File #: RS2021-1297    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/9/2021 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 12/21/2021 Final action: 12/21/2021
Title: A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Embassy Suites by Hilton against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $15,229.00, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
Sponsors: Burkley Allen
Attachments: 1. RS2021-1297 Letter to Metro Clerk
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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Embassy Suites by Hilton against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $15,229.00, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on September 21, 2021, a Nashville Fire Department employee was exiting the Embassy Suites by Hilton property when the fire truck he was driving struck the exit kiosk damaging its base; 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 be compromised and settled for $15,229.00, 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 the Embassy Suites by Hilton for the sum of $15,229.00 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 September 21, 2021, a Nashville Fire Department employee attempted to exit the Embassy Suites by Hilton Property on Century Boulevard after responding to a call. The employee struck an exit kiosk, damaging its base.

The total damages to the exit kiosk are $15,229, including the repair and replacement of the damaged kiosk, shipping, labor, supplies, and installation of a custom graphic panel with credit card reader and intercom. The Department of Law recommends settlement of this claim for $15,229.

Disciplinary action against the employee consisted of a written reprimand, ...

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