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Committee approves emergency purchase of traffic signal control box; insurance recovery uncertain
Summary
The committee approved an emergency purchase of a traffic light control box and staff said they will pursue full insurance reimbursement, but the recoverable amount remains unknown.
The Administration Public Works Committee approved an emergency purchase of a traffic light control box after a motion to approve the purchase was moved and seconded.
Committee members asked whether the city expects full reimbursement for the purchase from insurance. A representative of the city’s public services bureau said staff "intend to get a full reimbursement" but that what the city will be able to recuperate "is still unknown." The bureau added that the city will pursue recovery with its legal team and clarified the reimbursement would be sought from the driver’s insurance rather than the city resident’s policy.
The motion passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition. No dollar amount for the emergency purchase or expected insurance recoveries was provided in the meeting record.
