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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Thomas Harlan against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $28,677.24, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on April 3, 2025, a sewer system overload caused raw sewage to enter the home of Thomas Harlan at 545 Springmont Boulevard 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 Thomas Harlan be compromised and settled for a total of $28,677.24, 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 Thomas Harlan for the sum of $28,677.24, 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 3, 2025, a sewage system overload caused raw sewage to enter the home of Thomas Harlan at 545 Springmont Boulevard. The property's bathroom floor was heavily damaged, along with a hallway, half-bathroom, crawlspace, sunroom, closets, and HVAC system. Mr. Harlan and his family stayed at a hotel during the home's remediation.
No blockage in the sewer main was found by the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services. The sewer main was considered a combo line and appeared to experience a system overload.
The parties have participated in settlement negotiations and have agreed upon the settlement...
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