Item C24
BOARD OF COUNTY COM MISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
MEETING DATE: June 20, 2001
DIVISION: Public Works
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BULK ITEM: Yes x No
DEPARTMENT: Fleet Management
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to execute an Application for General Motors
vehicle discount certificates for which the County may be eligible to receive in
connection with a General Motors Class Action Settlement.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The County has received notification of the settlement of a
class action suit against General Motors. For each eligible vehicle that the County
may have owned as of 12:01 a.m. on July 4, 1996, the County will receive discount
certificates for $250 to $1,000 to apply toward the future purchase of new General
Motors vehicles.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: None.
CONTRACT (AGREEMENT CHANGES: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval as stated above.
TOTAL COST:
none
SUDGETED: Yes:
No:
COST TO COUNTY: n ( a
REVENUE GENERATED: Yes No
APPROVED BY: County Atty.: ~ OMS/Purchasing: _ UiSk agement: _
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DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: C~'. ~.-<"_ r
Dent Pierce
DOCUMENTATION: INCLUDED: x
TO FOLLOW: NOT REQUIRED:
AGENDA ITEM #: ~
DISPOSITION:
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Office of the County Attorney
P.O. Box 1026
Key West, FL 33041-1026
305/292-3470 - Phone
305/292-3516 - Fax
TO:
FROM:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MAYOR George Neugent, District 2
Mayor Pro tern Nora Williams, District 4
Charles McCoy, District 3
Murray Nelson, District 5
Dixie Spehar, District 1
Roy Sanchez, Fleet Management ,
Suzanne A. Hutton, Assistant County Attorne#
DATE:
RE:
May 14, 2001
General Motors Settlement.
I have reviewed the materials, which you sent me in connection with a Class Action
filed against General Motors. There are two options in agreeing to the settlement. One
is to receive a settlement certificate for a discount on the purchase of an eligible new GM
vehicle and another is to obtain a check for $100.00 in lieu of the settlement certificate.
The time frame for receiving the $100.00 check alternative is almost past, with a
requirement that the business reply mail envelope be postmarked no later than May 17,
2001.
Even if that was not the case and we had plenty of time, I would still advise
accepting the Class Action Settlement certificate, as opposed to cash, for any vehicles
that we owned at the critical point time. The settlement certificate would provide us with
the possibility of reducing the purchase price of any new GM truck by $1,000.00 for
fifteen months and thereafter, for an additional thirty-five months by $250.00. That is
slightly over four years during which it is very likely we would make a GM purchase. It
appears from our discussion and the materials sent that we do not actually own any
other the vehicles in question at this time. Further, the settlement does not preclude a
claim for personal injury or property damage, so there is no reason not to settle.
Accordingly, it is my advice to place before the County Commission a
recommendation of executing the application for certificate on each eligible vehicle. The
item which you sent to me indicates a VIN #, and I would presume that there are other
possible vehicles to which this might apply. Accordingly, request the authorization for
executing the application to apply to as many certificate applications as you received.
As soon as that is done, the application can be completed and executed.
Please feel free to call if you have any questions.
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April 18,2001
GM Truck Fuel Tank
Class Action Settlement
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Monroe County Board Of County
P.O. Box 1980
Key West, FL 33041-1980
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Dear Owner:
We are pleased to advise you that the COW1 has approved the class action settlement covering owners as of 12:0 I a.m.,
July 4, 1996, of 1973 through 1986 C and K Series and 1987 through 1991 R and V Series Che\Tolet and GMC Truck
full size picl'1lp trucks and cab chassis ("GM Truck"). Eligible registered owners were mailed a coW1 notice of the
settlement on September 3, 1996.
You are eligible to request a settlement Certificate for each eligible vehicle described above and in the CoW1 Notice that
you owned as of 12:01 a.m., July 4, 1996. The teaturesofthe Certiticate were described in detail in the September 3.
1996, Cowt Notice. To obtain a Certificate, please fill out and return the Claim Form below to the indicated address no
later than July 18, 2002.
As a class member, you have 15 months from the date of this letter to: (I) use your Certificate for $ I ,000 toward the best
price you can negotiate for an eligible vehicle; (2) give your certificate to any family ml..'I11ber residing in your household
who can use for $1,000 toward an eligible vehicle purchase; (3) sell your Certificate along with any sale of your GM Truck
to any third party and the purchaser can use the Certificate for $1,000 toward an eligible vehicle purchase; or (4) ~Il your
certificate to any third party who can exchange it for a Third Party Certificate for $500 ($250 if used with any other rebate
or discount) toward the purchase of an eligible vehicle during the remainder of the 15 month period. After the first 15
month period, Conswner class members have an additional 18 months during which their Certiticates can be used for $500
($250 iftransferred) toward an eligible purchase and Governmental and Fleet owners have an additional 35 months during
which their Certificates can be used for $250 toward an eligible purchase.
You may obtain the maximwn for your Certificate by using it toward the purchase of a new eligible vehicle. You may
also sell your Certificate to anyone you choosc at the best price you can negotiate. Class Counsel can provide you with
further iniormation and assistance to transfer or sell Certificates. You may call Class Counsel at 1-800-317-4997.
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Application f()J'. Certificate
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CERTIFICATE NO. 01151331
Monroe County Board Of County
P.O. Box 1980
Key West, FL 33041-1980
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RE: Vehicle Identification Nwnber (VIN) I GBHR33N6LF3021 08
Please check the box below and sign this application to verify your eligibility and request a Certificate.
o I owned on July 4, 1996, at 12:01 a.m., one or two 1973 through 1986 C or K Senes or 1987 through 1991 R or V Series
Chevrolet or GMC Truck full size pickup trucks or cab chassis. Please send the Certificate(s) for which I am eligible.
o I/We owned on July 4, 1996, at 12:01 a.m., three or more 1973 through 1986 C or K Series or 1987 through 1991 R or V Series
Chevrolet or GMC Truck full size pickup trucks or cab chassis. Please. send me/us the Certificates for which I1we are eligible.
o We arc a governmental entity (except the United States government) which owned on July 4, 1996, at 12:01 a.m., one or more
1973 through 1986 C or K Series or 1987 through 1991 R or V Series Chevrolet or GMC Truck full size pickup trucks or
cab chassis. Please send us the Certificate(s) for which we are eligible.
Signature
TItle and Company (if business)
Daytime area code and phone number
Please provide any corrections to your mailing address:
Address
Date
City
State
Zip
Mail the completed and signed Application to: General Motors Class Action Settlement
PO Box 2590
Young America, MN 55553-9680
0892200