HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15473: TML SETTLMENT ON AERIAL LADDER FIRE TRUCK #1590CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SAFETY 8 RISK MANAGEMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager
FROM: Lisa Colten, Safety >~ Risk Management Coordinator
DATE: August 27, 2009
SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving a Property Loss Settlement in the Amount of
$12,843.98 for Damages to Aerial Ladder Fire Truck #1590
COMMENTS
I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 15473 authorizing the property damage
settlement against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML) for damage
sustained to Aerial Ladder Fire Truck #1590 (2006 Pierce Ladder Truck). TML has offered to
settle the claim for $12,843.98, less the City's Automobile Physical Damage deductible of
$2,500.00, making the final settlement offer $10,343.98 (Exhibits "A" and "B" attached). This
amount represents the total property loss; therefore, this is considered a fair and reasonable
settlement.
BACKGROUND:
On June 9, 2009, the ladder basket on Aerial Ladder Fire Truck #1590 (2006 Pierce Ladder
Truck) struck a tree limb causing damage to the basket at the end of the ladder. The City has
Auto Physical Damage insurance coverage through TML with a $2,500.00 deductible.
Payment has been received from TML in the amount of $10,343.98. This amount is based on
the final cost for repairs. The vehicle has been repaired and is back in use.
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:
"REMEMBER, WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR"
Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager
August 27, 2009
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SUMMARY:
I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 15473 authorizing the property damage
settlement against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML) for damage
sustained to Aerial Ladder Fire Truck #1590 (2006 Pierce Ladder Truck). TML has offered to
settle the claim for $12,843.98, less the City's Automobile Physical Damage deductible of
$2,500.00, making the final settlement offer $10,343.98 (Exhibits "A" and "B" attached). This
amount represents the total property loss; therefore, this is considered a fair and reasonable
settlement.
Attachment
"REMEMBER, WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR"
P.R. No. 15473
8!27/09 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 $12,843.98 MADE AGAINST
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TML)
AS A RESULT OF THE PROPERTY DAMAGE TO AERIAL LADDER FIRE TRUCK #1590
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2009, the ladder basket on Aerial Ladder Fire Truck #1590
(2006 Pierce Ladder Truck) struck a tree limb causing damage to the basket at the end of the
ladder; 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 $12,843.98, less the Automobile
Physical Damage deductible amount of $2,500.00, making the final settlement $10,343.98,
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 do all things necessary to
execute settlement in the amount of $10,343.98, for the claim against TML in substantially the
same form as delineated in Exhibits "A"and "B".
Section 3. That, a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
P.R. No. 15473
8/27109 LJC
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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:
Terri Hanks, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Mark Sokolow, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager
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August 18, 2009
City of Port Arthur
Attn: Lisa Colten
P.a.Box1089
Port Arthur, TX 77641
EXHIBIT "A"
RE: Fund Member
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TML-IRP Claim #
Dear Ms. Colten:
City of Port Arthur
5819
06-09-09
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Enclosed is TML-IRP check for the agreed amount of $9,461.41. (Estimate total $11,961.41 -
$2500.00 (ded) _ $9,461.41)
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
S,in~cje'jrely,
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Mary Ann Suarez
Fast Track Claims Specialist
Texas Municipal League-IRP
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Enclosure: TML Check
TEKAS MUHICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMEtd'fALRlSK POOL
1821 Rutherford Lane, First Floor • Austin, Texas 78754 • (512) 491-2300 • (800) 537655 Texas Only
P.O. Box 149194 • Austin, Texas 78714-9194
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Lisa Cotten EXHIBIT "B"
From: <MSuarez@tmlirp.org>
To: <Icolten@portarthur.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 11:45 AM
Subject: 0900159636
Good Morning Lisa!
This e-mail is simply to verify that TML will be issuing a supplemental payment in the amount of $882.57
for the completion of repairs to a 2006 Pier Oash Aenal. The total repair cost was $12,843.98 -
$11,961.41 = $882.57. (Please note the $11,961.41 does not reelect the $2,500 deductible that was
deducted from total)
Please let me know if you should need any additional information regarding this claim.
Thank you
Mary Ann Suarez
9/2/2009