RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-443

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claim of Sonja West against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $22,500.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on August 16, 2011, a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government and operated by a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department employee struck a vehicle driven by Sonja West, resulting in injury to Ms. West; 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 $22,500.00, and that this amount be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund; and,

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 Sonja West for the sum of $22,500.00 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:	October 2, 2012
Adopted:	October 2, 2012
Approved:	October 3, 2012
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