STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: April 12, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): NA
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Tammy L. Palomino
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SUBJECT
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Authorize settlement of the claims and counterclaims in the lawsuit styled City of Dallas v. Bond Equipment Company, Inc., A Texas Corporation, Cause No. DC-22-14980, for Bond Equipment Company, Inc. to deliver the repaired vehicle to the City of Dallas and for the City of Dallas to pay Bond Equipment Company, Inc. - Not to exceed $75,000.00 - Financing: Equipment and Fleet Management Fund
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas filed suit against Bond Equipment Company, Inc. seeking return of a vehicle repaired by Bond Equipment Company, with repairs totaling $90,739.90, much higher than the Approved Cap of $59,557.98. Bond Equipment Company, Inc. filed counterclaims against the City of Dallas. The City and Bond Equipment Company have reached a proposed settlement subject to City Council approval. Defendant is represented by Shields Legal Group.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
A confidential memorandum regarding this matter will be provided to the City Council on April 7, 2023.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund |
FY 2023 |
FY 2024 |
Future Years |
Equipment and Fleet Management Fund |
$75,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |