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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 25, 1993 . EXCESS LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE — CONT. Moorse indicated it would cost the City an additional $8,492 to waive the limits, plus the additional $22,587 for the excess liability insurance. M, Kelley clarified this amount does not include the cost for the insurance up to the $600,000 limit. Kelley asked staff to provide an entire list of insurance policies carried by the City. Mayor Callahan suggested they wait to make a decision until all Information Is provided. He asked that staff review the financial responsibility of the insurance companies that the City uses. Moorse clarified that the Council has adopted a resolution waiving the limits, this Is merely presented for information. Jabbour suggested staff provide the information and Council review for the upcoming year. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT • Mayor Callahan suggested they review the claim for reimbursement for 1580 Bohns Point Road. Moorse explained this issue relates to two sewer backups at the property. After the first backup, the City proceeded to repair the Lift Station. However, a temporary pump did not hold and a second backup occurred at the residence. The property owner then installed Items in the house to prevent it from happening again. The Insurance company w I I I not pay the cost of these items. The City Is asked to pay for the additional items Installed at the residence. Jabbour referred to one Council member in the past who had similar problems and Installed items such as Installed at this property, and the Councll at the time choose not to pay any of the additional cost. Hurr felt the homeowner should be reimbursed for the additional cost. It was moved by Hurr, seconded by Mayor Callahan, to authorize staff to reimburse the property owner of 1580 Bohns Point Road for Items Installed at his residence to eliminate future damage from sewer backups. Ayes 4, nays 0. 10 •