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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Office of Safety & Risk Management
Date: August 24, 2021
To: Ron Burton, City Manager
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From: Trameka A. Williams, Director of Human Reso
RE: A Resolution Approving Settlement of Wind Damage Claims in the Amount of$104,942.08 made Against
Certain Underwriters at Landmark American Insurance Company (through Agent USI Southwest Inc., El
Paso) due to Hurricane Delta (October 9, 2020)
BACKGROUND: On October 9, 2020, Hurricane Delta struck the City of Port Arthur damaging various City
properties as a result of the wind.
STAFF ANALYSIS, CONSIDERATIONS: The City has Windstorm coverage insurance through USI Southwest,
Inc., El Paso. Landmark American Insurance Company has offered the City a settlement of $104,942.08 for wind
related damages to various buildings as delineated in Exhibit "A". This is considered a fair and reasonable settlement.
If additional damages are discovered, Landmark American Insurance Company may issue a supplemental payment.
RECOMMENDATION: I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 22102 which authorizes settlement of wind
claims in the amount of $104,9423.08 made against Certain Underwriters of Landmark American Insurance Company
(through agent USI Southwest Inc., El Paso) hereinafter referred to as USI, as a result of wind damages to various City
properties as delineated in Exhibit "A" due to Hurricane Delta. The City of Port Arthur anticipates receiving additional
funds from insurance proceeds.
RWL Group, the City's Risk Management Consultant, and City Staff have reviewed the settlement offer and
recommend acceptance. This is considered a fair and reasonable settlement.
Budget Considerations: The funds received will be deposited in the Insurance Proceeds Account #156-00-
000-4744-00-00-000.
"Remember we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.R. No. 22102
08/24/21 TAW
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF WIND DAMAGE CLAIMS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $104,942.08 MADE AGAINST CERTAIN UNDERWRITERS AT LANDMARK
AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY (THROUGH AGENT USI SOUTHWEST INC., EL PASO)
DUE TO HURRICANE DELTA (OCTOBER 9, 2020) TO VARIOUS CITY PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2020, Hurricane Delta struck the City of Port Arthur, resulting in
wind damages to various City properties; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the wind damages, a claim was filed with Certain Underwriters
at Landmark American Insurance Company (through agent USI Southwest, Inc., El Paso,
hereinafter referred to as USI; and,
WHEREAS, USI has offered a payment in the amount of $104,942.08 for wind damages
sustained from Hurricane Delta as delineated in Exhibit "A"; and,
WHEREAS, this 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 $104,942.08 for the claim against Certain Underwriters at Landmark American Insurance
Company (through Agent USI Southwest Inc., El Paso).
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, 2021, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor , Councilmembers
NOES:
DONALD FRANK, SR., MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Val TizenO, ity A rr y
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager
EXHIBIT "A"
$2,500,000.00 LHD907961
AMOUNT OF POLICY AT SWORN STATEMENT POLICY NUMBER
TIME OF LOSS IN 7030151484
PROOF OF LOSS CLAIM NUMBER
05/01/20 TO THE
ISSUED (PARTIAL) AGENCY AT
05/01/21
EXPIRES AGENT
Landmark American Insurance
of Atlanta,Georgia
At time of loss, by the above indicated policy of insurance our insured
City of Port Arthur
against loss by All Risk to the property described under the above policy,according to the terms and
conditions of the said policy and all forms,endorsements,transfers and assignments attached thereto.
TIME AND A Hurricane loss occurred on the 9th day of October 2020
ORIGIN The cause and origin of the said loss were: Hurricane Delta made landfall near Creole,LA
OCCUPANCY The building described,or containing the property described,was occupied at the time of loss as follows,
and for no other purpose whatever: Various
TITLE AND At the time of the loss the interest of your insured in the property described therein was: OWNER
INTEREST No other person had any interest therein or encumbrance thereon,except:
CHANGES Since the said policy was issued there has been no assignment thereof,or change of interest,use,occupancy,
possession,location or exposure of the property described,except: None Known
TOTAL THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF INSURANCE upon the property described by this policy was,at the time of
INSURANCE the loss, $2,500,000.00 as more particularly specified in the apportionment attached under
the policy besides which there was no policy or other contract of insurance,written or oral,valid or invalid.
VALUE THE ACTUAL CASH VALUE OF said property at the time of loss was NOT DETERMINED
LOSS THE WHOLE LOSS AND DAMAGE was $ 614,234.84
DEDUCTIBLE Less the APPLICABLE DEDUCTIBLE 3% Storm $ (281,522.86)
DEPRECIATION: Less WITHHELD RECOVERABLE DEPRECIATION $ (122,827.83)
AMOUNT THE AMOUNT CLAIMED under the above numbered policy is $ 209,884.15
CLAIMED Landmark Share 50% $ 104,942.08
The said loss did not originate by any act,design or procurement on the part of your insured,or this affiant;nothing has been done or with the
privity or consent of your insured or this affiant,to violate the conditions of the policy,or render it void;no articles are mentioned herein or in
destroyed or damaged at the time of said loss;no property saved has in any manner been concealed,and no attempt to deceive the said company,
as to the extent of said loss,has in any manner been made. Any other information that may be required will be furnished and considered a part of
this proof.
Fraud Warning:It is a crime to provide false or misleading information to an insurer for the purpose of defrauding the insurer or any other person.
Penalties include imprisonment and/or fines.In addition,an insurer may deny insurance benefits if false information materially related to a claim
was provided by the applicant."
The furnishing of this blank or the preparation of proofs by a representative of the above insurance company is not a waiver of any of its rights.
State of X
County of Insured
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 20
Notary Public
1000312803
EMA Claim Number
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