AGENDA DATE: 12/1/2021
TITLE:
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Partial Release of Liability Related to the Loss of Use of a Damaged County-Owned Fire Engine
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Partial Release of Liability related to the loss of use of a County-owned fire engine that was struck by a concrete truck while at a stop light
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Farley, Puckett, Walker C., Lee
PRESENTER (S): Lauchlin Lee, David Puckett
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: On May 19, 2021 a cement truck owned by Wilson ready Mix LLC struck Albemarle County Fire Engine E121, a 2015 Pierce Impel ("E121" or "the Engine," as described in the attached Resolution). The cement truck struck E121 from the rear while sitting at a stop light. Extensive damage was sustained to E121 due to the rear end collision. E121 was transported to Atlantic Emergency Solutions to determine the damage sustained and prepare a subsequent repair estimate.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION:
Atlantic Emergency Solutions evaluated the damage to the body of E121 and related equipment. A repair estimate was provided to Albemarle County Fire Rescue. Atlantic Emergency Solutions indicated that the time to repair E121 would be a minimum of six months. The repair estimate was submitted to Wilson Ready Mix LLC's automobile insurance carrier, The Travelers Insurance Company. Chief Chip Walker, Chief David Puckett, and Lauchlin Lee sought approval of the repairs to E121 from The Travelers Insurance Company Large Loss Claims Division. The Travelers Insurance Company remitted a claim payment to Albemarle County in the amount of $218,265.64 for the estimated repairs to E121, which was deposited on August...
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