RESOLUTION NO. RS2013-683

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claims of Michelle Wiggins against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $31,957.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on July 13, 2011, a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and operated by a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department employee struck Michelle Wiggins’ car, causing injury to Michelle Wiggins; and,

WHEREAS, after investigation, the Metropolitan Department of Law believes the settlement amount as set forth in Section 1 is fair and reasonable and recommends that the claim be compromised and settled.

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 claims of Michelle Wiggins for the sum of $31,957.00. This amount shall be paid out of 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: May 7, 2013
Adopted: May 7, 2013
Approved: May 9, 2013
By: mayor's signature

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