Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Stephen Farmer (Acting Director)
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Risk Management
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE settlement of Claim 0517205295 and to authorize County Administration to approve applicable settlement documents.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Broward County Code of Ordinances, §1-51.3, the amount of the proposed settlement requires Board approval.
What Action Accomplishes
The claim will be a final settlement, so no further claims can be advanced on this matter.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE FINANCE AND ADMISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL ON THE ABOVE MOTION.
On May 17, 2020, a multi-vehicle traffic collision occurred on Red Road and Hiatus Road in Miramar when the Claimant made an improper lane change, causing claimant’s vehicle to collide with another vehicle that subsequently struck a Broward County Transportation bus causing a total loss to the County bus.
Through negotiations with the Claimant’s insurance carrier, a settlement was reached in the total amount of $96,519. The Risk Management Division and the County Attorneys’ Office are both in agreement with the settlement.
Source of Additional Information
Amy Lanham, Director, Risk Management Division, 954-357-7219
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The settlement amount of $96,519.36 will be funded by the appropriate self-insurance fund at the time of release.