Title
Approving a small personal property claim settlement and release with animal shelter volunteer Tom Rott in an amount not to exceed $4,005.21 to fully resolve Claim No. TX254023 filed through the Texas Municipal League Risk Pool related to property damage incident occurring on December 17, 2025, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Summary
The vehicle belonging to Tom Rott, a Pflugerville Animal Shelter volunteer, was damaged on December 17, 2025 when the arm on the animal shelter facility barrier gate lowered on his car. City staff submitted the claim to our insurance provider Texas Municipal League (TML), however, the City's TML general liability deductible is $10,000, and the vehicle damage is $4005.21. The gate sensor did not stop the arm from damaging Rott's car. The city's gate has since been repaired. Rott provided three quotes from automobile repair shops for the work with the lowest price estimate attached as GG Estimate Redacted. Rott will not be going through insurance for this repair and agrees to the terms of the PAWS Settlement Agreement 2026.
The City Charter section 11.08 states that the City Council shall have the authority to compromise and settle any and all claims and suits in favor of or against the city, except suits by the City to recover delinquent taxes.
Prior City Council Action
None
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested February 24, 2026
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure _X_ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes __ No _X_ N/A __
Budget Source: General Fund Special Services insurance line item
Amount: _$4,005.21_______
1295 Form Required? Yes __ No _X_
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: 2/19/2026
Supporting documents attached:
TML_Letter Denial Claimant
PAWS Settlement Agreement 2026
GG Estimate Redacted
Recommended Action
Approve the settlement and release.