RESOLUTON NO. RS2002-1101

A resolution authorizing the Department of Law to compromise and settle the lawsuit of Mary E. Perkins against The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $90,000.

Whereas, plaintiff Mary E. Perkins is a resident of Davidson County, Tennessee; and

Whereas, Mary E. Perkins was a long term employee for the Metro Action Commission when she was terminated from her position; and

Whereas, Mary E. Perkins filed suit against the Metropolitan Government alleging a violation of her due process; and

Whereas, it would be in the best interest of all parties for this matter to be compromised and settled;

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 lawsuit of Mary E. Perkins in the amount of Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00). This amount is to be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund.

Section 2: This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Jim Shulman, David Briley

AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-1101

Mr. President:
I move to amend Resolution No. RS2002-1101 by deleting Section 1 and substituting the following language in its place:
Section 1: That the Metropolitan Department of Law is authorized to compromise and settle the lawsuit of Mary E. Perkins in the amount of Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) plus attorney fees. This amount is to be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund.


Sponsored by: David Briley

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	July 16, 2002
Adopted:	July 16, 2002
Approved:	July 17, 2002
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