HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 11693:SUBROGATION SETTLEMENTCITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager
Lisa Colten, Safety & Risk Management Coordinator ~C~ ~
March 1, 2002
A Resolution Approving a Property Damage Settlement in the Amount of $6,233.01
for Damages to City of Port Arthur Patrol Unit #1312
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 11693 authorizing the property damage
subrogation settlement with Monica Taylor and U.S. Agencies Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. for
damage sustained to City of Port Arthur Patrol Unit #1312. The amount of the proposed settlement is
$6,233.01.
The proposed settlement amount represents the full cost of property damages; therefore, this is
considered a fair and reasonable settlement.
BACKGROUND:
On September 21, 2001, Patrol Unit #1312 was struck by a vehicle ddven by Ms. Taylor. The accident
investigation revealed that Ms. Taylor was responsible for the accident. A property damage claim was
made against U.S. Agencies Casualty Insurance Company, Inc., Ms. Taylor's liability insurance carrier,
in the amount of $6,233.01, the cost of damage expenses to the Patrol Unit #1312.
U.S. Agencies Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. has offered the City $6,233.01 to settle this property
damage claim on behalf of Ms. Taylor. There is still a claim for reimbursement for workers
compensation benefits.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
The funds received will be deposited in the account recommended by the Finance Director.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
No effect on staffing levels:
SUMMARY:
I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 11693 authorizing the property damage
subrogation settlement with Monica Taylor and U.S. Agencies Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. for
damage sustained to City of Port Arthur Patrol Unit #1312. The amount of the proposed settlement is
$6,233.01.
"REMEMBER, WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR"
P.R. No. 11693
3/1/02 LJC
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY
TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF THE PROPERTY DAMAGE SUBROGATION CLAIM
IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,233.01 MADE AGAINST MONICA TAYLOR
AND U.S. AGENCIES CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2001, City of Port Arthur Patrol Unit #1312 was'damaged
when struck by an auto ddven by Ms. Monica Taylor, and,
WHEREAS, as a result of said collision, the City of Port Arthur has filed a claim for property
damage against Ms. Taylor and U.S. Agencies Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. for the cost of
damages to the Patrol Unit; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that $6,233.01 is a fair and reasonable settlement
amount for the property damage sustained.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1.
Section 2.
Section 3.
Section 4.
That the facts and opinion in the preamble of this resolution are true and
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to
accept $6,233.01 from U.S. Agencies Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. in
settlement of the City's property damage subrogation claim in this litigation.
That the City Manager or his designee will proceed to seek reimbursement
for the workers compensation benef~s paid.
That a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
P.R. No. 11693
3/1/02 LJC
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READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this __ day of , AD, 2002, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor , Councilmembers
NOES:
Oscar G. Ortiz, Mayor
A'I-rEST:
Acting City Secretanj
APPROVED ASTO FORM:
City Attomey
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
City Manager
REFER£NCENO:
09187150
11/15/2001 -CLM# 09187150 DOL 09/21/01
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
P.O. BOX 1089
ATTN: LISA COLTEN
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77641
USAgencies Casualty Insurance Company, Inc.
CHECK TOTAL
176749
ch,ok Ns 176749
Amount
4,389.51
4,389.51
Check No. Check Date Reference
CIES Oh*c;'-Ns 176749
USAgencies Casualty Insurance Company, Inc.
8550 UNITED PLAZA BLVD., STE. 805
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE AND 51/100 DOLLARS
Pay CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
To The
Order Of P.O. BOX 1089
ATTN: LISA COLTEN
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77641
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PAYABLE THROUGH
HIBERNIA NATIONAL BANK
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
.Check Amount
$*****4.389.51
Void After
Six Months
~EF~aeNCS U0: 09187150
02/20/2002 CLM# 09187150 DOL 09/21/01
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
P.O. BOX 1089
PORT ART)UR, TX 77641
USAgencies Casualty Insurance Company, Inc.
CHECK TOTAL
187257
Check N[ 187257
Amount
1,843.50
1,843.50
Check No. Check Date Reference
[187257102/20/2002[ 09187150
USAgencies Casualty Insurance Company, Inc.
8550 UNITED PLAZA BLVD., STE. 805
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
NO_. 187257
PAYABLE THRouGH
HIBERNIA NATIONAL~{ANYv~
NEW ORLEANS LbUISIA~
Check Amount
ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY THREE AND 50/100 DOLLARS
Pay
To The
Order Of
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
P.O. BOX 1089
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77641
S*****1,843.50 [
Void After
Six Months
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Authorized Signature