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City of Centerville <br />City Council Meeting <br />February 11, 2009 <br />City Attorney Glaser stated that, as City Administrator Larson explained, this <br />would be nice to have, and it is good for the citizens; however, in the long run, it <br />would lead to higher insurance costs. He added that he believed it could be covered <br />by most Homeowner Policies. <br />City Administrator Larson stated that he believes most Homeowner policies no <br />longer automatically cover this, unless it is added as an endorsement. <br />Acting Mayor Paar stated that this used to be covered, but now it is a very <br />expensive endorsement. He added that he would encourage residents to check their <br />policy to determine whether or not they have this coverage. <br />Councilmember Broussard Vickers stated that, if the City is doing the job it is <br />suppose to do and are not negligent, this is not needed, and she is not in favor of the <br />City picking up additional claims for this. She added that she believes this would <br />also cost more for all citizens. She stated that she would not support this coverage. <br />Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, <br />to not waive a. Statutory Immunity, and to decline b. Umbrella Limits and c. <br />No Fault Sewer Back-up. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. <br />3. 2009 Street Project Bids <br />City Engineer Statz stated that Bonestroo believes the market has changed since October <br />2008, so they are asking the City Council to consider the option to rebid the project. <br />City Engineer Statz stated that the Council was given a document, requesting 2 actions: <br />a. Rejection of 2009 Street Project Bids <br />City Engineer Statz stated that this is a request to reject all the bids. He stated that <br />they have the right to do this under the contract that was bid out October 2008. <br />b. Approval to Send New Bids for the 2009 Street Project <br />City Engineer Statz stated that Bonestroo is requesting the Council's authorization <br />to rebid the project, as previously discussed, in three different portions. He stated <br />that they have received feedback from some contractors who say, if this is split up <br />into three different portions as discussed, the bids could be even better. <br />City Engineer Statz stated that the Council had previously given authorization to <br />solicit quotes for the one small portion regarding the ponds, and this process has <br />already begun. A package regarding this has been sent to the Councilmembers. <br />Councilmember Broussard Vickers inquired why, if the City goes out for bid, the <br />"clock" keeps ticking on the residents' appeal processes. <br />Page 5 of 9 <br />