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To: Mr. Ron Burton, City Manager DATE: eptember 9, 2023
From: Ms. Trameka Williams, Director of Human Resources and Civil
Re: Adoption of Proposed Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept A
Settlement From Texas Municipal Intergovernmental Risk Pool for Damages to
Police Unit#2478
Comment
Recommendation:
It is recommended the City Council of the City of Port Arthur adopt Proposed
Resolution No. 23330 which authorizes the City Manager to accept settlement
from Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool for damages to Police
Unit #2478. The operator of the unit sideswiped a concrete pole in the parking lot
of St. Mary's Outpatient Center(8801 9th Avenue).
Background:
The operator's actions will constitute her accident being reviewed by the Accident
Review Board (ARB). She is subject to points on her driving record with the City
of Port Arthur. Points range from one (1) point to twelve (12) points depending on
the severity of the accident. If, and once, an employee reaches twelve (12) points,
they are subject to termination from the City. The review board meets every third
Thursday of each month.
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool senior claims specialist
evaluated the damage offering an estimate for repairs in the amount of$6,529.95,
less the property damage deductible of $2,500.00, making final payment
$4,029.95.
Budgetary/Fiscal Effect:
The funds will be deposited into the City's General Fund, HINGF.
Staffing/Employee Effect:
None
Summary:
It is recommended the City Council of the City of Port Arthur adopt Proposed
Resolution No. 23330 which authorizes the City Manager to accept the settlement
in the amount of$6,529.95, less the auto damage deductible of$2,500.00, making
final payment $4,029.95 from Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk
Pool for damages to Police Unit#2478.
P.R. No. 23330
09/09/23 TAW
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF A PHYSICAL DAMAGE CLAIM
IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,529.95 MADE AGAINST
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TMLIRP)
AS A RESULT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO POLICE VEHICLE #2478
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2023, the operator of Police Unit #2478 (2022 Chevy
Tahoe) side swiped a concrete pole in the parking lot of St. Mary's parking lot; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the damage, a claim was filed with Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP); and,
WHEREAS, TMLIRP has offered to settle the claim for $6,529.95, less the Physical
Damage deductible amount of $2,500.00, making the final settlement offer $4,029.95,
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 $6,529.95, less the Physical Damage deductible amount of $2,500.00, making
the final settlement offer $4,029.95, for the claim against TMLIRP 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, 2023, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following
vote: AYES: Mayor , Councilmembers
NOES:
Thurman "Bill" Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ATizLati
eno CityAttorney
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager
EXHIBIT " A "
TML
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL
WORKERS'COMPENSATION • PROPERTY • LIABILITY
September 01, 2023
Trameka Williams Via Electronic Mail Only:Irameka.williains@portarthurtx.gov
Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur, TX 77641-1089
RE: TML1RP Fund Member: City of Port Arthur
Date of Loss: August 04,2023
TMLIRP Claim No: AU0000000199915
VIN No: lONSC LED5N R294261
Dear Trameka Williams:
A TML Risk Pool check in the amount of$4,029.95, as agreed upon for the above-referenced
claim, will follow separately.
Should you have any questions or concerns,please feel tree to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Diana Zepeda
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
Auto Claim Specialist
Direct Line: 512-491-2464
dzepeda@tmlirp.org
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL
P.O. Box 149194 • Austin,Texas 78714-9194 • www.tmiirp.org