Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: RS2025-1458

• File #: RS2025-1458
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/7/2025
• In control: Metropolitan Council
• On agenda: 8/19/2025
• Final action: 8/19/2025
• Title: A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Jeff Brown against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $82,984.00 and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
• Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield

Date	Action By	Action
8/20/2025	Mayor	approved
8/19/2025	Metropolitan Council	adopted
8/18/2025	Budget and Finance Committee	approved
8/12/2025	Metropolitan Council	filed

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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Jeff Brown against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $82,984.00 and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

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WHEREAS, on April 8, 2025, Mr. Brown’s rental property at 4944 Saundersville Road was flooded with raw sewage due to a sewer main blockage causing extensive damage throughout the home; 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 that Jeff Brown  brought or could have brought related to the events detailed above be compromised and settled for $82,984.00, 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 Jeff Brown for the sum of $82,984.00, 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 April 8, 2025, raw sewage flooded property owned by Jeff Brown at 4944 Saundersville Road. The home suffered extensive damage, affecting the entire interior of the home. Mr. Brown’s tenant was forced to relocate temporarily. A blockage was found in the Metro main. Heavy rains in April were thought to contribute to the blockage. Repairs to Mr. Brown’s property totaled $82,984

The parties have participated in settlement negotiations and have agreed upon the settlement amount of $82,984 subject to approval from the Metropolitan Council. The Department of Law recommends settlement Mr. Brown’s property damage claim for $82,984.

Fiscal Note: The total settlement amount is $82,984. This settlement along with Resolution No. RS2025-1444, RS2025-1445 and RS2025-1447 would be the 5^th, 6^th, 7^th and 8^th payments, after approval by the Metropolitan Council, from the Self-Insured Liability Fund in FY26 for a cumulative total of $1,185,512. The fund balance would be $9,902,135 after these payments.