Phoenix City Council OKs payment to appease claims against municipality By Terrance Thornton | Digital Free Press Phoenix City Council Wednesday, May 15, approved $742,500 in out-of-court settlements stemming from claims made against the municipality involving the police, fire and street transportation departments. A total of four payments were approved unanimously at the May 15 … Continue reading By The Numbers: Phoenix City Council approves $742K in out-of-court settlements Wednesday, May 15