ADOPTED 8/19/1997

RESOLUTION NO. R97-815

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN DEPARTMENT OF LAW TO COMPROMISE AND SETTLE THE CLAIM OF ANNE CANNADY AND THOMAS CANNADY AGAINST THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY FOR $30,000.00 AND DIRECTING THAT THIS AMOUNT BE PAID FROM THE SELF-INSURED LIABILITY FUND.

WHEREAS, Anne Cannady was involved in an automobile accident with another vehicle at the intersection of 15th Avenue South and Acklen Avenue and sustained personal injuries and property damages as a result thereof; and

WHEREAS, the other driver's view of a stop sign on Acklen Avenue was totally obscured by tree foliage, and that driver is settling the Cannadys' claim against her; and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Department of Law believes that the settlement listed in Section 1 is fair and reasonable and recommends that this claim be compromised and settled and that this amount be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Account.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

SECTION 1. That the Metropolitan Department of Law is authorized to compromise and settle the claim of Anne Cannady and Thomas Cannady against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the amount of $30,000.00, which amount should be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Account.

SECTION 2. That 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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