RESOLUTION NO. RS2010-1180

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Toni Mitchell against The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for $16,000.00.

WHEREAS, on April 6, 2009, Joshua Elliott, an employee of The Metropolitan Nashville Public Works Department, while operating a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government, ran into the rear of a vehicle owned and operated by Toni Mitchell, resulting in property damage and personal injury to Ms. Mitchell; 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 $16,000.00, 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 Toni Mitchell for $16,000.00 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: April 6, 2010
Adopted: April 6, 2010
Approved: April 12, 2010
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