RESOLUTION NO. RS2016-455

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Jewell Harris 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 February 29, 2016, Jewell Harris was driving north on 28th Avenue North when Brian Alexander, Metropolitan Water and Sewer Department employee, attempted to turn onto 28th Avenue North from Felicia Street striking Ms. Harris’ vehicle in the middle of the left rear door resulting in personal injury to Ms. Harris; 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 Jewell Harris 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 Jewell Harris 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: John Cooper

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