RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-810

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

WHEREAS, on October 27, 2007, Stansell Electric Company, Incorporated, while performing work at the intersection of Third Avenue South and Korean Veterans Boulevard, struck a twenty-four inch water main, resulting in damage to the 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 $12,500.00 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 Stansell Electric Company, Incorporated in an amount totaling $12,500.00, 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: June 2, 2009
Adopted: June 2, 2009
Approved: June 9, 2009
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