RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-74

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of Horace Scott Harris and Terri Lynn Harris, individually and as next of kin of Chandler Harris, against The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $300,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on July 14, 2015, Mr. Chandler Harris was struck by a Public Works garbage truck driven by a Metropolitan Government employee. Mr. Harris passed away at the scene of the accident; 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 interests of the Metropolitan Government, and recommends that any and all claims or causes of action brought or that could have been brought by Horace Scott Harris and Terri Lynn Harris, individually and as next of kin of Chandler Harris related to the events detailed above, be compromised and settled for $300,000.00, 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 claims of Horace Scott Harris and Terri Lynn Harris, individually and as next of kin of Chandler Harris, for the sum of $300,000.00 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: Bill Pridemore

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	December 15, 2015
Adopted:	December 15, 2015
Approved:	December 17, 2015
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