This matter is on for consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to consent to a settlement entered into by CIAW and reinsurer Munich Reinsurance to resolve and settle the lawsuit filed on September 15, 2015, in Yakima County Superior Court Case No. 15-2-02681-9 entitled Carol Waters v. City of Yakima; Yakima County; and Central Washington Fair Association dba State Fair Park, and to settle all claims against the City of Yakima by the plaintiff.

The claims against the City were settled by CIAW and Munich Reinsurance through mediation with mediator Gregg Bertram of Pacific ADR Consulting, LLC, subject to the presentation of the settlement before the Yakima City Council at a City Council business meeting.  A copy of the Settlement Agreement releasing the claims against the City of Yakima is attached.  The settlement amount involving the City is $125,000, which entire amount is to be paid by CIAW and the City’s insurance carrier Munich Reinsurance.  The City of Yakima is paying no money toward settlement of the case.