RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-427

A resolution accepting $10,417.47 in compromise and settlement of the Metropolitan Government's claim against Corporate Express Company.

Whereas, on August 29, 2000, Corporate Express Co., was responsible for a vehicular accident in which its driver disregarded a red light and struck two vehicles owned by the Metropolitan Government that were being operated by employees of the Fire Department of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; and

Whereas, after investigation, the Department of Law believes that the settlement listed in Section 1 is fair and reasonable, and recommends that the claim be compromised and settled in the amount of $10,417.47, and that this amount be deposited into the appropriate fund and account as determined by the Department of Finance.

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 accept the amount of $10,417.47 in compromise and settlement of its claim against Corporate Express Co.

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.

Sponsored by: Howard Gentry

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced: November 21, 2000
Adopted: November 21, 2000
Approved: November 27, 2000
By: Mayor Bill Purcell