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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Cheryl M. Stewart against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $84,087.61 with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on February 23, 2025, a water main break occurred in front of 2152 Chickering Lane damaging the exterior and interior of Cheryl M. Stewart’s home and causing extensive damage to the property; and,
WHEREAS, after investigation, the Department of Law believes the settlement listed in Section 1 is fair and reasonable and in the best interest of the Metropolitan Government and recommends that the property damage claim of Cheryl M. Stewart be compromised and settled for a total of $84,087.61, 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 Cheryl M. Stewart for the sum of $84,087.61, 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 February 23, 2025, the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services was dispatched to a reported water main break on Chickering Lane. MWS staff arrived, turned off the rushing water, and began to remediate the site. The water main break was later determined to be caused naturally.
The water main break led to exterior and interior damage at Cheryl Stewart’s home at 2152 Chickering Lane. The property’s damage included the external yard, driveway, foundation, and retraining walls, and interior closets, shelves, kitchenette, and rugs. The estimated damage to the interior and exterior was $84,087.61.
The parties have participated in settlement negotiations and have agreed upon the settlement amount of $84,087.61, subject to approval from the Metropolitan Council. The Department of Law recommends settlement of Ms. Stewart’s property damage claim for $84,087.61.
Fiscal Note: The total settlement amount is $84,087.61. This settlement, along with Resolution No. RS2026-1847, would be the 23rd and 24th payment, after approval by Metropolitan Council, from the Self-Insured Liability Fund in FY26 for a cumulative total of $2,919,099. The fund balance would be $11,134,927 after this payment.