RESOLUTION NO. RS2014-983

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of the Metropolitan Transit Authority against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $10,864.86, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on September 5, 2013, a vehicle owned by the Metropolitan Government and operated by a Metropolitan Nashville Water and Sewer Department employee lost control of the vehicle while attempting to turn right striking the bus owned and operated by the Metropolitan Transit Authority resulting in property damages to the bus of $10,864.86; 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 the Metropolitan Transit Authority be compromised and settled for $10,864.86 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 the Metropolitan Transit Authority for the sum of $10,864.86 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:	February 4, 2014
Adopted:	February 4, 2014
Approved:	February 5, 2014
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