RESOLUTION RS2017-791

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Danielle Coggins 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 23, 2016, Richard Felts, an employee of the Metropolitan Fire Department, while operating a Metropolitan fire engine, struck Danielle Coggins’ personal vehicle while attempting to make a left turn onto Pin Hook Road from a parking lot, causing injury to Danielle Coggins; 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 interest of the Metropolitan Government, and recommends that the personal injury claim be compromised and settled for $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 personal injury claim of Danielle Coggins 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:	July 18, 2017
Adopted:	July 18, 2017
Approved:	July 24, 2017
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