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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 13,1998 all claimants would be able to recover for a single occurrence to which the statutory tort limits apply would also be limited to $750,000, regardless of the number of claimants. If the City does waive the statutory tort limits and purchases excess liability coverage, a single claimant could potentially recover an amount up to the limit of the coverage purchased. The total which all claimants would be able to recover for a single occurrence to which the statutory tort limits apply would also be limited to the amount of coverage purchased, regardless of the number of claimants. Ms. Vaske stated that claims to which the statutory municipal tort limits do not apply are not affected by this decision. The City carries $1,000,000 in excess liability coverage ($1,000,000 per occurrence and annual limit). She noted that the City of Lino Lakes has never waived it's monetary limits on tort liability. Council Member Bergeson moved that the City of Lino Lakes does not choose to waive it's monetary limits on tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 -105, Authorizing Execution of Sub -Grant Agreement, Federal Disaster Assistance, David Pecchia Mr. Pecchia stated that the City of Lino Lakes is part of the eight (8) county Federal Disaster Declaration for the May 15, 1998, severe storm, straight-line winds and tornado. To apply for Federal Disaster Assistance, the Council is asked to pass Resolution No. 98 - 105 which provides for the City of Lino Lakes to enter into a Sub - Grant Agreement with the Division of Emergency Management in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for the program entitled Infrastructure Program for FEMA 1225 DR - MINNESOTA. Mr. Pecchia stated that the City is estimating its reimbursable expenses for debris clearance, protection measures, road system, building, equipment, and public utility system to be approximately $349,000. Mr. Pecchia noted that the funding formula is 75% Federal, 15% State, and 10% local. The City is in the process of having the State pay the local match. Council Member Neal moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 105, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 105 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 106, Declaring that a State of Emergency Exists in the City of Lino Lakes, David Pecchia - Mr. Pecchia explained that Resolution No. 98 - 106, if adopted by the Council, will declare that a state of emergency exists in Lino Lakes due to the severe thunderstorm which occurred on Friday, June 26, 1998. Adoption of this Resolution will allow the City to apply for emergency funding from all available sources. 4