RESOLUTION NO. RS2011-1552

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claim of Diane Robinson against The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $30,205.65, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on August 3, 2010, a Metropolitan Public Works vehicle operated by a Metropolitan Government employee was exiting I-40 at Church Street when the brakes failed on his vehicle causing a chain reaction accident which totaled Diane Robinson’s vehicle; and,

WHEREAS, after investigation, the Department of Law believes 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 $30,205.65, 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 Diane Robinson for the sum of $30,205.65, and that said amount be paid out of 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: Megan Barry

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	February 15, 2011
Adopted:	February 15, 2011
Approved:	February 22, 2011
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