CCR2021034-Claim-Sewer (2)COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #034-2021
DENIAL OF CLAIMS
(November 8, 2020 Sewer Water Backup)
WHEREAS, The City of Muskego received Notices of Claim from various residents that
sustained property damage due to sewer water backup incidents, which occurred as a
result of an unnoticed clog in a section of the sewer main line; and
WHEREAS, The City’s insurance carrier, Statewide Services, Inc., upon review and
investigation has recommended, and concurred with by the City Attorney, that the City
disallow these claims based on discretionary immunity afforded to the City per State
Statute; and
WHEREAS, Statewide Services, Inc. has provided a letter to each claimant
recommending that the City disallow the claims along with the basis for its reasoning;
and
WHEREAS, The Finance Committee has reviewed the insurance company’s findings
and recommended that the City disallow the claims.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Common Council of the City of
Muskego, upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, does hereby disallow
the claims submitted from residents identified on the attached Exhibit I.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That no legal action may be brought on these claims
after six months from the date of service of notice of this disallowance of claim pursuant
to Wisconsin Statutes Section 893.80.
DATED THIS 23rd DAY OF MARCH 2021.
SPONSORED BY:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #034-2021 which was
adopted by the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
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Clerk-Treasurer
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