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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Office of Safety & Risk Management
Date: August 2, 2024
To: Ron Burton, CPM, City Manager
From: Trameka A. Williams, Director of Human Resource
RE: A Resolution Approving a Property Damage Settlement in the Amount of$11,200.00 for
Damages to City of Port Arthur Police Unit#2260
Nature of the request: On May 13, 2024, the operator of Police Unit #2260 (2013 Chevy
Tahoe) struck a citizen while responding to an emergency call. The operator of the unit did have
the emergency lighting activated but could not avoid striking the citizen after his light turned red.
The operator was acting in the capacity of an emergency responder and the citizen did not yield
to the operator.
Staff Analysis, 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$11,200.00, less the $2,500.00 deductible, making
the final settlement offer $8,700.00 (Exhibit "A" attached). This amount is sufficient to cover all
estimated property damage for Vehicle #2260. If additional damage is discovered, TMLIRP
may issue a supplemental payment.
Recommendation: I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 23866 authorizing the
property damage settlement against TMLIRP for damage sustained to Police unit #2260 (2013
Chevy Tahoe). TMLIRP has offered to settle the claim for $11,200.00, less the $2,500.00
deductible, making the final settlement offer $8,700.00. This is considered a fair and reasonable
settlement.
Budget Considerations: The funds received will be deposited in the insurance general
fund account, HINGF).
"Remember we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.R. No. 23866
08/02/24 TAW
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF A PHYSICAL DAMAGE CLAIM
IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,200.00 MADE AGAINST
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TMLIRP)
AS A RESULT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO POLICE UNIT#2260
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2024, the operator of Police Unit #2260 (2013 Chevy Tahoe)
struck a citizen while responding to an emergency call. The operator of the unit did have
the emergency lighting activated but could not avoid striking the citizen after his light
turned red. The operator was acting in the capacity of an emergency responder and the
citizen did not yield to the operator; 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 $11,200.00, less the Physical
Damage deductible amount of $2,500.00, making the final settlement offer $8,700.00,
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 $11,200.00, less the Physical Damage deductible amount of $2,500.00, making
the final settlement offer $8,700.00, 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:
J Black, Interim City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINI TRATION:
Ron Burton, CPM,Ci anager
EXHIBIT " A "
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TML
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL
WORKERS'COMPENSATION • PROPERTY • LIABILITY
June 26, 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 04, 2024
TMLIRP Claim No: AU0000000216269
VIN No: 1FAHP2MK3HG146035
Dear Trameka Williams:
A TML Risk Pool check in the amount of $8,700.00, 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,
& 5k
Bria Stephens
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
Auto Claims Specialist
Direct Line: 512-491-2343
bria.stephens@tmlirp.org
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL
P.O. Box 149194 • Austin,Texas 78714-9194 • www.tmlirp.org