Title
A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of George Sawers against the Metropolitan Government for $25,466.01, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on September 23, 2022, an employee of the Metro Water Services Department, while operating a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government, attempted to back out of a parking lot and struck the storefront sign of Ramzy's Meat and Three on East Thompson Lane, causing damage to the sign; 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 George Sawers be compromised and settled for $25,466.01, 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 George Sawers for the sum of $25,466.01 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 23, 2022, an employee of Metro Water Services ("MWS") was driving a waste truck. The employee was backing the truck out of the parking lot at 306 East Thompson Lane when the vehicle struck the storefront sign of Ramzy's Meat and Three, damaging the steel support beams of the sign. The estimated cost for the repair, replacement, and installation of a new storefront sign is $25,466.01.
The Metropolitan Department of Law recommends settlement of this property damage claim for $25,466.01.
No disciplinary action was taken ag...
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