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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Ludlow Flats Unit Owners/O.I.C. Ludlow Flats Amended against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $82,954.90, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on December 26, 2024, raw sewage, water, and debris flooded the garage bottom level of the five-story condominium building at 1125 Tenth Avenue, Nashville 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 Ludlow Flats Unit Owners/O.I.C. Ludlow Flats Amended be compromised and settled for a total of $82,954.90, 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 Ludlow Flats Unit Owners/O.I.C. Ludlow flats Amended for the sum of $82,954.90, 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 26, 2024, a person called Metro Water Services ("MWS") and reported water had been running down Scovel Street for four days. Later investigation found a water main break occurred due to natural causes. A five-story condominium, including 64 units, was flooded with water and sewage at the basement level.
A claim was presented by Ludlow Flats Unit Owners/O.I.C. Ludlow Flats Amended for damages totaling $82,954.90. The elevator control was underwater and req...
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