement
Purpose of proposed legislation and background information
This Ordinance settles a bodily injury lawsuit brought by Hillary Rossio and Colleen McDonald, resulting from a motor vehicle collision with a Portland Police vehicle during a PIT maneuver.
Financial and budgetary impacts
This legislation will have no impact on City revenue.
Total cost to the City to settle the lawsuit is $150,000. 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.
Economic and real estate development impacts
Not applicable
Community impacts and community involvement
This Ordinance settles a bodily injury lawsuit resulting from a motor vehicle collision 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 this lawsuit against the City of Portland.
100% renewable goal
This legislation will have no impact on City energy use.
Economic and real estate development analysis
Analysis provided by Prosper Portland
An Economic and Real Estate Development Impact Analysis was not submitted for this proposed action. Pursuant to City Council Resolution 37664, Prosper Portland staff has reviewed the action and agree that it does not require an Economic and Real Estate Development Impact Analysis.
Financial and budget analysis
Analysis provided by City Budget Office
Claim regarding a bodily injury lawsuit brought by Hillary Rossio and Colleen McDonald related to a collision with a Portland Police vehicle during a PIT maneuver. Total cost to the City to settle the claim is $150,000. The source of funding is the City's Insurance and Claims Fund. All costs of the settlement are in the current fiscal year.
Document history
Document number: 2025-380
President's referral: City Council