STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: January 11, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Christopher J. Caso
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SUBJECT
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Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas v. City of Dallas, Cause No. DC-22-05352 - Not to exceed $29,500.00 for the settlement of the property damage claims of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
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BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas (“Southwestern Bell”) filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas for alleged property damages arising on August 7, 2020, when a Dallas Water Utilities employee struck an underground telecommunications cable with a backhoe while excavating the ground to repair a water main pipe. William M. Fagan and A Nava & Glander Law Firm represent Southwestern Bell.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
A confidential memorandum regarding this matter will be provided to the City Council on January 6, 2023.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2023 |
FY 2024 |
Future Years |
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Liability Reserve Fund |
$29,500.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |