*Pay property damage claim of Joshua Behrends in the sum of $10,366 resulting from a motor vehicle collision involving the Portland Police Bureau
The City of Portland ordains:
Section 1. The Council finds:
- Crestbrook Insurance Company has filed a property damage claim on behalf of their insured Joshua Behrends against the City for damages resulting from a motor vehicle collision involving the Portland Police Bureau on January 10, 2021.
- The claim has been investigated by Risk Management Services. The investigation indicates there is risk the City may be found liable. Therefore, in order to avoid the risk of an adverse jury award, we feel it is prudent to settle the claim at this time.
- Risk Management Services recommends the claim be settled for the total sum of $10,365.95 with the amount of $10,365.95 still due.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:
- The Mayor and the Auditor are hereby authorized to draw and deliver a check in the amount of $10,365.95 made payable to Crestbrook Insurance Company.
- Risk Management Services will execute a payment authorization in the amount set forth in sub-paragraph (a) above.
Section 2. The Council declares that an emergency exists in order to avoid undue and costly delay in settling this property damage claim; therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Council.
Official Record (Efiles)
An ordinance when passed by the Council shall be signed by the Auditor. It shall be carefully filed and preserved
in the custody of the Auditor (City Charter Chapter 2 Article 1 Section 2-122)
Passed by Council
Auditor of the City of Portland
Mary Hull Caballero
Impact Statement
Financial and Budget Analysis
Analysis provided by City Budget Office
Total cost to the City to settle the property damage claim is $10,366. The source of funding is the City’s Insurance and Claims Fund. All costs of the settlement are in the current fiscal year.