RESOLUTION NO. RS2014-1059

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Novacopy, Inc. against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $18,702.94, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on September 3, 2013, a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government and operated by a Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department employee attempted to proceed through an intersection while failing to yield to the traffic control device striking the vehicle owned and operated by Novacopy, Inc. resulting in property damages to the vehicle of $18,702.94; 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 property damage claim of Novacopy, Inc. be compromised and settled for $18,702.94 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 claim of Novacopy, Inc. for the sum of $18,702.94 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: Ronnie Steine

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced: April 15, 2014
Adopted: April 15, 2014
Approved: April 16, 2014
By: mayor's signature

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