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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Travelers Insurance as subrogee of Mid-South Property Management against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $21,654.88, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
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WHEREAS, on July 11, 2022, a Metro Water Services employee turned the water on at 1005 Joseph Avenue. The Metro Water Services employee did not verify that the water meter had stopped turning before leaving the property. A water leak occurred due to a valve being partially left open from a washing machine hookup. Hot water sprayed from the partially open valve for three days, flooding several rooms and causing extensive property damage; 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 Mid-South Property Management be compromised and settled for a total of $21,654.88, 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 Travelers Insurance as subrogee of Mid-South Property Management for the sum of $21,654.88, 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.
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On July 11, 2022, Mid-South Property Management called for water service to be turned on at 1005 Joseph Avenue. The Metro Water Services ("MWS") employee did not verify that the water meter had stopped turning before leaving the proper...
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