File #: RS2023-40    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/20/2023 In control: Budget and Finance Committee
On agenda: 10/3/2023 Final action: 10/3/2023
Title: A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of State Farm Insurance as Subrogee of Melanie Martin against the Metropolitan Government for $19,903.86, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield
Attachments: 1. Letter to Clerk
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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of State Farm Insurance as Subrogee of Melanie Martin against the Metropolitan Government for $19,903.86, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on April 28, 2023, an employee of the Metro Water Services Department, while operating a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government, attempted to turn right onto Riverwood Drive from Claypool Street, striking Melanie Martin's vehicle in the rear passenger door, causing Ms. Martin's vehicle to leave the roadway striking a tree on private property; 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 the property damage claim of State Farm Insurance as Subrogee of Melanie Martin be compromised and settled for $19,903.86, 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 State Farm Insurance as Subrogee of Melanie Martin for the sum of $19,903.86 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 28, 2023, a Metro Water Services ("MWS") employee was stopped at the corner of Claypool Street and Riverwood Drive when he turned his vehicle right onto Riverwood Drive and struck Melanie Martin's vehicle. Ms. Martin's vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree on private property. Ms. Martin's vehicle sustained damages of $19,430.80 and was considered ...

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