City of Columbus - File #: 1722-2004

• File #: 1722-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/21/2004
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 10/18/2004
• Final action: 10/20/2004
• Title: To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the claim of Terry Travis against the City of Columbus, Division of Sewers and Drains, in the amount of Fifty-four Thousand and 00/100 ($54,000.00); and to declare an emergency

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/20/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/19/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/18/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
10/18/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/5/2004	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
10/5/2004	1	Atty Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
9/29/2004	1	Atty Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/29/2004	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
9/29/2004	1	Atty Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
9/27/2004	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Disapproved
9/24/2004	1	Atty Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/24/2004	1	Atty Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/24/2004	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/24/2004	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

BACKGROUND: This Ordinance is submitted to settle the claim filed by Terry Travis against the City of Columbus, Division of Sewers and Drains for property damage that occurred during the malfunction of the flood gate, during several rain storms causing water to back up and flood the apartment building at 221 Dana Avenue owned by Terry Travis. Damages amounted to $54,000.00.

FISCAL IMPACT: Funds were not specifically budgeted for this settlement, but are available in the appropriate amount.

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This legislation is being submitted as an emergency in order to pay the settlement in a timely fashion.

Title

To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the claim of Terry Travis against the City of Columbus, Division of Sewers and Drains, in the amount of Fifty-four Thousand and 00/100 ($54,000.00); and to declare an emergency


Body

WHEREAS, On January 4, 2004, the City of Columbus received a very large amount of rainfall. The Renick Run pump is designed to automatically pump water out of the Renick area when water starts rising. On January 4, 2004 this pump failed causing excessive water damage to businesses and residents in this area; and

WHEREAS, the apartment complex located at 221 Dana Avenue owned by Terry Travis incurred major property damage as a result of this pump failure; and

WHEREAS, Terry Travis had to evacuate his tenants from the apartments, has incurred lost rent and has had to perform major repairs to the units in order for them to comply with City Code standards; and

WHEREAS, due to the circumstances involved in this situation a settlement in the amount of $54,000.00 is fair and reasonable; and

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewers and Drains, in that it is immediately necessary to pay this settlement in a timely fashion thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare, now...