RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-1075

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Sheila Stevenson against The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for $23,000.00.

WHEREAS, on January 2, 2009, David Haywood, an employee of The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, while operating a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government, ran into the rear of a vehicle owned and operated by Sheila Stevenson, resulting in property damage and personal injury to Ms. Stevenson; and,

WHEREAS, after investigation, the 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 the personal injury claim be compromised and settled for $23,000.00, and that this amount be paid from the Self-Insured Liability 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 personal injury claim of Sheila Stevenson for $23,000.00 with said amount to 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: Ronnie Steine

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	December 15, 2009
Adopted:	December 15, 2009
Approved:	December 18, 2009
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