Summary:
RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney for settlement of claim of Huong Kim Phan
SUBJECT: Settlement of claim of Huong Kim Phan
RECOMMENDATION: (Summary)
That Council adopt a Motion approving and authorizing a Settlement of the claim of Huong Kim Phan
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION:
Huong Kim Phan, the subject claimant, has filed a claim against the City of Houston for property damages occurring on February 5, 2018. The claimant alleges that an employee in the Houston Public Works Department, negligently used motor driven equipment and while clearing a sewer line pumped sewage into the claimant’s home resulting in damage.
The claimant seeks to recover for alleged damages to her home and personal items.
Based on the lowest of three damage estimates claimant was required to obtain, I recommend this matter be settled $70,798.16 with warrant made payable to Huong Kim Phan, 822 Arvana Street, Houston, TX 77034.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY18 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policy Ordinance 2014-1078.
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Ronald C. Lewis
City Attorney