HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15103: POLICE UNIT #1653 - PROPERTY DAMAGE SETTLEMENTCITY OF PORT ARTHUR SAFETY 8~ RISK MANAGEMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager FROM: Lisa Cotten, Safety & Risk Management Coordinator ~ L DATE: February 11, 2009, SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving a Property .Damage Settlement in the Amount of $9,834.73 for Damages to City of Port Arthur Police Unit #1653 COMMENTS . RECOMMENDATION: recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 15103 authorizing the property damage settlement against Leonel Charty (Conny Bell, owner)-and Bristol West Insurance Group for damage sustained to Police. Unit #1853 (2007 Ford Crown Victoria). The amount~of the proposed settlement is $9,834.73. - The proposed settlement amount represents. the full -cost of property damages; therefore, this is considered a'fair and reasonable settlement. BACKGROUND: On October 18, 2008, City Police Unit #1653 was struck by a vehicle operated by Mc Charly. The accident investigation revealed that Mr. Charly was responsible for the accident. A property damage claim was made against Bristol West Insurance Group, Mr. Charly's and Ms. Bell's liability insurance carrier, for the cost of damage expenses to the Police Unit: Bristol West Insurarice Group has offered the City $9,834.73 to settle this property damage claim on behalf of Mr..Charly and Ms. Bell (Attachment "A"). Texas Municipal League (TML) is currently pursuing the personal injury portion of the claim on the City's behalf,:against Bristol West Insurance Group. BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: The funds received will be deposited inthe account.recommended by the Finance Director STAFFING/EIIAPLOYEE EFFECT: No effect on staffing levels: , SUMMARY: I recommend- approval of Proposed Resolution No. 15103 authorizing the property damage settlement against Leonel Charly {Conny Bell, owner) and Bristol West Insurance Group for damage sustained to Police Unit #1653 (2007 Ford Crown Victoria). The amount of the proposed settlement is $9,834.73. The proposed settlement amount represents the full cost of property damages; therefore, .this is considered a fair and reasonable settlement. Attachment "REMEMBER, WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR" ATTACHMENT "A" ®~ BR1'STOL WEST° INSURANCE GROUP \pc~ AdjusUncnt 6urcul_ Inc ~ 13rislOl lVcat Insulxlncc Servires. Inc. of f-brida ~aveia)AdjusUnent l3urau. lnc. _ -131iUO111'est lnsul.i6cr Sen'ices of \'ecnda tirislul \\'c51 Casualtc Insur:usc Company ~ - l31'islal 1\'esl Ins'urana• Sirviccs ol'Tcsav. Inc. HIltiL01\`C>l IlUnrallCC CUlllp8111' }311$1111 \\~CSI hI'Cll'1'IY(I IIL IIm I1CB C0111pa11}' f3riaol Nest Inswanec Sen~iccs of Cnlifmnia, hlc f3nsml A1'ea Speciahy InmlPnce Con;pany January 27, 2009 ' City of Port Arthur Attention Lisa Colton PO Box 1.089 Port Arthur TX 77641 RE: ,Our Insured: Corny Bell Claim Nwnber: 2008103310 Date of Loss: 10-27-2008 Dear Ms. Colton: Caasl A~:uioual Grnclal A_tngc lrc C>lllst \alioual Hold ing Company Crust ~\'alional Insurance Conlpsnv Inau'anec Data $r9cm5. G.P. Sccurilr V'ational Inwiencc Company Enclosed please find a copy of the estimate for the damages to the City vehicle. Also enclosed is a check in the. amount of 59834.73 \vhich represents settlement of your claim. This is the amount of the enclosed estimate. After revie\v of the estimate it is determined that this vehicle is repairable. If there is additional damage not noted on the original estimate, please have your chosen body shop contact the undersigned to discuss a possible reiiispection of your vehicle for any supplemental pa}nnents that maybe necessary. If you should have any questions, please contact me at 1-800-274-7865 x 8067039. Sincerely, ,/ l --~:~G ~r~~1 ~Z%J G~-~ Heidi Hanson x 8067039 Claims Analyst Coast National Insurance Agency servicing polices for Bristol West Specialty Insurance 9155 E. Nichols Ave. • Suite 100 • Centennial, CO 80112 Toll Free: (800) 274-7865 • Phone (303) 790-3700 • Fax: (866) 706-8751 P. R. No. 15103 2/11/09 LJC RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF THE PROPERTY DAMAGE SUBROGATION CLAIM' IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,834.73 MADE AGAINST LEONEL CHARLY AND BRISTOL WEST INSURANCE GROUP WHEREAS, on October 18, 2008, City df Port Arthur Police Unit #1653 (2007 Ford Crown Victoria) suffered property~damages when involved in an auto accident with Leonel Charly; and', . WHEREAS, as a result of said collision, the City of Port Arthur has filed a claim for property damage against Mr. Charly and Bristol West Insurance Group for the cost of repair of Police Unit.#1653;_ _ _ -,- and', . • - -_. WHEREAS, it has been determined that $9,834.73 is a fair and reasonable settlement amount for' the damage sustained. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED .BY THE CITY COUNCIL'-OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Section 1. The facts and' opinion in the preamble of this resolution are true and correct. Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to'do all. things necessary to accept $9,834.73 from Bristol West Insurance Group in settlement ~of the City's property damage claim. 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: .ATTEST: Terri Hanks, Acting City Secretary Deloris "Bobbie" Prince, Mayor L APPROVED AS TO FORM: rTr,~t ,~/- - Mark T. Sokolow, CityAttomey APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Stephen 6. Fitzgibbons, City Manager