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City Settlement Agreement with David Washington

Original title: ORD Apv, Ratifying, & Auth the Execution of a Settlement Agrmt btwn the City & David Washington, Case No. 3:25-cv-00404-MMH-SJH, U.S. Dist Court for the Middle Dist of FL & 2024-AP-000023-AXXX-MA, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Duval County, FL; Approp $180,000 from Gen Fund Operating Fund (Operating Reserves) to the Gen Fund Operating Fund (Judgments, Claims, & Losses Over $50,000) to Prov Funding for Settlement of Pending Litigation; Auth the GC, or His Desig, to Execute the Settlement Agrmt & Take Further Action, as Necessary, to Effectuate the Settlement & Conclude the Litigation; Waiving the Provisions of Sec 106.303 (Format & Determination of Amounts Appropriated), Subpt a (General Provisions), Pt 3 (Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Allow Modification of the Approp of Funds Exhibit to Facilitate Compliance with the Requirements of the ADA (B.T. 26-073) (Mairs) (Req of OGC) 5/26/26 CO Introduced: R, F 6/1/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/2/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/9/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/15/26 R Amend/Approve 6-0 6/16/26 F Amend/Approve 7-0 6/23/26 CO Amend/Approve 15-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/9/26

June 23, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The city is moving $180,000 from its operating reserves to pay for a legal settlement, which concludes two specific court cases involving David Washington.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

David Washington

He is the party receiving the settlement payment to conclude his litigation against the city.

City taxpayers

City funds are being reallocated from operating reserves to cover the costs of the legal settlement.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 23, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has approved a $180,000 settlement to resolve pending litigation with David Washington. This authorizes the payment and allows for a budget adjustment to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this $180,000 payment for?
It is a settlement payment to resolve two pending legal cases between the city and David Washington.
Where is the money coming from?
The funds are being moved from the city's General Fund Operating Reserves.
Why was a section of the city code waived?
The waiver of Section 106.303 allows the city to modify its exhibit to ensure the settlement process complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Why It Matters

The city is moving $180,000 from its operating reserves to pay for a legal settlement, which concludes two specific court cases involving David Washington.

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ADA Compliance Integration

The city is explicitly linking a legal settlement budget modification to ADA compliance requirements, suggesting a broader effort to address accessibility standards.

Connected Entities

organizationOffice of General CounselThe office that requested the ordinance and is authorized to execute the agreemeMap →
organizationCity CouncilThe governing body that approved the settlement and budget transfer.Map →
locationU.S. District Court for the Middle District of FLVenue for Case No. 3:25-cv-00404-MMH-SJH.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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