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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Office of Safety & Risk Management
Date: September 19, 2024
To: Ron Burton, CPM, City Manager
From: Trameka A. Williams, Director of Human Resources
RE: P.R. No. 23934 - A Resolution Approving a Property Damage Settlement in the Amount of
$11,296.24 for Damages to City of Port Arthur Traffic Unit#2402
Nature of the request: On July 19, 2024, the operator of Traffic Unit #2402 (2021 Ford
F250 Super Duty) was struck by a citizen while enroute to a job. The operator had the right-of-
way when making a turn on Twin City Highway from 32nd Street when the incident occurred.
The citizen did not have any insurance to subrogate the loss.
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$11,296.24, less the $2,500.00 deductible, making
the final settlement offer $8,796.24 (Exhibit"A" attached). This amount is sufficient to cover all
estimated property damage for Traffic Unit #2402. If additional damage is discovered, TMLIRP
may issue a supplemental payment.
Recommendation: I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 23934 authorizing the
property damage settlement against TMLIRP for damage sustained to Traffic Unit #2402 (2021
Ford F250 Super Duty). TMLIRP has offered to settle the claim for $11,296.24, less the
$2,500.00 deductible, making the final settlement offer $8,796.24. 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. 23934
09/19/24 TAW
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF A PHYSICAL DAMAGE CLAIM
IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,296.24 MADE AGAINST
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TMLIRP)
AS A RESULT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO TRAFFIC UNIT #2402
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2024, the operator of Traffic Unit #2402 (2021 Ford F250
Super Duty) was struck by a citizen while enroute to a job. The operator had the right-of-
way when making a turn on Twin City Highway from 32nd Street when the incident
occurred; 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 $11,296.24, less the Physical
Damage deductible amount of $2,500.00, making the final settlement offer $8,796.24,
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 $11,296.24, less the Physical Damage deductible amount of $2,500.00,
making
the final settlement offer $8,796.24 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" Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Cotroneo, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron u on, C i Ma er
EXHIBIT " A "
TML
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL
WORKERS'COMPENSATION • PROPERTY • LIABILITY
August 01, 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: July 19, 2024
TMLIRP Claim No: AU0000000221214
VIN No: 1FT7X2A60MED05788
Dear Trameka Williams:
A TML Risk Pool check in the amount of $8,796.24, 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,
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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