RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-533

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Luquetta A. Ferby against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $15,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on July 18, 2011, a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government and operated by a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department employee collided with a vehicle being driven by Luquetta A. Ferby resulting in personal injury to Ms. Ferby; 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 of Luquetta A. Ferby be compromised and settled for $15,000.00, 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 Luquetta A. Ferby for the sum of $15,000.00 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: December 18, 2012
Adopted: December 18, 2012
Approved: December 19, 2012
By: mayor's signature