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SETTLEMENT OF TIMOTHY WARD V. CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT, 25 WC 018362
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To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Settlement Information
Type: Legal Settlement
Claim: Timothy Ward v. Chicago Park District
Settlement Amount: $64,823.03
Authorization: Authorize the General Counsel to execute the settlement agreement and include other relevant terms and conditions in the written agreement.
II. Recommendation
It is recommended that an order be entered authorizing the lump sum settlement of the worker’s compensation claim of Timothy Ward v. Chicago Park District, Case No: 25 WC 018362, subject to the approval of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, in the amount of $64,823.03. The General Counsel has determined that this settlement is in the Park District’s best interests.
III. Budget and Financial Information
Budget Classification: Workers’ Compensation Fund
Fiscal Year: 2026
Source of Funds: 022.8280.8280.625035.1.1.1.1
IV. General Conditions
1) Conflicts: The agreement shall not be legally binding on the Chicago Park District if entered into in violation of the provisions of 50 ILCS 105, the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act.
2) Ethics: The settlement shall comply with Chapter III of the Code of the Chicago Park District.
3) Contingent Liability: The agreement lawfully entered into for a period of more than one year shall be executory only for the amounts for which the Park District may become liable in succeeding fiscal years pursuant to Section 17(i) of the Chicago Park district Act, 70 ILCS 1505/0.01 et seq.
4) Economic Disclosure Statement (“EDS”): Pursuant to EDS Rule 2(d) issued the General Counsel under Chapter I, Section D.6 of the Code of the Chicago Park District, an EDS is not required.