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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Office of Safety & Risk Management
Date: December 1, 2017
To: Harvey Robinson, Interim City Manager
From: Trameka A. Williams, Safety& Risk Management Coordinator \(V)
RE: A Resolution Approving a Settlement in the Amount of$3,725.84 Against Wright National
Flood Insurance Company for Flood related Damages to the Golf Course Pumphouse #1
(3500 75th Street)
Nature of the request: On August 30, 2017, the Golf Course Pumphouse #1 (3500 75th
Street.), sustained damages during the flooding from Hurricane Harvey.
Staff Analysis, Considerations: The City has Flood insurance coverage through Wright
National Flood Insurance Company. Wright National Flood Insurance Company has offered the
City a settlement of $3,725.84. This amount is sufficient to cover all estimated property
damages for the Golf Course Pumphouse #1 (3500 75th Street). If additional damages are
discovered, Wright National Flood Insurance Company may issue a supplemental payment.
Recommendation: I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 20039 authorizing the
property damage settlement against Wright National Flood Insurance Company for damage
sustained to the Golf Course Pumphouse#1 (3500 75th Street). Wright National Flood Insurance
Company has offered to settle the claim for $3,725.84. This is considered a fair and reasonable
settlement.
Budget Considerations: The funds received will be deposited in the Insurance Proceeds
Account#147-0000-369.85-00, Project#082617.
"Remember we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.R. No. 20039
12/01/17 TAW
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,725.84 MADE
AGAINST WRIGHT NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE COMPANY AS A RESULT OF THE
FLOOD DAMAGE TO THE GOLF COURSE PUMPHOUSE #1 (3500 75TH STREET)
WHEREAS, on August 29, 2017, Hurricane Harvey struck the City of Port Arthur,
resulting in flood damage to the Golf Course Pumphouse #1 ; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the damage, a claim was filed with Wright National
Flood Insurance Company; and,
WHEREAS, Wight National Flood Insurance Company has offered to settle the
claim for $3,725.84, which has been determined to be a fair and reasonable settlement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1 . That, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That, the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute settlement in the
amount of $3,725.84 for the claim against Wright National Flood Insurance Company.
This amount is based on an estimated cost for flood-related repairs; therefore, if additional
flood-related costs are incurred, Wright National Flood Insurance Company may issue a
supplemental payment.
P.R. No. 20039
12/01/17 TAW
Section 3. That, a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council_
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of , AD, 2017, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor , Councilmembers
NOES:
Derrick Ford Freeman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROV AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Harvey Robinson, Interim City Manager
Wright National Flood Insurance Company
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P.O.Box 33003
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94 33-8003
November 27, 2017
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
444 4TH ST
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640-6450
RE: Insured: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Claim Number: 17-0020306
Policy Number: 42 1150318631 07
Date of Loss: 8/29/17
Location of Loss: 3500 75TH ST GOLF COURSE PUMP HOUSE 1 PORT ARTHUR TX, 77642-6312
Dear policyholder:
We are sorry for your flood loss due to the catastrophic event and hope that your flood insurance policy
through the National Flood Insurance Program will help you recover as quickly as possible.
At this time, we have determined that you are owed $3,725.84 under your flood insurance policy. By
accepting this payment(s), you agree that the information in the adjuster's report is true and correct to the
best of your knowledge and belief. If you have not received your estimate(s), please contact your adjuster
or Wright Flood.
Accepting this payment does not waive any of your rights to seek further payments under your flood
insurance policy. You may request additional payments by submitting a Proof of Loss within one year
following the date of loss. We will help you complete and submit a Proof of Loss if you believe you are
owed more under your flood insurance policy. You can learn more about requesting payments under your
policy by visiting https://www.fema.gov/nfip-file-your-claim
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Claims Department
Wright National Flood Insurance Co.
P.O. Box 33064
St. Petersburg, FL 33733
800-725-9472
06055844211503186311733101 0000E 00333