Summary:
RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney for settlement of claim of Linda L. Wofford.
Background:
SUBJECT: Settlement of claim of Linda L. Wofford.
RECOMMENDATION: (Summary)
That Council adopt a Motion approving and authorizing a Settlement of the claim of Linda L. Wofford.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION:
Linda Wofford., 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 for $51,137.19 with warrant made payable to Linda Wofford, 819 Gilpin 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