HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23865: PROPERTY DAMAGE SETTLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,293.49 FOR DAMAGES TO CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SOLID WASTE UNIT #2128 City of
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Texas
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Office of Safety & Risk Management
Date: August 2, 2024
To: Ron Burton, CPM, City Manager
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From: Trameka A. Williams, Director of Human Resou s
RE: A Resolution Approving a Property Damage Settlement in the Amount of$11,293.49 for
Damages to City of Port Arthur Solid Waste Unit#2128
Nature of the request: On May 13, 2024, the operator of Solid Waste Unit #2218 (2018
Freightliner Grapple Loader Truck) was involved in a motor vehicle accident when a citizen
struck the unit while leaving the landfill causing body damage to the front hood, driver's side
door and tire rim, and gas tank.
StaffAnalvsis, Considerations: The City has Physical Damage insurance coverage through
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) with a $2,500.00 deductible.
TMLIRP has offered the City a settlement of$11,293.49, less the $2,500.00 deductible, making
the final settlement offer $8,793.49 (Exhibit"A" attached). This amount is sufficient to cover all
estimated property damage for Vehicle #2218. If additional damage is discovered, TMLIRP
may issue a supplemental payment.
Recommendation: I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 23865 authorizing the
property damage settlement against TMLIRP for damage sustained to Solid Waste Unit #2218
(2018 Freightliner Grapple Loader Truck). TMLIRP has offered to settle the claim for
$11,293.49, less the $2,500.00 deductible, making the final settlement offer $8,793.49. This is
considered a fair and reasonable settlement.
Budget Considerations: The funds received will be deposited in the insurance general
fund account,HINSW).
"Remember we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.R. No. 23865
08/02/24 TAW
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF A PHYSICAL DAMAGE CLAIM
IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,293.49 MADE AGAINST
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TMLIRP)
AS A RESULT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO SOLID WASTE UNIT #2218
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2024, the operator of Solid Waste Unit #2218 (2018
Freightliner Grapple Loader Truck) was involved in a motor vehicle accident when a
citizen struck the unit while leaving the landfill causing body damage to the front hood,
driver's side door and tire rim, and gas tank; 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 $11,293.49, less the Physical
Damage deductible amount of $2,500.00, making the final settlement offer $8,793.49,
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 $11,293.49, less the Physical Damage deductible amount of $2,500.00, making
the final settlement offer $8,793.49, 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, 2024, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following
vote: AYES: Mayor , Councilmembers
NOES:
Thurman "Bill" Bartle, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
(3e/Lvt--,J es Black, Interim City Attorney
APPROVED FOR AD INISTRATION:
Ron Burton, CP ity Manager
EXHIBIT " A "
TML
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL
WORKERS'COMPENSATION • PROPERTY • LIABILITY
June 20, 2024
Trameka Williams
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur, TX 77641-1089
RE: TMLIRP Fund Member: City of Port Arthur
Date of Loss: May 13, 2024
TMLIRP Claim No: AU0000000216616
VIN No: 3ALHG5FE7JDKA1370
Dear Trameka Williams:
A TML Risk Pool check in the amount of $8,793.49, as agreed upon for the above-referenced
claim,will follow separately.
Should you have any questions or concerns,please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Bria Stephens
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
Auto Claims Specialist
Direct Line: 512-491-2343
bria.stephens@tmlirp.org
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TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL
P.O. Box 149194 • Austin,Texas 78714-9194 • www.tmlirp.org