RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-135

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Christi Carter against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $25,000.00.

WHEREAS, on November 11, 2009, David Tippett, an employee of the Davidson County Sheriff’s Department, while operating a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government, struck Christi Carter’s personal vehicle, causing injury to Christi Carter; and,

WHEREAS, after investigation, the Metropolitan 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 $25,000.00, 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 Christi Carter for the sum of $25,000.00 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: Sean McGuire

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	January 17, 2012
Adopted:	January 17, 2012
Approved:	January 18, 2012
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