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Oshkosh council briefed on special-event coverage: city policy covers city actions but outside groups must carry their own insurance
Summary
Council members pressed for clarity on amphitheater and sponsorship policies. Matt Becker said the League's policy covers the city, elected officials, employees and volunteers when the city acts; third-party groups and outsourced event operators should maintain their own coverage and name the city as additional insured.
During the League Insurance briefing, council members raised repeated questions about special-event insurance at city facilities, including the amphitheater and events run by nonprofits.
Matt Becker explained the League's approach: "Our policy basically covers ... the city, the elected officials, the employees, and any volunteers working on behalf of the city." He told the council coverage is about "who is covered" — not the specific type of event — and that if the city is organizing,…
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