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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Hext Quality Meat, Inc. against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $28,554.28, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on March 27, 2022, a sewage line became clogged causing raw sewage to contaminate the inventory of Hext Quality Meat, Inc. located in a walk-in commercial freezer in the basement of the Nashville Farmer's Market; 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 Hext Quality Meat, Inc. be compromised and settled for a total of $28,554.28, 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 Hext Quality Meat, Inc. for the sum of $28,554.28 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 March 27, 2022, a sewage line adjacent to the Nashville Farmers' Market became clogged causing a back up in the toilets on the floor above Hext Quality Meat Inc.'s rented, walk-in freezer. The sewage contaminated the inventory of the freezer, which could not be sold for human consumption. The total value of the inventory was $26,804. Five coolers were required to be replaced at a cost of $350 each, totaling $1,750.
The Department of Law recommends settlement of this property damage claim for $28,554.28, which is the total value of t...
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