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Brentwood City Commission Agenda

Meeting Date:	09/27/2018
Acceptance of Insurance Payment for Damaged PD Vehicle and Equipment
Submitted by:	Tommy Walsh, Police
Department:	Police

Information

Subject

Acceptance of Insurance Payment for Damaged PD Vehicle and Equipment

Background

On Friday, July 13, 2018 at approximately 11:39 PM, two marked Brentwood Police vehicles were struck by another vehicle on I-65. The BPD vehicles were parked on the inside shoulder of the interstate assisting a stranded motorist at the time of the incident. Neither officer was injured in the incident. The stranded motorist was transported to a medical facility for precautionary reasons and the driver of the vehicle that struck the marked cars was arrested by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, who investigated the crash. Both BPD vehicles suffered damage with one, unit #132 a 2013 Dodge Charger, suffering heavy damage from a rear end collision. Unit #169 was not as heavily damaged and has since been repaired.

Since the time of the crash PD staff has been working with the insurance company, Geico, on repairs to unit #169 and to determine the value of unit #132 which was declared a total loss. Staff inspected the vehicle equipment in unit #132 and provided Geico with a detailed estimate to replace any emergency equipment that was destroyed and/or damaged beyond repair. After reviewing the information, Geico has offered to settle the claim on unit #132 for a total of $25,908.11. A total of $10,277.00 is included for the value of the vehicle, $125 for towing and $15,506.11 for equipment. The equipment includes the in-car camera, radar, light bar and other emergency equipment.

After careful consideration staff feels that the settlement fairly compensates the city for the loss of the vehicle and equipment. A new vehicle has already been ordered to replace #132 and additional emergency equipment will be ordered once the settlement is finalized. Copies of the settlement document and market valuation are attached as well as a copy of the original crash report and a photo of unit #132.

Staff recommends City Commission approval of acceptance of payment from Geico Direct Insurance. Please contact the Chief of Police with questions.

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of acceptance of payment from Geico Direct Insurance.

Fiscal Impact

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Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact regarding this agenda item. Funds are being accepted on behalf of the city to reimburse for the loss of a vehicle and emergency equipment.

Attachments
Loss Settlement
Vehicle Value Estimate
Crash Report
Crash Photo Unit #132
Signed Settlement