HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 20064: TML FLOOD DAMAGES TO VEHICLES, HURRICANE HARVEY, AUGUST 30, 2017 P.R. No. 20064
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $494,381.56 MADE
AGAINST TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TML) AS A
RESULT OF THE FLOOD DAMAGES TO CITY VEHICLES DUE TO HURRICANE HARVEY
(AUGUST 30, 2017)
WHEREAS, on August 30, 2017, Hurricane Harvey struck the City of Port Arthur,
resulting in flood damage to the city vehicles; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the damage, a claim was filed with Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML); and,
WHEREAS, TML has offered to settle these claims in the amount of $494,381.56 less
the physical damage deductible amount of $10,000, making the final settlement offer
$484,381.56, which has been determined to be a fair and reasonable settlement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That, the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute settlement in the
amount of $494,381.56 less the physical damage deductible amount of $10,000, making the
final settlement offer $484,381.56 for the claim against Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML). This amount is based on an estimated cost for flood-
related repairs; therefore, if additional flood-related costs are incurred, Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool may issue a supplemental payment.
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Section 3. That, a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of , AD, 2018, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor , Councilmembers
NOES:
Derrick Ford Freeman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Harvey Robinson, Interim City Manager
TML
INTERGOVERN\(ENTAL RISK POOL
Workers' Compensation • Property • Liability
December 20, 2017
Monique LeFlore
Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur, TX 77641-1089
RE: TMLIRP Fund Member: Port Arthur
Date of Loss: August 30, 2017
TMLIRP Claim No: A00000000065871
Dear Monique:
Enclosed is TMLIRP check in the amount of $484,381.56 ($494,381.56 less $10,000.00
deductible), as agreed for the above-referenced claim.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
C? Vi
Helen Brown
Fast Track Claims Specialist
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
Encl: Check
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Lane, First Floor • Austin, Texas 78754 • (512)491-2300 • (800)537-6655 Texas Only
P.O. Box 149194 • Austin, Texas 78714-9194