RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-617

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Patricia Malone against The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for $9,500.00.

WHEREAS, on March 25, 2008, James Anderson, an employee of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Public Works Department, while operating a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government, struck the front of a vehicle owned and operated by Patricia Malone, resulting in property damage and personal injury to Ms. Malone; 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 claim be compromised and settled for $9,500.00, 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 claim of Patricia Malone for $9,500.00 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: Jim Forkum

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced: January 20, 2009
Adopted: January 20, 2009
Approved: January 22, 2009
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