RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-75

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Rontez T. Parker against The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $40,500.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on March 25, 2015, Rontez T. Parker, a temporary Metro Water Services employee, was a passenger in a Metropolitan Water Services vehicle exiting I-24 west. The driver of the Metro Water Services vehicle was behind another vehicle that stopped at a yield sign. The Metro Water Services vehicle struck the stopped vehicle resulting in personal injury to Mr. Parker; 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 personal injury claim of Rontez T. Parker be compromised and settled for a total of $40,500.00, 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 claim of Rontez T. Parker for the sum of $40,500.00 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: 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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