FL S0046

City of Miami authorized to appropriate $550,000 from city funds and insurance to compensate Melvin and Alma Colindres as personal representatives of their son Kevin Colindres' estate.

Payment addresses wrongful death of Kevin Colindres on January 5, 2007, resulting from negligence by Miami police officers who violated training and city policies during a mental health crisis response.

Police officers violated protocols by aggressively approaching Kevin Colindres (who was severely autistic and intellectually disabled), placing him prone with hobble restraints, applying back pressure for over 10 minutes, failing to monitor vital signs, and failing to administer CPR.

Combined with the $200,000 already paid by the City of Miami under statutory liability limits, the $550,000 represents full compensation for all present and future claims arising from Kevin Colindres' death.

Attorney fees, lobbying fees, costs, and similar expenses related to this claim are capped at 25 percent of the total $550,000 amount awarded.