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Resolution to Approve the February 19, 2021 Recommendation of the Board of Insurance Administration to Deny the Claim and Subsequent Appeal Filed by Claimant Laurie Lounsbury for a Sewer Backup Claim (CC040-20)
Memorandum
This memorandum and resolution request approval of the Board of Insurance Administration’s February 19, 2021, recommendation to deny the claim and appeal filed by Claimant Laurie Lounsbury. Laurie Lounsbury submitted a claim against the City to the Board of Insurance Administration in the amount of $11,937 for a sewer backup. The Board of Insurance Administration denied the claim on the basis of governmental immunity. Claimant Laurie Lounsbury subsequently appealed the decision to the Board of Insurance Administration. After hearing Laurie Lounsbury appeal at its February 19, 2021 meeting, the Board of Insurance Administration recommended the denial of this appeal on the basis of governmental immunity.
Staff
Prepared by: Sarah Singleton, Risk Specialist
Reviewed by: Michael Pettigrew, City Treasurer
Matthew Horning, Interim CFO and Financial Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Tom Crawford, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Council must approve the Board of Insurance Administration’s recommendations for claims and appeals in excess of $10,000.00; and
Whereas, The Board of Insurance Administration recommended the denial of the initial claim filed by Laurie Lounsbury for a sewer backup in the amount of $11,937 on the basis of the City’s governmental immunity;
Whereas, Laurie Lounsbury appealed the Board of Insurance Administration’s denial of her claim; and
Whereas, The Insurance Board recommended the denial of the appeal subsequently filed by Laurie Lounsbury on the basis of the City’s governmental immunity;
RESOLVED, That Council approve the Board of Insurance Administration’s denial of the claim and appeal of Laurie Lounsbury for a sewer backup (CC040-20); and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take the necessary administrative actions to implement this resolution.