HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3554-11-2007A Resolutdon
NO 3554-11 2007
WHEREAS, on November 1 2005 while stopped at a red light Police Officer
Gary Pierson s vehicle was struck by Alice Davis vehicle
WHEREAS Alice Davis failed to control her vehicle
WHEREAS Alice Davis failed to obey traffic lights
WHEREAS the City paid indemnity and medical costs on behalf of Officer
Pierson as mandated by the Workers Compensation laws of the State of Texas
WHEREAS Alice Davis negligent conduct was the proximate cause of the
indemnity and medical costs paid on behalf of Officer Pierson
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH TEXAS
The City Attorney is authorized and directed to file a lawsuit against Alice Davis to
recoup lost wages and medical costs in the amount of $1 578 41
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST ALICE DAVIS
Adopted this 27th day of November; 2007
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 11/27/2007 Resolution No # 3554-11 2007
DATE Tuesday November 27 2007
LOG NAME 12DAV1S REFERENCE NO **G 15967
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City to File a Lawsuit Against Alice Davis Regarding a Coliison
with a City Police Vehicle on November 1 2005
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Attorney to file a lawsuit against Alice Davis for negligence and
2. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing such lawsuit.
DISCUSSION
On November 1 2005 Police Officer Gary Pierson in an unmarked police vehicle was stopped at a red
light at 100 Main Street in Keller Texas, when his vehicle was struck by Alice Davis vehicle The collision
was caused by Mrs Davis negligence
Approval of the expenditure of $500 to file this lawsuit and for service of a citation would allow the City to
seek recovery of medical costs in the amount of $465.21 and indemnity (wages paid) in the amount of
$1 113.20 for a total of $1 578 41
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget as appropriated of
the Risk Management Fund
TO Fund/AccountlCenters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
FE71 534060 0137120 500.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b..y. Joe Paniagua (6191}
Originating Department Head. David Yett (7623)
Additional Information Contact: Gerald Pruitt (7616)
Luis Fierros (7609)
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