*Pay settlement of Scott Hughes’ employment lawsuit for the sum of $50,000 involving the Portland Bureau of Transportation

The City of Portland ordains: Section 1. The Council finds: Scott Hughes, through attorney Ben Rosenthal, has filed a lawsuit against the City for damages related to his employment with the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The lawsuit has been investigated by Risk Management Services. The investigation indicates there is risk the City may be found liable. Therefore, in order to avoid the risk of an adverse jury award, we feel it is prudent to compromise the lawsuit at this time. Risk Management Services recommends the lawsuit be compromised for the total sum of $50,000, subject to the claimant providing the City with a release in a form to be approved by the City Attorney. NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs: The Mayor and the Auditor are hereby authorized to draw and deliver a check in the amount of $50,000 made payable to Benjamin Rosenthal Trust Account. Risk Management Services will execute a payment authorization in the amount set forth in sub-paragraph (a) above. Section 2. The Council declares that an emergency exists in order to avoid undue and costly delay in settling this employment lawsuit; therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Council.