RESOLUTION NO. RS2011-1762

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Kathy Dickson against The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for $20,000.00.

WHEREAS, on December 14, 2010, Antonio Cartwright, an employee of The Metropolitan Nashville Public Works Department, while operating a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government, struck the rear of a vehicle owned and operated by Kathy Dickson resulting in personal injury to Ms. Dickson; 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 $20,000.00, 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 Kathy Dickson for $20,000.00 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: Megan Barry

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	July 19, 2011
Adopted:	July 19, 2011
Approved:	July 21, 2011
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