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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Office of Safety & Risk Management
Date: May 5, 2015
To: Brian McDougal, City Manager
From: Lisa Colten, Safety& Risk Management Coordinator
RE: A Resolution Approving a Property Damage Settlement in the Amount of$18,161.11
For Damages to City of Port Arthur Trash Truck Vehicle#1760
Nature of the request: On October 15, 2014, City of Port Arthur Equipment
Operator I Anthony Jerry was driving Trash Truck Vehicle #1760 (2009 GMC
C8500) in the left lane in the 1300 block of SH 73 Westbound. A vehicle driven
by Johnie Dixon travelling in the right lane Westbound made an improper lane
change and struck Vehicle #1760.
Staff Analysis, Considerations: The investigation revealed that Mr. Dixon
was responsible for the accident, so a claim was made against Praetorian Insurance
Company (Praetorian), his insurer. Praetorian has offered the City of Port Arthur
$18,161.11 to settle this property damage claim. This amount is sufficient to cover
all property damages for Vehicle #1760.
Recommendation: I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No.
18990 authorizing the property damage settlement against Johnie Dixon and
Praetorian Insurance Company, his insurer, for damage sustained to City of Port
Arthur Trash Truck Vehicle #1760. The amount of the proposed settlement is
$18,161.11. This is considered a fair and reasonable settlement.
P.O BOX 1089 •PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77641-1089 •409/983-8101 •FAX 409/982-6743
May 5, 2015
C.A.M. —P.R. No. 18990
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Budget Considerations: The funds received will be deposited in the Public
Works Trash Department Maintenance Account #403-1271-533.43.00.
"Remember we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O BOX 1089 •PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77641-1089 •409/983-8101 •FAX 409/982-6743
P.R. No. 18990
5/05/15 LJC
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT
OF THE PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,161.11 MADE AGAINST
JOHNIE DIXON AND PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
AS A RESULT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO CITY TRASH TRUCK VEHICLE #1760
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2014, City of Port Arthur Trash Truck Vehicle #1760 (2009
GMC C8500) was damaged when a vehicle, driven by Johnie Dixon, struck it in the 1300 block of
SH 73 Westbound; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the collision, the City of Port Arthur has filed a claim for property
damage against Mr. Dixon's insurer, Praetorian Insurance Company; and,
WHEREAS, Praetorian Insurance Company has offered to settle the claim for $18,161.11,
which is considered a fair and reasonable settlement.
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 accept $18,161.11 from
Praetorian Insurance Company in settlement of the City's property damage
claim.
Section 3. That, a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
P.R. No. 18990
5/05/15 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:
Deloris "Bobbie" Prince, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED A TO FORM:
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Val Tizeno, y Attor y
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDoug-I, City Manager
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Dr. Albert T. thigpen, Director . Resources