FL S0072

City of Miami is authorized to appropriate $2,550,000 from city funds and insurance to compensate Melvin and Alma Colindres for the wrongful death of their son Kevin Colindres, plus 6 percent annual interest.

Payment compensates for Kevin Colindres' death on January 5, 2007, resulting from police officers' negligence including improper restraint techniques, failure to monitor vital signs, and delayed emergency response.

Combined with the City of Miami's $200,000 statutory liability payment, the total compensation reaches $2,750,000, matching the arbitration award and court judgment.

Attorney's fees, lobbying fees, costs, and similar expenses are capped at 25 percent of the total amount awarded under the act.

This payment provides sole compensation for all present and future claims arising from Kevin Colindres' death.