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RESOLU710N
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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RESOLVED, that upon execution and delivery of a release in full to the City of Saint
Paul, the proper C`ity officers are hereby authorized and directed to pay out of the Tort
Liability Fund 09070-0511 to Deborah Callahan the sum of $13,750.00 and to her
insurer, State Farm Insurance Companies, the sum of $4,600.00 in full settlement of their
claims for damages sustained July 5, 1994, as a result of a sewer backup at Ms.
Callahan's home located at 400 Holly Avenue.
APPROVED:
of Ramsey County I�'stri�t Court
Requested by Department of:
City Attorney
Adopted by Council: Date �i �
Adoption Certified by Counc' Secretary
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Form Approved by City Attorney
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city attorney 12/19/95 GREEN SHEET �NmA�A.�
COMACT PERSON 8 PNONE O DEPqRiMENT DIRECTOR � CITY CqUNdI
L e M. Knutson, 266-8777 A���N OCITYPTfQRNEY �CITYCIERK
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ACT10N REQUESTED:
Approval of resolution settling claim of Deborah Callahan for $13,750.00
and State Farm Insurance Companies for $4,600.00 against the City of
RECOMMENDA7iON5: npprove (A) or peject (R) pERSONAL SEHYICE CONTNACTS MUST ANSWEH THE POLLOWiNG QUEST{ONS:
__ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CNIL SERVICE GOMMISSION �� Has this personfirm ever vrorketl u�er a contract for this tlepartmetn? '�— y.>s � i', a�
_ CIB COMMITTEE YES NO
_ STAFF 2. Has this personHirm ever been a ciry employee? �� �� ^ �y ����
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_ ois7aiC7 cquPr _ S. Does ihis persoNfirm possess a skili'rot fwrmally possessed by any current city employee?
SUPPORTSWHICHCAUPlCILOB.IECTIYE7 YES NO �`"'��y�
Explain al! yes snswers on separate sheet and attech to green sheet �����^,�'�
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE. OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, Wheq Where, Why)
Claimant, Deborah Callahan, and her insurer, State Farm, seek
reimbursement for damages to Ms. Callahan's home at 400 Holly
Avenue in Saint Paul as a result of a sewer backup on July 5, 1994.
The backup occurred as a result oP sewer separation work in the
area. The contractor, per City plan, had replaced 35' of 15"
diameter sewer pipe with 8" pipe. The smaller pipe had the
capacity for sanitary flow but did not have the capacity Por storm
ADVANTAGESI were still aonnected to the sanitary sewer. During a heavy
rain, the smaller pipe could not handle the flow and sewer backed
up into the lower level of 400 Aolly Avenue.
Ms. Callahan had completely renovated the lower level of her home
less than a year prior to the backup. Our office approves the
settlement of Ms. Callahan's claim in the amount of $13,750.00 and
State Farm's claim in the amount of $4,600.
DISADVAN7AGESIFAPPROVED: �
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DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED'
TOTAL AMOUNT OF 7RANSAC710N $ 18 � 350 . OO COS7/HEVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO
FUNDIfdGSOURCE Tort LldbllltS7 ACTIVITYNUMBER �9Q70
FINANCIAL INFORMATION. (EXPLAIN)