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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Phyleen S. Ramage against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $18,689.93, with said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on December 18, 2023, a Metro Parks employee accidentally backed the mower truck he was driving into Phyleen Ramage’s 2018 Audi, causing significant damage to it; and,
WHEREAS, after investigation, the Metropolitan Department of Law believes that the settlement listed in Section 1 is fair and reasonable and in the best interest of the Metropolitan Government and recommends that any and all claims or causes of action brought or that could have been brought by Phyleen Ramage related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $18,689.93, and that this amount be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1: The Metropolitan Department of Law is authorized to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Phyleen Ramage for the sum of $18,689.93, with said amount to be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
Section 2: This resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
On December 18, 2023, a Metro Parks employee stopped an Isuzu flatbed mower truck at the stop sign of Edwin Warner Park and Vaughn Road. The employee began reversing in the mower truck and accidentally struck the front of an Audi sedan driven by Phyleen Ramage.
Ms. Ramage’s vehicle sustained significant damage to the front end and frame and was declared a total loss.
The Department of Law recommends settlement of Ms. Ramage’s property damage claim for $18,689.93.
The Metro Parks employee received a verbal reprimand as a result of the incident.
Fiscal Note: The total settlement amount is $18,689.93, This settlement along with Resolution Nos. RS2024-694 and RS2024-697 would be the 5th, 6th and 7th payment from the Self-Insured Liability Fund in FY25 for a cumulative total of $288,480. The fund balance would be $13,852,318 after this payment.