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Settlement Payment for Vehicle Damage Involving City Police

Original title: Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Omar Cardenas in an amount not to exceed THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($3,600.00) over one year, in full and final settlement of a claim (2026-CLAIM-0106) for damage to his vehicle on Eiler Street from an accident with a City Police vehicle on March 17, 2026. (Executive Session held 5/18/26)

June 2, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The City is using $3,600 in public funds to resolve a legal claim resulting from a traffic accident involving a municipal police vehicle.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Omar Cardenas

He is the recipient of the settlement funds for his vehicle damage claim.

City Police

The department was involved in the accident that led to the financial claim.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 2, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City has approved a payment of up to $3,600 to Omar Cardenas to settle a claim regarding vehicle damage caused by a collision with a City Police vehicle. This payment serves as the final resolution for the incident that occurred on Eiler Street on March 17, 2026.

Key Facts

The City authorized a payment not to exceed $3,600 to Omar Cardenas.
The payment is a full and final settlement of claim 2026-CLAIM-0106.
The claim relates to vehicle damage caused by a City Police vehicle.
The accident occurred on Eiler Street on March 17, 2026.
The resolution was introduced on May 15, 2026.
An executive session regarding this matter was held on May 18, 2026.
The resolution has passed finally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the City paying Omar Cardenas?

The payment is to settle a claim for damages to his vehicle caused by a collision with a City Police vehicle.

Is this payment final?

Yes, the resolution states this is a of the claim.

Why It Matters

The City is using $3,600 in public funds to resolve a legal claim resulting from a traffic accident involving a municipal police vehicle.

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Executive Session Timing

The executive session occurred three days after the resolution was introduced, suggesting a rapid review process.

Committee on Finance and Law

Connected Entities

organizationCity Police“The department involved in the vehicle accident.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Finance and Law“The body that introduced the resolution.”Map →

locationEiler Street“The location where the vehicle accident occurred.”Map →

other2026-CLAIM-0106“The specific claim identification number.”Map →

personOmar Cardenas“The claimant receiving the settlement payment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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