RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-156

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury and property damage claims of Sandra and Donald Murphree against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $45,000.00.

WHEREAS, on May 25, 2009, Sandra and Donald Murphree sustained personal injuries and property damage in a motorcycle accident, which was caused by unsafe roadway conditions in an area where the Metropolitan Public Works Department was engaged in maintenance operations; 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 and property damage claims of Sandra and Donald Murphree be compromised and settled for $45,000.00, 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 and property damage claims of Sandra and Donald Murphree for the sum of $45,000.00 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:	February 7, 2012
Adopted:	February 7, 2012
Approved:	February 9, 2012
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