# Settlement agreement regarding case of William Bell v. Officer Matthew Patruno and the City of Chicago, cited as 20 C 3740

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- Record number: **Or2025-0020278**
- Type: Order; category: Lawsuits/Settlements
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: Dept./Agency
- Committee: [Committee on Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance)
- Submitted Date: Oct 6, 2025
- Introduction Date: Oct 9, 2025
- Final Action Date: Oct 16, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=A8F19EC9-C3A2-F011-B41B-001DD80C528F)

## Timeline

- Jan 1, 1900: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Finance. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Oct 16, 2025: Passed, City Council (45 yea, 2 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/1BDD5AEB-3B9D-F011-B4CB-001DD80F1323). On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [Or2025-0020278 Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/7ddcdfd5-7e34-48a5-9665-51143d15bb26.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [Or2025-0020278 Order.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c5d14863-aa44-425b-b1c3-46ddb22cdd66.pdf) (Legislation)

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