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TITLE:
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Ratification: Settlement of Claim - Josefina Mendoza
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Ratify settlement of the claim submitted by Josefina Mendoza. (City Attorney) (Richard Files)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
The resolution of this claim supports the City Council’s Respected and Responsible strategic outcome.
REPORT:
This claim stems from a traffic collision that occurred on January 17, 2025, at the intersection of 16th Street and Avenue B involving a City employee driving a City of Yuma vehicle.
Ms. Mendoza sought $500,000.00 to settle her personal injury and property damage claims. After negotiations, the Parties agreed to a full and final settlement of $67,500.00 to completely resolve all claims. The City Attorney’s Office believes this settlement is fair and reasonable considering the facts and the potential costs of further litigation.
Adoption of this motion ratifies the settlement of the Mendoza claim for $67,500.00 for personal injuries and property damage.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 67,500.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 67,500.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING ACCOUNT/FUND#/CIP: |
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TOTAL |
$ 67,500.00 |
502-20-10.6305 |
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
NONE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
☐ Department
☐ City Clerk’s Office
☐ Document to be recorded
☐ Document to be codified
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Acting City Administrator: |
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Jennifer Reichelt for John D. Simonton |
10/27/2025 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
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Richard W. Files |
10/26/2025 |