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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Murphy Road Hotel Partners, LLC against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $16,340.77 with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on November 21, 2024, sewage backed-up into the Hilton Garden Inn/Home 2 Suites West End from a blocked sewer line causing damage to several ground floor rooms. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the main sewer line at the street was blocked causing the backup; and,
WHEREAS, after investigation, the Department of Law believes the settlement listed in Section one is fair and reasonable and in the best interest of the Metropolitan Government and recommends that the property damage claim of Murphy Road Hotel Partners, LLC be compromised and settled for a total of $16,340.77, 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 Murphy Road Hotel Partners, LLC for the sum of $16,340.77, 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 November 21, 2024, Murphy Road Hotel Partners, LLC noticed a sewer backup occurring in the laundry room of the Hilton Garden Inn/Home 2 Suites West End. Four technicians were dispatched to the hotel and found a manhole almost full of sewage. Metro Water Services responded and unclogged the main sewer line.
The backup affected the facility’s mechanical room, fire pump room, laundry room, electrical room, lounge, and bathroom. Damages totaled $16,340.77.
The parties have participated in settlement negotiations and have agreed upon the settlement amount of $16,340.77, subject to approval from the Metropolitan Council. The Department of Law recommends settlement of the property damage claim of Murphy Road Hotel Partners, LLC for $16,340.77.
Fiscal Note: The total settlement amount is $16,340.77. This settlement, along with Resolution Nos. RS2025-1114, RS2025-1120, and RS2025-1125, would be the 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th payments after approval by Metropolitan Council from the Self-Insured Liability Fund in FY25 for a cumulative total of $1,353,677. The fund balance would be $7,289,002 after these payments.