File #: RS2023-2186    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/5/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 5/16/2023 Final action: 5/16/2023
Title: A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County's property damage claim against T Com, LLC in the amount of $84,535.00, and that said amount be paid to the General Fund.
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten
Attachments: 1. Exhibit - Ltr to Metro Clerk
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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County's property damage claim against T Com, LLC in the amount of $84,535.00, and that said amount be paid to the General Fund.
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WHEREAS, on March 17, 2016, T Com, LLC was excavating (directional boring) within the public right of way at 4 Music Square East and Division Street to prepare for Google Fiber installation. The T Com employee operating the boring machine hit and damaged an underground 8-inch water main owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, damaging it and the surrounding road.

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 any and all claims or causes of action brought or that could have been brought by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County related to the events detailed above, be compromised and settled for $84,535.00, and that this amount be paid to the General 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 Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the sum of $84,535.00, with said amount to be paid to the General 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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Analysis

On March 17, 2016, T Com, LLC, was excavating within the public right-of-way at 4 Music Square East and Division Street to prepare for Google Fiber installation. A T Com employee was operating a boring machine when it hit and damaged an underground 8-inch water main owned by...

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