HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15160: TRAFFIC CONROL CABINET - PROPERTY DAMAGE SETTLEMENTCITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SAFETY 8~ RISK MANAGEMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager
FROM: Lisa Colten, Safety & Risk Management Coordinator
DATE: March 16, 2009
SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving a Property Damage Settlement in the Amount of $13,251.76 for
Property Damage to the City of Port Arthur Traffic Control Cabinet
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 15160 authorizing the property damage settlement made
against Juan Santiago Ortiz and Bristol West Insurance Group for damage sustained to the City of Port Arthur
traffic control cabinet located at the intersection of Hwy. 87 and Hwy. 347. The amount of the proposed
settlement is $13,251.76.
The proposed settlement amount represents the full replacement cost; therefore, this is considered a fair and
reasonable settlement.
BACKGROUND:
On September 23, 2008, a vehicle driven by Mr. Juan Santiago Ortiz struck a City of Port Arthur traffic control
cabinet at the intersection of Hwy. 87 and Hwy. 347, causing extensive damages. The investigation revealed that
the driver was responsible for the accident, so a property damage claim was made against his insurer, Bristol
West Insurance Group.
Bristol West Insurance Group has offered the City $13,251.76 to settle this claim based on all known costs.
BUDGETARYlFISCAL EFFECT:
The funds received will be deposited in the account recommended by the Finance Director
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
No effect on staffing levels:
SUMMARY:
I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 15160 authorizing the property damage settlement made
against Juan Santiago Ortiz and Bristol West Insurance Group for damage sustained to the City of Port Arthur
traffic control cabinet located at the intersection of Hwy. 87 and Hwy. 347. The amount of the proposed
settlement is $13,251.76.
The proposed settlement amount represents the full replacement cost; therefore, this is considered a fair and
reasonable settlement.
"REMEMBER, WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR"
P.R. No. 15160
3/16/09 LJC
RESOLUTION N0.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF THE PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT
OF $13,251.76 MADE AGAINST JUAN SANTIAGO ORTIZ AND BRISTOL WEST INSURANCE GROUP
WHEREAS, on September 23, 2008, a vehicle driven by Mr. Juan Santiago Ortiz struck a City of
Port Arthur traffic control cabinet at the intersection of Hwy. 87 and Hwy. 347, causing extensive
damages; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of said collision, the City of Port Arthur filed a claim for property damage
against Bristol West Insurance Group for that $13,251P76 is a fairoandreason'able settlement amount for
WHEREAS, it has been determined
the damage sustained.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That 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
$13,251.76 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.
AD, 2009, at a Meeting
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of
of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor
Councilmembers
NOES:
Debris "Bobbie" Prince, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terri Hanks, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Mark T. Sokolow, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager