RESOLUTION NO. RS2016-163

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claim of Denise Collins against The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $19,500.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on May 8, 2014, Denise Collins (“Ms. Collins”) was driving on Murfreesboro Pike and was hit from behind by a Metro Nashville Police Detective while Ms. Collins was stopped in traffic; 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 Denise Collins related to the events detailed above, be compromised and settled for $19,500.00, 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 Denise Collins for the sum of $19,500.00 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, Sheri Weiner

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	March 15, 2016
Adopted:	March 15, 2016
Approved:	March 16, 2016
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