RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-402

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Deborah Stone against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $20,000.00 and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on April 29, 2011, a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government and operated by a Metropolitan Department of Public Works employee struck a vehicle driven by Deborah Stone, resulting in personal injury to Ms. Stone; 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 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 Deborah Stone for the sum of $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: Lonnell Matthews

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced: September 4, 2012
Adopted: September 4, 2012
Approved: September 7, 2012
By: mayor's signature