STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: May 11, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Christopher J. Caso
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SUBJECT
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Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled Spanky Branch LLC v. Mayor Eric Johnson, in His Official Capacity as Mayor of the City of Dallas, Cause No. DC-20-03797 - Estimated Revenue: Liability Reserve Fund $50,000.00
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BACKGROUND
Plaintiff, Spanky Branch LLC, filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas seeking to quiet title to its property located between approximately 300 and 400 Trunk Avenue. The City and Spanky Branch LLC have reached a proposed settlement where the plaintiff will pay the City in exchange for the City releasing any potential claims it may have to the property, subject to City Council approval. Plaintiff is represented by Tiffany Gilbert, Fidelity National Law Group.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
City Council will be briefed by confidential memorandum regarding this matter on May 6, 2022.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Estimated Revenue: Liability Reserve Fund $50,000.00