HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18935: SETTLEMENT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,415.00 MADE AGAINST DEVIN MARMON AND ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brian McDougal, City Manager
FROM: Lisa Cotten, Safety & Risk Management Coordinator
DATE: March 27, 2015
SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving a Property Damage Settlement in the Amount of$5,415.00
for Damages to the Fire Station #5 Garage Door (6099 Lewis Drive)
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No.18935 authorizing the property damage settlement
against Devin Marmon and Allstate Insurance Company (Allstate) for damage sustained to the City of
Port Arthur Fire Station #5 Garage Door (6099 Lewis Drive). Allstate has offered to settle the claim for
$5,415.00. This is considered a fair and reasonable settlement.
BACKGROUND:
On November 19, 2014, a vehicle operated by Devin Marmon struck the City of Port Arthur Fire Station
#5 (6099 Lewis Drive) causing damages to the Garage Door. The investigation revealed that the driver
was responsible for the accident, so a property damage claim was made against his insurer, Allstate
Insurance Company. A check has been received from Allstate in the amount of $5,415.00. This
amount is sufficient to repair all damages.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
The funds received will be deposited in the Fire Department Building Maintenance Account: 001-1121-
522.32-00.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
No effect on staffing levels:
SUMMARY:
I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No.18935 authorizing the property damage settlement
against Devin Marmon and Allstate Insurance Company (Allstate) for damage sustained to the City of
Port Arthur Fire Station #5 Garage Door (6099 Lewis Drive). Allstate has offered to settle the claim for
$5,415.00. This is considered a fair and reasonable settlement.
"REMEMBER,WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR"
P.R. No. 18935
3/27/15 LJC
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT
OF A PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,415.00
MADE AGAINST DEVIN MARMON AND ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY AS A RESULT OF
PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FIRE STATION #5 GARAGE DOOR (6099 LEWIS DRIVE)
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2014, a vehicle operated by Mr. Devin Marmon struck the
City of Port Arthur Fire Station #5 (6099 Lewis Drive), causing damage to the Garage Door; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of said collision, the City of Port Arthur filed a claim for property
damage against Allstate Insurance Company for the cost of repairs; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that $5,415.00 is a fair and reasonable settlement
amount for the damage sustained.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinion in the preamble of this resolution are true and
correct.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute settlement in the
amount of $5,415.00 from Allstate Insurance Company.
Section 3. That a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
P.R. No. 18935
3/27/15 LJC
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READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of , AD, 2015, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor
Councilmembers
NOES:
Debris "Bobbie" Prince, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Betlard, City Secretary
APPR D AS 0 FORM:
Val Tize City Attfy ey
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDougal, City Manager
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Dr. A •ert . Thigpen, D ecto of Human Resources
and Director of Parks Ft Recreation