HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 14554: PROPERTY LOSS SETTLEMENT ( POLICE VEH. #1650)CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SAFETY 8 RISK MANAGEMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager ~-
FROM: Lisa Cotten, Safety & Risk Management Coordinator,;` ~-
DATE: February 4, 2008
SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving a Property Loss ,Settlement in the Amount of
$5,071.66 for Damages to City of Port Arthur Police Vehicle #1650-
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 14554 authorizing the property damage
settlement against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML) for damage
sustained to Police Vehicle #1650 (2007 Ford Crown Victoria). Settlement in the amount of
$2,571.66 has been offered. This amount represents the total property loss of $5,071.66, less
the City's Automobile Physical Damage deductible of $2,500.00 (Exhibit "A").
BACKGROUND:
On December 16, 2007, City Police Vehicle #1650 (2007 Ford Crown Victoria) was parked
alongside the 5000 block of Memorial Blvd. while the Police O~cer was conducting a traffic stop,
when it was struck by ahit-and-run black pickup truck, which was unable to be located. The City
has Auto Physical Damage insurance coverage through TML with a $2,500.00 deductible.
Payment has been offered by TML in the amount of $2,571.66.,This amourit is based on an
estimated cost for repairs; therefore, if additional costs .are incurred, TML will issue a
supplemental payment.
BUDGETARYIFISCAL EFFECT:
The funds received will be deposited in the appropriate account designated by the Finance
Director.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
No effect on staffing levels:
SUMMARY:
I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 14554 authorizing the property damage
settlement against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML) for damage
sustained to Police Vehice #1650 (2007 Ford Crown Vctoria). Settlement in the amount of
$2,571.66 has been offered. This amount represents the.total property loss of $5,071.66, less
the Citys Automobile Physical Damage deductible of $2,500.00 (Exhibit "A"). '
"REMEMBER, WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE CfTIZENS OF~PORT ARTHUR"
P.R. No. 14554
2/04/08 WC
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EXECUTE-THE SETTLEMENT
OF A CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,071.66 MADE AGAINST
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TML)
AS A RESULT OF THE PROPERTY DAMAGE TO CITY POLICE VEHICLE #1650
WHEREAS; on December 16, 2007, City of Port Arthur Police VehiGe #1650 (2007 Ford Crown ~doria) was
damaged when tt was struck by an unknown black pickup truck; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the damage, a daim was filed with Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk
Pool (TML); and,
WHEREAS, TML has offered to settle the Gaim for $5,071.66 less the Automobile Physical Damage deductible
amount of $2,500.00, making the final settlement $2,571.66, which is considered 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 fads and opinions in the preamble are tnie and correct.
Section 2. That, the City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to execute settlement in the
amount of $2,571.66 for the daim. against TML in substantially the same form as delineated in Exhibit °A".
Section 3. Thai, a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Coundl.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this _ day of , AD, 2008, at a Meeting of the
City Coundl of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the folldwing vote: AYES: Mayor , Coundlmembers
NOES:
Deloris "Bobbie" Prince, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ailing City Secretary
APPROVED AS~ FORM:
ark Sokolov, Ctty A omey ~ U N ~eNA~ F ~~~
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager
EXHH3IT "A"
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January 30, 2008
Ms. Robin Allen
The Littleton Group
-. P.O. Drawer 3312
Beaumont, TX 77704-3312,
RE: TML-IRP Fund Member
VIN #
Date of Loss
TML-IRP Claim #
Your Claim #
City of Port Arthur
1650
12-16-07
0800141895
3001126 RA
Dear Ms. Allen:
Enclosed is TML-IRP check # 05130305 in the amount of.$2,571.66. Please secure a
Proof of Loss.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Adrian C. Guzman
Fast Track Claims Specialist
Texas Municipal League-IRP
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Enclosure: TML-IRP Check
cc: Ms. Lisa Colten
City of Port Arthur
P.O:Box 1089 --
Port Arthur, TX 77641-1089:
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