HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15839: TML PROPERTY LOSS SETTLEMENT ON BUS #1801CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager
FROM: Lisa Cotten, Safety 8 Risk Management Coordinator
.DATE: April 13, 2010
SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving a Property Loss Settlement in the Amount of
$6,899.24 for.Damages to City of Port Arthur Bus #1801
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 15839 authorizing the property damage
settlement against Texas Municipal League Intergovemmental Risk Pool (TML) for damage
sustained to City of Port Arthur Bus #1801 (2009 Ford Goshen Bus). TML has offered to settle
the claim for $6,899.24, less the City's Automobile Physical Damage deductible of $2,500.00,
making the final settlement offer $4,399.24 (Exhibit "A" attached).
BACKGROUND:
On February 25, 2010, City Bus #1801 (2009 Ford Goshen Bus) was damaged when it was
involved in a ccllision in the 2900 Block of Jimmy Johnson Boulevard at 7600 Arichor Drive.
Neither driver was found to be at fault; however, a City flagman at a nearby worksite was
'determined to have incorrectly directed traffic, contributing to the collision. Therefore, a claim was
submitted to TML which provides Automobile Physical Damage insurance to the. City with a
$2,500.00 deductible. Payment has been. received by TML in the amount of $4,399.24. This
amount is based on estimated repair costs. If additional repair costs are incurred, TML will issue
a supplemental payment.
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.
SUMMARY:
I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 15839 authorizing the property damage
settlement against Texas Municipal League Intergovemmental Risk Pool (TML) for damage
sustained to City of Port Arthur Bus #1801 (2009 Font Goshen Bus). TML has offered to settle
the claim for $6,899.24, less the City's Automobile Physical Damage deductible of $2,500.00,
making the final settlement offer $4,399.24 (Exhibit "A" attached).
Attachment
"REMEMBER, WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE CRIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR"
P.R. No. 15839
4/13/10 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 $6,899.24 MADE AGAINST
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TML)
AS A RESULT OF THE PROPERTY DAMAGE TO CITY BUS #1801
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2010, City of Port Arthur Bus #1801 (2009 Ford Goshen
Bus) was damaged when it was involved in a collision in the 2900 Block of Jimmy Johnson
Boulevard at 7600 Anchor Drive; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the damage, a Gaim was filed. wfth Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML); and,
WHEREAS, TML has offered to settle the claim for $6,899.24, which represents
estimated repair costs, less the Automobile Physical Damage deductible amount of
$2,500.00, making the final settlement $4,399.24; and,
WHEREAS, this 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 $4,399.24 for the claim against TML 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.
P.R. No. 15839
4113/10 LJC
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of , AD, 2010, 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:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
City Manager
Mazch 26, 2010
City of Port Arthur
Attn. Lisa Colten
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1089
RE: -Fund Member : City of Port Arthur
DOL :02/25/10
TML-IRP Claim # :1000165602
Dear Lisa,
• Enclosed is the check regarding the repairs to the city bus (2009 Ford Goshen Bus with
VIN #2416). •
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to
contact Mazk Stanton at 512-491-2437.
Sincerely,
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Texas Municipal League-1RP
Enclosure: TML-IRP Check
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