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Delaware County Council approves $450,000 appropriation to cover liability insurance shortfall

5806612 · August 26, 2025
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After extended debate about rising premiums and historical under-budgeting, the Delaware County Council amended a request and approved a $450,000 supplemental appropriation to pay 2025 liability insurance premiums and cover anticipated claims.

Delaware County Council on Aug. 26 approved a $450,000 supplemental appropriation to shore up the county's liability insurance line and pay a premium invoice that was due Sept. 1.

Commissioner Steven Brand, speaking for the commissioners' office, told the council the county's liability and risk premiums have been underbudgeted for several years and that the actual premium for this policy year totaled $1,293,031. “It appears that our liability risk insurance has not been budgeted to the appropriate level…

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