CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA




  Agenda Date:            October 5, 2020

  Action Required:        Appropriation


  Presenter:              Mike Rogers, Deputy Chief – Business Services, Charlottesville Fire
                          Dept.

  Staff Contacts:         Mike Rogers, Deputy Chief – Business Services, Charlottesville Fire
                          Dept.

  Title:                  Battalion Chief’s Vehicle Insurance Reimbursement – $36,649.68



Background:

City asset, vehicle # 3265 – a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe (Battalion Chief’s Vehicle), was involved in an auto
incident on 3/9/2020 in which the vehicle was struck in an intersection. Vehicle # 3265 was inspected by
industry professionals and was deemed a total loss pursuant to Code of Virginia § 46.2-1600 as the
vehicle was not economically repairable given the extensive damage from this loss.

Discussion:

A settlement was reached with Allstate Insurance Company for the total loss disposition of this vehicle.
Risk Management has secured payment in the amount of $36,649.68. The insurance monies will be
utilized to replace this vehicle.

Alignment with Council Vision Areas and Strategic Plan:

The reimbursement of the insurance monies for the vehicle loss associated with vehicle #3265
support the City’s mission - “We provide services that promote equity and an excellent quality of
life in our community”.

The anticipated use of the reimbursed monies also aligns with Goal 5 - A Well-managed and
Responsive Organization.

Community Engagement:

N/A
Budgetary Impact:

There is no impact to the General Fund, as these are reimbursed funds from an insurance carrier
for a loss.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends approval and appropriation of insurance monies.

Alternatives:

If the insurance reimbursement is not appropriated, the Fire Department will not be able to utilize
this funding to replace this vehicle.

Attachments:

Appropriation
                                      APPROPRIATION

                     Battalion Chief’s Vehicle Insurance Reimbursement
                                           $36,649.68


       WHEREAS, Allstate Insurance Company is reimbursing the City of Charlottesville for a
vehicle loss associated with an accident involving vehicle #3265;

       NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Charlottesville, Virginia, that a total of $36,649.68 be appropriated in the following manner:


Revenues - $

$36,649.68     Fund: 106      Cost Center: 3201001001               G/L Account: 451110

Expenditures - $

$36,649.68     Fund: 106      Cost Center: 3201001001               G/L Account: 541040



       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appropriation is conditioned upon the receipt
of funds from Allstate Insurance Company.