File #: RS2020-562    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/28/2020 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 10/6/2020 Final action: 10/6/2020
Title: A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the Metropolitan Government's judgment lien against the property located at 365 Monaco Drive.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs
Attachments: 1. RS2020-562_D-20-09581_Monaco Dr, 2. 09581-Resolution text, 3. 09581-Resolution-settlement-365 Monaco Drive
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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the Metropolitan Government's judgment lien against the property located at 365 Monaco Drive.

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WHEREAS, on July 23, 2020, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department obtained a judgment against the property owners at 365 Monaco Drive, for the expenses incurred by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department in the investigation and execution of a padlock order related to the public nuisance at the property; and,

WHEREAS, after investigation, the 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 Metropolitan Government accept payment in the amount of $15,000.00 as compensation for the expenses incurred by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department related to this public nuisance matter.

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 judgment lien issued against the property owners at 365 Monaco Drive, in an amount totaling $15,000.00, which shall be deposited into an appropriate fund and account as determined by the Department of Finance.

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
This resolution authorizes the Department of Law to settle Metro's judgment lien against the property located at 365 Monaco Drive. This property was declared by the court to be a nuisance and the court ordered MNPD to padlock the house. In addition, Metro Codes issued a demolition order for the structure since it is not habitable in its current state. MNPD obtained a judgment lien against this property in the amount of $30,628 related to the costs of investigating the property a...

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