TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 2025
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Property Damage Claim of American Family Mutual Insurance Company on behalf of Makayla Boykin, Claim Number AP 1560, in the sum of $13,496.42, arising from a May 28, 2025, automobile accident, Account 901-30000-667220
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Dear Sir:
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 final amount to resolve the claim totals $13,496.42.
The Director of Human Resources believes this settlement is in the best interest of the District and requests payment in the amount of $13,496.42 be approved and he be authorized to execute such documents as may be necessary to effectuate the settlement.
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 December 4, 2025