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1 City Attorney s Office August 6, 214

2 Table of Contents: City Attorney Performance Measures Page 1. Deter Domestic Violence Through the Minneapolis Model Domestic Violence Conviction Rate Violence Related Calls to Number of Revocations Obtained and Days Revoked for Probation Violations Following a Domestic Incident -Enhanced Domestic Violence Felonies Charged by Hennepin County After Minneapolis City Attorney's Office Referral and Number of Individuals on Felony Enhancement List (Cumulative) - Gone on Arrival Domestic Violence Cases Charged by Offense Level 7 -Difference in Average Time from Case Review to Case Filing in Court & Case Resolution after Implementation of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant 2. Reduce Livability Crime to Create Welcoming Neighborhoods and a Thriving Downtown Recidivism Citywide 2 and Downtown 1 9 -Number of Citywide 2 Offenders Convicted and/or Participating in Problem Solving Courts and/or on Active Probation -Number of Revocations Obtained and Days Revoked for Probation Violations for Citywide 2 Offenders -Number of Geographic Restrictions Obtained for Citywide 2 Offenders 11 -Reasons for Recidivism for Citywide Top 2 Offenders 12 -Number of "Downtown 1" and "Focus 18-24" Offenders Convicted and on Active Probation -Geographic Restrictions Obtained, Probation Enforcement and Social Service Referrals for "Downtown 1" and "Focus 18-24" Offenders -"Downtown 1" and "Focus 18-24" Reduction in New Offenses Hold Offenders Accountable Trials to Verdict and Conviction Rate at Trial 16 - Criminal Division Caseload 16 - Driving Under Influence (DUI) Final Case Outcomes 17 -Gross Misdemeanor Weapons Cases Charged by the City Attorney s Office that Result in Conviction -Gun Cases Prosecuted by Hennepin County Attorney s Office 18 -Gross Misdemeanor Trespass Cases Charged 18 August 6,

3 Performance Measures Page 4. Provide meaningful consequences for low level non-repeat offenders Participation in Problem Solving Courts 2 -Participation in Diversion Programs Help Lead City Efforts to Prevent Juvenile Sex Trafficking Numbers of Cases Reported and Charged and Victims Rescued The Work of the Civil Division is Results-driven and Customer Focused, Assisting Clients in Maximizing Desired Outcomes, While Minimizing Risks of Liability Customer Focus: Civil Division Survey Measures Comparison 25 Minimizing Risks of Liability: New Adverse Lawsuits Filed 27 -By Department 27 -Percent of Civil Court Cases Settled 28 -Civil Cases Resolved in Court (Not Settled Wins and Losses) 28 -Liability Payouts 29 -Liability Payouts Resulting from City s Risk Generating Activities 29 -Total Liability Payouts by Department 3 7. Engaged and Talented Employees Reflect Our Community and Have the Resources, Skills and Training Needed to Succeed and to Achieve the CAO s Mission and Vision Employee Engagement Trend 33 Performance Excellence Trend 33 -Department Leadership Percent of employees Who Responded Favorable 34 -Ethics Percent of Employees Who Responded Favorable 34 -Employee Engagement Theme Summary: Inclusion 34 August 6, 214 3

4 Deter Domestic Violence Through the Minneapolis Model

5 Deter Domestic Violence Through the Minneapolis Model 1% 9% Conviction Rate on Domestic Violence Cases 8% 7% 6% 54% 61% 66% 72% 7% 72% 64% 66% 7% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% % thru Q2 214 Target Source: CAO Why are these measures important? Effective intervention at the earlier stages of the cycle of domestic violence prevents more serious crimes and saves lives. What will it take to make progress? We will maintain a specialized domestic violence team; continue to focus on improved evidence gathering and compliance with the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) evidence gathering protocol; maintain and seek to expand domestic advocate and victim witness resources as well as train criminal justice staff and the community on domestic violence issues and related matters; maintain the probable cause felony enhancement list; continue to seek appropriate sanctions for offenders and jail time for defendants who violate the conditions of their probation; and continue increased investigation resources (currently funded through a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant) at the Domestic Abuse Service Center (DASC) so that the number of Gone on Arrival (GOA) cases presented for charging will continue to increase and we will be able to obtain positive outcomes on those cases. Since 21, the CAO has maintained a conviction rate on domestic violence cases of 7 percent or higher. While our 213 conviction rate was slightly lower than the previous few years, we have explored potential causes and, through our continued work with MPD, advocates and other system partners, we expect continued improvement in our response to domestic violence. In comparison, in a 211 report issued by the court monitoring organization, WATCH, the conviction rate on domestic violence cases for Hennepin County suburbs was 56 percent. An example of this is the federal VAWA grant, which the CAO and MPD obtained which placed a police investigator at the DASC to partner with advocates from community based advocacy agencies to investigate misdemeanor gone-on-arrival cases and offer in person services to the victims. Since implementation in January 214, the number of GOA cases charged at DASC has already exceeded the 213 (full-year) numbers by 22 percent. The time from case review to case filing in court has also decreased by over 5 percent (See p. 1). Additional Data on Next Page August 6, 214 5

6 Enhanced Felonies Charged Number of Days Deter Domestic Violence Through the Minneapolis Model Number of Cases Size of Felony Enhancement List 2, Domestic Violence Related Calls to ,215 17,92 17,446 17,19 17,418 17,667 15, 1, 5, 8,159 1,661 1,596 2,339 1,438 1,678 1, , thru Q2 Domestic violence related calls to 911 Number of Misdemeanor & Gross Misdemeanor Gone-on-Arrival cases reviewed Number of Misdemeanor & Gross Misdemeanor Cases Resolved by MCAO Source: Minneapolis Emergency Communication Center 3, Number of Revocations Obtained and Days Revoked for Probation Violations Following a Domestic Incident , 2, 15, 21,84 19, , , , 5, 12, , thru Q2 214 Target Days Revoked for Probation Violations Number of Cases in which a Revocation was Obtained Source: CAO ,89 Enhanced Domestic Violence Felonies Charged by Hennepin County after Minneapolis City Attorney's Office Referral and Number of Individuals on Felony Enhancement List (cumulative) 1,694 2,164 2,583 2,892 August 6, ,29 3,196 3,254 3, thru Q2 Source: CAO Enhanced Felonies Charged Size of Felony Enhancement List 3,8 3,5 3, 2,5 2, 1,5 1, 5 Additional Data on Next Page

7 Deter Domestic Violence Through the Minneapolis Model Average Number of Days 6 Gone on Arrival Domestic Violence Cases Charged by Offense Level (257) 214 thru Q2 (25) Misdemeanor Gross Misdemeanor Felony Source: CAO 25 Difference in Average Time from Case Review to Case Filing in Court & Case Resolution after Implementation of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant Time from Review at DASC to Case Filing in Court Time from Case Charging to Case Resolution Time from Case Review to Case Resolution Length of Active Open Cases from Case Filing thru Q through Q2 Source: CAO August 6, 214 7

8 Reduce Livability Crime to Create Welcoming Neighborhoods and a Thriving Downtown

9 Reduce Livability Crime to Create Welcoming Neighborhoods and a Thriving Downtown 1,2 Top Offender: Recidivism "Citywide 2" List as of 6/3/13 Number of Cases Charged (n=176) 1,2 Top Offender: Recidivism "Citywide 2" List as of 6/3/13 Number of Police Contacts (n=176) 1, % Reduction in Cases Charged 1, 1,21 3% Reduction in Police Contacts July 1, June 3, 213 July 1, June 3, 214 Source: CAO and Hennepin County District Court July 1, June 3, 213 July 1, June 3, 214 Source: CAO and Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) 7 "Downtown 1": Recidivism % Reduction in New Cases Note: This data is only updated once annually and new data will be available in the next Results. Source: CAO and Hennepin County District Court August 6, 214 Additional Narrative and Data on Next Page 9

10 Reduce Livability Crime to Create Welcoming Neighborhoods and a Thriving Downtown Why is this measure important? A livability offense is any lower level criminal offense that impacts the quality of life in the City and its neighborhoods. The Citywide 2 offenders and the Downtown 1 offenders commit a disproportionately high number of livability crimes in the City of Minneapolis. Recidivism is a measurement of the rate at which offenders commit crimes. The CAO has tracked the recidivism reduction rate for the Citywide 2 offenders, as well as the Downtown 1 offenders and the Focus offenders. By using a variety of prosecution tools, such as geographic restrictions, enforcement of probation violations, social services referrals, sending offenders to problem solving courts and assigning offenders to active supervision with a probation officer, the CAO is able to reduce the criminal activity for the offenders on the Citywide 2, the Downtown 1 and the Focus 18-24, thereby creating a more welcoming, safe and thriving downtown and city overall. What will it take to make progress? It will take continued coordination of the Special Prosecution Team and the Downtown 1 Team to focus on chronic offenders to both aggressively prosecute new offenses as well as seek appropriate sanctions when offenders violate their probation; commitment from Hennepin County District Court to maintain and expand the problem solving courts that aid our chronic offenders; continued partnership with other community resources such as St. Stephen s and other chemical dependency and mental health treatment providers; and collaboration with the new Citywide 2 probation officer to obtain active and effective probation supervision of select chronic offenders. Citywide 2 Supporting Measures Number of "Citywide 2" Chronic Offenders Convicted and/or Participating in Problem Solving Courts and/or on Active Probation thru Q Taget Number of Convictions Participation in Problem Solving Courts Number on Active Probation to PO* Note: Active Probation to PO began in March of 213. Source: CAO August 6, 214 Additional Data on Next Page 1

11 Number of Days Number of Cases Reduce Livability Crime to Create Welcoming Neighborhoods and a Thriving Downtown: Citywide 2 Number of Revocations Obtained & Days Revoked for Probation Violations for Citywide 2 Chronic Offenders 14, , 1, , , 6, 51 8, ,292 12, , 4, , 6,155 2 Aug. - Dec thru Q2 Days Revoked for Probation Violations Number of Cases in which Revocations Obtained Source: CAO Number of Geographic Restrictions Obtained for Citywide 2" Chronic Offenders thru Q2 214 Target 15 Source: CAO August 6, 214 Additional Data on Next Page 11

12 Reduce Livability Crime to Create Welcoming Neighborhoods and a Thriving Downtown 4% 29% 17% 13% 17% 4% 5% 2% 18% 16% 31% 26% 8% 11% 1% 9% 5% 4% 1% 5% 4% 3% 2% 8% 1% 17% 5% 4% 19% 19% 16% 2% 2% 3% 13% 13% 15% 1% 8% 2% 3% 7% 4% 12% 45% Reasons for Recidivism Reduction for Citywide 2 Chronic Offenders % 35% 3% 25% 2% 15% 1% 5% % Jail Active Misdemeanor Probation Prison Chemical Dependency Treatment Civilly Committed Specialty Court Felony Domestic AssaultUnknown Other: incl. Probation Probation Geo Map, Moved, Deceased 29 (174) 21 (191) 211 (19) 212 (167) 213 (164) Note: Data only updated annually. This data looks at only those top 2 offenders who have had a decrease in criminal activity. Source: CAO and Hennepin County District Court August 6, 214 Additional Data on Next Page 12

13 Reduce Livability Crime to Create Welcoming Neighborhoods and a Thriving Downtown: Downtown 1 and Focus Downtown 1 and Focus Supporting Measures Number of Downtown 1 & Focus Chronic Offenders Convicted and on Active Probation thru Q2 214 Target Number Convicted Source: CAO and Hennepin County District Court Number on Active Probation to PO 12 1 Geo Restrictions, Probation Enforcement and Social Service Referrals "Downtown 1" & "Focus 18-24" (April- December) thru 2Q Geographic Restrictions Cases for Probation Violation Enforcement Social Service Referrals Note: "Focus 18-24" began January 1, data only includes "Downtown 1" information. Source: CAO and Hennepin County District Court August 6, 214 Additional Data on Next Page 13

14 Reduce Livability Crime to Create Welcoming Neighborhoods and a Thriving Downtown: Downtown 1 and Focus Downtown 1 & Focus 18-24: Long Term Reductions in New Offenses Year Offender was added to the "Downtown 1" Downtown 1 Participant Cases Annually (5 Offenders Tracked) 493* Downtown 1 Participant Cases Annually (5 Offenders Tracked) 545* Downtown 1 Participant Cases Annually (5 Offenders Tracked) 473* Downtown 1 Participant Cases Annually (75 Offenders Tracked) 757* 263 Notes: & 21 data only includes cases from April 1 - December DT1 stands for Downtown 1 3. There are 5 Offenders tracked from and 75 in * These figures were calculated after the offender was added to the Downtown 1. In order to establish a baseline to measure progress, all offenses committed in the year prior to being added to the Downtown 1 were combined to create a cumulative total. Source: CAO and Hennepin County District Court August 6,

15 Hold Offenders Who Commit Violent Crimes Accountable

16 Number of Trials Conviction Rate Hold Offenders Who Commit Violent Crimes Accountable Criminal Division : Trials to Verdict & Conviction Rate at Trial 1 7% 76% 9 61% 6% % 7 63% thru Q2 8% 6% 4% 2% % Source: CAO Total Number of Trials Conviction Rate Why is this measure important? The CAO is committed to aggressively prosecuting cases so that offenders who commit violent crimes, such as driving under the influence, carrying a pistol without a permit, or gross misdemeanor trespass, are held accountable. With the CAO large caseload, it is important that defendants, defense attorneys, and the Courts see that the CAO prosecutors are willing to try cases and are successful at trial. What will it take to achieve the targets? The CAO will continue to aggressively prosecute misdemeanors and gross misdemeanor crimes. The CAO will make sure prosecutors attend trial training seminars and conferences designed to improve their trial skills. The continued support of paralegals and victim/witness assistants in trial preparation and victim/witness contact is also key to maintaining the CAO s ability to aggressively take cases to trial. 35, 3, 25, 27,195 27,377 32,76 Criminal Division Caseload 3,74 27,284 24,59 25,731 24,92 2, 15, 1, 9,986 5, Notes: thru Q2 1) The ABA recommended caseload for an office of 2 prosecutors is 12,. Source: CAO and Hennepin County District Court August 6, 214 Additional Data on Next Page 16

17 Number of Specific Outcomes Percent of Closed Cases Results in Conviction Hold Offenders Who Commit Violent Crimes Accountable Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs: Final Case Outcomes 2, 96% 96% 97% 97% 98% 96% 1% 1,8 1,6 1,4 1, Target 97% 9% 8% 7% 6% 1, 5% ,45 1,273 1,46 1,654 1, % 3% 2% 1% thru 2Q Convictions Declined Dismissed Continued without Prosecution Closed Cases Resulting in Conviction Target Source: CAO and Hennepin County District Court % 1% 9% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% % Gross Misdemeanor Weapons Cases Charged by the City Attorney s Office that Result in Conviction 82% 45 96% 67 88% 9% % 44 1% 215 Target 9% thru Q Notes: Number of Convictions Percent Convicted 215 Target 1) In April 29, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that limited the ability of the police to search for weapons in vehicles incident to an arrest; this decision has resulted in lower numbers of cases referred for prosecution. Source: CAO August 6, 214 Additional Data on Next Page 17

18 Hold Offenders Who Commit Violent Crimes Accountable Gun Cases Prosecuted by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office July 1, 21- June 3, 211 Source: Hennepin County Attorney s Office July 1, 211- June 3, 212 July 1, 212- June 3, Gross Misdemeanor Trespass Cases Charged thru Q2 214 Target Source: CAO and Hennepin County District Court August 6,

19 Provide Meaningful Consequences for Low Level Non-repeat Offenses

20 Provide Meaningful Consequences for Low Level Non-repeat Offenses Number of Defendants Minneapolis City Attorney's Office Participation in Problem Solving Courts Number of Cases 354 Number of Defendants Number of Cases Number of Defendants Number of Cases thru Q2 DWI GIFT Mental Health HOMES* Veterans *Note: HOMES is the new name for the St. Stephens problem solving court. Source: CAO and Hennepin County District Court Why is this measure important? The CAO is an active participant in Hennepin County s problem solving courts including, DWI, GIFT (prostitution), Mental Health, HOMES Court (formerly St. Stephen s) and Veterans courts. Problem solving courts offer increased resources and services to the defendants to better address the underlying behavior behind the criminal conduct and achieve longer term law abiding behavior. The CAO is also an active participant in various diversion programs. A diversion program provides certain offenders with an alternative way to resolve their case rather than go through the traditional court process. If successful, the offender is able to avoid criminal charges and a criminal record. The CAO offers three diversion programs: Restorative Justice (RJ) - for first time low-level livability offenders; Driver Diversion Program (DDP) - for individuals who had outstanding violations that resulted in suspension or revocation of their driver s license; and a Shoplifting Diversion Program for first time theft/shoplifting offenders. What will it take to make progress? The CAO will continue to partner with the Hennepin County District Court, Court Administration, Community Corrections and the Hennepin County Public Defender's Office to ensure that problem solving courts continue to be funded and expanded so that all eligible participants can be reached and provided appropriate services. The CAO will remain committed to continuing all existing diversion programs and to expanding them to other appropriate offenses in order to reduce the impact a criminal conviction would have on low-level first time offenders and offenders who have gotten caught up in the cycle of suspension and revocation created by being unable to pay their traffic violations. August 6, 214 Additional Data on Next Page 2

21 Provide Meaningful Consequences for Low Level Non-repeat Offenses Number of Defendatns Referred to Diversion Programs 2,5 2,322 2, 252 1,5 1, 2,7 1, , thru Q2 Driver Diversion Program (DDP) Restorative Justice (RJ) Shoplifting Diversion Program Source: CAO and DDP, RJCA, Shoplifting Diversion Program August 6,

22 Help Lead City Efforts to Prevent Juvenile Sex Trafficking

23 Help Lead City Efforts to Prevent Juvenile Sex Trafficking Numbers of Juvenile Sex Trafficking Cases Reported and Charged and Victims Rescued Source: CAO Number of Cases Reported Number of Cases Investigated Number of Victims Rescued Number of Defendants Charged thru Q2 214 Full Year Projection Why is this measure important? The CAO is responsible for prosecuting prostituted adults and adults ( johns ) who solicit sex for money. While the CAO utilizes a treatment-oriented approach in dealing with prostituted adults, research shows that the average age when prostituted individuals have first traded sex was 13. A November 21 study showed that each month in Minnesota, at least 213 girls are sold for sex an average of five times per day through the Internet and escort services, not including hotel, street or gang activity. Other research shows that runaway youth are at significant risk of being victims of sex trafficking, typically being approached by a trafficker within the first two days. Minneapolis as the biggest city in the state has an important role to play in preventing this crime, protecting and rescuing exploited youth and bringing traffickers to justice. The City of Minneapolis and the CAO are committed to preventing the sexual exploitation of children so these youth will not become prostituted adults whose path to recovery is much more difficult. What will it take to achieve the targets? Through a multi-department staff work group, a work plan, measures and targets are being developed. Success in this area will require City leadership s commitment of resources for law enforcement investigations, collaboration with other governmental and non-profit partners, including the County and the Regional No Wrong Door Navigator, effective outreach, housing, treatment and support options for victims and potential victims of juvenile sex trafficking, and coordinated efforts of business licensing, among other measures. August 6,

24 The Work of the Civil Division is Results-driven and Customer Focused, Assisting Clients in Maximizing Desired Outcomes, While Minimizing Risks of Liability

25 The Work of the Civil Division is Results-driven and Customer Focused, Assisting Clients in Maximizing Desired Outcomes, While Minimizing Risks of Liability: Customer Focused Do the Civil Division attorneys working with your department understand the work performed by your department and the surrounding legal and regulatory 96% environment? 1% 9% 89% 93% 9% 8% 7% 6% 53% 55% 59% 5% 4% 3% 2% 35% 38% 37% 9% 4% 4% 1% 3% 2% % % Target (Very and Extremely Satisfied) Very and Extremely Satisfied Satisfied Moderately Dissatisfied and Dissatisfied Very Satisfied Extremely Satisfied Satisfied Moderately Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Source: Civil Division Survey 1% 8% 9% Is the legal work provided in a timely and responsive manner? 78% 75% 73% 6% 37% 38% 36% 4% 2% % 22% 23% 38% 41% 36% 1% 12% 4% 4% 9% Target (Very or Extremely Satisfied) Very and Extremely Satisfied Satisfied Moderately Dissatisfied and Dissatisfied Very Satisfied Source: Civil Division Survey Extremely Satisfied Satisfied Moderately Dissatisfied Dissatisfied August 6, 214 Additional Data and Narrative on Next Page 25

26 The Work of the Civil Division is Results-driven and Customer Focused, Assisting Clients in Maximizing Desired Outcomes, While Minimizing Risks of Liability: Customer Focused Are you satisfied with the skill level of the attorneys performing the work for your department? 1% 8% 93% 9% 86% 84% 6% 52% 57% 5% 4% 2% % 34% 36% 34% 11% 14% 4% 3% 3% 3% Target (Very or Extremely Satisfied) Very and Extremely Satisfied Satisfied Moderately Dissatisfied and Dissatisfied Very Satisfied Extremely Satisfied Satisfied Moderately Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Source: Civil Division Survey Why is this measure important? The CAO has conducted annual surveys beginning in 211 with all City departments. The Civil Division of the CAO is a service department for the City. Client confidence and satisfaction with the knowledge, skill and timeliness of CAO services is critical to our success. What will it take to achieve the targets? The Civil Division has received high satisfaction ratings improving each year upon the prior year s performance. We will conduct the survey on an annual basis with individual department follow-up meetings. Achieving targets will require maintaining engaged, skilled attorneys and staff, adequate staffing levels, continuing skills training and education, regular communication with City clients, and responsiveness to client complaints and concerns. August 6,

27 Number of Lawsuits The Work of the Civil Division is Results-driven and Customer Focused, Assisting Clients in Maximizing Desired Outcomes, While Minimizing Risks of Liability: Minimizing Risk 14 New Adverse Lawsuits Filed thru Source: Practice Manager Q2 Why are these measures important? This measure reflects the annual financial impact on the City from its risk generating activities performed in a manner that results in liability. The number of new adverse lawsuits filed is another gauge of the City s success in preventing liability exposure. While a significant majority of suits are resolved in the City s favor with no financial exposure, the number of new adverse suits opened does provide a barometer for evaluating risk management activities. Please note, the data provided on pages 28-3 is by date of payout, not date of incident. What will it take to achieve the targets? Commitment from City officials, department heads and staff to identify and correct liability generating behavior by City officials, department heads and staff; proactive involvement by CAO to analyze trends and work with the City s Risk Management Office and departments on solutions. New Lawsuits by Department 213 Finance, 8 Charter Commission, 1 City Attorney, 1 Police Departmen t, 52 City Council, 1 CPED Administration, 22 Public Works, 24 Civil rights, 2 Convention Center, 2 Fire, 3 Human Resources, 1 City Attorney, 1 New Lawsuits by Department 214 thru Q2 Police Department, 32 Finance, 3 City Clerk- Elections, 1 CPED Administration, 1 Public Works, 11 Human Resources, 1 Source: Practice Manager Regulatory Services, 16 August 6, 214 Source: Practice Manager Regulatory Services, 6 Additional Data on Next Page 27

28 The Work of the Civil Division is Results-driven and Customer Focused, Assisting Clients in Maximizing Desired Outcomes, While Minimizing Risks of Liability: Minimizing Risk 1% Percent of Civil Court Cases Settled 9% 8% 7% 59% 47% 33% 43% 52% 51% 56% 4% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 41% 53% 67% 57% 48% 49% 44% 6% 1% % Source: CAO 28 (64 cases) 29 (78 cases) (42 cases) (46 cases) Percent Resolved in Court (46 cases) (85 cases) Percent Settled 214 thru Q2 (41 cases) 214 Target Civil Cases Resolved in Court (Not Settled) Wins and Losses Wins Losses Wins Losses Wins Losses Wins Losses Wins Losses Wins Losses thru Q2 US District Court Hennepin County District Court Minnesota Court of Appeals Note: 28: 6 cases taken through trial/2 cases resolved through summary judgments/dismissals 29: 7 cases taken through trial/34 cases resolved through summary judgments/dismissals 21: 6 cases taken through trial/35 cases resolved through summary judgments/dismissals 211: 8 cases taken through trial/22 cases resolved through summary judgments/dismissals 212: 21 cases resolved through summary judgments/dismissals; 1 Court Verdict for Plaintiff 213: 26 cases dismissed; 4 court trials for City; 5 jury trials for City; 2 jury trials against City; 1 court trial lost on appeal; 1 summary judgment motion against City; 1 MN Supreme Court reversed judgment of MNCOA for City 214: 1 jury trial verdict for City; 4 court trial verdicts for City; 11 dismissed; 2 jury trials Against City Source: CAO August 6, 214 Additional Data on Next Page 28

29 Thousands The Work of the Civil Division is Results-driven and Customer Focused, Assisting Clients in Maximizing Desired Outcomes, While Minimizing Risks of Liability: Minimizing Risk Thousands $1, $9,265 Liability Payouts 27 thru Q2 214 (in thousands) $9, $8,225 $8, $7, $6, $4,5 $3,2 $5,481 $5, $4, $3, $2, $1, $ $2,3 $2,465 $1,331 $1,331 $2,888 $2,888 $2,91 $2,91 $2,189 $2,836 $1,416 $1,416 $3,75 $2,46 $1,293 $1, Thru Q2 Liability Payments w/o Outliers Police - Duy Ngo Case PW- Pall Corporation Regulatory Services - Metro Produce Case Police- Felder Police-Smith Note: Liability payments include conciliation court judgments, lawsuit judgments for plaintiff, lawsuit settlements, no fault payments and claims settlements Source: Practice Manager $1 $9 Liability Payouts Resulting From Certain of the City's Risk Generating Activities (Other Departments) $9. $8 $7 $6 $7. $59.9 $5 $4 $3 $2 $1 $ $44.4 $38.1 $27.5 $22.3 $15. $9. $6. $4.7 $ thru Q2 Convention Center Civil Rights City Council CPED Source: Practice Manager August 6, 214 Additional Data on Next Page 29

30 Thousands Thousands Thousands The Work of the Civil Division is Results-driven and Customer Focused, Assisting Clients in Maximizing Desired Outcomes, While Minimizing Risks of Liability: Minimizing Risk $7, $6, $5, $4, $5,974.5 Police - Total Liability Payouts (in thousands) $4,753.5 $4,148.5 $3, $2, $1, $ $348.5 $2,436.9 $1,215.2 $868.1 $1, thru Q2 Notes: 27 Duy Ngo Case ($4.5M); 211 Felder Case ($2.2 M); 213 Smith Case ($3.1 M) Source: Practice Manager $3,5 $3, $2,5 $2, $2,9. Regulatory Services - Total Liability Payouts (in thousands) $1,5 $1, $5 $367.6 $21.7 $25. $4.5 $5.2 $44.6 $15. $ thru Q2 27 Metro Produce Case ($2.3M) Source: Practice Manager $4, $3,5 $3, $2,5 $2, $1,5 $1, $5 $ $296.3 $57. Public Works - Total Liability Payouts (in thousands) $74.5 $541.5 $3,377.2 $58.6 $471.1 $ thru Q2 Notes: 28 Judy Rye Case ($315,782); 21 Collins Electrical Systems Case ($35,161); 211 Breach of Contract: Pall Corporation Case ($3.2M) Source: Practice Manager Additional Data on Next Page August 6, 214 3

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