TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Krishna Namburi, Interim City Manager
FROM: Dan Atchison, City Attorney
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Claim Settlement
Ward(s): All Wards
Councilor(s): All Councilors
Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods
Result Area(s): Good Governance
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SUMMARY:
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This matter involves a sewer back-up into a home owned by Elias Villegas. A settlement in the amount of $199,804.83 has been agreed upon to resolve this claim and a release agreement.
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ISSUE:
Shall the City Council authorize the City Manager to resolve this matter with a payment not to exceed $199,804.83 and execution of a release agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the City Manager to resolve this matter with a payment not to exceed $199,804.83 and execution of a release agreement.
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FACTS AND FINDINGS:
The payment resolves all claims related to the incident and releases the City for any future liability for any related claims or costs.
BACKGROUND:
On 12/26/24 a sewer back-up occurred at 740 Wildwind Dr SE. Several inches of sewer water entered into the lower level of the home. The City is responsible for maintaining the sewer main, however there were several challenges that hindered routine maintenance in this area. Improvements to the area are underway to prevent future occurrences.
Gail Freeman
Risk Manager
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