RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-688

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the Metropolitan Government’s property damage claim against UCW, Incorporated.

WHEREAS, on September 9, 2008, UCW, Incorporated, while preparing the roadbed under the viaduct of I-40 for a Smartway Project, struck a Metropolitan Water and Sewer Department water main at 944 Fourth Avenue South, resulting in damage to the twelve inch main; 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 Metropolitan Government accept payment in the amount of $6,141.98 as compensation for all damages to Metropolitan Government property.

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 its recovery claim against UCW, Incorporated in an amount totaling $6,141.98, which shall be deposited into an appropriate fund and account as determined by the Department of Finance.

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:	April 7, 2009
Adopted:	April 7, 2009
Approved:	April 9, 2009
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