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Committee hears update on storm damage: many city vehicles totaled, property claims still pending
Summary
Council members were updated on storm damage: the city awaits a final insurer report on building roof damage, received a partial insurance payment (amount not specified), and Chief Kidwell said adjusters had totaled 12 of 20 inspected vehicles. The mayor authorized buying replacement squad cars to hold in reserve.
Council members asked for an update on storm damage to city buildings and vehicles. The mayor said multiple city roofs need repair and the insurance company's property evaluation is still pending. "They have done the insurance company has done an evaluation. They have not sent us to report yet on what their evaluation is," the mayor said, describing a protracted process with the carrier.
On vehicles, the mayor said the city had received a small insurance payment to offset some repairs, but the transcript did not provide a clear dollar amount. Chief Kidwell told the committee adjusters had totaled 12 of 20 vehicles they inspected and that the remaining cars carry salvage titles; the city plans to purchase and store several replacement squad cars to rotate into service as needed.
Alderman Marzak urged exploring independent adjusters for residents whose homes were damaged and who felt insurer offers were inadequate. City staff said they have been compiling spreadsheets and coordinating with departments to track damages and payments.
Next steps: staff will continue negotiations with the insurer, finalize the property damage report when received, and proceed with vehicle replacements and fleet management as directed.
