TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19, 2026
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Authorization to amend the settlement and add extra expense to the Property Damage Claim of American Family Mutual Insurance Company on behalf of Makayla Boykin, Board Meeting of December 4, 2025, Agenda Item No 29, File No. 25-0918, in an amount of $624.58 from an amount of $13,496.42 for a total amount of $14,121.00, Account 901-30000-667220 (As Revised)
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Dear Sir:
At the Board meeting of December 4, 2025, the Board of Commissioners duly approved the above stated settlement in the amount of $13,496.42, Agenda Item No. 29, File No. 25-0918, Account 901-30000-667220.
On May 28, 2025, a District vehicle driven by employee Dushyant Sharma was traveling on Southbound I-294 at 95th Street when it struck a vehicle owned by Makayla Boykin and driven by Kevin Gilliam, causing damage to Ms. Boykin’s vehicle. The District vehicle subsequently struck a second vehicle, owned by Ozinga Ready Mix.
Ms. Boykin submitted a claim through her insurance carrier, American Family Mutual Insurance Company. The claim for damages includes the total loss of the vehicle, less salvage, in the amount of $13,226.42, inclusive of a $500.00 deductible paid by Ms. Boykin, and rental car fees in the amount of $270.00. The amount to resolve the subrogation claim totals $13,496.42.
Ms. Boykin submitted documentation for additional expenses in the amount of $624.58, comprised of $42.00 for towing and $582.58 for additional rental car fees.
Therefore, the total amount of the settlement should include $13,496.42 for the subrogation demand plus $624.58 for additional expenses, for a total amount of $14,121.00.
The Director of Human Resources believes this settlement is in the best interest of the District and requests payment in the amount of $14,121.00 be approved and he be authorized to execute such documents as may be necessary to effect the settlement.
Therefore, it is requested that the aforesaid Board order of December 4,2025 be amended to effect the changes set forth above, otherwise to remain in force and effect as heretofore enacted. Funds are available in Account 901-30000-667220.
Requested, Thaddeus J. Kosowski, Director of Human Resources, TJK:BLW:DMG
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for February 19, 2026
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