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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Office of Safety & Risk Management
Date: August 11, 2020
To: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: Trameka A. Williams, Director of Human Resources
RE: A Resolution Approving a Property Damage Settlement in the Amount of$7,072.32 for
Damages to a City of Port Arthur Light Pole (Memorial Blvd.)
Nature of the request: On April 13, 2020, a citizen was backing out of a private driveway
and hit a light pole. The light pole fell down due to the impact and landed in the roadway of
Memorial Blvd.
Staff Analysis, Considerations: The citizen filed a claim through their insurance company,
Southern County Mutual Insurance Company and settled at $7,072.32 for the damages to the
light pole. The final settlement offer is $7,072.32 (Exhibit "A" attached). This amount is
sufficient to cover all estimated property damages for the traffic controller cabinet. If additional
damages are discovered, Southern County Mutual may issue a supplemental payment.
Recommendation: I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 201526 authorizing the
property damage settlement against Southern County Mutual for damage sustained to the light
pole damaged by a citizen. Southern County Mutual Insurance Company has offered to settle the
claim for offer$7,072.32. This is considered a fair and reasonable settlement.
Budget Considerations: The funds received will be deposited in Account Number 625-
0000-369.85-00.
"Remember we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.R. No. 21526
08/11/20 TAW
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF A PHYSICAL DAMAGE CLAIM
IN THE AMOUNT OF $7.072.32 MADE AGAINST
SOUTHERN COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
AS A RESULT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO A LIGHT POLE ON MEMORIAL BLVD.
WHEREAS, on April 13. 2020, a citizen was backing out of a private drive and hit a light
pole; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the damage, a claim was filed with Southern County Mutual
Insurance Company (The Hartford) for the cost of repairs: and,
WHEREAS, the Hartford has offered to settle the claim for the final settlement offer of
$7,072.32, 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 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 $7,072.32, for the claim against Southern County Mutual Insurance Company (The
Hartford), in substantially the same form as delineated in Exhibit "A".
Section 3. That, a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
P.R. No. 21526
08/11/20 TAW
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READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of , AD, 2020, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor , Councilmembers
NOES:
Thurman "Bill" Bartle, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton, City Manager
EXHIBIT " A"
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Central Auto Center
P.O.BOX 14264
Lexington KY 40512-4264
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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Attention: This remittance incorporates 1
444 4th St claim payments
Port Arthur TX 77640-6450
Total Check Amount:$7,072.32
Check Number: 1143660331
Special Handling ID: 99
Payment 1 of 1 Explanation of Benefits Page 1 of 2
Invoice Number Claim Number! Insured Name! Amount Paid
Date of loss Claimant Name
,Y3BAP 02643 THERESIA A&ROY SOLIZ $7,072.32
04113/2020 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Nature of Payment:Coverage-Property Damage Liability Payment Reason-Damage(Auto) Service Dates
Additional Comments:
Paid on behalf of: Southern County Mutual
Claim Handler: JAMAR AMOS 8772303084 x2305820
Claim Center: Central Auto Center
P.O.BOX 14264
Lexington,KY 40512-4264
Please contact the claim handler listed above if you have any questions on this particular claim.
Issue Date 0711512020 Check Number Total Check Amount $7,072.32
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Please keep the above information for your records.
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SOUTHERN COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Check Number:,
BY HARTFORD FIRE GENERAL AGENCY, INC. 56-1544
441 Issue Date: 07115/2020
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