Resolution 2025-33500RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33500
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO A SETTLEMENT OF CIVIL
RIGHTS & TORT CLAIMS FILED BY JOHNATHAN HALL AGAINST THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, AND PAYING $500,000.00 FROM THE CITY'S RISK
MANAGEMENT CLAIMS FUND; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
AND CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE THE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE
STEPS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF; AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ANY
DOCUMENTS AND/OR AGREEMENTS, AS REQUIRED, TO EFFECTUATE
THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT
WHEREAS, Johnathan Hall is currently represented by counsel in a litigation against the
City of Miami Beach and certain Miami Beach Police Department ("MBPD") officers, in the
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Case No. 24-cv-20980-DPG,
commenced on March 13, 2024, alleging violation of state and federal law relating to an incident
on March 14, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to avoid incurring further costs of litigation and seek to
resolve all matters in controversy, disputes, and causes of action between the parties in an
amicable fashion; and
WHEREAS, in connection with Court -mandated mediation, the parties have reached a
full and final compromise and settlement of all matters, cause of action, claims and contentions
as to all parties, which is contingent upon approval of the Mayor and City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and the City Attorney recommended that the Mayor.and
City Commission authorize the settlement payment in the amount of $500,000.00 from the City's
Risk Management Claims Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: that The Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, consent to a settlement of the civil rights and
tort claims filed by Johnathan Hall against the City of Miami Beach and the named defendant
MBPD officers and paying $500,000.00 from the City's Risk Management Claims Fund; and
authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to take the necessary and appropriate steps for
the implementation thereof; and further authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any
documents and/or agreements, as required to effectuate the terms of the settlement.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of February, 2025.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: February 3, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO A SETTLEMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS
& TORT CLAIMS FILED BY JOHNATHAN HALL AGAINST THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, AND PAYING $500,000.00 FROM THE CITY'S RISK MANAGEMENT
CLAIMS FUND; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
TO TAKE THE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE STEPS FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS AND/OR AGREEMENTS, AS
REQUIRED, TO EFFECTUATE THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT.
RECOMMENDATION
For the reasons outlined in this Memorandum, the City Attorney's Office and the Administration
have recommended that the Mayor and City Commission approve the settlement between
Johnathan Hall, the City of Miami Beach, and certain officers of the Miami Beach Police
Department ("MBPD"), in the amount of $500,000.00; and authorize said amount to be paid from
the City's Risk Management Claims Fund; and further authorize the Office of the City Attorney to
execute any documents and/or agreements, as required to effectuate the terms of the settlement.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Johnathan Hall is currently represented by counsel in a litigation against the City of Miami Beach
and certain MBPD officers, in the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Case
No. 24-cv-20980-DPG, commenced on March 13, 2024, alleging violation of state and federal law
relating to an incident on March 14, 2020.
The parties desire to avoid incurring further costs of litigation and seek to resolve all matters in
controversy, disputes, and causes of action between the parties in an amicable fashion. In
connection with Court -mandated mediation, the parties have reached a full and final compromise
and settlement of all matters, cause of action, claims and contentions as to all parties, which is
contingent upon approval of the Mayor and City Commission. The City Manager and the City
Attorney recommend that the Mayor and City Commission authorize the settlement payment in
the amount of $500,000.00 from the City's Risk Management Fund.
ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 2-12 of the City Code, the proposed resolution will not result in an anticipated
increase in budgeted revenues or expenditures of the City in this fiscal year, or in the next fiscal
7
year.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https•//www.miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
No
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Proiect?
No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
City Attorney
Co-sponsors)
Condensed Title
Approve Hall Settlement Agreement (CAO) CA
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