RESOLUTION NO. RS2013-740

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Marvin Dotson against The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for $34,500.00.

WHEREAS, on March 20, 2012, Marty Ragland, an employee of The Metropolitan Nashville Public Works Department, while operating a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government, struck Marvin Dotson’s vehicle in the rear, resulting in personal injury to Mr. Dotson; and,

WHEREAS, after investigation, the 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 be compromised and settled for $34,500.00, 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 Marvin Dotson for the sum of $34,500.00 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:	June 18, 2013
Adopted:	June 18, 2013
Approved:	June 19, 2013
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