A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of Leeann Cosby against The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for $38,000.00.

Whereas, on February 28, 2006, James E. Blackwell, an employee of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Department of Water Services, while operating a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government, struck the rear-end of a vehicle owned and operated by Leeann Cosby, resulting in property damage to the vehicle and personal injury to Leeann Cosby, and;

Whereas, after investigation, the Department of Law believes that the settlement listed in Section 1 is fair and reasonable and is in the best interest of the Metropolitan Government, and recommends that the claim be compromised and settled for $38,000.00, and that this amount be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

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

Section 1: The Metropolitan Department of Law is authorized to compromise and settle the claims of Leeann Cosby for $38,000.00. Said amount shall 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.

Sponsored by: Erik Cole

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	October 16, 2007
Adopted:	October 16, 2007
Approved:	October 17, 2007
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