Title
Resolution to Approve the April 22, 2021 Recommendation of the Board of Insurance Administration to Deny the Claim Filed by Claimant Desiren Garland for a Sewer Backup Claim (CC025-21).
Memorandum
This memorandum and resolution request approval of the Board of Insurance Administration’s April 22, 2021 recommendation to deny the claim filed by Claimant Desiren Garland. Desiren Garland submitted a claim against the City to the Board of Insurance Administration in the amount of $75,000 for a sewer backup. The Board of Insurance Administration denied the claim on the basis of governmental immunity.
Staff
Prepared by: Sarah Singleton, Risk Specialist
Reviewed by: Michael Pettigrew, City Treasurer
Marti Praschan, CFO and Financial Services Area Administrator
Jennifer Richards, Assistant City Attorney
Approved by: Tom Crawford, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Council must approve the Board of Insurance Administration’s recommendations for claims in excess of $10,000.00; and
Whereas, the Board of Insurance Administration recommended the denial of the claim filed by Desiren Garland for a sewer backup in the amount of $75,000 on the basis of the City’s governmental immunity;
RESOLVED, That Council approve the Board of Insurance Administration’s denial of the claim of Desiren Garland for a sewer backup (CC025-21); and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take the necessary administrative actions to implement this resolution.