RESOLUTION NO. RS2016-266

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Maria Patino against The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $11,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

WHEREAS, on September 28, 2015, Maria Patino, was driving on Old Hickory Boulevard when she stopped her vehicle when the traffic signal changed at the intersection of Old Hickory Boulevard and Douglas Street. Willie Hargett, a Metropolitan Water Services employee, struck the stopped vehicle in the rear resulting in personal injury to Ms. Patino; and,

WHEREAS, after investigation, the Department of Law believes that 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 Maria Patino be compromised and settled for a total of $11,000.00, 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 claim of Maria Patino for the sum of $11,000.00 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:	June 7, 2016
Adopted:	June 7, 2016
Approved:	June 8, 2016
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