HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15072: PROPERTY DAMAGE SETTLEMENT (POLICE VEHICLE #1646)CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SAFETY 8 RISK MANAGEMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager y
FROM: Lisa Colten, Safety & Risk Management Coordinator o~ ~
DATE: January 16, 2009
SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving a Property Loss Settlement in the Amount of
$7,556.75 for Damages to City of Port Arthur Police Vehicle #1646
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 15072 authorizing the property damage -'
settlement against Texas Municipal League Intergovemmental Risk Pool (fML) for damage
sustained to Police Vehicle #1646 (2007 Ford Crown Victoria). Settlement in the amount of
$5,056.75 has been offered. This amount represents the total property loss of $7,556.75, less _
the City's Automobile Physical Damage deductible of $2,500.00 (Exhibit "A").
BACKGROUND:
On November 5, 2008, City Police Vehicle #1646 (2007 Ford Crown Victoria) was in pursuit of
a speeding vehicle when it was involved in a collision with another vehicle owned and operated
by Ms. Shirley Washington. However, since there was disagreement as to all aspects. of
liability, a claim was filed with TML. 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
$7,556.75, less the $2,500 deductible, for a final settlement of $5,056.75. This amount is
sufficient to cover all property damages for Vehicle #1646. TML will continue to pursue
reimbursement of the property damage claim from the Ms. Washington's liability insurance
carrier and, if successful, the City may receive back the $2,500.00 deductible paid.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL 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. 15072 authorizing the property damage
settlement against Texas Municipal League Intergovemmental Risk Pool (TML) for damage
sustained to Police Vehicle #1646 (2007 Ford Crown Victoria). Settlement in the amount of
$5,056.75 has been offered. This amount represents the total property loss of $7,556.75, less
the City's Automobile Physical Damage deductible of $2,500.00 (Exhibit "A").
Exhibit "A"
"REMEMBER, WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR"
P.R. No. 15072
1/16/09 LJC
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EXECUTE THE SETTLEMENT
OF A CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,056.75 MADE AGAINST
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUEINTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TML)
AS A RESULT OF THE PROPERTY DAMAGE TO CITY POLICE VEHICLE #1646
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2008, City of Port Arthur Police Vehicle #1646 (2007 Ford Crown Victoria) was
damaged when it struck another vehicle; 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 the claim for $7,556.75 less the Automobile Physical Damage
deductible amount of $2,500.00, making the settlement $5,056.75, which is considered a fair and reasonable
settlement; and, _. _
WHEREAS, TML will continue to pursue reimbursement of the property damage claim from third party.
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 do all things necessary to execute settlement in the
amount of $5,056.75 for the claim against TML 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.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of , AD, 2009, at a .Meeting of
the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor , Councilmembers
NOES:
Deloris "Bobbie" Prince, Mayor
ATTEST:
Acting City Secretary
APP/R~OVED A~S~T~O FpOR~M:
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Mark Sokolow, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager
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EXHIBIT "A"
January 14, 2009
Ms. Lisa Cotten
City of Port Arthur
Y.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641
RE: Fund Member
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TML-IRP Claim #
Dear Ms. Cotten:
City of Port Arthur
3327
11/5108
0900150981
Attached please find TML-IRP Check in the alnount of $5,056.75 ($7,556.75 less $2,500.00
deductible), as the agreed settlement on the above-referenced claim. Should you have auy
questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you for your efforts in bringing this matter to conclusion.
Sindrely,
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Adrian C. Guzm
Fast Track Claims Specialist
Texas Municipal League-IRP
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Enclosure: TML-IRP Check #O.i142289
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