Title
Settlement Approval-- GLWA v Reliable Resource Automotive LLC, et al.; 18-006885-CC
Body
Agenda of: May 27, 2020
Item No.: 2020-179
Amount: N/A
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Randal M. Brown, General Counsel
DATE: May 22, 2020
RE: Settlement Approval: GLWA v Reliable Resource Automotive LLC, et al.; 18-006885-CC
MOTION
Upon recommendation and opinion of Randal M. Brown, General Counsel, the Legal Committee recommends to the Board of Directors (Board) for the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA):
1) To settle the matter of GLWA v Red Cap Distribution Center, Inc.; Red Cap Transportation, Inc. and C2 Transport, Inc. consistent with an attorney-client communication; and
To authorize the Chief Executive Officer to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
JUSTIFICATION
This property is needed by Wastewater Operations to complete the Water Resource Recovery Facility’s Third Electrical Feed. Through a facilitation, a settlement of $179,300, inclusive of interest, attorney fees and expert’s fees, was reached. The settlement is subject to full Board approval.
BUDGET IMPACT
This purchase was anticipated in Wastewater Operations Budget.
COMMITTEE REVIEW
The matter is being presented to the Legal Committee at its May 27, 2020 Meeting.
SHARED SERVICES IMPACT
This item does not impact the Shared Services Agreement.