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File #: ID#17-3252    Version: 1 Name: Ratification of Settlement of Liability Claim--16000433
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 2/13/2017 In control: Finance
On agenda: 3/2/2017 Final action: 3/2/2017
Title: Ratify the settlement of liability claim of Reed Myles and Becky Myles for payment not to exceed $69,667.85 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)

SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:

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Ratify the settlement of liability claim of Reed Myles and Becky Myles for payment not to exceed $69,667.85 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.  (consent)

 

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SUMMARY: 

On November 27, 2016, the claimant’s residence suffered a waste water backup due to a stoppage in the city waste water main line.  The claimant’s home suffered damages to personal property as well as walls, flooring and furniture.  Floor coverings, drywall, wall trim, etc were removed and replaced to repair the waste water damages.  Repairs are substantially underway.

 

The expenses will not exceed $69,667.85.

 

The City’s limit of liability as provided by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes is $200,000/300,000.  The City’s Risk Management Division and City’s Claims Committee recommend this settlement. 

 

Funding for the payment of this settlement is available in the budget for claims expense in the Central Insurance Fund.

 

APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:

590-07000-545900-519-000                                          $69,667.85