STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: June 22, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Christopher J. Caso
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SUBJECT
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Authorize payment of the final judgment in the lawsuit styled Katherine V. Homan v. City of Dallas, Phil Sikes in his Official Capacity as Building Official, and Methodist Hospitals of Dallas, Cause No. DC-19-02758 - Not to exceed $65,325.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
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BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Katherine V. Homan filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas, the City’s Building Official, and Methodist Hospital seeking to invalidate a zoning change sought by Methodist Hospital and approved by City Council vote. The district court entered a final judgment against the City on September 28, 2020 and ordered the City to pay Homan’s attorney fees and costs of court. The judgment was affirmed on appeal. Plaintiff is represented by Thomas M. Whelan of the firm McGuire, Craddock, & Strother, P.C.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The City Council was briefed in executive session on October 20, 2021.
A confidential memorandum regarding this matter will be provided to the City Council on June 17, 2022.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2022 |
FY 2023 |
Future Years |
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Liability Reserve Fund |
$65,325.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |